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Chapter I: Of a Vow
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Can. 1307.§ 1. A vow, that is, a deliberate and free promise made to God concerning a possible and better good, must be fulfilled from the virtue of religion.
§ 2. Unless they are prohibited by law, all who possess congruent use of reason are capable of a vow.
§ 3. A vow emitted through grave and unjust fear is null by the law itself.
§ 1. Votum, idest promissio deliberata ac libera Deo facta de bono possibili et meliore, ex virtute religionis impleri debet.
§ 2. Nisi iure prohibeantur, omnes congruenti rationis usu pollentes, sunt voti capaces.
§ 3. Votum metu gravi et iniusto emissum ipso iure nullum est.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1191
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 23 passages
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book VI. The Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. The Second Commandment, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 2
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter I. On the Notion, Division, and Morality of a Vow, n. 639
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter II. On the Requisites for a Vow, n. 642
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter III. On the Obligation of a Vow, n. 647
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2196
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2198
- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 1: Definition of a Vow, ¶ 1
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume I: Fundamental Theology (1922), Treatise II: On Human Acts, Chapter I: Limits of Free Choice and Impediments in a Healthy Man, Article II: Accidental Limits and Impediments, § 4. On Fear, n. 83
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article I: The Notion, Conditions, Division, and Utility of a Vow, n. 209
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article III: Cessation of a Vow, n. 229
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 1. On the Nature and Division of a Vow, n. 388
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 2. On the Subject of a Vow, n. 397
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article I: On the Essence of Vow, n. 710
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article I: On the Essence of Vow, n. 713
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article II: On the Matter of Vow, n. 716
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article III: On the Obligation of Vow, n. 722
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article I. On the Conditions Required for a Vow, n. 228
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article I. On the Conditions Required for a Vow, n. 229, Q. 4
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1308.§ 1. A vow is public if it is accepted in the name of the Church by a legitimate ecclesiastical Superior; otherwise, private.
§ 2. Solemn, if it has been recognized by the Church as such; otherwise, simple.
§ 3. Reserved, whose dispensation the Apostolic See alone can grant.
§ 4. Personal, by which the action of the one vowing is promised; real, by which some thing is promised; mixed, which participates in the nature of the personal and the real.
§ 1. Votum est publicum, si nomine Ecclesiae a legitimo Superiore ecclesiastico acceptetur; secus, privatum.
§ 2. Sollemne, si ab Ecclesia uti tale fuerit agnitum; secus, simplex.
§ 3. Reservatum, cuius dispensationem sola Sedes Apostolica concedere potest.
§ 4. Personale, quo actio voventis promittitur; reale, quo promittitur res aliqua; mixtum, quod personalis et realis naturam participat.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1192
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 18 passages
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation III. On the Precepts or Duties of the States of Life, Part III. On the Duties of Religious, Section I. Preliminary Notes, Chapter II. On Religion, n. 1218
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume II, Book III. On the Aids of the Christian Life, or on the Sacraments, Treatise VIII. On Matrimony, Dissertation II. On Matrimony Itself, Part II. On Matrimony, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Section III. On the Reception of the Sacrament of Marriage, Chapter III. On Diriment Impediments in Particular, Article VI. Religion, n. 784
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 2: Division of Vows, ¶ 5
- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 2: Division of Vows, ¶ 11
- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 2: Division of Vows, ¶ 16
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article I: The Notion, Conditions, Division, and Utility of a Vow, n. 211
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter II: On Irreligiosity and Its Genera, Article III: On Sacrilege, n. 267
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 1. On the Nature and Division of a Vow, n. 390
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article II: On the Matter of Vow, n. 716
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section C: On Sins Opposed to Religion, Chapter II: On Irreligiosity, Question Three: On Sacrilege, n. 804
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume III. On the Sacraments (1962), Special Moral Theology: On the Sacraments, Treatise: On Matrimony, Third Part: On the Impediments of Matrimony, Question Two: On Impeding Impediments, n. 865
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume III. On the Sacraments (1962), Special Moral Theology: On the Sacraments, Treatise: On Matrimony, Third Part: On the Impediments of Matrimony, Question Three: On Diriment Impediments, Article V: On Sacred Order and Solemn Vow, n. 892
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, n. 227
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1309.Private vows reserved to the Apostolic See are only the vow of perfect and perpetual chastity and the vow of entering a religion of solemn vows, which will have been emitted absolutely and after the completion of the eighteenth year of age.
