This Week on The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly This week’s episode marks Part Four of our enlightening journey through The Ten Commandments as taught by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We turn our hearts to the Fourth Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” - Exodus 20:12

Fr. Donnelly will guide us in reflecting on how this commandment is not only about respecting our parents, but about fostering a spirit of gratitude, love, and obedience to God’s order for the family. We’ll explore how honoring our parents strengthens the domestic Church the familyand how this reverence extends to all legitimate authority, nurturing peace and harmony in society. Whether you are a parent, a child, or both, this teaching invites us to rediscover the beauty of family bonds as a reflection of God’s love.

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In this powerful episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Donnelly, we press deeper into the very heart of God’s law as revealed through the Ten Commandments divine words that shape our lives and souls. This is Part Three of our stirring series, and today, Fr. Donnelly turns our hearts toward the profound gravity of the Third Commandment: “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” With fiery conviction and pastoral urgency, Fr. Donnelly reveals the sacredness of the Holy Name a name not to be tossed carelessly into casual speech, but to be spoken with trembling reverence and love.

Why does the Catechism insist on such deep respect for God’s name? Because names hold power and His Name holds infinite power, majesty, and mercy. In a world that so often trivializes the sacred and mocks what is holy, this episode is a bold call to awaken our souls to rediscover the awe, the honor, and the fear of the Lord that once marked the speech of the faithful. It’s a call to sanctify our tongues, to let our words reflect our worship, and to never forget that the Name we bear on our lips is the Name before which every knee will one day bow. Whether in moments of prayer, songs of praise, or the everyday conversations we carry, we are summoned to speak with reverence for we speak of the Holy One.

"You shall not take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not leave unpunished the one who takes his name in vain" - Exodus 20:7

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This Episode of The Catholic Files with Fr. Sean Donnelly Part Two: The Ten Commandments – According to the Teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The Catholic Files - Part Two: “You Shall Not Take the Name of the Lord, Your God, in Vain” In this powerful and enlightening episode of The Catholic Files, we continue our sacred journey into the heart of God’s law - the Ten Commandments - as illuminated by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. With clarity, wisdom, and deep pastoral insight, Fr. Sean Donnelly guides us through the second Commandment: “You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.”

This is not merely a rule to follow - it is a call to reverence, relationship, and radical love. Far from being a list of restrictions, the Commandments are a divine roadmap to true freedom, love, and holiness. These are more than ancient words carved in stone - they are living truths, written by the Creator Himself on every human heart. Each Commandment is a gift, inviting us to draw closer to God and to one another - to speak and live His name with honor, awe, and authenticity. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or just beginning to explore the faith, this episode will renew your understanding, challenge your heart, and inspire your soul. “If you love me, keep my commandments.” -John 14:15 Let’s walk this sacred path together.

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