Let us pray for all good and faithful priests, who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices. Thank you to all our priests.
My father was not preent to raise me my mother raised me I honored my parents in a very special way, my father years before he passed away My mother through out her life and is now deceased.
that was a great explanation of the 5th commandment, we are error making humans, but that was the 5th commandment. the 4th is about the Sabbath day. i normally would over look this....but this was so good...i do not want anyone to call you out rudely before i am peaceably....but YESHUA ELOHIM IMMANUEL be praised....thank you for this lesson.
In the Catholic Tradition it is the 4th Commandment. Doesn't negate the commandment, but there is a reason for the difference in numbering -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html I will be addressing this again when we come to the commandment(s) regarding coveting.
Really great a Video. Huge Thanks Fr. William for your energetic and consistent contribution to our Church and the world in matters of Faith and doctrine.
Thank you dear Father Nicholas ! This is so well explained and makes it so clear the differences My parents have since passed, but I still honour them even to date God blessings to you Father and my prayers are always with you truly 🕊
Love this! The need to honor my parents has always been huge for me, even more so now that they have passed on, and I love your teachings on this! Are you going to be live on youtube for Divine Mercy Sunday?
As of now, 11AM Mass PST on the "Archdiocese of San Francisco" Channel. But, I must confess, I am not as much into "Divine Mercy" Sunday as I am the "Sunday within the Octave of Easter". I like to focus on Thomas the Apostle on that Sunday.
Well then I will log in to watch and learn! All the local priests have been calling this Divine Mercy Sunday and now I can hardly wait to hear and see your homily! Blessings!
The interesting thing about "Divine Mercy Sunday" is that, where other Sundays that are celebrated as Feasts or Solemnities, the Sundays as posted in the Roman Missal are usually done like a banner headline: TRINITY SUNDAY, THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS, CHRIST THE KING, etc. With "Divine Mercy", it is posted beneath SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER, but is in parentheses and not in all capital letters -- "(Divine Mercy)" because Easter takes precedent over everything. It is very much like "Good Shepherd Sunday" which occurs on the 4th Sunday of Easter. It is not an official feast day, but is in deference to the readings and Gospel of the Sunday. We are certainly free to celebrate "Divine Mercy", but unlike the other major feasts that occur on Sunday, there are no special prayers or readings for the Mass of "Divine Mercy" because the readings and prayers are for the Octave of Easter. That puts priests in rather a conundrum, because the devotion is so popular, but nothing supersedes Easter. So there is little more to do than mention it in the Homily. I however, like to keep it EASTER and preach the Thomas reading, but that is just my preference. For those who enjoy the devotion, which runs from Good Friday to the 2nd Sunday of Easter, the only requirement for "Divine Mercy" Sunday is that they go to Mass, which we already do. It does not require specifically a "Divine Mercy" Mass, because there isn't one. So there is nothing wrong with those who are fond of the devotion focusing on the devotion, even as they are celebrating Mass for the Octave of Easter. So I NEVER chide those for whom the devotion is an important personal Easter tradition.
For practical everyday life, does this commandment mean supporting your parents financially in their old age? I gave them a huge retirement money which they have already depleted. I have a family with 4 small children. We have bills to pay and saving up for their education. Now my parents are wanting more financial support..what do I do? I don’t want to disobey the 4th commandment at the same time, I have a family to support. What do I do?
The commandment is not an allowance for parents to dominate or take advantage of their children, especially if you have your own children to look after; any more than it is an allowance for them to be abusive of their children. Part of honoring may be to sit down and develop boundaries and parameters for your parents, especially if they are looking to you to provide for them. If they try to guilt you by quoting this commandment just remind them the commandment is to "honor" not to "pay for". Then get back to setting boundaries.
Most definitely! I don't dwell on it, but I do make a comment about less than adequate parents -- that is why the Commandment is to "Honor", not necessarily to "Love".
Hello Father, could you elaborate on what living out the fourth commandment looks like for young adults? I am 23 years old and struggling to see where the line of absolute obedience to them is. Is it until I am married or given away to a particular vocation? The Catechism says that obedience is owed until the emancipation of the child. Is there a specific criteria for emancipation? What is a healthy and appropriate way to go about the transition into adulthood? I feel that I need to spread my wings and be on my own but my parents disagree. They expect me to be under their authority/roof until I get married/find my vocation.
