A Topic of Moral Theology

Life and Bodily Integrity (Fifth Commandment)

Murder, suicide, self-defense, dueling, and the care owed to life and health.

Within this topic

See also Anger — in The Capital Vices · Anger — in The Capital Vices · Scandal — in Charity · Scandal — in Charity

In the index as War · Homicide · Abortion · Defense · Duel · Suicide · Goods · Killing · Modesty · Craniotomy · Death · Duelling · Human Act · Mutilation · Capital punishment · End · Justice · Manslaughter · Murder · Porro · Self-defense · Soldier · To Imprison · Vengeance, what it is

In the manuals

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Part V. The Fifth Commandment, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. V, Chapter II. Capital Punishment, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. V, Chapter III. Justifiable Homicide, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. V, Chapter IV. Killing the Innocent, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. V, Chapter V. Duelling, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, I. On the Killing of Oneself, nn. 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717 & 718 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, II. On the Killing of the Guilty, nn. 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724 & 725 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, III. On the Killing of an Unjust Aggressor, nn. 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734 & 735 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, IV. On the Killing of the Innocent, nn. 736, 737, 738, 739, 740 & 741 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, V. On the Procurement of Abortion, nn. 742, 743, 744 & 745 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, VI. On Duel, nn. 746, 747, 748, 749 & 750 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Fifth Precept of th…, VII. On War, nn. 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760 & 761 (11 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)

58. On Killing Oneself, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

59. On Defense of Oneself, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

60. On Homicide and Abortion, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

61. On the Duel and War, nn. 1 & 2 (11 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. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1 & 388 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. II, Bk. II, Tractate V: On Justice, Ch. II, Art. I, § 2. Injuries Against the Body or Temporal Life of Neighbor, nn. 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611 & 612 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Article III. On Unjust Damaging By Deeds In The Goods Of The Human Body, n. 111 — 111. Preliminary Note. Since we have spoken of damaging in general, now one must deal in particular with some damagings in which a special difficulty is found. Following the footsteps of the Angelic Doctor, we shall firs… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Art. III, § 2. On Injury Against The Body Of The Neighbor, n. ¶30 — Preliminary Note. Injury against the body of the neighbor can be committed in many ways, e.g., by injuring his health; but especially this is done by killing him, or homicide. Homicide is the same as the killing of a nei… Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, TREATISE V: On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶719 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Supplement: Dispositions o…, Pt. II, Sect. II, TRACTATE V: On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, n. ¶1 — 734 is confirmed by can. 2205 § 4. - 738 sqq. penalties, can. 2354 §§ 1-2. Irregularity, can. 985 n. 4. - 745 penalties, can. 2350 § 1. Irregularity, can. 985 n. 4. - 748 can. 1240 § 1, n. 4º; by can. 2351 the penalties … Read in context →

Pastoral Questions

Ch. II, § B. Concerning Certain Si…, Question I: Concerning Sins Against the Internal Goods of Life and Body, nn. ¶4687–¶4758 (72 passages)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Third Part: Concerning Com…, Section B: On Justice and …, Chapter I: On Injuries in the Internal Goods of Life and Body, n. ¶1 — S. Th. II-II, q. 64.Read in context →

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

Pt. III, The Fifth Commandment, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶10, ¶11, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23 & ¶24 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy

Chapter IV: Our Rights and Duties Towards Our Fellow-men, nn. 159, 160, 161, ¶313, 162, ¶315, ¶316, ¶317, ¶318, ¶319, ¶320, 163, ¶322, ¶323, ¶324, 164, ¶326, ¶327, ¶328, ¶329, ¶330 & ¶331 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Tit. XIV, Liberty, Property, Good Reputation, and Good Morals, cann. 2350, 2351, 2352, 2353 & 2354 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Summae S. Thomae (Billuart)

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus III. On the Secunda …, On Charity, On the Vices Opposed to Ch…, On war, nn. 1–38 (38 passages)

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus III. On the Secunda …, On Charity, On the Vices Opposed to Ch…, On the duel, nn. 1–77 (77 passages)

