Penance and Confession

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 67 passages

Vol. I, Bk. VIII, Chapter III. Annual Confession, n. 1 — As the Council of Trent teaches, there is a divine law which prescribes that all who fall into grievous sin after receiving Baptism should confess such sin to a priest and receive absolution for it from him. This divine … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Article I. The Necessity of the Eucharist, n. 2 — According to the general rule, children become subject to and bound to obey the positive laws of the Church when they reach the age of seven. However, before the new Code of Canon Law came into force it was usual to defe… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter I. The Nature of Penance, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter II. The Matter of Penance, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter III. On Contrition, n. 1 — Contrition is the first of the acts of the penitent which constitute the matter of the sacrament of Penance, It is defined by the Council of Trent to be a heartfelt sorrow and detestation of sin committed, with a purpose… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. III, Section I. The Nature of Contrition, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. III, Section II. The Purpose of Amendment, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter IV. Confession, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter V. Satisfaction, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter VI. The Form of Penance, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter VII. The Minister of Penance, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter VIII. Jurisdiction of the Minister of Penance, n. 1 — Priests are judges in the tribunal of Penance, and judges must have jurisdiction if their sentence is to take effect. As the Council of Trent teaches: ‘‘Wherefore, since the nature and order of a judgement require this, … Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter IX. The Confessors of Religious, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter X. Reserved Cases, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 5 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter XI. De Abusu Sacramenti Poenitentiae, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. XII, Section I. The Confessor as Spiritual Father, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. XII, Section II. The Confessor as Physician of Souls, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. XII, Section III. The Confessor as Counsellor, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Ch. XII, Section IV. The Confessor as Judge, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter XIII. Mistakes made in Hearing Confessions, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. VI, Chapter XIV. The Seal of Confession, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 27 passages

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § II. On Numerical Distinction, n. 254 — III. Plurality of acts. The general rule is this: there are as many sins as there are morally distinct acts, or as there are physical acts not morally united into some one thing. "According to the unity of the will," say… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. II, Part II. On Annual Confession, n. 1104 — I. Existence of the precept. The precept of annual confession, enacted by the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215, confirmed by the Council of Trent, is stated thus by can. 906: "Every one of the faithful of either sex, after… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Treatise V. On Penance, n. ¶1 — (St. Thomas, part 3, questions 84-90; Supplement, questions 1-28; St. Alphonsus, Theologia moralis, book VI, nn. 425-705; Homo Apostolicus, treatise 16.) Before we discuss the sacrament of Penance, we shall undertake a d… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Dissertation II. On the Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1 & 287 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Part I. On the Sacrament of Penance Considered in Itself, n. 288 — Penance is the sacrament in which, through judicial absolution imparted by a legitimate minister, sins committed after Baptism are remitted to a rightly disposed member of the faithful (canon 870). Once this definition h… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. I, Section II. On the Essence of the Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1, 290, 291 & 292 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. I, Sect. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On Confession Considered in Itself, nn. 307, 308, 309 & 310 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. I, Sect. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § II. On the Qualities of Confession Generally, nn. 311, 312, 313 & 314 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. I, Sect. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § III, Point II. On the Scope of Material Integrity, n. 319 — I. Mortal sins committed after Baptism and not yet directly remitted must be confessed. This follows from the cited documents. Disputation 1. Whether a sin must be confessed: a) in doubt whether it was committed; b) in d… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter I. On the Confession of Children, n. 446 — I. "With children he ought to use every charity and gentler ways, as far as can be done" (Praxis, n. 90); nevertheless the confessor, especially as regards girls, should always be mindful of due gravity. II. Sometimes it… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter II. On the Confession of the Rude, the Slow, and the Semi-Feeble, n. 447 — I. The confession of the rude and the slow. Insofar as and in what manner they are to be instructed if perhaps they are ignorant of the things to be known by necessity of means and of precept, this has been said in n. 39… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter III. On the Confession of Habituated Persons, n. 449 — I. Notion of the habituated person. A habituated or customary person is one who has contracted a habit of some sin. Moreover, a habit of sin is a quality stable of itself by which someone is disposed to sin (vol. I, n. 3… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. V, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article I. On Those in Occasions in General, n. 455 — I. Notion of occasion. An occasion is a person or external thing which creates for a person a danger of sinning.Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article V. On Confession of the Dying, nn. 475, 476 & 477 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article VI. On Confession of Baptized Non-Catholics, n. 478 — We are speaking of baptized non-Catholics who are in good faith, or at least are not certainly in bad faith. Now: I. Outside danger of death, baptized non-Catholics cannot licitly be absolved. "It is forbidden," thus can… Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, Introduction, n. 2717 — (Summa Theologica, III, qq. 84-90; Supplement, qq. 1-33.) Penance is the name both of a virtue and of a Sacrament of the New Law. The virtue was at all times necessary; the Sacrament is necessary since its institution by… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, The Sacrament of Penance, nn. 2727 & 2728 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 207 passages

