A Topic of Moral Theology

Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick)

The sacrament of the sick and dying.

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In the manuals

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. VII, Chapter I. The Nature of Extreme Unction, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VII, Chapter II. The Minister of Extreme Unction, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VII, Chapter III. The Recipient of Extreme Unction, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Treatise VI. On Extreme Unction, n. ¶1 — (St. Thomas, Supplement, q. 29-32; St. Alphonsus, Theologia Moralis, lib. VI, n. 706-733; Homo Apostolicus, tr. 17, n. 1-13.) We shall speak first of Extreme Unction considered in itself, then of its ministration, and fi… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Dissertation I. On Extreme Unction Considered in Itself, n. 563 — Extreme Unction can be defined: the sacrament by which a sick person, through an anointing with blessed oil and the prayer of the priest, is relieved according to the soul, and, if it is expedient for the soul, also, at … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Part I. On the Existence of Extreme Unction, nn. 564 & 565 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Pt. II, Section I. On the Remote Matter, nn. 566 & 567 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Pt. II, Section II. On the Proximate Matter, nn. 568, 569 & 570 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Pt. II, Section III. On the Form and on the Union of Matter and Form, nn. 571, 572 & 573 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. III, Scholion. On the Special Character of Extreme Unction, n. 574 — Extreme Unction is primarily a sacrament of the living, secondarily a sacrament of the dead (St. Alphonsus, VI, 731). I said: I. Extreme Unction is primarily a sacrament of the living, that is, in itself and primarily it… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Part III. On the Effects of Extreme Unction, n. 575 — The primary effect, to which all the other effects are reduced, is disputed. According to the Scotists, Extreme Unction is ordered to the final remission of venial sins in the dying person who is now incapable of helping… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. I, Part IV. On the Necessity of Extreme Unction, nn. 576 & 577 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Dissertation II. On the Ministration of Extreme Unction, nn. 578, 579 & 580 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. III, Part I. On the Person Receiving, nn. 581, 582 & 583 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. III, Pt. I, Scholion. On the Anointing of Baptized Non-Catholics, n. 584 — We speak of baptized non-Catholics who are in good faith, or at least not certainly in bad faith. Now: I. Outside the danger of death, baptized non-Catholics cannot licitly be anointed, according to what was said in the … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. III, Part II. On the Manner of Receiving Extreme Unction, n. 585 — With respect to both the valid and licit reception of Extreme Unction, we refer to those things which we noted in the treatise on the Sacraments in general. It is useful, however, to complete in a few words those things … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VI, Diss. III, Part III. On the Repeated Reception of Extreme Unction, nn. 586 & 587 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, On the Eucharist, VII. Various Adjuncts of Mass, n. 658 — Is it ever lawful to interrupt Mass? - It is never lawful to interrupt Mass essentially, or in such a way that the sacrifice begun remains truncated, unless a most grave or extreme necessity urges, as in the case of an i… Read in context →

Vol. III, On Extreme Unction, On the Nature, Matter and Form, Minister and Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 861, 862, 863, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871 & 872 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On Censures, IV. On Interdict, n. 1141 — 5. Extreme Unction is lawful "if the sick person can receive no other sacrament; for then extreme unction can be ministered to him from the presumed will of the Church, because it is not to be believed that the Church wi… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apostolicae Sedis*, n. 1197 — XIV. Religious presuming, outside the case of necessity, to minister to clerics or lay persons the sacrament of extreme unction or the Eucharist as Viaticum without the license of the parish priest. Religious: novices of… Read in context →

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 Extreme Unction, nn. 861, 864, 866, 871, 867, 868, 870 & 871 (29 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)

137. On the Matter and Form of Extreme Unction, nn. 1 & 2 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

138. On the Minister and Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 6: Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶13 & ¶14 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 649. - Appendix XIV. Historical-Liturgical Matters Concerning Extreme Unction, n. ¶1 — I. Evolution. In the first centuries, from the Apostle James himself (Epist. cath., V, 14 s.), of whose words Trent gave us the authentic interpretation, we have these things, and these alone: If a believer is sick, let … Read in context →

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Treatise VIII. On The Sacrament Of Extreme Unction, n. 568 — 568. Preliminary matters. Just as Confirmation is a certain complement of Baptism, so Extreme Unction is, as it were, the consummation of Penance. In Confirmation a baptized man is strengthened for strenuously defending … Read in context →