I’ve understood it to mean until you are given a way in marriage based on Genesis and it’s statement on leaving thy father and mother to your spouse. Then again if the CCC states emancipation that would mean when you are no longer reliant on their aid to live outside their home. Honoring you’re parents doesn’t mean subservient behavior when that conflicts with the teachings of the Church.
The Commandment is "Honor". Obedience is part of that commandment, but it does not mean that parents have "right of control" over you for the rest of your life. If you treat them well, care for them in their old age, and live the faith (including the morals) they raised you in so as to pass it on to your own children, then you are living that commandment better than most.
Marriage does not mean transferring obedience to parents to obedience to the spouse. And Emancipation does not mean you are now exempt from this commandment. Parents are still the parents even after one comes of age and the commandment to honor them still remains.
Father the concept is not clear..willl you please explain it little more..I dint understand what all acts are dishonoring to them..some parents are manipulative so their children doesn't obey them except in few things is that dishonoring
There will be a part 2 to this commandment next week, but only of one aspect of how we show honor. I does not however, cover all variables and situations. To make a list that covers all acts and situations, if that is even possible, would, at best, require an entire series on this commandment alone. I hope you can discern what I, and others, present on this topic in your efforts to integrate this commandment into your relationship with your parents. I did address this week the reality of relationships between parents and children that are, unfortunately, less than ideal (you mention manipulative -- which is one example). I try to go at my presentations from a positive perspective, but the 4th commandment is not a license for abusive/manipulative parents to hold their children hostage to an unhealthy relationship; but as I point out, such situations are the exception, not the norm. It is sadly the case sometimes where we see people who need to separate themselves from abusive, manipulative parents. I would say the best way to honor them (even if one does not love, or even like them) is to pray for them and work toward forgiving them, which takes time and may never be complete.
@@fr.williamnicholas955 thanxx a lott fatherr...there is fear attached when catechism teachers teach this commandment instead of clarity on what to do and what not to do....your reply is very much taking off the burden and helping me see how God gave the commandment for my better future.waiting to watch the next episode on this topic .It helps me see and enable me to guide others to see ...👼✌😍
Catholics take their numbering from the Book of Deuteronomy -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html Regardless of numbering, a commandment is a commandment
The bible that I read says the forth commandment says remember the 7th day to keep it holy ! The catholic church changed the Ten Commandments ! This is a lie !
Keep reading! If you actually make it as far as Deuteronomy, you will see a different numbering of the Commandments, including a split in the last commandment form a single commandment to two. The Catholic Church takes the numbering and grouping from Deuteronomy, not Exodus. The Catholic Church did not "change" the commandments (however they are numbered, they are still the same commandments). So cut the melodrama and check this video out -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html
Keep reading! If you actually make it as far as Deuteronomy, you will see a different numbering of the Commandments, including a split in the last commandment form a single commandment to two. The Catholic Church takes the numbering and grouping from Deuteronomy, not Exodus. We Roman Catholics did not get it wrong. We know what we're talking about. (After all we've been around 1500 years longer.) So get with the program and check this video out -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html Speaking of getting it wrong, if you would rather lump the wife with a person's property (Exodus 20:17) rather than evolve, as the Hebrews apparently did, and separate wife/spouse from material goods/property (Deuteronomy 5:21), be my guest. As for me, I will progress with along with the rest of scripture and stick with the Catholic "Deuteronomy" numbering (Thank-you very much!).
Thank you Fr Nicholas! God bless you and may our Blessed Mother keep you and yours. Be safe.
Let us pray for all good and faithful priests, who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices. Thank you to all our priests.
Amen Fr Bill! Thank you for this time of Glory. May God bless you. 3 Hail Mary's
Sorry Fr William, did listen long time ago, but with internet problems, couldn't leave my comment; then i fell asleep! Take care. Many thanks🙏
My father was not preent to raise me my mother raised me I honored my parents in a very special way, my father years before he passed away
My mother through out her life and is now deceased.
that was a great explanation of the 5th commandment, we are error making humans, but that was the 5th commandment. the 4th is about the Sabbath day. i normally would over look this....but this was so good...i do not want anyone to call you out rudely before i am peaceably....but YESHUA ELOHIM IMMANUEL be praised....thank you for this lesson.
