A Topic of Moral Theology
The Commandments of the Church
The chief precepts of the Church: holy days, fasting and abstinence, annual confession, Easter communion, and the support of pastors.
The works themselves ask 375 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Gravity of the First Precept
- Fasting and Abstinence ▸ 5 subtopics
- Annual Confession and Easter Communion ▸ 2 subtopics
- The six commandments of the Church
- Support of pastors
- Fifth and Sixth Precepts
- Censorship and Prohibition of Books ▸ 7 subtopics
- The Prohibition of Cremating Corpses
See also The Lord's Day (Third Commandment) — in The Commandments of God
In the index as Fast · Abstinence · Church · Communion · Commandments · Confession · Feast · Bull *Cruciatae* · Fasting · Precept · Bishop · Dispensation · Mixing · Tithes · *Codex Iuris Canonici* · A cunctis (prayer) · Altar · Antoninus, St. · Auger · Canisius · Clavasio · Crusade · Deharbe’s Catechism · Färber
In the manuals
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Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Part Third. On the Precepts of the Church, n. ¶1 — That the Church has power to make laws obliging in conscience is established from the nature of the Church, from certain sayings of Christ the Lord, and finally from the practice and doctrine of the Church. Therefore the… Read in context →
A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. I, Book VIII. The Commandments of the Church, nn. ¶1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter I. On Keeping Certain Days Holy, n. 1 — WHAT pertains to the obligation of hearing Mass and abstaining from servile work on Sundays and holy days of obligation has been already explained under the Third Commandment of the Decalogue. It only remains to add a fe… Read in context →
Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter II. Fasting and Abstinence, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter III. Annual Confession, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter IV. Easter Communion, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter V. Support of Pastors, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. II, Chapter V. Where Mass may be Said, n. 2 — If a church or public oratory has been polluted by the perpetration therein of certain crimes, it is forbidden to say Mass there until it has been reconciled. The crimes which pollute a church, provided that they are cer… Read in context →
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, Book II. On the Exercise of the Christian Life, or on the Cultivation of the Virtues, n. ¶1 — After in general moral theology, that is, in the first book, we have discussed the general principles of the Christian life, now we must speak of the exercise of the Christian life, or the cultivation of the virtues, tha… Read in context →
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Dissertation II. On the Precepts of the Church, n. 1092 — The principal precepts of the Church, common to all, are: 1° the sanctification of Sundays and feast days; 2° abstinence and fasting; 3° annual confession; 4° Easter communion; 5° the censorship and prohibition of books.… Read in context →
Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)
Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On the First and Second Precepts of the Church, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 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 the Precepts of the Church, nn. 1548, 1550, 1551, 1552, 1562, 1559, 1571, 1578, 1572, 1576, 1601, 1572, 1573, 1578, 1579, 1577, 1626, 1571, 1578, 1585, 1586, 1591, 1611, 1601, 1606, 1607, 1616, 1624 & 1626 (150 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)
89. On Tithes, on the Institution of Feasts, nn. 1 & 2 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
90. Annual Confession, Paschal Communion, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
91. On Abstinence and Fasting, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (45 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. I, Treatise On the Precepts of the Church, n. 473 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. II, Appendix: On the Precepts of God and of the Church, n. 1105 — Art. II. Concerning the Precepts of the Church.. 1105. That authority belongs to the Church for making laws binding in conscience, we have already proved in the Treatise on the Church, n. 843. In truth she has promulgated many laws, concerning which we spoke above, n. … Read in context →
A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)
Vol. IV, Pt. III, Ch. I, History, Number, and Obligation of the Commandments of the Church, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶11, ¶12, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18 & ¶19 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
Vol. I, Supplement: Dispositions o…, Pt. II, SECTION THIRD, TRACTATE I: On the Precepts of the Church, n. ¶1 — 1217 1º is confirmed by can. 1248; 2º can. 1252 §§ 2, 3; 3º can. 1252 § 1 for Friday only; 4º can. 859 and can. 906, 907; 5º can. 1108 § 2. - 1219-1223 are partly changed by can. 1250: "The law of abstinence forbids eati… Read in context →
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. I, Treatise VII. On the Precepts of the Church, n. 326 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
The 1917 Code of Canon Law
Sect. II, Title XIII: Of Feast Days, cann. 1247, 1248 & 1249 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Sect. II, Title XIV: Of Abstinence and Fast, cann. 1250, 1251, 1252, 1253 & 1254 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Title XXIII: Of the Previous Censorship of Books and Their Prohibition, can. 1384 — § 1. The Church has the right of requiring that the faithful not publish books which she by her own judgment has not previously reviewed, and of prohibiting, from a just cause, books published by any persons whatever. § … Read in context →
