A Topic of Moral Theology
The minister of the Eucharist
Only a priest consecrates; who distributes Communion and where; the duty to give it; the state of grace; accidents with the sacred species.
The works themselves ask 98 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
In the index as Eucharist · Eucharist, as Sacrament (Eucharistia, ut Sacramentum) · Viaticum · Communion · Deacon · Dispensation of the Eucharist · Minister of the Eucharist · Parish priest · Pastor · Consecration · Diaconate · Distribution of Communion · Holy Communion · Regulars · Bishop · Bread · Consecrated Species · JURISDICTION · Layman · Laymen · Light · Prayers before and after Mass · Religious superior · Rite
In the manuals
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Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fourth. On the Mi…, Article First. On the Power of Ministering the Eucharist, nn. 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131 & 132 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Chapter III. The Minister of the Eucharist, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Part II. On the Ministration of the Most Holy Sacrament, n. ¶1 — By the word ministration we comprehend both the confection and the dispensation of the Eucharist. Hence:Read in context →
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, The Minister of Communion, n. 2703 — The Minister of Communion. The Minister of Communion.—(a) Qualifications.—The ordinary minister of Communion is a priest, the extraordinary minister a deacon. Pastors and other priests to whose custody the Blessed Sacrament is entrusted have the r… Read in context →
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. III, On the Eucharist, III. On the Minister of the Eucharist, nn. 526–556 (31 passages)
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)
117. On the Minister and Subject of the Eucharist, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (39 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 the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Chapter III. On the Minister of the Eucharist, n. ¶1 — We must treat: 1. of the power of the Minister; 2. of the obligation of the same; 3. of the things required for ministering rightly; 4. of the manner of ministering the Holy Eucharist to the sick; 5. of the manner of pre… Read in context →
Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Ch. III, Article I. On the Power of the Minister of the Eucharist, nn. ¶1, 288, 289 & 290 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Ch. III, Article II. On the Obligation of Dispensing the Eucharist, nn. 291, 292 & 293 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Chapter V. On the Minister of the Eucharist, n. ¶31 — The minister of the Eucharist must consecrate, distribute, and reserve it. Hence we divide this chapter into three articles: 1. on the consecration of the Eucharist; 2. on its distribution; 3. on its reservation.Read in context →
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Chapter II: On the Minister of the Eucharist, n. ¶1 — The minister of the Eucharist ought to be rendered FIT for his office through the power of Order, to have jurisdiction, and to observe the order prescribed by the Church. Hence there will be a threefold article: 1. on th… Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. II, Article I: On the Required Power of Order in the Minister, nn. ¶1, ¶1533, ¶1534 & ¶1535 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. II, Article II: On the Required Jurisdiction, nn. ¶1536, ¶1537 & ¶1538 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. II, Article III: On the Order to Be Observed in the Administration of the Eucharist, n. ¶1 — There are two matters concerning which one must treat here, namely: 1. concerning the manner of administering sacred Communion in general; 2. concerning the order to be observed in administering sacred Viaticum.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On the Manner of Administering Holy Communion, nn. ¶1539, ¶1540, ¶1541 & ¶1542 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On the Order to Be Observed in Administering Sacred Viaticum, nn. ¶1543 & ¶1544 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, CHAPTER III: ON THE MINISTER OF THE EUCHARIST, n. ¶1 — It must be treated 1° of the power of the Minister; 2° of his obligation; 3° of the requisites for ministering rightly; 4° of the manner of ministering the Holy Eucharist to the sick; 5° of the manner of reserving it.Read in context →
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE I: ON THE POWER OF THE MINISTER OF THE EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1, ¶1287 & ¶1288 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE II: ON THE OBLIGATION OF DISTRIBUTING THE EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1289 & ¶1290 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE III: ON THE REQUISITES FOR THE LAWFUL DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1291, ¶1292, ¶1293, ¶1294, ¶1295, ¶1296 & ¶1297 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE IV: ON THE MANNER OF MINISTERING THE EUCHARIST TO THE SICK, nn. ¶1298 & ¶1299 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE V: ON THE MANNER OF RESERVING THE HOLY EUCHARIST, nn. ¶1300 & ¶1301 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Most Holy…, Section B: On the Eucharis…, First Part: On the Euchari…, Question Four: On the Mini…, Article III: On the Secondary Minister of Distribution, nn. ¶1, 336, 337, 338, 339 & 340 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Article I. On the Power of the Minister of the Eucharist, nn. 685 & 686 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Article III. On the Things Required for the Licit Dispensation of the Eucharist, n. 689 — I say. Besides the state of grace and jurisdiction, in the sense explained above, for the licit dispensation of the Eucharist it is required that the Minister be free from every censure; otherwise he would sin gravely an… Read in context →
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Diss. III, Chapter III — On the minister of the Eucharist, and on those to whom it ought to be administered, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)
Pt. II, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, nn. ¶163, ¶164, ¶165, ¶166, ¶167 & ¶168 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. IV, Chapter II: On the Minister of Holy Communion, nn. 385, 386, 387 & 388 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. IV, Chapter IV: Circumstances of Holy Communion, nn. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424 & 425 (6 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 Eucharist, nn. 521, 526 & 535, 536 (25 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 Eucharist, nn. ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶15 & ¶16 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treated under the broader heading The Holy Eucharist — Koch–Preuss · Slater, Cases II · Spirago · Deshon, Guide · 1917 Code of Canon Law · Decretum of Gratian — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)