In the Catholic Tradition it is the 4th Commandment. Doesn't negate the commandment, but there is a reason for the difference in numbering -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html
I will be addressing this again when we come to the commandment(s) regarding coveting.
Really great a Video. Huge Thanks Fr. William for your energetic and consistent contribution to our Church and the world in matters of Faith and doctrine.
Thank you Father. Godbless you!
Thankyou for these videos. Have just started looking at the church.
Update?
Thank you dear Father Nicholas ! This is so well explained and makes it so clear the differences My parents have since passed, but I still honour them even to date God blessings to you Father and my prayers are always with you truly 🕊
Love this! The need to honor my parents has always been huge for me, even more so now that they have passed on, and I love your teachings on this! Are you going to be live on youtube for Divine Mercy Sunday?
As of now, 11AM Mass PST on the "Archdiocese of San Francisco" Channel. But, I must confess, I am not as much into "Divine Mercy" Sunday as I am the "Sunday within the Octave of Easter". I like to focus on Thomas the Apostle on that Sunday.
Well then I will log in to watch and learn! All the local priests have been calling this Divine Mercy Sunday and now I can hardly wait to hear and see your homily! Blessings!
The interesting thing about "Divine Mercy Sunday" is that, where other Sundays that are celebrated as Feasts or Solemnities, the Sundays as posted in the Roman Missal are usually done like a banner headline: TRINITY SUNDAY, THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS, CHRIST THE KING, etc. With "Divine Mercy", it is posted beneath SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER, but is in parentheses and not in all capital letters -- "(Divine Mercy)" because Easter takes precedent over everything. It is very much like "Good Shepherd Sunday" which occurs on the 4th Sunday of Easter. It is not an official feast day, but is in deference to the readings and Gospel of the Sunday.
We are certainly free to celebrate "Divine Mercy", but unlike the other major feasts that occur on Sunday, there are no special prayers or readings for the Mass of "Divine Mercy" because the readings and prayers are for the Octave of Easter. That puts priests in rather a conundrum, because the devotion is so popular, but nothing supersedes Easter. So there is little more to do than mention it in the Homily. I however, like to keep it EASTER and preach the Thomas reading, but that is just my preference.
For those who enjoy the devotion, which runs from Good Friday to the 2nd Sunday of Easter, the only requirement for "Divine Mercy" Sunday is that they go to Mass, which we already do. It does not require specifically a "Divine Mercy" Mass, because there isn't one. So there is nothing wrong with those who are fond of the devotion focusing on the devotion, even as they are celebrating Mass for the Octave of Easter. So I NEVER chide those for whom the devotion is an important personal Easter tradition.
A son almost inexorably imitates the example set by their father. Is the foregoing statement absolutely true?
Amen please help me God
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For practical everyday life, does this commandment mean supporting your parents financially in their old age?
I gave them a huge retirement money which they have already depleted. I have a family with 4 small children. We have bills to pay and saving up for their education.
Now my parents are wanting more financial support..what do I do? I don’t want to disobey the 4th commandment at the same time, I have a family to support.
What do I do?
The commandment is not an allowance for parents to dominate or take advantage of their children, especially if you have your own children to look after; any more than it is an allowance for them to be abusive of their children. Part of honoring may be to sit down and develop boundaries and parameters for your parents, especially if they are looking to you to provide for them.
If they try to guilt you by quoting this commandment just remind them the commandment is to "honor" not to "pay for". Then get back to setting boundaries.
Amen
Good. What about abusive parents? is it ok to set some boundaries without completely cutting off the relationship?
Most definitely! I don't dwell on it, but I do make a comment about less than adequate parents -- that is why the Commandment is to "Honor", not necessarily to "Love".
@@fr.williamnicholas955 Thank you Father, even with boundaries we can keep praying for everyone. God bless you
Hello Father, could you elaborate on what living out the fourth commandment looks like for young adults? I am 23 years old and struggling to see where the line of absolute obedience to them is. Is it until I am married or given away to a particular vocation? The Catechism says that obedience is owed until the emancipation of the child. Is there a specific criteria for emancipation? What is a healthy and appropriate way to go about the transition into adulthood? I feel that I need to spread my wings and be on my own but my parents disagree. They expect me to be under their authority/roof until I get married/find my vocation.