Vota privata Sedi Apostolicae reservata sunt tantummodo votum perfectae ac perpetuae castitatis et votum ingrediendi in religionem votorum sollemnium, quae emissa fuerint absolute et post completum decimum octavum aetatis annum.
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 14 passages
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book VI. The Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. The Second Commandment, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 6
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article V. On Commutation, Scholion. On Reserved Vows, n. 679
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article V. On Commutation, Scholion. On Reserved Vows, n. 680
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume II, Book III. On the Aids of the Christian Life, or on the Sacraments, Treatise VIII. On Matrimony, Dissertation II. On Matrimony Itself, Part II. On Matrimony, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Section III. On the Reception of the Sacrament of Marriage, Chapter IV. On Dispensation from Impediments, Article I. On the Power of Dispensing, § II. On the Power of Local Ordinaries, n. 805
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume III. On the Virtue of Chastity (1928), Book II. On Conjugal Chastity in Particular, Part I. On the Lawful Acts of Spouses, Section I. On Conjugal Intercourse, Chapter I. On the Lawfulness of Conjugal Intercourse, Article III. On the Absence of an Impediment, § 2. On a Vow of Chastity, ¶ 1
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- Tanquerey, Volume I. On Penance, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Chapter III: On the Impediments of Matrimony, n. 901
- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 2: Division of Vows, ¶ 15
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 738
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § II. On Dispensation of Vows, n. 237, Q. 3
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1310.§ 1. A vow, by reason of itself, obliges only the one emitting it.
§ 2. The obligation of a real vow passes to heirs, likewise the obligation of a mixed vow for the part by which it is real.
§ 1. Votum non obligat, ratione sui, nisi emittentem.
§ 2. Voti realis obligatio transit ad heredes, item obligatio voti mixti pro parte qua reale est.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1193
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 13 passages
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter III. On the Obligation of a Vow, n. 645
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter III. On the Obligation of a Vow, n. 649
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2215
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article II: The Obligation and Execution of a Vow, n. 218
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article III: Cessation of a Vow, n. 229
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 4. On the Obligation of a Vow, n. 402
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article III: On the Obligation of Vow, n. 726
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article II. On the Obligation of a Vow, n. 231
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1311.A vow ceases by lapse of the time appointed for ending the obligation, by a substantial change of the promised matter, by failure of the condition on which the vow depends or of its same final cause, by irritation, dispensation, or commutation.
Cessat votum lapsu temporis ad finiendam obligationem appositi, mutatione substantiali materiae promissae, deficiente conditione a qua votum pendet aut eiusdem causa finali, irritatione, dispensatione, commutatione.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1194
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 11 passages
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, n. 651
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article I. On Simple Cessation, ¶ 1
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
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- Koch–Preuss, Volume IV: Man's Duties to God, Part II: The Duty of External Worship, Chapter II: Vows, Section 6: Cessation of Vows, ¶ 1
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 732
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, ¶ 1
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1312.§ 1. One who legitimately exercises dominative power over the will of the one vowing can render his vows invalid validly and, from a just cause, also licitly, so that in no case does the obligation afterwards revive.
§ 2. One who has power not indeed over the will of the one vowing, but over the matter of the vow, can suspend the obligation of the vow for as long as fulfillment of the vow brings prejudice to him.
§ 1. Qui potestatem dominativam in voluntatem voventis legitime exercet, potest eius vota valide et, ex iusta causa, etiam licite irrita reddere, ita ut nullo in casu obligatio postea reviviscat.
