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July 25.  Commandments.  Before they started their prayer meeting they shared, “We hardly hear the word command these days, do we? Is that part of our “rights culture? I can’t even command the grandchildren to go to the shop for me.”  “It’s like laws too. Do we really still respect “the rule of law?” “Laws and commandments are meant to be for the common good and for order in society.  Just go through the 10 Commandments and you will see. We used to know them off by heart. If we don’t obey them there will be the disorder instead of order,  as can clearly be seen.”  

Scripture: Read Exodus 20:1-17 the 10 Commandments.  In those days God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:1.  Pope Francis One authoritative source of oversight and coordination is the law, which lays down rules for admissible conduct in the light of the common good. The limits which a healthy, mature and sovereign society must impose are those related to foresight and security, the elimination of corruption and reduction of pollution by business activities. LS 177 JUBILEE.   The first sign of hope should be the desire for peace in the world. May the Jubilee remind us that those who are peacemakers will be called “children of God” (Mt 5:9). The need for peace challenges us all, and demands that concrete steps be taken. May diplomacy be tireless in its commitment to seek, with courage and creativity, every opportunity to undertake negotiations aimed at a lasting peace.  SNC 8. Act and pray. For the needs of families, especially grandparents and the elderly.