Moral Principles and Medical Practice: The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture II. Craniotomy, nn. ¶1–¶35 (35 passages)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture III. Abortion, nn. ¶1–¶42 (42 passages)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IV. Views of Scientists and Sciolists, nn. ¶1–¶63 (63 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Slater, Cases I, The Fifth Commandment, Case 1. Unlawful Precautions, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The Fifth Commandment, Case 2. Medical Abortion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The Fifth Commandment, Case 3. Mutilation Unlawful, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The Fifth Commandment, Case 4. Ectopic Gestation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Censures, Case 4. Countenancing a Duel, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 2. The Sins Against F…, Dangerous Reading, n. 855 — The mere presence, however, of condemned matter in a writing does not cause it to fall under prohibition. (a) Some works are not forbidden unless the author’s purpose to teach error or attack the truth is known. Hence, b… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 8. The Sins Against P…, War, nn. 1376–1427 (52 passages)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 8. The Sins Against Peace, Fighting, nn. 1428, 1429, 1430, 1431, 1432, 1433 & 1434 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 8. The Sins Against Peace, Duelling, nn. 1435, 1436, 1437, 1438 & 1439 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Homicide, nn. 1816–1851 (36 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Suicide, nn. 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860 & 1861 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Accidental Homicide, nn. 1862, 1863, 1864 & 1865 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Bodily Injury, nn. 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870 & 1871 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, In Defendants, n. 1982 — Rights and Duties of an Accused Who Has Been Found Guilty. Rights and Duties of an Accused Who Has Been Found Guilty.—(a) Appeals.—It is lawful to appeal from a sentence that is unjust (whether because of the innocence of the accused, or of the illegality of the process), becaus… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 8. The Virtue of Temp…, Drunkenness, n. 2485 — Licit Use of Narcotics. Licit Use of Narcotics.—There are a great many substances that produce the same effects on mind and body as intoxicating liquors, namely, the narcotic poisons, such as morphine, opium, chloroform, ether, or laughing gas.… Read in context →

What Is Marriage? A Catechism Arranged According to the Encyclical “Casti Connubii” of Pope Pius XI

Vermeersch, What Is Marriage?, Part Two: The Attack on Ma…, The Campaign Against the Child, nn. 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 & 116 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law

Pt. III, Ch. II, Sect. I, Direct and Indirect, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. II, Section II. Of Killing done Indirectly in Self-defence, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. II, Section III. Of Suicide, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. II, Section IV. Of Duelling, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. VIII, Section VIII. Of the Right of the sword, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. VIII, Section IX. Of War, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Religion and Human Interests

Chapter VIII: Might Against Right, nn. ¶48 & ¶49 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. I, Case LVII: The Use of Morphine, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XLV: The Burial of Suicides, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Vol. IV, Case VIII: Concerning the Procuring of Abortion, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XXIX: An Unlawful Remedy, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LXVI: A New Operation in Childbirth, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case IX: The Duty to Preserve One’s Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case X: The Necessity of Safeguarding Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XI: A Criminal Condemned to Death Bidden to Execute Himself, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XII: Justified Injury to the Neighbor, or, a Guilty Man Exercising his Own Right, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII

Bk. V, Title IV: On Homicide, cc. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Bk. V, Title X: On Those Who Killed Their Children, cc. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. V, Title XII: On Voluntary or Accidental Homicide, cc. 1–25 (25 passages)

Bk. V, Title XIV: On Clerics Fighting in a Duel, cc. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

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

Pt. II, Causa XXIII, Question II, cc. , 1, 2 & 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXIII, Question V, cc. & 1–49 (50 passages — hover a number to read it)