Tit. XXIII, Chapter I: Of the Previous Censorship of Books, cann. 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1393 & 1394 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. XXIII, Chapter II: Of the Prohibition of Books, cann. 1395, 1396, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404 & 1405 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I
Slater, Cases I, Precepts of the Church, Case 1. A Soldier's Difficulties, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Slater, Cases I, Precepts of the Church, Case 2. Difficulties About Fasting, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II
Slater, Cases II, Orders, Case 2. A Priest's Support, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 9. The Sins Against B…, Causes of Scandal, n. 1458 — Persons Who Give Scandal on Account of Obscenity. Persons Who Give Scandal on Account of Obscenity.—(a) In case of obscene pictures or statues, scandal is given by the artists, painters, sculptors or others who make the images, and by the responsible persons who place t… Read in context →
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 8. The Virtue of Temperance, Fasting and Abstinence, nn. 2468 & 2469 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Gravity of the First Precept, n. 2583 — Obligation of First Precept. Obligation of First Precept.—The first precept of the Church obliges under pain of grave sin, because it determines a necessary act of religion (2148), and experience shows that where the Sabbath is neglected the social,… Read in context →
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Second Precept: Abstinence, nn. 2586 & 2587 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Members of the Church, Fasting, nn. 2588 & 2589 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Third Precept: Yearly Confession, nn. 2590 & 2591 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Fourth Precept: Easter Duty, nn. 2592 & 2593 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Fifth and Sixth Precepts, n. 2594 — The Fifth and Sixth Precepts of the Church. The Fifth and Sixth Precepts of the Church.—The Fifth Precept commands the proper maintenance of the clergy by the laity. The manner of giving the support is left to the special statutes and customs of each country (Cano… Read in context →
The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. I, Case XX: Forbidden Books, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Case XXX: Concerning the Perusal of Private Revelations, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Vol. II, Case VII: Cremation, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)
Vol. III, Case LXIV: Dispensation from Fasting, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, Case VI: Law of Abstinence for United States Soldiers, nn. ¶1–¶25 (25 passages)
Vol. IV, Case XI: The Law of Abstaining from Flesh Meat, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, Case LXXXVII: Cremation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case XXXII: Fasting, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII
Bk. III, Tit. XIII, First Fruits, and Offerings, cc. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)
Bk. III, Tit. XXX, First Fruits, and Offerings, cc. 1–35 (35 passages)
Bk. III, Title XLVI: On the Observance of Fasts, cc. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)
Pt. I, Distinction LXXVI, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. II, Causa XIII, Question I, cc. ¶ & 1 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. II, Causa XIII, Question II, cc. ¶ & 1–32 (33 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. III, Distinction III, cc. ¶ & 1–30 (31 passages — hover a number to read it)
Back to Morality
Chapter XVII: Reserved Cases, nn. ¶330, ¶331, ¶332, ¶333, ¶334, ¶335, ¶336, ¶337 & ¶338 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
On the Prohibition and Censorship of Books (De prohibitione et censura librorum)
Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books, Prooemium, n. 1 — Division into four Parts 1. In order that, which is our purpose, we may place the present law concerning the prohibition and censorship of books in a clearer view, we divide this our study into four principal Parts. The … Read in context →
Ch. I, I. On the Prohibition of Books, nn. 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. I, II. On the Previous Censorship of Books, nn. 7, 8 & 9 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter II: The Present Usefulness of Laws of This Kind, nn. 10, 11 & 12 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter III: Brief Description of the Laws Which Are in Force Today, nn. 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter IV: Abrogation of the Earlier Law, nn. 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter V: The Universal Force of These Laws, nn. 23 & 24 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. VI, I. What General Principles Are to Be Used, nn. 25, 26 & 27 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. VI, II. Applications or Particular Cases, nn. 28, 29, 30, 31 & 32 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. VI, A. Book, Booklet, Writing, nn. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 & 41 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. VI, 3. On the Signification of Various Words and Clauses, nn. 42, 43, 44, 45 & 46 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter VII: What Acts the Prohibition of a Book Forbids by Positive Law, n. ¶1 — A full prohibition must be distinguished from a less full or imperfect prohibition.Read in context →
Ch. VII, I. On Perfect Prohibition, nn. 47, 48, 49, 50 & 51 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. VII, II. On Less Perfect Prohibition, n. 52 — Prohibition of publishing 52. The prohibition of publishing a book without previous approval does not of itself prohibit the reading or retention of a book published without the prescribed censorship. For neither do the … Read in context →