Vol. I, On Conscience, V. On Doubtful Conscience, n. 147 — In doubt a fact is not presumed, but must be demonstrated. L. 10 C. de Non numer. pec. - For no reason must be given for non-being, but for being; because non-being does not have its cause, but being does. But understand… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Laws, IV. On the Obligation of Law, n. 222 — Resolves: He sins who on a fast day undertakes labor, although honorable, in order to be excused from the fast; although he, after he is gravely wearied, even with that evil end, is no longer held to the fast. L. 1. 3. n… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Laws, IX. Privileges of Clerics, Bishops, Regulars, nn. 263 & 274 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Precept of Charity, V. On Fraternal Correction, n. 418 — Resolves: Private persons among themselves are rarely bound to correction, at least under grave sin, unless they are familiarly joined to one another, because rarely are all the required conditions found; still more rare… Read in context →

Vol. II, On the Third and Fourth Precepts of the Church, n. 1553 — When are children judged to have attained the years of discretion, so that they are bound by the precept of Confession? - When they are capable of mortal sin; that is around the seventh year, which is to be judged not fr… Read in context →

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IV. On Profession, n. 277 — What things are required for religious profession? - For the value of profession there is required: 1. That the person be fit for entering religion. - 2. That the one professing has completed the sixteenth year, computin… Read in context →

Vol. III, On Penance, I. On the Nature and Remote Matter of Penance, nn. 661–676 (16 passages)

Vol. III, On Penance, II. On Contrition, nn. 677–693 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On Penance, III. On Purpose, n. 694 — What is purpose and how many kinds are there; what are its qualities and necessity? - Resp. To the first: Purpose is the will not to sin thereafter. It is twofold: 1. explicit or formal, by which someone, thinking about … Read in context →

Vol. III, On Penance, IV. On Confession, nn. 695, 696, 697, 698 & 699 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Penance, V. On the Integrity of Confession, nn. 700–724 (25 passages)

Vol. III, On Penance, VI. On Satisfaction, nn. 725–747 (23 passages)

Vol. III, On Penance, VII. On the Form of the Sacrament of Penance, nn. 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753 & 754 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Penance, VIII. On the Approbation of the Confessor, nn. 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761, 762, 763 & 764 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Penance, IX. On the Jurisdiction of the Confessor, nn. 765–781 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On Penance, X. On Regulars and Nuns, nn. 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792 & 793 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Penance, XI. On Reservation, nn. 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805 & 806 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Penance, XII. On the Various Duties of the Minister, nn. 807–860 (54 passages)

Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 95 passages

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On the Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1–¶28 (28 passages)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On the Sacrament of Penance, Faculties and Privileges o…, 9 March 1870), nn. ¶1–¶67 (67 passages)

Moral Enchiridion, Comprising Select Decrees and Definitions of the Holy See, of Ecumenical Councils and of the Sacred Roman Congregations (Enchiridion Morale), Fourth Edition