Guide for Catholic Young Women

Chapter LXXXIII: How to Behave in Sickness.—conclusion, nn. ¶1015–¶1040 (26 passages)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, n. ¶1 — "Thou shalt not kill." Ex. 20:13. This precept is formally negative, prohibiting homicide; but because death can be inflicted both on oneself and on others also by omission of necessary care, the same is virtually also p… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question First. On the Obligation of Preserving Life, n. 326 — 326. On the obligation itself. 1. Everyone is bound to preserve his own life, health, and integrity of members; and this precept is of itself grave, but as to health and integrity of members it admits smallness of matter… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Second. On the Killing and Mutilation of Oneself, nn. 327, 328 & 329 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Third. On the Killing of a Criminal, nn. 330 & 331 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Fourth. On the Killing of an Unjust Aggressor, nn. 332, 333, 334 & 335 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Fifth. On the Kil…, Article First. On Homicide, nn. 336, 337, 338, 339 & 340 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Sixth. On the Duel, nn. 347, 348, 349 & 350 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Fifth. On the Fifth P…, Question Seventh. On War, nn. 351, 352, 353 & 354 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Tit. I, Ch. V, Art. 14, I. On Books Which Patroniz…, Suicide, Divorce, n. 81 — What duel is? Which things are touched here 81. 1. Duel, namely undertaken on private authority; since it is established that other combats can be justified. Moreover, a duel is a dangerous combat of two persons (or of a… Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. I, Diss. III, Pt. III, Section II. On Sins Opposed to Charity Toward Self, nn. 523, 524, 525, 526 & 527 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Part V. On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1 & 730 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Section I. On the Killing of an Innocent Person, n. ¶1 — We shall treat first of the killing of an innocent person in general, then of the killing of a fetus in particular.Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. I, Chapter I. On the Killing of an Innocent Person in General, n. 731 — I. Direct killing of an innocent person is a grave sin from its whole genus. This is clear both from Sacred Scripture, and from the fact that the murderer: 1. destroys what is not his, but God's; 2. deprives his neighbor… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. I, Ch. II, Article I. On Abortion, nn. 732, 733, 734, 735 & 736 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. I, Ch. II, Art. II, Etc, nn. 737, 738 & 739 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. I, Ch. II, Art. II, Etc, Scholion. On Mutilation, Imprisonment, and Beating of an Innocent Person, n. 740 — What mutilation is, and what direct and indirect mutilation are, has been set forth in the treatise on charity (n. 526). Now proceed: I. Direct mutilation of an innocent person, with the required consent posited, is lawf… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Section II. On the Killing of a Criminal, n. 741 — I. Public authority has the power of killing criminals. This is clear first from Sacred Scripture, likewise from the doctrine and practice of the Church; then from reason. For public power has a power which is very usefu… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. II, Scholion. On Mutilation and Beating of a Criminal, n. 742 — I. Public authority, just as it can kill a criminal, so a fortiori can mutilate, imprison, and beat him. But it is another question whether public authority lawfully imposes certain mutilations, namely vasectomy, oophore… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Section III. On the Killing of an Unjust Aggressor, nn. 743, 744, 745 & 746 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. III, Scholion I. On Dueling, nn. ¶1, 747, 748, 749 & 750 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. V, Sect. III, Scholion II. On War, nn. ¶1 & 751 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. VII, Sect. II, Ch. III, Article II. On Goods of the Body, nn. 1035 & 1037 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Appendix II. On Legal Just…, III. On Military Service, nn. 1059 & 1060 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. I, Ch. I, Article II. On Sacramental Jurisdiction Over Some Classes of Persons Specifically, n. 368 — I. Jurisdiction over soldiers. 1. It is clear that soldiers can confess to a priest who has jurisdiction from the local Ordinary in whose place the confessions are instituted. What military chaplains can do independently… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VII, Diss. III, Pt. III, Sect. II, Ch. II, Article III. Impediments in Particular, n. 641 — IV. Slaves in slavery properly so called, before liberty has been accepted (canon 987, 4°). V. Those who are bound by civil law to ordinary military service, before they have completed it (canon 987, 5°). 1. Those who by… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. II, Insofar as It Is a Sacrament, Particularly, Sect. III, Ch. III, Article II. Impotence, n. 774 — IV. Cases of impotence. The following are impotent: 1. A man who lacks the male member. 2. One who is deprived of both testicles. For men of this sort, although at least sometimes they can penetrate the vagina and ejacul… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. IV, Tr. II, Diss. III, Pt. I, Section III. Excommunications Simply Reserved to the Roman Pontiff, n. 896 — This excommunication is contracted by: I. Those making gain from indulgences (canon 2327). By force of this canon, those are excommunicated who, after receiving a price, gain profit either by granting, publishing, or cau… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. IV, Tr. II, Diss. III, Pt. I, Section IV. Excommunications Reserved to Ordinaries, n. 897 — Moreover, the following contract an excommunication reserved to the Ordinary: I. Catholics: 1° who enter marriage before a non-Catholic minister against the prescription of canon 1063, § 1; 2° who are united in marriage … Read in context →

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Vol. III, Pt. I, Chapter II: The Moral Significance of the Body, nn. ¶1–¶19 (19 passages)

