Holy Communion

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 7 passages

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Article I. The Necessity of the Eucharist, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, Section I. The Dispositions of the Soul, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, Section II. The Dispositions of the Body, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 48 passages

Vol. III, On the Eucharist, IV. On the Subject of the Eucharist, nn. 557–604 (48 passages)

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. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Chapter IV. On the Subject of the Eucharist, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Ch. IV, Art. II, 2. as to the Body, Appendix II. On Spiritual Communion, n. 345 — 345. Spiritual Communion is called a pious desire of receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist when it cannot be received in reality. Hence for it there is required: 1. an act of Faith, by which the one about to communica… Read in context →

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J.

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 366. - Appendix IX. Historical-Liturgical Matters Concerning Holy Communion, n. ¶1 — I. Concerning the rite of Holy Communion. From the beginning one must distinguish Communion in a church (domestic or public) and Communion made at home, outside any sacred rite at which persons were assisting. 1. In a ch… Read in context →

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 5 passages

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Chapter IV. The Subject of the Eucharist, n. ¶29 — Since this chapter contains such ample matter, we divide it into four articles: 1. on the person of the subject; 2. on the dispositions required; 3. on the obligation of receiving the Eucharist; 4. on frequent Communion.Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Ch. IV, Article I. The Person of the Subject Himself, nn. 186, 187, 188 & 189 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 45 passages

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Chapter III: On the Subject of the Eucharist, n. ¶1 — In this chapter four things come to be weighed: 1. Who can receive the Most Holy Eucharist? 2. What dispositions are required for this? 3. What and how great is the obligation of receiving the Eucharist? 4. What is to be… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Article I: On Those Who Can Receive the Most Holy Eucharist, nn. ¶1545 & ¶1546 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Article II: On the Dispositions Required for Receiving the Most Holy Eucharist, n. ¶1 — For receiving the Eucharist, certain dispositions are required, both on the part of the soul and on the part of the body.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 1. On the Dispositions Required on the Part of the Soul, nn. ¶1547, ¶1548, ¶1549, ¶1550, ¶1551, ¶1552, ¶1553, ¶1554 & ¶1555 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 2. On the Dispositions on the Part of the Body, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶1556, ¶1557, ¶1558, ¶4, ¶1559, ¶1560, ¶5, ¶1561 & ¶1562 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Article III: On the Obligation of Receiving the Eucharist, nn. ¶1563 & ¶1564 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Art. III, § 1. On Viaticum, nn. ¶1565, ¶1566 & ¶1567 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Art. III, § 2. On Paschal Communion, nn. ¶1568, ¶1569, ¶1570, ¶1571, ¶1572, ¶1573 & ¶1574 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Article IV: On Frequent Communion, nn. ¶1575, ¶1576, ¶1577, ¶1578, ¶1579, ¶1580, ¶1581 & ¶1582 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 14 passages

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, CHAPTER IV: ON THE SUBJECT OF THE EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 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 THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. IV, Art. II, § I. On The Dispositions Of The Soul, nn. ¶1306 & ¶1307 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. IV, Art. II, § II. On The Dispositions Of The Body, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1308, ¶1309, ¶3, ¶1310 & ¶1311 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, APPENDIX II: ON SPIRITUAL COMMUNION, n. ¶1314 — 1314. - Spiritual Communion is called the pious desire of receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist, when it cannot really be received. This Communion was very much in delight among the Saints, and is commended by Trent. … Read in context →

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 14 passages

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 or Reception of the Sacrament for Obtaining Its Effects, nn. ¶1, 268 & 269 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V — 33 passages

Pt. II, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, nn. ¶130–¶162 (33 passages)

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

Various; ed. S. Woywod, O.F.M., and J. A. McHugh, O.P. — 29 passages

Vol. III, Case IV: Giving Holy Communion on Holy Saturday, nn. ¶1–¶23 (23 passages)

Vol. IV, Case LXIII: Communion on Holy Saturday, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 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. — 38 passages

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 3. THE HOLY EUCHARIST, The Necessity of Holy Communion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 3. THE HOLY EUCHARIST, The Effects of Holy Communion, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 3. THE HOLY EUCHARIST, Behavior after Receiving Holy Communion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 3. THE HOLY EUCHARIST, Spiritual Communion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

The True Spouse of Jesus Christ

St. Alphonsus de Liguori — 21 passages

Chapter XVIII: The Frequentation of the Sacraments, nn. ¶2422, ¶2423, ¶2438, ¶2453, ¶2455, ¶2456, ¶2457, ¶2459, ¶2460, ¶2461, ¶2462, ¶2463, ¶2464, ¶2469, ¶2475, ¶2476, ¶2482, ¶2491, ¶2492, ¶2498 & ¶2507 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Guide for Catholic Young Women

