A Topic of Moral Theology

Censures in General

The nature of ecclesiastical censures and their absolution.

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In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On Ecclesiastical Penalties, Introduction., nn. ¶1 & 1 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. X, Pt. I, Chapter I. The Nature of an Ecclesiastical Censure, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. X, Pt. I, Chapter II. Absolution of Censures, n. 1 — WHEN a censure has been incurred, it does not cease as a rule merely by lapse of time or on the correction and amendment of the delinquent. The delinquent must obtain absolution of the censure from one who is competent t… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. X, Pt. II, Chapter I. Excommunication, n. 1 — OF all the penalties which the Church can inflict, excommunication is the most severe, and it virtually contains the others. It deprives the delinquent of all the advantages which he possessed as a member of the Church, … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. X, Part III. Special Censures, n. 1 — THE special censures which are now in force in the Western Church are contained in Book V, Part III, of the Code—On the Penalties of Particular Crimes. Of the excommunications some are reserved to the Holy See in a very … Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. IV, Tr. II, Diss. II, Part I. On Medicinal Penalties, or on Censures, n. ¶1 — We shall speak first of censures in general, then of censures in species.Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. IV, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. I, Section I. On Censures in General, n. ¶1 — We shall treat first of the notion, multiplication, and division of censure; then of reservation; finally, of remission of censure.Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 1. The Virtue of Faith, The Object of Faith, n. 761 — The objects, therefore, which formally or reductively pertain to the virtue of faith, are as follows: (a) Divine faith has for its object all the truths revealed by God as contained in the Canonical scriptures approved b… Read in context →

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, On Laws, IX. Privileges of Clerics, Bishops, Regulars, nn. 264 & 277 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, III. On the Novitiate, n. 261 — Who can enter religion? - From the preceding Law, still in force, but to which several other things have been added: all those and only those can enter religion who 1. are their own masters; 2. are not bound to others by… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On Censures, I. On the Nature of Censure, nn. 1084–1105 (22 passages)

Vol. IV, On Censures, II. On Excommunication, nn. 1106–1123 (18 passages)

Vol. IV, On Censures, III. On Suspension, nn. 1124, 1125, 1126, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131 & 1132 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On Censures, IV. On Interdict, nn. 1133–1148 (16 passages)

Vol. IV, On Censures, V. On Ecclesiastical Burial, nn. 1149, 1150, 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160 & 1161 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apostolicae Sedis*, n. 1163 — We declare subject to excommunication latae sententiae reserved in a special manner to the Roman Pontiff: In a special manner. The following excommunications are said to be reserved in a special manner for four reasons. … Read in context →

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apost…, Suspensions *Latae Sententiae* Simply Reserved to the Supreme Pontiff, n. 1220 — I. Chapters and convents of churches and monasteries, and all others who receive Bishops or other Prelates to the governance and administration of those churches or monasteries provided in any way concerning the aforesai… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apost…, Interdicts from the Constitution *Apostolicae Sedis*, n. 1241 — I. Universities, Colleges, and Chapters, by whatever name they may be called, appealing from the ordinances or mandates of the same Roman Pontiff existing for the time to a future universal Council, incur by the law itse… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On Irregularity, n. 1325 — Because of violation of censure, he becomes irregular who exercises the sacred order which he has while he is entangled by major excommunication, or interdict, or suspension, by which he is prohibited from the exercise o… Read in context →

Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Censures, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)

157. On Censure *ab homine*, n. 1 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Censures, nn. 1084, 1088, 1089, 1100, 1108, 1109, 1116, 1125, 1149, 1151, 1156, 1157, 1158 & 1159, 1161 (68 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Vol. II, Treatise On Censures, Chapter I. On Censures in General, n. ¶1 — We must treat: 1. of the nature and division of censures; 2. of the principle or author of censures; 3. of the subject of censures; 4. of absolution from censures.Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise On Censures, Ch. I, Art. I, Division, and Conditions of Censures, nn. 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940 & 941 (44 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise On Censures, Ch. I, Article II. On the Principle or Author of Censures, nn. 942, 943, 944, 945 & 946 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise On Censures, Ch. I, Article III. On the Subject of Censures, nn. 947, 948, 949 & 950 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. II, On Ecclesiastical Censures, nn. 1138–1155 (18 passages)

On the Prohibition and Censorship of Books (De prohibitione et censura librorum)

Ch. VI, I. What General Principles Are to Be Used, n. 25 — 25. The laws of the Index contain a few censures latae sententiae; they strictly command or forbid many things, with arbitrary penalties being threatened; they commend or advise some things; finally, they grant certain f… Read in context →