Vol. III, Pt. I, Chapter III: The Care of the Body, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶6–¶51, ¶53, ¶54, ¶55, ¶56, ¶57, ¶58, ¶59, ¶60, ¶61, ¶62, ¶63, ¶64, ¶66, ¶67, ¶68, ¶69, ¶70, ¶71, ¶72, ¶73, ¶74, ¶75, ¶76, ¶78, ¶79, ¶80, ¶81, ¶82, ¶83, ¶84 & ¶85 (81 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. I, Chapter IV: Negative Duties in Regard to Life and Health, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Vol. III, Pt. I, Chapter V: Positive Duties in Regard to Life and Health, nn. ¶1–¶20 (20 passages)

Vol. III, Pt. I, Chapter VI: The Duty of Developing the Mind, nn. ¶1–¶19 (19 passages)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section 1: The Right to Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section 2: The Right of Self-Defense, nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section 3: The Moral Principles Involved in War, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21 & ¶22 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section 4: Capital Punishment, nn. ¶1–¶21, ¶23, ¶24, ¶25, ¶26, ¶27, ¶28, ¶29, ¶30 & ¶31 (30 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section 8: Duties with Regard to the Bodily Life of Others, nn. ¶2–¶35, ¶37 & ¶38 (36 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)

Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910), Third Commentary: On the F…, XVIII. On the Tyrant and on Rebellion, nn. 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224 & 225 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER I: ON THE KILLING OF ONESELF OR ON SUICIDE, nn. ¶461, ¶462 & ¶463 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER II: ON THE KILLING OF ONE'S NEIGHBOR, n. ¶1 — Namely 1° of the killing of a guilty man; 2° of an aggressor; 3° of an innocent.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE KILLING OF A GUILTY MAN OR MALEFACTOR, nn. ¶464, ¶465 & ¶466 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, ARTICLE II: ON THE KILLING OF AN UNJUST AGGRESSOR, nn. ¶467, ¶468, ¶469, ¶470 & ¶471 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. III, § I. On the killing of an innocent in general, nn. ¶472 & ¶473 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. III, § II. On the procurement of abortion, nn. ¶1, ¶474, ¶475 & ¶476 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER III: ON THE DUEL, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶477 & ¶478 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, CHAPTER IV: ON WAR, nn. ¶479, ¶480, ¶481 & ¶1 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON RIGHT AND JUST…, THIRD PART: ON RESTITUTION, Ch. III, ARTICLE II: ON DAMAGE INFLICTED ON OCCASION OF MILITARY SERVICE, nn. ¶824, ¶825, ¶826 & ¶827 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, n. ¶1 — Thou shalt not kill. - Exod. xx, 13. This precept is expressly negative and virtually positive. Insofar as it is positive, it commands the preservation of life; and insofar as it is negative, it prohibits primarily the u… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Chapter I. On Killing Oneself, or on Suicide, nn. 263, 264, 264, Q. 2, 264, Q. 3, 264, Q. 4 & 264, Q. 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Ch. II, Article I. On the Killing of a Guilty Person or Malefactor, nn. 265, 266, 267 & 267, Q. 2 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Ch. II, Article II. On the Killing of an Unjust Aggressor, nn. 268, 269, 269, Q. 2, 269, Q. 3, 269, Q. 4 & 269, Q. 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. III, § I. On the Killing of an Innocent Person in General, nn. 270 & 271 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. III, § II. On the Procuring of Abortion, nn. ¶1, 272, 273, 273, Q. 2, 273, Q. 3, 273, Q. 4, 273, Q. 5, 273, Q. 6, 273, Q. 7 & 273, Q. 8 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Chapter III. On Dueling, nn. ¶1, 274, 275 & 276 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Fifth Precept of th…, Chapter IV. On War, nn. ¶1, 277 & 278 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, n. ¶1 — In the Fifth Commandment almighty God forbids us to destroy our own life, or that of our neighbor, or to treat the lower animals with cruelty.Read in context →

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 1. OUR DUTY IN RESPECT TO OUR OWN LIFE, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 2. OUR DUTY IN REGARD TO THE LIFE OF OUR NEIGHBOR, nn. ¶1–¶34 (34 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 3. OUR CONDUCT IN REGARD TO THE LOWER ANIMALS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Tr. I, Disputation XVI: On War, Question I: Whether any war can be just, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XVI: On War, Question II: What conditions are required for a just war, nn. 1–33 (33 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XVI: On War, Question III: By whom war may be waged, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XVII: On Quarr…, Question I: What quarreling is, and what kind of sin, nn. 1–19 (19 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XVII: On Quarr…, Question II: What sedition is, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homicide, n. 1 — SINCE among the other goods life is most dear to each one, by its unjust removal one sins most gravely against one's neighbor; for it is like an annihilation of all the goods which one living possesses: wherefore by homi… Read in context →