Chapter VIII: Obligation of Conscience. Gravity of Fault, nn. 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Chapter IX: By What Power Books Are Prohibited, nn. 62, 63 & 64 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Writers, n. ¶1 — Subject of the chapter This chapter is most general, since it observes both the kinds of writers and the subject matters of works.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Wri…, Article 1, nn. ¶1 & 65 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Wri…, Article 2, nn. ¶1 & 66 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Wri…, Article 3, nn. ¶1 & 67 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Wri…, Article 4, nn. ¶1 & 68 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Chapter II: On Editions of the Original Text and of Non-Vernacular Versions of Sacred Scripture, n. ¶1 — Subject of the chapter What the special subject of this chapter is, is most clearly perceived from the inscription itself.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. II, Article 5, nn. ¶1 & 69 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. II, Article 6, nn. ¶1 & 70 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Chapter III: On Vernacular Versions of Sacred Scripture, n. ¶1 — Subject of the chapter Connected with the immediately preceding chapter, and again very clearly defined by the title, the matter is here proposed.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. III, Article 7, nn. ¶1 & 71 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. III, Article 8, n. ¶1 — All versions of the Sacred Bibles, in whatever vernacular language, made by non-Catholics of any kind, are interdicted; and especially those which are spread by Bible Societies, condemned more than once by the Roman Pont… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter IV: On Obscene Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter By both articles of this chapter, the Pontiff first strictly prohibits obscene works, and then relaxes his severity on account of the usefulness of letters.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IV, Article 9, nn. ¶1 & 72 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. IV, Article 10, nn. ¶1 & 73 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Chapter V: On Certain Books of Special Subject Matter, n. ¶1 — Subject of the chapter From the very manner in which the chapter is inscribed, it becomes manifest that in it various kinds of matters are touched which cannot be brought into unity. But contrary to what was done in chap… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Article 11, n. ¶1 — Books are condemned in which God, or the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Saints, or the Catholic Church and her Worship, or the Sacraments, or the Apostolic See is disparaged. To the same judgment of reprobation are subject … Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 11, I. On Books Which Contain a Certain Kind of Detractions, n. 74 — Prior law 74. 1. The first part renews the disposition of the prior law, by which, in the General Decrees, § 2, n. 13, all writings of this sort were punished. Cf. Arndt, p. 148, n. 119. Whether it is required that it be… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 11, II. On Books Which Act Perversely Concerning the Inspiration of Sacred Scripture, n. 75 — Apostolic See 75. By the second part of article 11, to recall it, works are reprobated "in which the concept of the inspiration of Sacred Scripture is perverted, or its extension is too much narrowed." The double vice, h… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 11, III. On Books Injurious to the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy or to the Clerical or Religious State, n. 76 — 76. The third part of article 11 stated this: Books are also prohibited which, by designed effort, assail the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy, or the clerical or religious state, with insults. By designed effort 1. By designed … Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Article 12, nn. ¶1 & 77 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. V, Article 13, n. ¶1 — Books or writings which narrate new apparitions, revelations, visions, prophecies, miracles, or which introduce new devotions, even under the pretext that they are private, if they are published without the legitimate li… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 13, I. On Books or Writings Which Report New Supernatural Facts, nn. 78 & 79 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 13, II. On the Other Part, n. 80 — 80. The other part of article 13 takes care lest new devotions be introduced imprudently. For it forbids books or writings ... which introduce new devotions, even under the pretext that they are private, if they are publ… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Article 14, n. ¶1 — Likewise prohibited are books which establish duel, suicide, or divorce as lawful; which treat of Masonic sects, or other societies of the same kind, and contend that they are useful and not pernicious to the Church and … Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 14, I. On Books Which Patroniz…, Suicide, Divorce, n. 81 — What duel is? Which things are touched here 81. 