Special Duties of Clerics

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J.

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Book Second. On the Precepts of Clerics, n. 750 — 750. Cleric (kleros - lot), chosen into the lot or part of the Lord, is a Christian man who has been specially deputed to the service and worship of God. The name cleric is taken more broadly and more strictly. More broa… Read in context →

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 41 passages

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter I. Holiness of Life, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter II. Celibacy of the Clergy, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter III. Clerical Dress, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter IV. Divine Office, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter V. Things Forbidden to Clerics, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VI. Benefices, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VII. Special Duties of Bishops, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VIII. Duties of Canons, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter IX. Duties of Parish Priests, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter X. Priests without Special Charge, nn. 1 & 2 (2 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. III, Pt. II, Section I. Preliminary Notes, nn. 1150, 1151, 1152 & 1153 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. III, Pt. II, Section II. On the Duties of Clerics, n. ¶1 — (St. Thomas, II-II, q. 184, a. 8; St. Alphonsus, Theologia Moralis, book IV, nn. 83-191; Homo Apostolicus, Appendix 3.) We shall speak first of the duties of clerics generally, then of the duties of some clerics specific… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter I. On the Duties of Clerics Generally, n. 1157 — Can. 124 establishes generally: "Clerics ought to lead an interior and exterior life holier than laymen, and to excel them in virtue and right deeds as an example." Therefore they are bound to a holier life than laymen b… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter II. On the Duties of Certain Clerics Specifically, n. ¶1 — For our purpose we shall speak chiefly about the duties of beneficiaries; first generally, then about the duties of parish priests in particular. Finally we shall add what must be observed by the assistants of parish pri… Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P.

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, The Special Duties of Clerics, n. 2596 — The Special Duties of Clerics. The Special Duties of Clerics.—From the duties of Catholics in general we pass now to the special duties of clerics; for the clergy, on account of their position as the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt.… Read in context →

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 153 passages

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, I. On the Positive Obligations of Clerics, nn. 95–173 (79 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, II. On the Negative Obligations of Clerics, nn. 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184 & 185 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, III. On Beneficiaries in General, nn. 186–202 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IV. On the Obligations of Bishops, nn. 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 & 215 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, V. On Canons, nn. 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 & 227 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VI. On Pastors, nn. 228–244 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VII. On Simple Priests and Inferior Clerics, nn. 245, 246 & 247 (3 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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 108 passages

97. On the Holy Life of Clerics, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (39 passages — hover a number to read it)

98. On the Divine Office, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 (49 passages — hover a number to read it)

99. On Commerce and Trading, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

100. On the Alienation of Ecclesiastical Goods, n. 1 (4 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. — 39 passages

Vol. II, Treatise on Particular Sta…, Part Second. On the State of Clerics, n. ¶1 — One must treat 1º of the common obligations of clerics; 2º of the peculiar obligations of certain ones.Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise on Particular Sta…, Part Second. On the State …, Ch. I, Article I. On the Positive Obligations of Clerics, n. ¶1 — Clerics are chiefly obliged: 1º to holiness of life; 2º to celibacy; 3º to ecclesiastical habit and tonsure; 4º to the canonical Hours.Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise on Particular Sta…, Part Second. On the State …, Chapter II. On the Particular Obligations of Clerics, n. ¶1 — We shall speak of the obligations 1º of Bishops; 2º of Pastors; 3º of Canons.Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise on Particular Sta…, Part Second. On the State …, Ch. II, Art. III, Appendix I. On the Privileges of Clerics, nn. 123, 124, 125 & 126 (36 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 89 passages

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Obligations of Stat…, Chapter II: On the Duties of Clerics, nn. 1023, 1024, ¶1, 1025–1049, ¶2 & 1050–1109 (89 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 6 passages

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Treatise I: On Clerics, n. ¶1 — Usefulness. - A distinct knowledge of the state of clerics and of their rights and obligations reveals to very many readers or hearers of moral theology their own rights and offices, which is altogether required for hone… Read in context →

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Chapter II: On the Rights and Privileges of Clerics, nn. 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 80 passages