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question I: What homicide is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–15 (15 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question II: On homicide of deliberate purpose, by ambush, and by treachery, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question III: Whether one who commands a homicide is to be burdened with the same guilt and punishment as the one who carries it out, nn. 1–15 (15 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question IV: Whether an attempted homicide, and other attempted crimes, are to be punished with the same penalty as the crime committed, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question V: What are the punishments of voluntary homicide, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question VI: Whether it is lawful to kill a man within the limits of blameless defense, in defense of oneself or one's goods, nn. 1–24 (24 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. VI, Doubt I: Whether it is lawful to kill someone to preserve one's honor, rather than flee, nn. 1–20 (20 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. VI, Doubt II: Whether one who is attacked is bound in some case to kill the aggressor, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. VI, Doubt III: Whether it is lawful, in defense of one's own goods, to kill a thief, nn. 1–30 (30 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. VI, Doubt IV: Whether, in defense of chastity, it is lawful to kill the assailant, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question VII: Whether, and how, the duel is unlawful, nn. 1–33 (33 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question VIII: Whether it is lawful for a husband to kill a wife caught in adultery, and a father his daughter, and a brother his sister, together with the seducer, nn. 1–36 (36 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question IX: Whether it is lawful to kill oneself, nn. 1–17 (17 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. IX, Doubt I: Whether it is lawful to shorten our life by mortifications, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. IX, Doubt II: Whether, to avoid a sin or another evil, it is lawful to kill oneself, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. IX, Doubt III: Whether, for the life of the neighbor, it is lawful to give oneself over to death, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Q. IX, Doubt IV: When we are bound to die for the salvation of souls, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question X: Whether a pregnant mother may, to save her own life, procure the abortion of the fetus, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question XI: On accidental homicide, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question XIII: Whether princes can grant license to kill outlaws, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question XV: Whether the mutilation of a limb is ever lawful, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation XXVI: On Homic…, Question XVI: Whether it is lawful to imprison or beat another, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 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

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, nn. 719, 722, 731, 732, 733, 742, 745, 747, 748, 753 & 757 (39 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 the Fifth Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, Appendix, First Commentary: On the Response of the Holy Office concerning Craniotomy. Cf. n. 402, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

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

§ 8. Hygiene (*Hygiène Sexuelle*), nn. 41, ¶269, ¶270, ¶271, ¶272, ¶273, ¶274, ¶275, ¶276, 42, ¶277, ¶278, ¶279, ¶280, ¶281, ¶282, ¶283, ¶284, ¶285, ¶286, 43, ¶287, ¶288, ¶289, 44, ¶290, ¶291, ¶292, ¶293, ¶294, ¶295, ¶296, ¶297, ¶298, ¶299, 45, ¶300, ¶301, ¶302, ¶303, ¶304, ¶305, ¶306, ¶307, ¶308, ¶309, ¶310, ¶311, 46, ¶312, ¶313, ¶314, ¶315, ¶316, ¶317, ¶318, ¶319 & ¶320 (58 passages — hover a number to read it)

§ 9. Venereal Diseases, nn. ¶321, 47, ¶322, 48, ¶323–¶338 & 49 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. II, Art. III, § 2, III. On the Excuses for Artificial Sterility and Abortion, nn. 132, 133, ¶713, ¶714, ¶715, ¶716, ¶717, ¶718, ¶719, ¶720, 134, ¶721 & ¶722 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. II, Chapter V — On restitution on account of homicide, or mutilation, or defloration, or adultery, nn. I–XVI (16 passages)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Supplement to the Treatise on Marriage, nn. 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 & 78 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Appendix: On the Precepts of God and of the Church, n. 1100 — 1100. 1. It is not prohibited: (a) to kill animals, "because they are not associated with us by any reason," and to eat them has been granted by God to men; (b) to inflict capital punishment upon wicked and criminal men,… Read in context →

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Virtue of Justice (…, Part I — Chapter II: On Injury, or the Violation of Right, nn. 289–307, 311–344 & 346–363 (71 passages)