THE MORAL LAW, ROOTED IN DIVINE WISDOM AND WRITTEN ON THE HUMAN HEART, IS FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE WITH CHRIST
Compendium 415-433 Romans 2: 15
"Natural Law", which is known naturally by reason, is an inherent sense of right and wrong written on our hearts by the creator and is the basis of rights and duties of individuals and communities, but is not clearly perceived by everyone at all times. The Ten Commandments summarize and confirm natural law and unchanging moral truth. The natural law is brought to perfection in the Beatitudes and witness of Jesus Christ in his life death and resurrection. The grace to live the Beatitudes is a gift of the Holy Spirit. We are "justified" by Jesus Christ through the sanctifying grace of Baptism and Repentance which are necessary to maintain our souls in grace throughout our lives. "Actual grace allows us live the circumstances of our daily lives in conformity with the Beatitudes. Grace does not infringe upon us but frees us to fulfill our ultimate desire for complete happiness in God's love. Morality becomes a continual hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God our Father.
The Precepts of the Catholic Faith are a necessary guide to living a life of Beatitude as Jesus proclaimed.
The five precepts of the Church:
You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of obligation and remain free from work or activity that could impede the sanctification of such days.
You shall confess your sins at least once a year.
You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.
You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.
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