In what way may one use the Holy Name of God as a homage rendered to Him?
One may use the Holy Name of God for this purpose by calling it as witness to the truth of what one says, or by invoking it in praise (LXXXIX.-XCI.).
If one calls on the Holy Name as witness to the truth of what one says or of what one promises, what is this invocation called?
It is called the oath (LXXXIX. 1).
Is an oath a good thing in itself, and to be commended?
The oath is good only when grave necessity demands it; and it should be used with extreme reserve (LXXXIX. 2).
And to adjure or to swear, what is that?
To adjure or to swear is an act which consists in calling on the name of God or upon some holy thing in order to induce someone to act or not to act in the way we wish (XC. 1).
Is this act allowable?
Yes, provided it be done with respect and according to the condition of those whom we adjure (ibid.).
Is it good to invoke often the name of God?
Yes, provided one do this with the greatest respect and in the form of praise (XCI. 1).
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