§ 2. Qui potestatem non quidem in voluntatem voventis, sed in voti materiam habet, potest voti obligationem tandiu suspendere, quandiu voti adimplementum sibi praeiudicium afferat.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1195
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 25 passages
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book VI. The Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. The Second Commandment, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 5
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 656
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 657
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 659
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 660
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 661
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article II. On Irritation, n. 662
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article III. On Suspension, n. 664
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article III. On Suspension, n. 667
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Cessation of Vows, n. 2228
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Cessation of Vows, n. 2229
- Tanquerey, Volume II. Fundamental Moral Theology; the Virtues and Precepts, On the Virtue of Religion (Volume II), Chapter II: On Oaths and Vows, n. 995
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise III: On Piety, Chapter IV: On Piety Between Spouses, n. 305
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 6. On the Cessation of a Vow Through Invalidation, n. 413
- Prümmer, Manuale Theologiae Moralis, Volume II, Treatise XI. On The Virtue Of Justice And The Opposed Vices, Section II. On the Potential Parts of the Virtue of Justice, Question I. On the Virtue of Religion (or on the First Three Precepts of the Decalogue), Chapter II. On the Acts of the Virtue of Religion, Article IV. On Vows, § 6. On the Cessation of a Vow Through Invalidation, n. 416
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 734
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 735
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 735
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 736
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § I. On the Irritation of Vows, n. 234
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
Can. 1313.The following can dispense non-reserved vows from a just cause, provided that the dispensation does not injure a right acquired by others:
1° The local Ordinary, as regards all his subjects and also travelers.
2° The Superior of an exempt clerical religion, as regards the persons who are enumerated in can. 514, Sec. 1.
3° Those to whom the power of dispensing will have been delegated by the Apostolic See.
Vota non reservata possunt iusta de causa dispensare, dummodo dispensatio ne laedat ius aliis quaesitum:
1° Loci Ordinarius quod attinet ad omnes suos subditos atque etiam peregrinos;
2° Superior religionis clericalis exemptae quod attinet ad personas quae can. 514, § 1, enumerantur;
3° Ii quibus ab Apostolica Sede delegata fuerit dispensandi potestas.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1196
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 29 passages
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book III. Law, Chapter IX. The Cessation of Law, Section III. Dispensations, n. 2
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book VI. The Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. The Second Commandment, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 6
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book I. On the General Principles of the Christian Life, Treatise II. On Motion in Order to the Final End, or on the Human Act, Considered according to Moral Being, Dissertation II. On Human Acts Considered according to Moral Being, Part I. On Morality in General, Section III. On the Rules of Morality, Chapter I. On Law, Article VIII. On the Cessation of Law, § III. On Dispensation, Point II. On the Power of Dispensing, n. 184
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article IV. On Dispensation, n. 671
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article IV. On Dispensation, n. 672
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume II, Book III. On the Aids of the Christian Life, or on the Sacraments, Treatise VIII. On Matrimony, Dissertation II. On Matrimony Itself, Part II. On Matrimony, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Section III. On the Reception of the Sacrament of Marriage, Chapter I. On Impediments in General, n. 756
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume II, Book III. On the Aids of the Christian Life, or on the Sacraments, Treatise VIII. On Matrimony, Dissertation II. On Matrimony Itself, Part II. On Matrimony, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Section III. On the Reception of the Sacrament of Marriage, Chapter IV. On Dispensation from Impediments, Article I. On the Power of Dispensing, § II. On the Power of Local Ordinaries, n. 805
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume II, Book IV. On the Sanction of Christian Life, or on Ecclesiastical Penalties, Treatise II. On the Penalties of Delict, Dissertation II. On Penalties in Species, Part III. On Penal Remedies and Penances, Section II. On Penances, n. 893
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume III. On the Virtue of Chastity (1928), Book II. On Conjugal Chastity in Particular, Part I. On the Lawful Acts of Spouses, Section I. On Conjugal Intercourse, Chapter I. On the Lawfulness of Conjugal Intercourse, Article III. On the Absence of an Impediment, § 2. On a Vow of Chastity, ¶ 1
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume I, Part I. General Moral Theology, Question III. Law, Art. 5. Ecclesiastical Law, Laws in a Wide Sense, n. 528
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Cessation of Vows, n. 2237
- Tanquerey, Volume I. On Penance, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Chapter III: On the Impediments of Matrimony, n. 901
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume I: Fundamental Theology (1922), Treatise III: On Laws, Chapter II: On Human Law, Article II: On Ecclesiastical Law, § 5. On Privileges and Dispensations in Ecclesiastical Law, n. 298
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume I: Fundamental Theology (1922), Treatise III: On Laws, Chapter II: On Human Law, Article II: On Ecclesiastical Law, § 5. On Privileges and Dispensations in Ecclesiastical Law, n. 302
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article III: Cessation of a Vow, n. 225
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), Book II: On the Moral Virtues, Treatise II: On Religion, Chapter III: On the Offices Which Are Connected with a Vow, Article III: Cessation of a Vow, n. 229
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART I, TRACTATE II: On Laws, ¶ 6
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 737
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume III. On the Sacraments (1962), Special Moral Theology: On the Sacraments, Treatise: On Matrimony, Third Part: On the Impediments of Matrimony, Question Four: On Dispensation from Impediments, n. 921
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § II. On Dispensation of Vows, n. 236
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § III. On Commutation of Vows, n. 238
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise X. On Particular Obligations, Part II. On the Particular Obligations of Clerics, Appendix: On the Privileges of Clerics, § II. On the Privileges of Bishops, n. 606
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise X. On Particular Obligations, Part III. On the Particular Obligations of Religious, Chapter III. On the Obligations of Vows, Article III. On the Vow of Obedience, n. 625
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5
- 1917 Code of Canon Law, Book Three: Of Things, Part Three: Of Divine Worship, Title XIX: Of a Vow and an Oath, Chapter I: Of a Vow, can. 1314
Can. 1314.The work promised by a non-reserved vow can be commuted by the one vowing himself into a better or equal good; but into a lesser good by him to whom there belongs the power of dispensing in vows according to the norm of can. 1313.
