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Which are the Commandments that contain the whole law of God?

The Commandments which contain the whole law of God are these two: first, thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, with thy whole soul, with thy whole strength, and with thy whole mind; second, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Kinkead’s explanation of the Baltimore Catechism · approved historical edition.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 285, question 311.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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Why do these two Commandments of the love of God and of our neighbor contain the whole law of God?

These two Commandments of the love of God and of our neighbor contain the whole law of God because all the other Commandments are given either to help us to keep these two, or to direct us how to shun what is opposed to them.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 286, question 312.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

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Practical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.

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How to Offer It Up

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Connects ordinary difficulties and sacrifices with love of Christ and service of others.

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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism 2221–2231

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Catechism 2221–2231

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Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11

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