George Deshon, C.S.P. — 41 passages

Chapter XXXV: Preparation for Communion, nn. ¶396, ¶397, ¶398, ¶400, ¶401, ¶402, ¶403, ¶404, ¶405, ¶406, ¶407, ¶408, ¶409, ¶410 & ¶411 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXXVI: Behavior at and After Communion, nn. ¶412, ¶413, ¶414, ¶415, ¶416, ¶417, ¶418, ¶419, ¶420, ¶421 & ¶422 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXXVII: How Often Should One Receive Communion?, nn. ¶423, ¶424, ¶425, ¶426, ¶427, ¶428, ¶429, ¶430, ¶431, ¶432, ¶434, ¶435, ¶436, ¶437 & ¶438 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 58 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 2. Fasting Communion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 3. The Fast Broken, 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, The Holy Eucharist, Case 4. Doubtful Dispositions, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 5. Was Confession Obligatory?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 6. Non-fasting Communion, 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)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 3 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, Worthy Communion, n. 2705 — Dispositions for Worthy Communion. Dispositions for Worthy Communion.—(a) Dispositions of Soul.—The divine law requires the state of grace (I Cor., xi. 27 sqq.), and probably also the previous sacramental confession which the Church prescribes sub gravi f… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, Frequent Communion, n. 2706 — Frequent Communion. Frequent Communion.—What dispositions are required for frequent Communion (i.e., Communion made several times a week) and daily communion? (a) The necessary dispositions are the same as for rare Communion, namely, the st… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, The Custody and Worship of the Eucharist, n. 2708 — Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.—Having considered the duties owed to the consecration and communion of the Eucharist, we shall conclude by mentioning those that are owed to the Sacrament in its permanency or to Chr… Read in context →

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Pope Gregory IX — 2 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bk. III, Tit. XLIV, Chrism, and the Other Sacraments, cc. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 26 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fifth. On the Sub…, Article Second. On the Necessity of the Eucharist, nn. 136, 137 & 138 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fifth. On the Sub…, Article Third. On the Disposition of the Soul, nn. 139–157 (19 passages)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fifth. On the Sub…, Article Fifth. On Frequent Communion, nn. 158, 159, 160 & 161 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 32 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. I, Section IV. On the Necessity of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, n. ¶1 — The necessity both of means and of precept must be examined, yet only of divine precept, because the ecclesiastical precept was discussed in vol. I, n. 1108.Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. I, Sect. IV, Chapter II. On Necessity of Divine Precept, nn. 156, 157, 158 & 159 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter I. On the Person Dispensing, n. 164 — II. The power of jurisdiction is likewise required, and this either ordinary or delegated; delegated, I say, either by law or by him who has ordinary power. Ordinary power belongs to all who exercise a pastoral office, s… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. II, Article I. On the Time of Dispensing the Holy Eucharist, n. 166 — II. Viaticum can be ministered on any day, even Friday of Holy Week (canon 867, §§ 1 and 2), and at any hour of the day or night (canon 867, § 5).Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. II, Article II. On the Place of Dispensing the Holy Eucharist, n. 168 — II. Viaticum can be ministered in almost any place. In itself, indeed, it is unbecoming for Viaticum to be carried to a brothel; but if a penitent prostitute cannot in time be removed from such a house, it seems Viaticum… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Section I. On the Notion and Division of Reception of the Holy Eucharist, n. 171 — The reception of the Eucharist can be distinguished as threefold, namely material, sacramental, and spiritual. I. Material reception is that by which it is so received that the sacrament is not applied to the one receivi… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Section II. On the Person Receiving, nn. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177 & 178 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Chapter I. On the Disposition of the Soul, nn. 179, 180 & 181 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Ch. I, Scholion. On Frequent and Daily Communion, nn. ¶1, 182, 183, 184 & 185 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Chapter II. On the Disposition of the Body, nn. 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192 & 193 (8 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. — 10 passages (filed under the subtopics)

117. On the Minister and Subject of the Eucharist, nn. 5 & 8 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 21 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. II, Question VI: Concerning the Sick and the Dying, nn. ¶2450, ¶2451, ¶2452, ¶2453, ¶2454, ¶2478, ¶2479, ¶2480, ¶2481, ¶2482, ¶2483, ¶2484 & ¶2493 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. III, Question I: Concerning the Pious and Devout, nn. ¶2634, ¶2635, ¶2636, ¶2637, ¶2638, ¶2639, ¶2640 & ¶2641 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 40 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, Tr. VII, On the Third Precept of the Church: To Confess Sacramentally at Least Once in the Year, n. 340, Q. 3 — Question 3. What is the age of discretion? Response. Pius X, by the Decree Quam singulari, 8 Aug. 1910, established the following norm concerning the first Communion of children to be observed everywhere. "I. The age of … Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Article V. On the Manner of Reserving the Eucharist, nn. 692, 693, 693, Q. 2, 693, Q. 3, 693, Q. 4, 693, Q. 5, 693, Q. 6, 693, Q. 7, 693, Q. 8 & 693, Q. 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. V, Article I. On the Obligation of Receiving the Eucharist, nn. 694, 695, 695, Q. 2, 695, Q. 3, 695, Q. 4, 695, Q. 5, 695, Q. 6, 695, Q. 7, 695, Q. 8 & 695, Q. 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, § I. On the Dispositions of the Soul, nn. 696, 697, 697, Q. 2, 697, Q. 3, 697, Q. 4, 697, Q. 5 & 697, Q. 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, § II. On the Dispositions of the Body or on Fasting, nn. 698, 699, 700, 700, Q. 2, 700, Q. 3, 700, Q. 4, 700, Q. 5, 700, Q. 6, 700, Q. 7, 700, Q. 8, 701 & 702 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 10 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Tr. VI, Disputation I: On the Virt…, Q. VI, Sole Subquestion: On Fasting, Doubt II: In what way natural fasting is broken, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 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

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 5 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On the Eucharist, nn. 560, 568 & 573, 575 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 27 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Diss. III, Chapter IV — On the necessity of this Sacrament and its effects, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. III, Chapter V — On the dispositions for the Eucharist, and on frequent Communion. Several opinions of certain men are refuted, nn. I–XX (20 passages)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Supplement: On the Virtue of Chastity, n. 70 — 70. 5. Frequent reception of the sacraments. The aforesaid means become much more efficacious if the sacraments are received frequently and devoutly, especially penance and the Eucharist. (a) For as often as we seriously… Read in context →