1. Duel, namely undertaken on private authority; since it is established that other combats can be justified. Moreover, a duel is a dangerous combat of two persons (or of a… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 14, II. On Books Which Favor Masonic Sects, nn. 82 & 83 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 14, III. On Books Which Defend Errors Proscribed by the Holy See, n. 84 — 84. Books are condemned which defend errors proscribed by the Apostolic See. What errors are 1. Errors: propositions condemned at least as erroneous. Apostolic See 2. By the Apostolic See: by the Supreme Pontiff either i… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter VI: On Sacred Images and Indulgences, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter Departing for a short time from the subject of books, in this place the previously existing law concerning sacred images is in part confirmed and innovated, and suitable cautions are established c… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VI, Article 15, nn. ¶1 & 85 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. VI, Article 16, nn. ¶1 & 86 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. VI, Article 17, nn. ¶1 & 87 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Chapter VII: On Liturgical and Prayer Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter In the three articles of this chapter, in a simple order, there is treated first of liturgical books, then of litanies, finally of works of practical devotion or religious instruction.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VII, Article 18, nn. ¶1 & 88 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. VII, Appendix on Gregorian Melodies, n. 89 — Reason for writing about sacred chant 89. Our Most Holy Lord Pius Pp. X established new law concerning sacred chant; and because it is closely connected with the immediately preceding subject, it must here, as regards it… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VII, Article 19, nn. ¶1 & 90 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. VII, Article 20, nn. ¶1 & 91 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodical Booklets, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter By a new positive law concerning periodical writings there is concluded this, as it were, prior section of title I of the General Decrees, in which the prohibitions of books are proposed in order.Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodical Boo…, Article 21, n. ¶1 — Newspapers, sheets, and periodical booklets which assail religion or good morals by designed effort are to be held proscribed not only by natural law, but also by ecclesiastical law. Moreover, let Ordinaries take care, w… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodical Boo…, Art. 21, I. On Proscribed Newspapers, Sheets, and Periodical Booklets, n. 92 — The words are explained 92. 1. First of all let us ask what, in article 21, comes under the name of newspapers, sheets, and periodical booklets. Newspapers Newspapers are periodicals strictly such, which are published da… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodical Boo…, Art. 21, II. On Pastoral Vigilance to Be Exercised by Ordinaries, n. 93 — The zeal of Ordinaries is stirred up 93. The zeal of Ordinaries is stirred up, that they opportunely warn the faithful concerning the danger and harm of reading of this sort. Arndt, pp. 91-96, nn. 81, 82, wisely develops… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodical Boo…, Article 22, nn. ¶1 & 94 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Chapter IX: On the Faculty of Reading and Retaining Prohibited Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter After the prohibitions have been reviewed, there is suitably joined the tempering of a faculty which removes the obstacle of positive law, but by no means of natural law. For the law is not simply… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Article 23, nn. ¶1 & 95 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Article 24, n. ¶1 — For granting licenses of reading and retaining any prohibited books whatever, the Roman Pontiffs have set over the Sacred Congregation of the Index. Nevertheless, the Supreme Congregation of the Holy Office enjoys the sa… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Article 25, n. ¶1 — Bishops and other Prelates possessing jurisdiction as if episcopal can grant license for individual books, and only in urgent cases. But if the same have obtained from the Apostolic See a general faculty, so that they ca… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 25, I. On Ordinary Power, n. 96 — Which Prelates possess this faculty 96. 2. Prelates to whom quasi-episcopal jurisdiction belongs are Nuncios, Apostolic Vicars, Capitular Vicars, and Superiors of exempt Regulars, both Generals and Provincials, and also,… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 25, II. On Delegated Power, n. 97 — Faculties delegated by the Holy See 97. Greater faculties are sometimes delegated by the Apostolic See to the same Prelates, by which they are permitted to concede to their subjects a general faculty of reading and retai… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Article 26, n. ¶1 — All who have obtained an apostolic faculty of reading and retaining prohibited books cannot on that account read and retain any books whatever, or periodicals proscribed by Ordinaries of places, unless in the apostolic i… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 26, I. On the Former Part, n. 98 — An apostolic faculty does not permit books prohibited by Bishops 98. 1. The Holy See does not lack the power of permitting someone books prohibited by Ordinaries, but the intention or will is lacking unless the indult gi… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 26, II. On the Other Part, n. 99 — Precept of custody 99. Diligent custody is prescribed under grave guilt, yet its manner is not defined. The guilt will be grave if negligence creates grave danger lest a proscribed book be read by those to whom it is pro… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter X: On the Denunciation of Bad Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter This chapter, which is inscribed concerning denunciation, while it invites all to the prudent indication of books to be proscribed, confirms for Bishops the power of proscribing books and exhorts … Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. X, Article 27, nn. ¶1 & 100 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. X, Article 28, nn. ¶1 & 101 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. I, Ch. X, Article 29, n. ¶1 — Ordinaries, also as Delegates of the Apostolic See, should strive to proscribe and take from the hands of the faithful books and other harmful writings published or diffused in their Diocese. Let them refer to Apostolic … Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. X, Art. 29, I. On the Former Part, n. 102 — Who Ordinaries are 102. 1. Ordinaries here are those who rule a diocese or quasi-diocese by ordinary jurisdiction, or jurisdiction equated to ordinary. Diocesan Bishops, therefore, Apostolic Vicars in places of missions,… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. X, Art. 29, II. On the Other Part, n. 103 — Books to be reserved to the Holy See 103. It happens that in a work there is a suspect novelty, which nevertheless is not destitute of patrons or specious reasons. It also happens that there is danger lest the episcopal … Read in context →