I’ve understood it to mean until you are given a way in marriage based on Genesis and it’s statement on leaving thy father and mother to your spouse. Then again if the CCC states emancipation that would mean when you are no longer reliant on their aid to live outside their home. Honoring you’re parents doesn’t mean subservient behavior when that conflicts with the teachings of the Church.
The Commandment is "Honor". Obedience is part of that commandment, but it does not mean that parents have "right of control" over you for the rest of your life. If you treat them well, care for them in their old age, and live the faith (including the morals) they raised you in so as to pass it on to your own children, then you are living that commandment better than most.
Marriage does not mean transferring obedience to parents to obedience to the spouse. And Emancipation does not mean you are now exempt from this commandment. Parents are still the parents even after one comes of age and the commandment to honor them still remains.
Father the concept is not clear..willl you please explain it little more..I dint understand what all acts are dishonoring to them..some parents are manipulative so their children doesn't obey them except in few things is that dishonoring
There will be a part 2 to this commandment next week, but only of one aspect of how we show honor. I does not however, cover all variables and situations. To make a list that covers all acts and situations, if that is even possible, would, at best, require an entire series on this commandment alone. I hope you can discern what I, and others, present on this topic in your efforts to integrate this commandment into your relationship with your parents.
I did address this week the reality of relationships between parents and children that are, unfortunately, less than ideal (you mention manipulative -- which is one example).
I try to go at my presentations from a positive perspective, but the 4th commandment is not a license for abusive/manipulative parents to hold their children hostage to an unhealthy relationship; but as I point out, such situations are the exception, not the norm.
It is sadly the case sometimes where we see people who need to separate themselves from abusive, manipulative parents. I would say the best way to honor them (even if one does not love, or even like them) is to pray for them and work toward forgiving them, which takes time and may never be complete.
@@fr.williamnicholas955 thanxx a lott fatherr...there is fear attached when catechism teachers teach this commandment instead of clarity on what to do and what not to do....your reply is very much taking off the burden and helping me see how God gave the commandment for my better future.waiting to watch the next episode on this topic .It helps me see and enable me to guide others to see ...👼✌😍
That's not the 4th. The 4th is keep the Sabbath.
Catholics take their numbering from the Book of Deuteronomy -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html
Regardless of numbering, a commandment is a commandment
The 4th commandment is your 3rd
The better way to put it is, 4th Commandment in Exodus is the 3rd Commandment in Deuteronomy.
The bible that I read says the forth commandment says remember the 7th day to keep it holy ! The catholic church changed the Ten Commandments ! This is a lie !
Keep reading! If you actually make it as far as Deuteronomy, you will see a different numbering of the Commandments, including a split in the last commandment form a single commandment to two. The Catholic Church takes the numbering and grouping from Deuteronomy, not Exodus.
The Catholic Church did not "change" the commandments (however they are numbered, they are still the same commandments). So cut the melodrama and check this video out -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html
Honor your parents is the 5th Commandment and not the 4th. You Roman Catholics have got your order wrong!
Keep reading! If you actually make it as far as Deuteronomy, you will see a different numbering of the Commandments, including a split in the last commandment form a single commandment to two. The Catholic Church takes the numbering and grouping from Deuteronomy, not Exodus.
We Roman Catholics did not get it wrong. We know what we're talking about. (After all we've been around 1500 years longer.) So get with the program and check this video out -- ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html
Speaking of getting it wrong, if you would rather lump the wife with a person's property (Exodus 20:17) rather than evolve, as the Hebrews apparently did, and separate wife/spouse from material goods/property (Deuteronomy 5:21), be my guest. As for me, I will progress with along with the rest of scripture and stick with the Catholic "Deuteronomy" numbering (Thank-you very much!).
@@fr.williamnicholas955 slow clap 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 for Father William
4 th commandment is about sabbath. 5 th commandment about parents. All wrong interpretation
May I suggest you watch the entire series, or at least this video - ruclips.net/video/4nPNM4MRQ8g/видео.html - before commenting.