Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road

Ok, I can't resist this stuff this morning-

The Vatican has issued a set of "Ten Commandments" for drivers. They are:

1. You shall not kill.
2. The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
4. Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
5. Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
6. Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
7. Support the families of accident victims.
8. Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating experience of forgiveness.
9. On the road, protect the more vulnerable party.
10. Feel responsible toward others.


You have got to be kidding me. The document also suggests praying the rosary while driving. Do you think that's going to help my driving? Have they checked with the DMV on these?

#8 sounds perfect for a reality series.

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