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 232 passages

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Penance, nn. 661, 663, 664, 665, 666, 671, 672, 677, 679, 681, 686, 686, 689, 692, 693, 694, 696, 696, 698, 700, 748, 699, 701, 702, 707, 725, 726, 730, 734, 735, 736, 748, 753, 755, 757, 758, 759, 763, 768, 786, 787, 769, 773, 778, 780, 781, 782, 784, 785, 786, 790, 791, 792, 793, 795, 797, 798, 799, 800, 809 & 831, 859 (232 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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 361 passages

120. On Sins to be Confessed, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

121. On Contrition, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (32 passages — hover a number to read it)

122. On Purpose, nn. 1 & 2 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

123. Integrity of Confession, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

124. Circumstances of Sins, nn. 1 & 2 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

125. Causes Excusing from the Integrity of Confession, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

126. On Satisfaction, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

127. Form of Penance, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (40 passages — hover a number to read it)

128. Approval of the Confessor, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

129. Jurisdiction of the Confessor, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (38 passages — hover a number to read it)

130. Jurisdiction at the Article of Death, nn. 1 & 2 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

131. Jurisdiction of Regulars, nn. 1 & 2 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

132. On Reservation, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

133. Absolution from Reserved Matters, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

134. On the Office of the Judge, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

135. On Relapsers and Those in Occasions, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

136. On the Sacramental Seal, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 & 6 (21 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. — 5 passages

Vol. II, Treatise On the Sacrament of Penance, n. 411 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 645 passages

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), On the Virtue of Penance (Preliminaries), nn. ¶1, 2, ¶2 & 3–16 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Dogmatic Part — Chapter I: On the Power of the Keys Conferred upon the Church, nn. ¶1, 17, 18, 19, 20, ¶2, 21–41, ¶3, 42–56, ¶4 & 57–91 (79 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Dogmatic Part — Chapter II: On the Acts of the Penitent, nn. ¶1, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, ¶2, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, ¶3 & 110–156 (68 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Dogmatic Part — Chapter III: On the Sacrament of Penance Itself, nn. ¶1, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, ¶2, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, ¶3, 171, 172, 173, 174, ¶4, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, ¶5 & 180–201 (50 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Moral Part — Chapter I: On the Duties of the Penitent, nn. 202, ¶1, 203–231, ¶2, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, ¶3, 243–267, ¶4, 268–289, ¶5, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, ¶6, 297–311, ¶7, ¶8, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, ¶9, 319–344, ¶10, 345, 346, ¶11, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, ¶12, 357, 358, 359, 360, ¶13, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370 & 371 (183 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Moral Part — Chapter II: On the Confessor, nn. ¶1, 372, 373, ¶2, 374–405, ¶3, 406–436, ¶4, 437–450, ¶5, ¶6, 451, 452, ¶7, ¶8, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, ¶9, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, ¶10, ¶11, 467, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, ¶12, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, ¶13, 479, 480, 481, 482, ¶14, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, ¶15, 490–523, ¶16, ¶17, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, ¶18, 529–556, ¶20, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, ¶21, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, ¶22 & 575–598 (248 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 99 passages

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 5: Penance, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶6 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 1: Contrition, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 2: The Purpose of Amendment, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 3: Confession, nn. ¶1–¶23 (23 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 4: Questioning and Instructing Penitents, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 5: The Seal of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶7–¶22 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 6: Sacramental Absolution, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Ch. II, Sect. 5, Article 7: Sacramental Satisfaction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 8 passages

