Detraction and Calumny

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 7 passages

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Part VIII. The Eighth Commandment, n. 1 — The Eighth Commandment of the Decalogue is, “ Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” Primarily it forbids the giving of false evidence, especially in a court of justice, against one’s neighbour, by whi… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. VIII, Chapter II. Detraction, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 7 passages

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VIII, Sect. II, Chapter I. On Detraction, n. ¶1 — We shall treat first the notion, division, and morality of detraction, then restitution on account of detraction, then the causes excusing detraction, and finally the one hearing detraction.Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VIII, Sect. II, Ch. I, Art. I, Division, and Morality of Detraction, nn. 1066, 1067 & 1068 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VIII, Sect. II, Ch. I, Article II. On Causes Excusing Detraction, n. 1070 — I. Calumny is never licit, as is clear both from what has been said about lying and from proposition 44 condemned by Innocent XI: "It is probable that he does not sin mortally who imputes a false crime to someone in orde… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VIII, Sect. II, Ch. I, Article III. On Restitution on Account of Detraction, n. 1071 — I. Subject of restitution. 1. He who unjustly and with grave theological fault has injured the reputation of the neighbor is held under grave obligation to restitution "just as to restitution of any thing taken away" (St… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VIII, Sect. II, Ch. I, Article IV. On the One Hearing Detraction, n. 1075 — I. He who positively influences detraction, for example by asking, laughing, or applauding, sins against justice. Yet sufficiently probably he sins only slightly who fishes out the crime of the neighbor without the inten… Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 4 passages

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Contumely, nn. 2019 & 2020 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Defamation, nn. 2030 & 2038 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 30 passages

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, III. On the Numerical Distinction of Sins, n. 304 — Is there one sin or several when there are several objects materially and physically total, but they are referred together to one act of the will? - It is disputed. There are two opinions, and for each many and grave the… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, V. On the Capital Vices, n. 328 — What are the daughters of envy? - They are hatred of neighbor, whispering, detraction, exultation in the adversities of neighbor, and affliction in his prosperities. These are mortal from their genus, since directly agai… Read in context →

Vol. II, On the Eighth Precept of t…, II. On Detraction, nn. 1486–1513 (28 passages)

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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 18 passages

87. Suspicion, Detraction, Whispering, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (18 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.

Jean-Pierre Gury, S.J.; notes by Antonio Ballerini, S.J.

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Eighth Precept of t…, Chapter II. On Detraction, n. ¶1 — 1. On the vice of detraction; 2. on restoration of reputation.Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 9 passages

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Virtue of Justice (…, Part I — Chapter II: On Injury, or the Violation of Right, nn. 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384 & 385 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J.

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 →

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 12 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Art. IV, II. On Injuries By Words O…, § 6. On Injury To Reputation, nn. 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197 & 198 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 18 passages

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER II: ON DETRACTION, n. ¶1 — 1° On the vice of detraction; 2° on restitution of reputation.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE VICE OF DETRACTION, nn. ¶516, ¶517, ¶518, ¶519, ¶520, ¶521, ¶522, ¶523, ¶524, ¶525, ¶526 & ¶527 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, ARTICLE II: ON RESTITUTION OF REPUTATION, nn. ¶528, ¶529, ¶530, ¶531 & ¶532 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 22 passages

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tractate VIII: On the Eigh…, Chapter II: On Injury of Reputation, nn. ¶1 & ¶1190 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tractate VIII: On the Eigh…, Ch. II, Article I: On Rash Judgment, nn. ¶1191, ¶1192, ¶1193 & ¶1194 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tractate VIII: On the Eigh…, Ch. II, Article II: On Detraction, nn. ¶1195, ¶1196, ¶1197, ¶1198, ¶1199, ¶1200 & ¶1201 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tractate VIII: On the Eigh…, Ch. II, Article III: On the Obligation of Defending the Reputation of Neighbor, nn. ¶1, ¶1202, ¶1203 & ¶1204 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tractate VIII: On the Eigh…, Ch. II, Article IV: On Restitution of Reputation, nn. ¶1205, ¶1206, ¶1207, ¶1208 & ¶1209 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 18 passages

Ch. II, § B. Concerning Certain Si…, Q. V, Which Is the Cause of Harm…, Honor, and Friendship, nn. ¶4982–¶4999 (18 passages)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 46 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Third Part: Concerning Com…, Section B: On Justice and …, Ch. IV, Question Two: On Detraction, nn. ¶1, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 (46 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 13 passages

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Eighth Precept of t…, Chapter II. On Detraction, nn. 314, 315, 316, 316, Q. 2, 316, Q. 3, 316, Q. 4, 316, Q. 5, 316, Q. 6, 316, Q. 7, 316, Q. 8, 316, Q. 9, 316, Q. 10 & 316, Q. 11 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap.

Tr. I, Disputation XXXIV: On Detraction, n. 1 — TWO Sisters, harlots, and daughters of one Mother, are Detraction and Contumely: the one Oolla the greater, fervent and wanton; the other Ooliba the lesser, of whom Ezech. 23. Both alike in face, alike also in guilt, the… Read in context →

The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V — 6 passages

Pt. III, The Eighth Commandment, nn. ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19 & ¶20 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Various; ed. S. Woywod, O.F.M., and J. A. McHugh, O.P. — 22 passages

Vol. III, Case LXII: Throwing Suspicion on Some One Else, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XX: Detraction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XXI: Calumniating the Dead with Obligation of Restitution with Regard to Reputation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Francis Spirago; edited by Richard F. Clarke, S.J. — 29 passages

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT OF …, 1. THE PROHIBITION AGAINST INJURING OUR NEIGHBOR IN HIS HONOR, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT OF …, What are the Reasons which should Deter us from Injuring our Neighbor’s Good Name?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 14 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Seventh. On the Eight…, Question Third. On Lesion …, Article Second. On Detraction and Calumny, nn. 644, 645, 646, 647 & 648 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Seventh. On the Eight…, Question Third. On Lesion …, Article Third. On the Licit Revelation of Another's Crime, nn. 649, 650, 651, 652 & 653 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Seventh. On the Eight…, Question Third. On Lesion …, Article Fourth. On One Hearing Detraction, n. 654 — 654. How he sins. 1. He who hears one detracting and does not impede the detraction which he can easily impede sins in a twofold way against charity: first, because he does not impede the sin of the detractor by correcti… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Seventh. On the Eight…, Question Third. On Lesion …, Article Fifth. On Restitution of Reputation, nn. 655, 656 & 657 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 37 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. III, Section 2: Sins Against the Honor and Good Name of Others, nn. ¶1–¶37 (37 passages)