Title II: On the Censure of Books, nn. 104 & 105 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Chapter I: On the Prelates Set Over the Censure of Books, n. ¶1 — Subject of the chapter This chapter first proposes the censures which are reserved to the Holy See or subject to a special condition; then it defines the Prelate to be approached by seculars and by regulars.Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 30, n. ¶1 — In whose hands there is the power of approving or permitting editions and versions of the sacred Bibles is clear from those things which were established above (n. 7). 105 bis. By this article we are thrown back to the s… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 31, nn. ¶1 & 106 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 32, nn. ¶1 & 107 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 33, nn. ¶1 & 108 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 34, nn. ¶1 & 109 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 35, nn. ¶1, 110, 111 & 112 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 36, nn. ¶1 & 113 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 37, nn. ¶1 & 114 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Chapter II: On the Office of Censors in the Previous Examination of Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter Once the person of the censors has been defined, we now suitably come to describing the manner in which they ought to exercise their office.Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. II, Articles 38 and 39, nn. ¶1 & 115 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. II, Article 40, nn. ¶1 & 116 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Chapter III: On Books to Be Submitted to Previous Censure, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter Once the general rule concerning books which are to be submitted to previous censure has been handed down, a special sanction concerning secular clerics is enacted.Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Article 41, n. ¶1 — All the faithful are bound to submit to previous ecclesiastical censure at least those books which regard the divine Scriptures, Sacred Theology, ecclesiastical History, Canon Law, natural Theology, Ethics, or other reli… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Art. 41, I. On Books, n. 117 — What books are 117. 1. Books, therefore not writings, nor journals, nor sheets, nor periodic pamphlets, at least of smaller bulk. In itself, however, there are comprehended periodic publications of greater bulk, whose in… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Art. 41, II. On Any Writings Whatever, n. 118 — Comparison with the former law 118. 1. While in that former part the decree of Pius IX, June 2, 1848, for the Roman dominion was reported almost to the letter, the other part has been so furnished that, once it has been … Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Article 42, n. ¶1 — Men of the secular clergy should not publish even books which treat of arts and merely natural sciences without consulting their Ordinaries, so that they may furnish an example of an obedient mind toward them. The same m… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Art. 42, I. On Books, n. 119 — The obligation is imposed 119. 1. Contrary to what several have thought, whom in the earlier editions we followed, the propriety of the words seems to demand that we take the sanction as concerning a true precept, to whi… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. III, Art. 42, II. On Periodic Sheets, n. 120 — Stricter disposition of the other part 120. 1. By the other part of the present article more is required than the simple manifestation of counsel; ecclesiastical men must first obtain the permission of the Ordinaries bef… Read in context →
Tit. II, Chapter IV: On Typographers and Editors of Books, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter In this chapter, the discipline concerning the censure and edition of books is completed by certain precepts or warnings which, although they are not strictly proper to typographers and editors, n… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. IV, Article 43, nn. ¶1 & 121 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. IV, Article 44, nn. ¶1 & 122 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. IV, Article 45, nn. ¶1 & 123 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. IV, Article 46, nn. ¶1 & 124 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Chapter V: On the Penalties Established Against Transgressors of the General Decrees, n. ¶1 — Argument of the chapter Besides the obligation of conscience, which regards the penitential forum and was weighed by us above in n. 53, 61, the General Decrees are fortified by canonical penalties which are promulgated i… Read in context →
Tit. II, Ch. V, Article 47, nn. ¶1 & 125 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. V, Article 48, nn. ¶1 & 126 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. V, Article 49, nn. ¶1 & 127 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tit. II, Ch. V, Art. 49, Additamenta, n. ¶1 — 1. To n. 30. Concerning works which, every refutation omitted, set forth and report false dogmas, destructive of religion or morals, as the inventions and thoughts of others, Benedict XIV has words full of just severity … Read in context →
Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books, Part Three: Summary of the…, I. Laws on the Prohibition of Books and Works, nn. 128, 129, 130 & 131 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books, Part Three: Summary of the…, II. Laws on Previous Censure, nn. 132 & 133 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books, Part Three: Summary of the…, III. On the Sanctions of These Laws, and the Faculty of Reading and Retaining Prohibited Works, n. ¶1 — 133 bis. A) On Sanctions. 1. Penalties ferendae sententiae (49). 2. Excommunication latae sententiae, specially reserved to the Holy See, if the case of article 47 has occurred (47). 3. Excommunication latae sententiae r… Read in context →
Ch. I, Art. 1, I. Indults for Permitting the Reading of Prohibited Books, nn. 134–152 (19 passages)
Ch. I, Art. 2, I. Indults for Permitting the Reading of Prohibited Books, nn. 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 & 160 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. I, Art. 2, II. Faculties of Reading and Retaining Prohibited Books, nn. ¶1, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 & 166 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Ch. II, I. List of Writers Whose W…, Together with the Day of the Decree, n. 167 — Formulae and Catalogues 167. Understand the clause as All works, where another is not indicated; but the day as the day of the last decree, if the writer has been condemned several times. Where by decree there is proscri… Read in context →
Ch. II, II. List of Works Proscribed by Special Decree After the Index of Leo XIII Was Published, n. 168 — 168. Having imitated the example of the new Index, we have given the day on which the decree was issued, not the day on which it was made public. ALVI, Ciro. S. Francesco d'Assisi. (Novel.) - Milan, Palermo, Naples, 1903… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. I, Heretics, Schismatics, and Other Writers, n. ¶1 — General Decrees on the Prohibition and Censure of Books 1. All books which before the year 1600 either the Supreme Pontiffs or ecumenical councils condemned, and which are not listed in the new Index, are to be held cond… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter II: On Editions of the Original Text and Non-Vernacular Versions of Sacred Scripture, n. ¶1 — 5. Editions of the original text and of ancient Catholic versions of Sacred Scripture, even of the Eastern Church, published by any non-Catholics whatsoever, even if they appear to have been edited faithfully and integra… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter III: On Vernacular Versions of Sacred Scripture, n. ¶1 — 7. Since by experience it is manifest that, if the sacred Bibles in the vernacular language are everywhere permitted without discrimination, more detriment than utility arises thence, on account of the rashness of men, a… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter IV: On Obscene Books, n. ¶1 — 9. Books which expressly treat, narrate, or teach lascivious or obscene matters, since account must be taken not only of faith, but also of morals, which are customarily easily corrupted by the reading of books of this k… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter V: On Certain Books of Special Subject Matter, n. ¶1 — 11. Books are condemned in which there is detraction from God, or from the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the Saints, or the Catholic Church and its worship, or the Sacraments, or the Apostolic See. To the same judgment of repr… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter VI: On Sacred Images and Indulgences, n. ¶1 — 15. Images printed in any way whatsoever of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of angels and saints, or of other servants of God, which differ from the sense and decrees of the Church, are altogether forb… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter VII: On Liturgical and Prayer Books, n. ¶1 — 18. In authentic editions of the Missal, Breviary, Ritual, Ceremonial of Bishops, Roman Pontifical, and other liturgical books approved by the Holy Apostolic See, let no one presume to change anything: if it has been don… Read in context →
Tit. I, Ch. VIII, Sheets, and Periodic Pamphlets, n. ¶1 — 21. Newspapers, sheets, and periodic pamphlets which attack religion or good morals of set purpose are to be held proscribed not only by natural law, but also by ecclesiastical law. But let Ordinaries take care, where th… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter IX: On the Faculty of Reading and Retaining Prohibited Books, n. ¶1 — 23. Books proscribed either by special decrees or by these general decrees can be read and retained only by those who have obtained opportune faculties from the Apostolic See, or from those to whom it has delegated its p… Read in context →
Tit. I, Chapter X: On the Denunciation of Bad Books, n. ¶1 — 27. Although it belongs to all Catholics, especially to those who excel in doctrine, to denounce pernicious books to Bishops or to the Apostolic See, nevertheless by a special title this pertains to Nuncios, Apostolic De… Read in context →
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. III, Treatise I: On the Precepts of the Church, n. ¶1 — What precepts of the Church come to be considered. As many as have been prescribed by general laws of the Code or by particular laws, indeed or by use of jurisdiction, so many in truth are precepts of the Church. By this… Read in context →
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Title I: On the Precept of the Sanctification of Feasts, n. ¶1 — (cc. 1243-1249) Utility. - I. Concerning positive sanctification. The apostolic man must first of all endeavor to persuade not a merely literal observation of the precept, but also the true religious intention of these p… Read in context →