Vol. III, Pt. II, Treatise V. On Penance, n. 305 — 305. Preliminary note. "Let us approach the work of expounding this treatise on the sacrament of penance, to which indeed one must diligently apply oneself with every study above the other matters, since in it are contai… Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. V, Chapter I. On the Essence of Penance, n. ¶42 — We divide this chapter into five articles: 1. on the notion of penance; 2. on the virtue of penance; 3. on the existence of the sacrament of penance; 4. on its essence; 5. on its effects.Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article I. On the Notion of Penance, n. 306 — 306. Some derive the Latin name of penance from "to hold punishment" (poenam tenere), because the penitent imposes punishment upon himself in order to make satisfaction to the one offended. Others think that this name si… Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article III. On the Existence of the Sacrament of Penance, nn. 316, 317 & 318 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article IV. On the Essence of the Sacrament of Penance, n. ¶44 — Preliminary note. In this article we shall treat of the constitutive parts of the sacrament of penance, after the definition of this sacrament has first been explained. Hence the whole article comprises four paragraphs: … Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. V, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 1. On the Definition of the Sacrament of Penance, n. 319 — 319. Definition. The sacrament of penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in the form of a judgment for remitting sins committed after baptism to a contrite man who has duly confessed, through sacramen… Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 281 passages

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Treatise V: On Penance, n. ¶1643 — 1643. "Let us approach the work of expounding this Treatise ON THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, to which indeed one must diligently apply oneself with every study before other matters, since in it is contained the sum of all mo… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Dissertation I: On The Nature Of The Sacrament Of Penance, n. ¶1 — In this first dissertation we shall treat: 1. on the notion of penance; 2. on the matter and form of the Sacrament.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Chapter I: On The Notion Of Penance, n. ¶1 — The Sacrament of Penance is the virtue itself of penance elevated by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a Sacrament. Wherefore, we must speak: 1. of Penance as it is a virtue; 2. of Penance as it is a Sacrament.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. I, Article I: On Penance As It Is A Virtue, nn. ¶1644, ¶1645, ¶1646, ¶1647, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶1648 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. I, Article II: On Penance As It Is A Sacrament, nn. ¶1649, ¶1650, ¶1651, ¶1652 & ¶1653 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. II, Article I: On The Matter Of This Sacrament, n. ¶1654 — 1654. As in the other Sacraments, so also in the Sacrament of Penance, there is a twofold matter, namely REMOTE and PROXIMATE.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. II, Art. I, § 1. On The Remote Matter, nn. ¶1, ¶1655, ¶1656, ¶1657 & ¶1658 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. II, Art. I, § 2. On The Proximate Matter, nn. ¶1659 & ¶1660 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. I, Ch. II, Article II: On The Form Of The Sacrament Of Penance, nn. ¶1661, ¶1662 & ¶1663 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Dissertation II: On The Subject Of The Sacrament Of Penance, n. ¶1664 — 1664. That every and only baptized man, fallen into at least venial fault, is the SUBJECT of the Sacrament of Penance, is already sufficiently known from the things disputed above. But this is proper and peculiar to this… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Chapter I: On Contrition, n. ¶1665 — 1665. DEFINITION. Contrition is defined: "Sorrow of soul and detestation concerning sin committed, with the purpose of not sinning thereafter." Thus Trent, sess. 14, cap. 4. It is an act of the virtue of penance, by whic… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. I, Article I: On The Sorrow Of The Penitent, n. ¶1 — We shall treat: 1. Of sorrow or contrition of the penitent, insofar as it is required in the Sacrament of Penance, abstracting from the perfection or imperfection of that sorrow; 2. Of perfect and imperfect contrition.