Chapter I. On the Lawfulness of Conjugal Intercourse

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That conjugal intercourse is lawful in itself, or objectively, is clear both from Sacred Scripture (Gen. 1:28; 1 Cor. 7:3; Heb. 13:4) and from Canon Law (can. 1081, § 2 and 1111), and from the fact that it is a means ordained by God for propagating the human race. But in order that intercourse here and now be honorable or lawful, it is required: 1. that there be absent an impediment which forbids it; 2. that there be absent a harm to be feared which ought to be guarded against and therefore forbids intercourse; 3. that it be done from a right end; 4. in the due place and manner. I judge it more practical to discuss the absence of impediments and of harm in the last place.

The marriage debt: what is owed and what is lawful

Within this chapter

Article I. On the Endn. 82
Article II. On Place and Manner, or Positionn. 83
Article III. On the Absence of an Impedimentnn. 84–88
- § 1. On a Promise Made to the Partnernn. 84–85
- § 2. On a Vow of Chastity
- § 3. On Impotence for Intercoursenn. 86–87
- § 4. On a Doubtfully Valid Marriagen. 88
Article IV. On the Absence of Harm to Be Avertednn. 89–95