Pastoral Questions

Ch. II, Question VI: Concerning the Sick and the Dying, nn. ¶2441, ¶2442, ¶2443, ¶2444, ¶2445, ¶2446, ¶2447, ¶2448 & ¶2449 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Treatise VI: On Extreme Unction, n. ¶1870 — 1870. EXTREME UNCTION, just as it is the last Sacrament, so, according to D. Thomas, is the crown of spiritual life; for, fortified by this Sacrament, a man is disposed proximately to entrance into the heavenly fatherlan… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Chapter I: On The Nature Of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1 — One must treat: 1. Of the notion and effect of this Sacrament. 2. Of the matter and form by which it is constituted.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Article I: On The Notion And Effect Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1871, ¶1872 & ¶1873 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Art. II, § 1. On The Matter Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1874, ¶1875 & ¶1876 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Ch. I, Art. II, § 2. On The Form Of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1877 — 1877. The FORM of Extreme Unction is this: Through this holy anointing, and His most loving mercy, may the Lord forgive thee whatever THROUGH SIGHT (if the eyes are anointed, and so concerning the others) thou hast commi… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Chapter II: On The Minister Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1878, ¶1879 & ¶1880 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VI, Chapter III: On The Subject Of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1881, ¶1882 & ¶1883 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, n. ¶1500 — 1500. - I. Extreme Unction is defined as a Sacrament of the new law instituted by Christ for conferring the salvation of the soul, or even of the body, upon a sick person whose life is in danger, through the anointing of… Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Ch. II, Article I. On the Matter of This Sacrament, nn. ¶1501 & ¶1502 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Ch. II, Article II. On the Form of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1503 & ¶1504 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter III. On the Minister of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1505 & ¶1506 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter IV. On the Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1507 & ¶1508 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Appendix. On the Visitation and Care of the Sick, nn. ¶1509, ¶1510, ¶1511 & ¶1512 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Extreme Unction, nn. 685, 686 & 687 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. I, Chapter I — Condemned and lax propositions are recounted which regard the remaining three sacraments of extreme unction, order, and matrimony, nn. ¶1, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, ¶2, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII–XLVI (55 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. I, Chapter II — On the sacrament of extreme unction, its matter and form, on its minister, subject, and the dispositions for receiving it, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Extreme Unction, Case 1. Repetition of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Extreme Unction, Case 2. Short Form for Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. I, Case XLIII: Sudden Sick Calls, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case XVII: Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)

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

Pt. II, The Sacrament of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶31, ¶32, ¶33, ¶34, ¶35, ¶36 & ¶37 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 5. EXTREME UNCTION, nn. ¶1–¶22 (22 passages)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Title V: Of Extreme Unction, can. 937 — The sacrament of extreme unction must be conferred through sacred anointings, with olive oil duly blessed being used, and through the words prescribed in the ritual books approved by the Church.Read in context →

Tit. V, Chapter I: Of the Minister of Extreme Unction, cann. 938 & 939 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tit. V, Chapter II: Of the Subject of Extreme Unction, cann. 940, 941, 942, 943 & 944 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tit. V, Chapter III: Of the Rites and Ceremonies of Extreme Unction, cann. 945, 946 & 947 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Questions of Moral Theology

Slater, Questions, Repetition of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶842–¶858, ¶860, ¶861, ¶862, ¶863, ¶864, ¶866, ¶867, ¶868, ¶869, ¶871, ¶872, ¶873, ¶875, ¶876, ¶878, ¶879, ¶880, ¶881, ¶883, ¶884, ¶885, ¶886, ¶888, ¶889, ¶890, ¶891, ¶893, ¶894, ¶895 & ¶896 (47 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, The Minister, n. 2750 — Requirements in the Minister for Valid Absolution. Requirements in the Minister for Valid Absolution.—(a) The divine law requires the power of Orders, for only priests were appointed by Christ as the ministers of Penance, (b) The natural law requires the power of jurisdi… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, The Sacrament of Extreme Unction, n. 2774 — The Sacrament of Extreme Unction. The Sacrament of Extreme Unction.—As Confirmation perfects Baptism by bringing to maturity the new life of grace, so Extreme Unction perfects Penance by strengthening against the spiritual debility that remains after sin… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, Duties of the Recipient and the Minister of Extreme Unction, n. 2775 — Special Duties. Special Duties.—In addition to the duties that are common in all the Sacraments, the following duties should be noted in reference to Extreme Unction. (a) The Recipient.—_Per se_, Extreme Unction is not necessary as a me… Read in context →

On the Morals of To-Day

Chapter II: The Short Form of Extreme Unction, nn. ¶42–¶77 (36 passages)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question One. Concerning the Nature of Extreme Unction., nn. 428, 429, 430 & 431 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Two. Concerning the Matter of Extreme Unction., nn. 432, 433, 434 & 435 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Three. Concerning the Form of Extreme Unction., nn. 436, 437 & 438 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Four. Concerning the Minister of Extreme Unction., nn. 439, 440 & 441 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Five. Concerning the Subject of Extreme Unction., nn. 442, 443, 444, 445, 446 & 447 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, n. 820 — I. Extreme Unction is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ the Lord for conferring the salvation of the soul, or even of the body, where it is expedient for the salvation of the soul, upon the sick person in d… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter II. On the Matter of Extreme Unction, nn. 821, 822, 822, Q. 2, 822, Q. 3, 822, Q. 4, 822, Q. 5, 822, Q. 6 & 822, Q. 7 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter III. On the Form of Extreme Unction, nn. 823, 824, 824, Q. 2 & 824, Q. 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter IV. On the Minister of Extreme Unction, nn. 825, 826, 826, Q. 2 & 826, Q. 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XVI, Chapter V. On the Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 827, 828, 828, Q. 2, 828, Q. 3, 828, Q. 4, 828, Q. 5, 828, Q. 6, 828, Q. 7, 828, Q. 8, 828, Q. 9, 828, Q. 10 & 828, Q. 11 (12 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 Extreme Unction, Chapter I. On the Nature and Effects of Extreme Unction, nn. 672 & 673 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Ch. II, Article I. On the Matter of This Sacrament, nn. 674, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680 & 681 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Ch. II, Article II. On the Form of Extreme Unction, nn. 682 & 683 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter III. On the Minister of Extreme Unction, nn. 684, 685, 686, 687 & 688 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Chapter IV. On the Subject of Extreme Unction, nn. 689, 690, 691, 692 & 693 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Treated under the broader heading The Sacraments — Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books — this work does not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so its treatment stands one heading up (ed.)