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 1. On The Contrition Required In The Sacrament, nn. ¶1666, ¶1667, ¶1668 & ¶1669 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 2. On Perfect And Imperfect Contrition, nn. ¶1670, ¶1, ¶1671, ¶1672, ¶1673, ¶1674, ¶2, ¶1675, ¶1676, ¶1677 & ¶1678 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. I, Article II: On Purpose, nn. ¶1679, ¶1680 & ¶1681 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Chapter II: On Confession, n. ¶1682 — 1682. SACRAMENTAL CONFESSION is the accusation of one's own sins, made to a priest legitimately approved, for receiving their pardon by the power of the keys. - By the power of the keys, that is, by force of the power wh… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Article I: On The Necessity Of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶1683, ¶1684, ¶1685 & ¶1686 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Article II: On The Conditions Of Confession, nn. ¶1687, ¶1688, ¶1689 & ¶1690 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § 1. On The Material Integrity Of Confession, nn. ¶1691, ¶1692, ¶1, ¶1693, ¶1694, ¶2, ¶1695 & ¶1696 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2. On Formal Integrity, nn. ¶1697, ¶1698, ¶1699, ¶1700, ¶1, ¶2, ¶1701 & ¶1702 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § 3. On The Manner Of Procuring The Integrity Of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶1703, ¶1704 & ¶1705 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Article III: On The Repetition Of Confession, n. ¶1 — In this article we shall treat: 1. in general, of confession to be repeated; 2. in particular, of general confession.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On Invalid Confession To Be Repeated, nn. ¶1706, ¶1707, ¶1708 & ¶1709 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On General Confession, nn. ¶1710, ¶1711, ¶1712 & ¶1713 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Chapter III: On Satisfaction, n. ¶1714 — 1714. Things to be noted beforehand. Satisfaction in general, according to the force of the name (I do enough), signifies the payment of any debt whatever, but especially compensation for an injury inflicted on another. … Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Article I: On The Imposition Of Penance, nn. ¶1715, ¶1716, ¶1717, ¶1718, ¶1719 & ¶1720 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Article II: On The Acceptance And Fulfillment Of Penance, nn. ¶1721, ¶1722, ¶1723, ¶1724 & ¶1725 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Article III: On Satisfaction Through Indulgences, n. ¶1 — Among the various ways of satisfying God for sins already remitted as to fault, INDULGENCES hold no lowest place, especially the Indulgences of the JUBILEE. - Hence we shall discuss here: 1. Indulgences in general; 2. In… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 1. On Indulgences, nn. ¶1726, ¶1727, ¶1728, ¶1729, ¶1730, ¶1731, ¶1732, ¶1733 & ¶1734 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 2. On The Jubilee, nn. ¶1735, ¶1, ¶1736, ¶2, ¶1737, ¶1738, ¶1739 & ¶1740 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 3. On Indulgences To Be Gained In The Article Of Death, nn. ¶1741 & ¶1742 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 4. On The Privileged Altar For The Dead, nn. ¶1 & ¶1743 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Dissertation III: On The Minister Of The Sacrament Of Penance, n. ¶1 — In this dissertation we shall treat: 1. of the power of the minister for validly ministering; - 2. of his qualities for ministering licitly and fruitfully; - 3. of his office or obligation during confession itself; - 4. … Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Chapter I: On The Power Of The Minister, n. ¶1744 — 1744. The minister of the Sacrament of Penance is only a PRIEST having JURISDICTION over the penitent. - Hence a twofold power is required in him: 1. The power of ORDER, or that which is conferred in the very Ordination,… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Article I: On Approbation And Jurisdiction, n. ¶1745 — 1745. APPROBATION and JURISDICTION are customarily used promiscuously, because Bishops in modern times grant each by one and the same act. Yet approbation is not the conferral of jurisdiction, and one can exist without t… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. I, § 1. On The Nature And Necessity Of Approbation, nn. ¶1746 & ¶1747 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. I, § 2. On The Nature And Necessity Of Jurisdiction, n. ¶1748 — 1748. I. JURISDICTION, in general, is the power of ruling subjects (cf. n. 138). - Sacramental jurisdiction, of which we are here treating, is the power of absolving or binding subjects in the Tribunal of penance. Jurisd… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Article II: On The Acquisition And Loss Of Jurisdiction, n. ¶1 — Three things must be investigated in this article: 1. to whom ordinary jurisdiction belongs; 2. how delegated jurisdiction is acquired; 3. whether and when the Church supplies the defect of jurisdiction.