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Tit. I, Article I: General Things, nn. 852, 853, 854, 855, 856 & 857 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Title II: On Fasting and Abstinence, nn. ¶1 & 872 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Tit. II, Article I: The Canonical Exposition of the Precept, nn. 873, 874, 875, 876 & 877 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Tit. II, Article II: Moral Exposition of the Precept, nn. 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887 & 888 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Title III: On the Censorship and Prohibition of Books, nn. ¶1, 889 & 890 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Chapter I: On the Prior Censorship of Books, nn. 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896 & 897 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. I, Chapter II: On the Prohibition of Books, nn. 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 & 906 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 852. - Appendix XVII. Historical Matters Concerning the Sanctification of Feasts, n. ¶1 — From the beginnings of the Church the faithful began to appoint for divine service one day of the week, the day which they called the Lord's day (Apoc., I, 10) because of the resurrection of Christ. But while the sanctif… Read in context →
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 872. - Appendix XVIII. Historical Matters Concerning Fasting and Abstinence, n. ¶1 — At the end of the second century, St. Irenaeus, in Eusebius, H. E. (P. G., 20, 501), bears witness to the Paschal fast, by which, relying on Luke 5,35, "when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, they shall fast,… Read in context →
Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 889. - Appendix XIX. Historical Matters Concerning the Censorship and Prohibition of Books, n. ¶1 — 1. Particular decrees by which books were condemned are already had in the First Council of Nicaea (325), against the book of Arius, Thalia; then against the books of Pelagius, of the Manichaeans, etc. The first catalogu… Read in context →
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, On Laws, IV. On the Obligation of Law, n. 222 — Resolves: He sins who on a fast day undertakes labor, although honorable, in order to be excused from the fast; although he, after he is gravely wearied, even with that evil end, is no longer held to the fast. L. 1. 3. n… Read in context →
Vol. II, On the First and Second Precepts of the Church, nn. 1548, 1549, 1550 & 1551 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, On the Third and Fourth Precepts of the Church, nn. 1552–1570 (19 passages)
Vol. II, On the Fifth and Sixth Pre…, I. On Abstinence from Flesh Outside Fast, nn. 1571, 1572, 1573, 1574, 1575, 1576 & 1577 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, On the Fifth and Sixth Pre…, II. On Ecclesiastical Fast, nn. 1578–1626 (49 passages)
Vol. II, Appendix, The Law of Fasting, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Officiorum ac munerum*, nn. 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312 & 1313 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH, nn. ¶544, ¶1, ¶545, ¶546, ¶2, ¶547, ¶548, ¶3, ¶549, ¶550, ¶4, ¶551, ¶552, ¶553, ¶5 & ¶554 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER I: ON THE ESSENCE AND OBLIGATION OF FASTING, n. ¶555 — 555. - I. All the faithful, from the twenty-first year of age completed, are bound under grave sin to observe fasting on the appointed days, unless they are legitimately excused, or dispensed by Superiors. It is a most a… Read in context →
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. I, Art. I, § I. On the one meal, nn. ¶556, ¶557, ¶558, ¶559, ¶560, ¶561 & ¶562 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. I, Art. I, § II. On the evening collation, nn. ¶1, ¶563, ¶564 & ¶565 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. I, ARTICLE II: ON ABSTINENCE FROM FLESH-MEAT IN FASTING, nn. ¶566, ¶567, ¶568, ¶569 & ¶570 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. I, ARTICLE III: ON THE HOUR OF THE MEAL, nn. ¶1, ¶571 & ¶572 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER II: ON CAUSES EXCUSING FROM FASTING, nn. ¶1, ¶573, ¶574, ¶575, ¶576, ¶577, ¶578 & ¶579 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. IV, ARTICLE I: ON THE OBLIGATION OF RECEIVING THE EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1304 & ¶1305 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Treatise on Censures, Appendix III: On Censures …, § I. On Excommunications Latae Sententiae Reserved to the Roman Pontiff in a Special Manner, nn. ¶1702, ¶3, ¶1703, ¶1704, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶1705, ¶7, ¶1706 & ¶1707 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, Treatise: On Divine Faith, Fourth Part: On the Vices …, Question Two: On Sins Indi…, Article III: On the Reading and Dissemination of Prohibited Writings, nn. 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 777, 778 & 779 (97 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section B: On the Acts of …, Ch. II, Question Two: On the Observance of Feasts, nn. ¶1 & 685 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section B: On the Acts of …, Ch. III, Question Two: On Oblations, nn. ¶1, 705, 706, 707, 708 & 709 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question One: On Fasting According to Itself, nn. ¶1, 949, 950, 951, 952 & 953 (25 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Two: On Ecclesiastical Fasting, nn. ¶1, 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959 & 960 (41 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Three: On the Precept of Abstinence from Meats, nn. ¶1, 961, 962, 963 & 964 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Four: On the Subject of Fasting and Abstinence, nn. ¶1 & 965 