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. III, Bk. III, Treatise II: On Censures, n. ¶1 — Usefulness. - Concerning this especially canonical treatise, these things must chiefly be known in sacred ministries: a) how far penalties and censures can stand in the way of receiving or administering the sacraments; b… Read in context →

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Article I: General Things Concerning Penalties and Censures, nn. 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 913 & 914 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, CHAPTER I: On Censures in General, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, ARTICLE I: On the Notion and Division of Censures, nn. ¶1251, ¶1252, ¶1253 & ¶1254 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, ARTICLE II: On the Infliction of Censures, n. ¶1 — The conditions required for censures to be inflicted validly and licitly regard their author, subject, matter or cause, and form.Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. II, § 1. ON THE AUTHOR OF CENSURE, nn. ¶1255, ¶1256, ¶1257 & ¶1258 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. II, § 2. ON THE SUBJECT OF CENSURE, nn. ¶1259, ¶1260, ¶1261 & ¶1262 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. II, § 3. ON THE CAUSE OR MATTER OF CENSURE, nn. ¶1263 & ¶1264 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. II, § 4. ON THE FORM OF CENSURE, nn. ¶1, ¶1265, ¶1266, ¶1267 & ¶1268 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, ARTICLE III: On Causes Excusing from Censure, nn. ¶1269, ¶1270, ¶1271, ¶1272 & ¶1273 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, ARTICLE IV: On Absolution from Censures, n. ¶1 — Three things are to be weighed: 1. how incurred censures are released; 2. who can absolve; 3. what conditions are required.Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 1. HOW CENSURES ARE RELEASED, nn. ¶1274, ¶1275, ¶1276 & ¶1277 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 2. WHO CAN ABSOLVE FROM CENSURES, nn. ¶1, ¶1278, ¶1279, ¶1280, ¶1281, ¶2, ¶1282, ¶1283, ¶1284 & ¶1285 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Section Third: On Ecclesia…, TRACTATE II: On Censures a…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 3. WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF ABSOLUTION, nn. ¶1, ¶1286, ¶1287, ¶1288 & ¶1289 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Supplement: Dispositions o…, Pt. II, SECTION THIRD, TRACTATE II: On Ecclesiast…, Chapter I: On Censures in General, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. VI, Chapter II. On Ecclesiastical Censures In General, n. ¶62 — This chapter is divided into six articles: 1. on the notion and division of censure; 2. on its author; 3. on its subject; 4. on its object; 5. on excusing causes; 6. on absolution from censures.Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Chapter I: On Censures in General, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Ch. I, Art. I, Division, and Conditions of Censures, nn. ¶1, ¶1660, ¶2, ¶1661, ¶3, ¶1662, ¶1663 & ¶1664 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Ch. I, Article II: On the Principle or Author of Censures, nn. ¶1665, ¶1666 & ¶1667 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Ch. I, Article III: On the Subject of Censures, nn. ¶1668 & ¶1669 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Ch. I, Article IV: On Absolution from Censures, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶1670, ¶1671 & ¶1672 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, Fifth Part: On the Subject…, Appendix: On the Penitenti…, Indulgences, and Censures, Article III: On Censures, nn. ¶1 & 681 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XIX, Ch. II, Article III. On the Subject of Censures, nn. 949, 950, 950, Q. 2, 950, Q. 3, 950, Q. 4, 950, Q. 5, 950, Q. 6, 950, Q. 7, 950, Q. 8 & 950, Q. 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XIX, Chapter III. On Censures Considered in Species, n. ¶1 — § 1. Censures are: 1°. Excommunication; 2°. Interdict; 3°. Suspension. § 2. Excommunication can affect only physical persons, and therefore, if at any time it is brought against a moral body, it is understood to affect t… Read in context →

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. IV, Chapter I — The notion and partition of a censure, and who can pass censures, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 1. A Mistake in the Man, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 2. Parochial Rights, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 3. A Fallen Priest, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 4. Countenancing a Duel, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 5. A Masonic Ball, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 6. A Special Interdict, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 7. Is He to be Avoided?, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. I, Case VIII: Clerical Censure, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Case LIV: Incurring Ecclesiastical Censure, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Sect. II, Tit. VIII, Chapter I: Of Censures in General, cann. 2241–2254 (14 passages)

The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII

Bk. V, Tit. XI, Suspension, and Interdict, cc. 1–24 (24 passages)

Summa Summae S. Thomae (Billuart)

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Causes of Sins, Whether ignorance excuses from the penalties established by positive laws?, nn. 1–17 (17 passages)

Pastoral Questions

Ch. III, Question VIII: Concerning the Excommunicated, nn. ¶3008–¶3053 (46 passages)