Onanism

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J.

Vol. II, Bk. IX, Chapter XIV. De Debito Conjugali, n. 3 — A husband who, in incomplete intercourse, voluntarily withdraws from his wife and sheds the seed outside the vessel commits a grave sin against nature and against the end of marriage. From the deed of Onan the sin is cal… Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 16 passages

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. III, Scholion. On the Confession of Those Given to Pollution or Onanism, n. ¶1 — Cf. our little work: De virtute castitatis et vitiis oppositis, nn. 138 sq., 114 sq.Read in context →

Vol. III, Bk. II, Part II. On the Illicit Acts of Spouses, nn. 104–118 (15 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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 36 passages

64. On the Use of Marriage, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 42 passages

Ch. III, Article IV: On the Placing of an Impediment to Generation, nn. 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133 & 134 (33 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. III, Article V: On the Begun and Non-Consummated Copulation of Spouses, nn. 135 & 136 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 4 passages

Vol. IV, On Marriage, V. On the Use of Marriage, n. 1066 — "Is it lawful for a wife to render the debt or ask it from her husband who wishes to seminate outside the vessel after copulation has begun? The first opinion affirms..., because when the woman renders or asks, she gives… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Decisions of the Sacred Congregations Concerning Onanism, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 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. — 39 passages

Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. VIII, Art. III, § II. On Onanism in Particular, nn. 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930 & 931 (39 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 16 passages

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Supplement to the Treatise on Marriage, nn. 39–54 (16 passages)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 101 passages

Chapter II. On the Incomplete Use of Marriage, n. ¶1396 — What is the incomplete use of marriage?. We call every use of marriage other than perfect intercourse incomplete, that is, intercourse so performed that, on the part of the spouses, nothing is lacking for generation.Read in context →

Ch. II, Article I. On Onanistic Intercourse and Similar Violations of Nature, nn. 257, ¶1397, 258, ¶1398–¶1413, 259, ¶1414, ¶1415, 260, ¶1416, ¶1417, ¶1418, ¶1419, ¶1420, ¶1421, ¶1422, ¶1423, ¶1424, 261, ¶1425, ¶1426, ¶1427, ¶1428, ¶1429, ¶1430, ¶1431, ¶1432, ¶1433, ¶1434, 262, ¶1435, ¶1436, ¶1437, ¶1438, ¶1439, 263, ¶1440, ¶1441, ¶1442, ¶1443, ¶1444, ¶1445, ¶1446, ¶1447, ¶1448, 264, ¶1449, ¶1450, ¶1451, ¶1452, ¶1453, ¶1454, ¶1455, 265, 266, ¶1456, ¶1457, ¶1458, ¶1459, 267, ¶1460, ¶1461, ¶1462, ¶1463, 268, ¶1464, 269, ¶1465, 270 & ¶1466–¶1482 (100 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 10 passages

Vol. III, Tomus IV: On Chastity and …, Tr. III, Ch. IV, Article III: On the Lust of Spouses, nn. ¶1, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 & 77 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 55 passages

Article IV: Concerning Unnatural Concubitus with a Woman, nn. ¶334, ¶335, ¶336, ¶337, ¶338, ¶339, ¶340, ¶341, ¶342 & ¶343 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Article IV: Concerning Excess in the Use of Marriage, nn. ¶615–¶659 (45 passages)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R.

Vol. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Tr. VI, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2. On Onanism, n. ¶801 — 801. Notion. Onanism (or the sin of Onan) is copulation so performed that from the semen poured out generation cannot follow. This crime perpetrated among unmarried persons is a double sin, namely fornication begun and e… Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 12 passages

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. III, Art. II, § II. On onanism, n. ¶504 — 504. - Onanism is copula begun with effusion of semen outside the vessel. This crime committed among the unmarried is a twofold sin, namely fornication begun or affective, and pollution in effect. - Note that the special… Read in context →

Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. VIII, Art. III, § II. On Onanism in Particular, nn. ¶1652, ¶1653, ¶1654, ¶1655, ¶1, ¶1656, ¶1657, ¶1658, ¶1659, ¶2 & ¶3 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 6 passages

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. V, Art. III, § 1. On The Notion And Malice Of Conjugal Onanism, nn. 699 & 700 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. V, Art. III, § 2. On Cooperation In Conjugal Onanism, nn. 701 & 702 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. V, Art. III, § 3. On The Means Of Guarding Against Conjugal Onanism, n. 703 — 703. The only truly efficacious means against onanism are either virtuous continence or firm confidence in God. Certainly it happens that the generation of offspring is morally almost impossible for spouses, for example,… Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. V, Art. III, § 4. How The Confessor Ought To Act With Spouses Practicing Onanism Or Otherwise Sinning Against Chastity, n. 704 — 704. Conjugal onanism has become so widespread in our times and can be eradicated with such difficulty that it has become both a true cross for confessors and an imminent danger to the common good of the republic. On Mar… Read in context →

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 84 passages

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, Fourth Part: On the Obliga…, Question One: On the Conju…, Article IV: On Excess in the Use of Marriage, nn. ¶1, 954, 955, 956, 957 & 958 (84 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 5 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. X, Art. III, § II. On Onanism in Particular, nn. ¶1, 939, 940, 941 & 941, Q. 2 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

New Questions, Old Answers: Catholic Morals and Natural Family Planning

Eamonn Clark, S.T.L. — 14 passages

Clark, New Questions, Old Answers, Chapter One: The Marital D…, Natural Family Planning and Sexual Vice, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 12 passages

Slater, Cases II, Matrimony, Case 37. A Troubled Wife, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Various; ed. S. Woywod, O.F.M., and J. A. McHugh, O.P. — 14 passages

Vol. I, Case LXXI: Prevention of Offspring, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

Gratian — 17 passages

Pt. II, Causa XXXII, Question II, cc. ¶ & 1–16 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 8 passages (filed under the subtopics)

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)

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. III, Art. 2. Duties of Members …, Contraception and Onanism, n. 2620 — Contraception. Contraception.—Contraception in all its forms (onanism, condonism, vaginal irrigation, spermatocide) is a grave crime. (a) It is an Injury to God.—Marriage was instituted by God to propagate the human race (Gen., i. 27, … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 2. Duties of Members …, Birth-control, nn. 2621 & 2622 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 17 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vermeersch, What Is Marriage?, Part Two: The Attack on Ma…, The Campaign Against the Child, nn. 87–103 (17 passages)

On the Morals of To-Day

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 25 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter I: The Morality of Anti-conceptive Devices, nn. ¶17–¶41 (25 passages)

Back to Morality

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 6 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter XVIII: Frustrating Nature, nn. ¶369, ¶370, ¶371, ¶372, ¶373 & ¶374 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 8 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Sixth Precept and t…, Book Two. On the Use of Ma…, Question One. On the Licei…, Article Two. On Sodomy and Onanism., nn. ¶1, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 & 77 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)