Kissing and embracing

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J.

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Sixth Precept and t…, Book First. On the Sixth a…, Question Four. On the Sins…, Article Two. On External S…, Immodesty., n. 56 — 56. On kisses. 1. Lingering kisses, often repeated, impressed with great affection between persons of diverse sex, ordinarily are grave sins, because they stir very much; besides, they often proceed from libidinous affec… Read in context →

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 2 passages

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. VI, Chapter IV. Non-consummated Acts of Impurity, nn. 3 & 4 (2 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.

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 8. The Virtue of Temp…, Lewdness, n. 2513 — Morality of Kissing and Similar Acts. Morality of Kissing and Similar Acts.—(a) Per se, or from their nature, these acts are indifferent, since they can be employed, not only for evil (Job, xxxi. 27; Luke, xxii. 48), but also for good, as we see from the exa… Read in context →

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. — 21 passages

Ch. I, Article VII: On Kisses and Embraces, nn. 22 & 23 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. I, Article VIII: On Kisses and Embraces with Respect to Betrothed Persons, nn. 24, 25 & 26 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. I, Art. IX, Embraces, and Other Touches with Respect to Spouses, nn. 27, 28 & 29 (9 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. — 13 passages

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Sixth and Ninth Pre…, Ch. I, Article I. On Immodest Kisses and Touches, nn. 413, 414, 414, 415 & 416 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 2 passages

Vol. II, Supplement: On the Virtue of Chastity, nn. 26 & 27 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

On Chastity and on the Contrary Vices: A Doctrinal and Moral Treatise

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 63 passages

Vermeersch, On Chastity, Part Two: Casuistry, Section Two: On the Mutual Familiar Intercourse of Those Betrothed for the Future, nn. 290, ¶1531, ¶1532, 291, ¶1533, ¶1534, 292, 293, ¶1535, ¶1536, ¶1537, ¶1538, ¶1539, 294, 295, ¶1540, ¶1541, ¶1542, ¶1543, ¶1544, ¶1545, ¶1546, ¶1547, ¶1548, 296, 297, ¶1549, ¶1550, 298, 299, ¶1551, ¶1552, ¶1553, ¶1554, ¶1555 & ¶1556 (36 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Art. II, § 3, Kisses, Etc, nn. 401, ¶2106, ¶2107, ¶2108, ¶2109, ¶2110, ¶2111, ¶2112, ¶2113, ¶2114, 402, ¶2115, ¶2116, 403, ¶2117, ¶2118, ¶2119, ¶2120, 404, 405, ¶2121, ¶2122, 406, 407, ¶2123, ¶2124 & ¶2125 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 5 passages

Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions, I. Questions Concerning Ch…, On Chastity and Lust, Question Five: Concerning Imperfect Lust, or Impudicity, nn. ¶371, ¶372, ¶373, ¶374 & ¶375 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P.

Vol. II, Tr. XIII, Ch. III, Art. V, Namely, Lust, § 3. On the External Non-Consummated Sins of Lust, n. 693 — 693. Decent kisses, which are customarily given (even in the presence of others) according to the custom of the country for manifesting honorable affection, are licit, although carnal movements sometimes arise from them,… Read in context →

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 17 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fourth Part: On the Virtue…, Question Five: On Imperfect Luxury or Immodesty, n. 1027 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 2 passages

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Sixth and Ninth Pre…, Ch. I, Article I. On Impure Kisses, nn. 281 & 282 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)