St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

A Journey of Faith

RCIA WEEK 16:

The Ten Commandments and The Beatitudes

Catechism of the Catholic Church 2081-2082:

“The Ten Commandments, in their fundamental content, state grave obligations. However, obedience to these precepts also implies obligations in matter which is, in itself, light. What God commands he makes possible by his grace.”

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1726:

“The Beatitudes teach us the final end to which God calls us: the Kingdom, the vision of God, participation in the divine nature, eternal life, filiation, rest in God.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1728:

“The Beatitudes confront us with decisive choices concerning earthly goods; they purify our hearts in order to teach us to love God above all things.”

MEDITATION: How do the Commandments show that God is a loving Father who has our best interests at heart?

“The commandments of God are the guides which God gives us to show us the road to Heaven; like the names written up at the corners of the streets, to point out the way.” -- St. John Vianney