PRO EXAMEN

PER SECVNDVM PRAECEPTVM

Examination on the Second Commandment

Examination on the Second Commandment: 'Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.' This forbids blasphemy, cursing, perjury, and irreverent speech while commanding reverence for the holy Name. The Divine Praises, traditionally recited during Benediction, are included as reparation for violations.

LATINE
Non assumes Nomen Domini Dei tui in vanum.
Num Nomen Dei in vanum sumpsi?
Num linguam profanam, maledictiones, vel blasphemiam usurpavi?
Num falso, temere, vel in rebus levibus et triviis iuravi?
Num iuramentum legitimum vel votum fregi?
Num contra Deum, Providentiam eius, vel Ecclesiam eius murmuravi?
Num irreverenter de rebus sacris, personis, vel locis locutus sum?
Num promissa Deo facta implere omisi?
Laudes Divinae:
Benedictus Deus. Benedictum Nomen Sanctum eius.
Benedictus Iesus Christus, verus Deus et verus homo.
Benedictum Nomen Iesu.
Benedictum Cor eius Sacratissimum.
Benedictus Sanguis eius Pretiosissimus.
Benedictus Iesus in Sanctissimo Altaris Sacramento.
ENGLISH
Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain.
Have I taken God's Name in vain?
Have I used profane language, cursing, or blasphemy?
Have I sworn falsely, rashly, or in slight and trivial matters?
Have I broken a lawful oath or vow?
Have I murmured against God, His Providence, or His Church?
Have I spoken irreverently of sacred things, persons, or places?
Have I failed to fulfil the promises made to God?
The Divine Praises:
Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
NOTA
FONS
Catechismus Romanus; Laudes Divinae ex Raccolta
USUS
Preparation for confession, reparation for blasphemy
CONTEXT
The Divine Praises are traditionally recited during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and as reparation for blasphemy, cursing, and profane speech.