keep holy the sabbath

What are we to make of these ancient words carved in stone? The Ten Commandments, as handed down through Catholic tradition, remain far more than historical artifacts. According to the Church Fathers, these divine precepts were “implanted in their hearts and in their souls” even before the Lord formally delivered them to Moses on Mount…

What Does the Third Commandment Require of Believers? The Third Commandment requires believers to set aside one day each week for rest, worship, and spiritual renewal. The Catechism teaches that the sabbath brings everyday work to a halt and provides respite from servitude to work and worship of money (CCC, 2172). For Catholics, Sunday replaced…