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE OF CLERICS, n. ¶1 — It must be treated 1° concerning the common obligations of Clerics; 2° concerning the peculiar obligations of certain ones.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, ARTICLE I: ON THE POSITIVE OBLIGATIONS OF CLERICS, n. ¶1 — Clerics are chiefly obliged: 1° to sanctity of life; 2° to celibacy; 3° to ecclesiastical habit and tonsure; 4° to the canonical Hours; 5° to suitable knowledge; 6° to the ecclesiastical ministry to be performed fittingl… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § I. On Sanctity of Life, n. ¶1082 — 1082. - How great the internal sanctity and exterior edification of Clerics must be needs neither demonstration nor exposition. For the very idea alone of Clericate and Priesthood manifestly argues this. Therefore in ver… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § II. On Celibacy, nn. ¶1083, ¶1084, ¶1085, ¶1086 & ¶1087 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § III. On the Wearing of Habit and Tonsure, n. ¶1088 — 1088. - Clerics, at least those initiated in major Orders, are obliged to wear the tonsure and clerical garment. This is clear from the whole of Canon Law, especially from the Council of Trent, Sess. 14. c. 6 de Ref., wh… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § IV. On the Recitation of the Canonical Hours or of the Divine Office, nn. ¶1089, ¶1090, ¶1091, ¶1092, ¶1093, ¶1094, ¶1095, ¶1096, ¶1097, ¶1098, ¶1, ¶2, ¶1099, ¶1100, ¶1101, ¶1102, ¶1103, ¶1104, ¶3, ¶1105, ¶1106, ¶1107, ¶4, ¶5, ¶1108, ¶1109, ¶1110, ¶1111, ¶1112, ¶1113, ¶1114, ¶1115, ¶6, ¶1116, ¶1117, ¶1118, ¶1119, ¶1120, ¶1121, ¶1122, ¶1123, ¶1124, ¶7, ¶1125, ¶1126, ¶1127, ¶8, ¶1128, ¶1129, ¶1130 & ¶1131 (51 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. II, OR ON THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE PROHIBITED TO CLERICS, n. ¶1132 — 1132. - The Plenary Council of Baltimore II sets forth the negative obligations of Clerics in the following words. 1° "Let them not be present at stage-plays, spectacles, dances." 2° "Let them abstain from every forbidde… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, CHAPTER II: ON THE PARTICULAR OBLIGATIONS OF CLERICS, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF BISHOPS, nn. ¶1133, ¶1134, ¶1135, ¶1136 & ¶1137 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. II, ARTICLE II: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF PASTORS, nn. ¶1138, ¶1139, ¶1140, ¶1141 & ¶1142 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, APPENDIX I: ON THE PRIVILEGES OF CLERICS, nn. ¶1, ¶1143, ¶2 & ¶1144 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, APPENDIX II: ON THE VICAR GENERAL, nn. ¶1145, ¶1146 & ¶1 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 108 passages