Opus voto non reservato promissum potest in melius vel in aequale bonum ab ipso vovente commutari; in minus vero bonum ab illo cui potestas est dispensandi in votis ad normam can. 1313.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1197
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 11 passages
- Slater, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book VI. The Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. The Second Commandment, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 7
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article V. On Commutation, n. 674
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume I, Part I. General Moral Theology, Question III. Law, Art. 5. Ecclesiastical Law, Laws in a Wide Sense, n. 528
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- Tanquerey, Volume II. Fundamental Moral Theology; the Virtues and Precepts, On the Virtue of Religion (Volume II), Chapter II: On Oaths and Vows, n. 1003
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 739
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § III. On Commutation of Vows, n. 238
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise X. On Particular Obligations, Part III. On the Particular Obligations of Religious, Chapter III. On the Obligations of Vows, Article III. On the Vow of Obedience, n. 625
Can. 1315.Vows emitted before religious profession are suspended as long as the one vowing remains in religion.
Vota ante professionem religiosam emissa suspenduntur, donec vovens in religione permanserit.
1983 Code correlation: can. 1198
Oaths and Vows (Second Commandment)VowsCited by 11 passages
- Wouters, Manual of Moral Theology, Volume I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, Treatise II. On the Cultivation of the Moral Virtues, Dissertation I. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, Part II. On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Section II. On the Vow, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, Article III. On Suspension, n. 667
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Vows, n. 2193
- McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology, Volume II, Part II. Special Moral Theology (Continued), Question II. The Duties of All Classes of Men (the Moral Virtues), Art. 5. The Quasi-integral and Potential Parts of Justice; the Virtue of Religion and the Opposite Vices, Cessation of Vows, n. 2242
- Tanquerey, Volume II. Fundamental Moral Theology; the Virtues and Precepts, On the Virtue of Religion (Volume II), Chapter II: On Oaths and Vows, n. 995
- Vermeersch, Theologia Moralis, Volume II: On the Exercise of the Virtues (1924), First Book: On the Theological Virtues, Treatise I: On the Virtue of Faith, Title III: On the Duty of Professing the Faith, n. 21
- Marc, Institutiones Morales, Volume I, Supplement: Dispositions of the Code of Canon Law Which Pertain to Moral Theology, PART II: SECTION I, SECTION II, TRACTATE II: On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, ¶ 1
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 734
- Merkelbach, Summa Theologiae Moralis, Volume II. On the Moral Virtues (1935), Special Moral Theology: On Moral Virtues, Treatise: On the Cardinal Virtue of Justice and on the Annexed Virtues, Fifth Part: On the Virtues Annexed to Justice, Section B: On the Acts of Religion, Chapter III: On the Acts by Which We Offer Something to God, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, n. 736
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise III. On Laws, Part II. On the Principal Species of Laws, Chapter III. On Ecclesiastical Law, n. 110
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume I (1929), Treatise VI. On the Precepts of the Decalogue, On the Second Precept of the Decalogue, Chapter III. On Vow, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, § I. On the Irritation of Vows, n. 234
- Sabetti-Barrett, Compendium of Moral Theology, Volume II (1929), List of Canons, ¶ 5