The 2nd Commandment- God’s Name is Holy

WHO IS DENNIS SOUSA?Dennis Sousa

Mr. Dennis Sousa is the Director of Faith Formation at Saint Philip Church in Greenville, RI. He earned his M.A. in Theology from Providence College. Dennis has served on various oversight committees and advisory boards within the Diocese of Providence and is a widely sought-after speaker. He currently lives in Scituate, RI, with his wife Jennifer and their daughter Grace.

What is the 2nd Commandment?PQF ·

In this episode, Dennis Sousa talks about the 2nd Commandment. He explains:

-What is the 2nd Commandment?
-How do we practice this commandment and keep God’s name holy?
-How do we sin against this commandment?
-Can you address the frequent complaints that Catholics somehow have a different second commandment especially when it comes to graven images?

God’s Name is Holy

I re-invited Dennis to talk about the 2nd commandment since there was so much confusion online. It was certain we would need a guest who would be able to lead us with the right teaching on this. I couldn’t find anyone and the Lord reminded me of Dennis. So I wrote back to him and he gladly agreed. Not only does he do a fantastic job explaining the 2nd commandment but he makes a good case why we need spiritual guidance when it comes to Church teaching.

I’ve learned that we take God’s name too casually. In our text messages and in normal conversation we just say things without a second thought. Bad habits can be broken but Dennis has a nifty trick to help you when your surroundings are filled with people who take God’s name in vain.

Examination of Conscience

It’s Lent. Even as I write this post, I’m constantly thinking of my examination for Confession next week. To help you, Dennis has sent a brilliant Examination from the University or Minnesota. He also has shared his own parish resources from St. Philip to help you based on age. These are excellent resources for anyone interested in preparing for their Confessions. Additionally, we have an episode on Confession if you need more help.

Examination from UM.DownloadAdult Guide to ConfessionDownloadHigh School Students Guide to ConfessionDownloadGuide to Confession – For MSDownloadKid’s Guide to ConfessionDownloadENJOYED THIS PODCAST?

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