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Treatise II: On The Clerical State, n. ¶2195 — 2195. - What the nature of the clerical State is and what its origin is has been set forth above, in the Treatise on Order (n. 1885 sqq.), where we saw that it was instituted partly divinely and partly canonically. It re… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter I: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of State, n. ¶1 — The obligations by which Clerics are held by reason of STATE can conveniently be reduced to these TWO, namely: 1. that they perform all things which are specially prescribed to them; 2. that they avoid those things which… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Article I: On Those Things Which Are Prescribed To Clerics, n. ¶2196 — 2196. - To Clerics are prescribed: 1. Holiness of life; 2. Celibacy; 3. Recitation of the canonical Hours; 4. Wearing of the habit and tonsure.Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 1. On Holiness Of Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶2197 & ¶2198 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 2. On Ecclesiastical Celibacy, nn. ¶2199, ¶2200, ¶2201 & ¶2202 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 3. On The Canonical Hours, nn. ¶2203, ¶1, ¶2204, ¶2205, ¶2206, ¶2207, ¶2, ¶2208, ¶2209, ¶2210, ¶2211, ¶2212, ¶2213, ¶2214, ¶2215, ¶2216, ¶2217, ¶3, ¶2218, ¶2219, ¶2220 & ¶2221 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 4. On Wearing The Habit And Tonsure, nn. ¶2222 & ¶2223 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Article II: On Those Things Which Are Prohibited To Clerics, nn. ¶2224, ¶1, ¶2225, ¶2226, ¶2, ¶2227, ¶2228, ¶3, ¶2229, ¶4, ¶2230, ¶5, ¶2231, ¶6, ¶2232, ¶7, ¶2233, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶2234 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter II: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of Benefice, n. ¶1 — Although the treatment of Benefices properly pertains to Canonists, nevertheless it is pleasing to hand down here, with St. Alphonsus leading, certain things more necessary to know. Therefore in few words we shall set fo… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article I: On The Notion Of Benefices, nn. ¶2235, ¶2236 & ¶2237 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article II: On The Obligations Of Those Who Confer Benefices, nn. ¶2238, ¶2239, ¶2240, ¶2241 & ¶2242 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article III: On The Obligations Of Beneficiaries, n. ¶2243 — 2243. - Of the obligations of beneficiaries, some have regard to spiritual things, others to temporal things. I. The obligations having regard to SPIRITUAL things are: 1. the obligation of reciting the canonical Hours, o… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On The Care And Custody Of The Goods Of The Church, n. ¶2244 — 2244. - Principles. I. It is forbidden to CLERICS and RELIGIOUS to ALIENATE ecclesiastical goods of any pious place whatever, without the Pontifical good pleasure and without the due solemnities. Thus it has generally be… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On The Legitimate Use Of The Fruits Or Revenues Of The Church, nn. ¶2245, ¶2246, ¶2247, ¶2248 & ¶2249 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter III: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of Office, n. ¶1 — A Benefice is always on account of an office; but an office or duty is not always with a Benefice, as is clear from the example of those who are engaged in the state of mission. There have been constituted, for the diver… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article I: On The Obligations Of Bishops, nn. ¶2250, ¶2251, ¶2252, ¶2253, ¶2254, ¶2255, ¶2256, ¶2257, ¶2258, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶2259 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article II: On The Obligations Of Canons, nn. ¶2260, ¶2261, ¶2262, ¶2263 & ¶2264 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article III: On The Obligations Of Pastors, n. ¶2265 — 2265. - Besides the obligations common to clerics and beneficiaries, PASTORS are bound by several others. These can be reduced to SEVEN heads, and are the following: 1. Residence; 2. Preaching and Instruction; 3. Adminis… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 1. On Residence, nn. ¶2266, ¶2267 & ¶2268 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 2. On Preaching And Instruction, nn. ¶2269 & ¶2270 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 3. On The Administration Of The Sacrament, nn. ¶2271 & ¶2272 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 4. On The Obligation Of Praying For The People, n. ¶2273 — 2273. - The Pastor, not only secular, but also regular, is held by force of divine law TO PRAY and to apply the SACRIFICE OF THE MASS for the people. - This is established from these words of the Apostle (Heb. 5:1): "For… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 5. On The Care Of The Sick And The Poor, nn. ¶2274 & ¶2275 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 6. On The Correction Of Sheep, nn. ¶2276 & ¶2277 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 7. On Solicitude For Promoting Good, nn. ¶2278, ¶2279, ¶1, ¶2, ¶2280 & ¶2281 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J.

Vol. I, Tr. X, Pt. II, Appendix: On the Privilege…, § I. On the Privileges of Clerics in Common, n. 602 — Clerics enjoy certain privileges from canon law, indeed according to many from divine law. All the faithful owe reverence to clerics, according to their different grades and functions, and they stain themselves with the … Read in context →

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 18 passages

Diss. I, Chapter VII — On the things which clerics ought to perform, and on those from which they ought to abstain, nn. I–XIV, I, II, III & IV (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 119 passages

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 1. Vocation to the Priesthood, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 2. A Doubtful Vocation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 3. Clerical Celibacy, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 4. Clerical Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 5. Public Theatricals, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 6. Trading, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 7. Warlike Missionaries, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 8. Duty of Residence, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 9. Different Ideals of Parochial Work, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 10. A Negligent Parish Priest, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Clerics, Case 11. A Priest's Proper Bishop, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 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. — 10 passages

Vol. II, Case XLIV: The Extent of Canonical Obedience, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Promulgated by Pope Benedict XV — 32 passages

Sect. II, Tit. VIII, Chapter V: Of Chapters of Canons, cann. 391–422 (32 passages)

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Pope Gregory IX — 26 passages

Bk. III, Title I: On the Life and Honorable Conduct of Clerics, cc. 1–16 (16 passages)

Bk. III, Title III: On Married Clerics, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII

Pope Boniface VIII — 2 passages

Bk. III, Title I: On the Life and Honesty of Clerics, c. 1 — Chapter I. A cleric who practices the entertainer's art for a year loses clerical privilege by the law itself if, after being admonished a third time, he does not desist. John Andrew. Boniface VIII. Clerics who, detracting in no sm… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title II: On Married Clerics, c. 1 — Chapter I. If a married cleric wears clerical dress and the tonsure, he enjoys clerical privilege; otherwise, he does not. John Andrew. Boniface VIII. Clerics who have contracted marriage with women married only once and virgins sh… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 13 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Slater, Cases I, Laws, Case 3. Not Excused from Observing the Law, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

Gratian — 171 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Pt. I, Distinction XXVII, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXVIII, cc. ¶ & 1–17 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXXI, cc. ¶ & 1–14 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXXII, cc. ¶ & 1–19 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXXIV, cc. ¶ & 1–20 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction LXXXVIII, cc. ¶ & 1–14 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XCI, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XCII, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXI, Question I, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXI, Question III, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXI, Question IV, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXIII, Question VIII, cc. ¶ & 1–34 (35 passages — hover a number to read it)

Commentaries on the Nature of Moral Theology, on Conscience and Probabilism, on the Fourth Precept, and on the Sixth and Ninth Precepts of the Decalogue (Commentarii)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 7 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910), Third Commentary: On the F…, XIII. On the Obligations of Inferiors and Ecclesiastical Superiors, nn. 179, 180 & 181 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. I, Article IV: On Theaters, nn. 16, 17 & 18 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 32 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. I, Question VII: Concerning Priests and Pastors, nn. ¶4401–¶4432 (32 passages)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 413 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Tr. I, Disputation XXV: On the Ac…, Question II: Whether, and how, it is a sin of acceptance of persons to choose the unworthy, or less deserving, for benefices, nn. 1–62 (62 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question XI: On praying the Canonical Hours, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt I: Whether attention is necessary in reciting the Office of precept, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt III: Whether interrupting the parts of the same Hour is a grave sin, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt IV: Whether one who omits all the Hours of one day commits several sins, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt V: Whether one who recites the divine Office in choir in a voice so low that he is not heard satisfies, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt VI: Whether canons who talk in choir can receive the distributions, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt VII: Whether one who recites the Office privately ought to hear himself, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt VIII: Whether one who says the Office with a notable clipping or truncating of syllables satisfies, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt IX: Whether one who says a great part of the Office with no intention of satisfying satisfies, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Q. XI, Doubt X: What is grave matter in omitting a Canonical Hour, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation II: On the Rel…, Sect. I, Question XVI: Whether it is lawful for religious to transact secular business, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. IV, Disputation V: On the Vow …, Question I: What difference there is between cloistered and clerical chastity, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. VII, Disputation I: On States, …, Question I: What a state is, and of how many kinds, nn. 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 & 61 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the State of the Bishop, n. 1 — This is the more sublime state of the Church; therefore Bishops are compared to the Dominations by the Seraphic Doctor, inasmuch as they truly rule themselves and others; therefore the perfection toward which others aspi… Read in context →

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question I: Whether a bishop is in the state of perfection, nn. 1–29 (29 passages)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question II: What kind of man he must be who is raised to the episcopate, nn. 1–51 (51 passages)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question III: Whether it is lawful to seek or to refuse the episcopate, nn. 1–33 (33 passages)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question IV: Whether residence is necessary for bishops, and by what law, nn. 1–21 (21 passages)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question VI: Whether bishops, and other ecclesiastics, have dominion over revenues that are superfluous to their state, nn. 1–37 (37 passages)

Tr. VII, Disputation II: On the Sta…, Question VII: Whether those bishops who were formerly religious are bound to regular observance, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Tr. VII, Last Disputation: On the S…, Q. IV, Sole Subquestion: On the office and obligation of the preacher, nn. 1–44 (44 passages)

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

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 23 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Particular States, nn. 97, 101, 102, 132, 181, 209, 228, 232 & 239, 241 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 14 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Particular States, nn. ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23, ¶58, ¶59, ¶60, ¶61, ¶62 & ¶63 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 24 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 5. On the Canonical Hours and Certain Other Prayers, nn. 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369 & 370 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 5. The Manner of Reciting the Office, nn. ¶59, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380 & 381 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. IX, Art. III, § 5. The Impediment of Sacred Order, n. 813 — 813. To the third question it is answered: The obligation of clerics constituted in major orders to perfect chastity, so that any sin whatsoever (even internal) committed against chastity has the character of sacrilege, … Read in context →