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Four: On the Subj…, Article I: On Excusing Cause, or Impotence, nn. 966, 967, 968 & 969 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Four: On the Subj…, Article II: On Exempting Cause, or Dispensation, nn. 970, 971 & 972 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Second Part: On the Virtue…, Question Five: On Violation of Fasting and Abstinence, nn. 973, 974, 975 & 976 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Most Holy…, Section A: On the Sacramen…, Third Part: On the Effects…, Question Two: On the Use o…, Article IV: On the Necessity of Communion, n. 295 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, Third Part: On the Parts o…, Ch. II, Question One: On the Neces…, Article II: On the Necessity of Confession by Precept, nn. ¶1, 511, 512 & 513 (35 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF TH…, 1. THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH: THE OBSERVANCE OF SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS, nn. ¶1–¶27 (27 passages)
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF TH…, 2. THE SECOND COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH, nn. ¶1–¶31 (31 passages)
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF TH…, 3. THE THIRD AND FOURTH COMMANDMENTS OF THE CHURCH, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF TH…, 4. THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH, n. ¶1 — By the fifth commandment of the Church we are bound to contribute to the support of our pastors.. Read in context →
Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, THE SIX COMMANDMENTS OF TH…, 5. THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT OF THE CHURCH, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues
Tr. I, Disputation III: On Heresy, Question VIII: On the other means the Church uses against heretics, by forbidding their books, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, Question I: Whether tithes are to be paid, nn. 1–22 (22 passages)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, Question II: From which things tithes are to be paid, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, Question III: To whom, and by whom tithes are to be paid, nn. 1–16 (16 passages)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, Question IV: Where, and when, tithes are to be paid, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. III, Disputation VI: On Tithes, Question V: By what authority the payment of tithes is to be exacted, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. IV, Disputation VIII: On the O…, Question I: On the origin of feast days, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. IV, Disputation VIII: On the O…, Question II: Whose it is to institute feasts to be kept under mortal sin, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt I: What fasting is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt III: Whether fasting itself is a good work, and of precept, nn. 1–38 (38 passages)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt IV: From what things one must abstain in the fast of the Church, nn. 1–30 (30 passages)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt V: On the evening collation, nn. 1–22 (22 passages)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt VI: On the hour of the meal on a fast day, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt VII: Who are bound to fast, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt VII: Who are bound t…, Subdoubt I: Who are reckoned unable to fast, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt VII: Who are bound t…, Subdoubt II: On necessity excusing from fasting, nn. 1–17 (17 passages)
Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt VII: Who are bound t…, Subdoubt III: On cases of piety excusing from fasting, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
On Chastity and on the Contrary Vices: A Doctrinal and Moral Treatise
Ch. IV, Art. II, § 1. On Words and Writings, nn. 394, ¶2063–¶2076, 395, ¶2077, ¶2078, ¶2079, ¶2080, ¶2081, ¶2082, ¶2083, ¶2084 & 396 (25 passages — hover a number to read it)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Bk. III, Diss. I, Chapter X — On prohibited Books, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract VII. On theological …, Ch. III, Art. III, § 3. On the reading of heretical books, n. 530 — 530. Already for centuries the Church with watchful vigilance has proscribed bad books and forbidden the reading of them under grave penalties. There will be speech below about those ecclesiastical penalties in the treat… Read in context →
Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Article I. On the Virtue of Abstinence and on Fasting, n. 649 — 649. Notion. Abstinence taken generally signifies the withdrawal of food. In this general sense it is not a virtue, but something indifferent, which from circumstances can become good or evil. Thus he who abstains from f… Read in context →
Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Art. I, § 1. On Fasting in General, nn. 650, 651 & 652 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Art. I, § 2. On the Extent of the Ecclesiastical Law of Fasting, nn. 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661 & 662 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Art. I, § 3. On the Law of Abstinence, n. 663 — 663. 1. "The law of abstinence forbids eating meat and broth made from meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even those made from animal fat." Thus the Code of Canon Law, canon 1250. a) By the nam… Read in context →
Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Art. I, § 4. On Causes Excusing from the Law of Fasting and Abstinence, nn. ¶74, 664, 665 & 666 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Ch. IV, Article III. The Obligation of Receiving the Eucharist, nn. 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213 & 214 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)