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2505 Truth or truthfulness is the
virtue which consists in showing oneself true in deeds and
truthful in words, and guarding against duplicity,
dissimulation and hypocrisy. 2506 The Christian is not to ‘be ashamed of
test ~fying to our Lord’ (2 Tim
1:8) in deed and word. Martyrdom is the supreme witness
given to the truth of the faith. 2507 Respect for the reputation and honour of
persons forbids all detraction and calumny in word or
attitude. 2508 Lying consists in saying what is false with
the intention of deceiving one’s neighbour. 2509 An offence committed against the truth
requires reparation. 2510 The golden rule helps one discern, in
concrete situations, whether or not it would be appropriate
to reveal the truth to someone who asks for it. 2511 ‘The sacramental seal is
inviolable’ (CIC, can. 983 §i). Professional
secrets must be kept. Confidences prejudicial to another are
not to be divulged. 2512 Society has a right to information based on
truth,freedom and justice. One should practise moderation
and discipline in the use of the social communications
media. 2513 The fine arts, but above all sacred art,
‘of their nature are directed toward expressing in some
way the infinite beauty of God in works made by human hands.
Their dedication to the increase of God’s praise and of
his glory is more complete, the more exclusively they are
devoted to turning men’s minds devoutly toward
God’ (SC 122). You shall not covet your neighbour’s house; you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything that is your neighbour’s.~~8 Every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already
committed adultery with her in his heart.299
2514 St John distinguishes three kinds of covetousness
or con 377, 400 cupiscence: lust of the flesh, lust
of the eyes and pride of life.300 In
the Catholic catechetical tradition, the ninth commandment
forbids carnal concupiscence; the tenth forbids coveting
another’s goods. 405 25 15
Etymologically, ‘concupiscence’ can refer to any
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