A Topic of Moral Theology

Numerical distinction of sins

How many sins: total objects, moral interruptions, one act with many objects, evil means to a sin.

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counting sins for confession · how many times do i confess it (ed.)

In the index as Sin · Specific distinction of sins · Sins · Numerical distinction of sins · Distinction of sins · Confession · Interruption · Detraction (Detractio) · Chastity · Distinction (Distinctio) · Interval · Numerical · Numerical distinction of sin · Object (Objectum) · Plurality · Act · Adultery · Concerning the distinction of sins · Confession of the number of sins · Consent necessary for sin · Desire · Evil (Malum) · Faith (Fides) · Fornication

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Second. On the Distinction of Sins., n. ¶1 — A threefold distinction of sins must be noted: theological, specific, and numerical. Sins differ theologically from a diverse relation to the ultimate end; specifically, from the moral object into which the human will is… Read in context →

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Second. On the Di…, Article Third. On Numerical Distinction., nn. 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311 & 312 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. I, Chapter IV. Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § II. On Numerical Distinction, nn. 252, 253, 254 & 255 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, III. On the Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 & 310 (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)

24. Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 1 & 2 (6 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 Sins, Part One. On Sins in Gener…, Gravity, and Distinction o…, Ch. III, Article II. On Numerical Distinction, nn. 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165 & 166 (28 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. II, Fundamental Moral Theology…, On Sins and Vices, nn. 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497 & 498 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. I, Tr. V, Title III: The Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. ¶1, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440 & 441 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Chapter IV. On the Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 376, 377, 378, 379, 380 & 381 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, Ch. III, ARTICLE II: ON THE NUMERICAL DISTINCTION OF SINS, nn. ¶216, ¶217, ¶218, ¶1, ¶219, ¶220, ¶221, ¶222, ¶2, ¶223, ¶224, ¶225, ¶226 & ¶227 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. I, General Moral Theology, Treatise: On Sins in General, First Part: On Sin Accordi…, Second Question: On the Di…, Article II: On Numerical Distinction, nn. ¶1, 437, 438, 439 & 440 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. I, Ch. III, Article II. On Numerical Distinction, nn. 131, 132, 133, 134, 134, Q. 2, 134, Q. 3 & 134, Q. 4 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Summae S. Thomae (Billuart)

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Specific and Numeri…, Whence is the numerical distinction of sins taken?, nn. 1–21 (21 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 8. The Specific and Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Treated under the broader heading Sin — McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905) · Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books · Koch–Preuss · Marc, Institutiones Morales · Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions · Spirago · Slater, Foundation — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)