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § 1. On Ordinary Jurisdiction, nn. ¶1749 & ¶1750 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § 2. On Delegated Jurisdiction, nn. ¶1751 & ¶1752 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § 3. On Jurisdiction Supplied By The Church, nn. ¶1753, ¶1754, ¶1755 & ¶1756 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Article III: On The Limitation Of Jurisdiction As Regards Persons, n. ¶1757 — 1757. To be noted beforehand. Jurisdiction, which is necessarily required for valid absolution, has this proper to itself, that it descends as it were by degrees from Superiors to inferiors. Consequently, the inferior po… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. III, § 1. On The Concession Of Jurisdiction With Respect To Regulars, nn. ¶1758, ¶1, ¶1759, ¶1760, ¶1761, ¶2, ¶1762 & ¶1763 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. III, § 2. On The Concession Of Jurisdiction With Respect To Nuns, nn. ¶1764 & ¶1765 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Article IV: On The Limitation Of Jurisdiction As Regards Sins, n. ¶1766 — 1766. Jurisdiction is restricted either generally, so that Superiors alone, with all inferiors excluded, can absolve; or specially, so that the power of absolving is taken away from only one, but not from the other confe… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 1. On Reserved Cases, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶1767, ¶1768, ¶5, ¶1769, ¶1770, ¶1771, ¶6, ¶1772, ¶1773, ¶1774, ¶7, ¶1775, ¶1776, ¶1777, ¶1778 & ¶1779 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. I, Art. IV, § 2. On The Forbidden Absolution Of An Accomplice, nn. ¶1780, ¶1781, ¶1782, ¶1783 & ¶1784 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Chapter II: On The Qualities Of The Minister Of Penance, n. ¶1785 — 1785. "Now besides the power of Order and jurisdiction, which are altogether necessary, first of all there is need," says the Roman Catechism, "that the minister of this Sacrament be endowed both with knowledge and learn… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. II, Article I: On The Knowledge Of The Confessor, nn. ¶1786 & ¶1787 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. II, Article II: On The Prudence Of The Confessor, nn. ¶1788, ¶1789, ¶1790 & ¶1791 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. II, Article III: On The Goodness Or Integrity Of Life Of The Confessor, n. ¶1792 — 1792. "Let suitable confessors be had" (said St. Pius V), "behold the complete reform of all Christians. For it is not to be doubted that, if all confessors were strong in that knowledge and goodness of morals which so g… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On The Zeal And Charity Of The Confessor, n. ¶1793 — 1793. In the confessor there is required, so that he may be able fruitfully to perform his office, eminent CHARITY. - For since confession is an entirely voluntary act, by which the highest trust is shown to the confesso… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On Denouncing The Crime Of Solicitation, nn. ¶1794, ¶1, ¶1795, ¶1796, ¶2, ¶1797, ¶1798, ¶3, ¶1799 & ¶1800 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Chapter III: On The Office Of The Confessor In Receiving Confession, n. ¶1801 — 1801. In this chapter we shall treat: 1. of the obligation of the confessor in general, or of his obligation toward all and each of the penitents; 2. of the obligation of the confessor in species, or of his varied obliga… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Article I: On The Obligations Of The Confessor In General, n. ¶1 — There are many obligations of the confessor in the sacred tribunal, namely: 1. the obligation of hearing confessions; 2. of questioning the penitent; 3. of teaching the ignorant penitent; 4. of disposing the indisposed; … Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. I, § 1. On The Obligation Of Hearing Confessions, nn. ¶1, ¶1802 & ¶1803 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. I, § 2. On The Obligation Of Questioning The Penitent, nn. ¶1804, ¶1805, ¶1806 & ¶1807 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. I, § 3. On The Obligation Of Teaching And Admonishing The Penitent, nn. ¶1, ¶1808, ¶1809 & ¶1810 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. I, § 4. On The Obligation Of Rightly Disposing The Penitent, nn. ¶1811 & ¶1812 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. I, § 5, Or Denying, Or Deferring Absolution, nn. ¶1813, ¶1814, ¶1815, ¶1816 & ¶1817 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Article II: On The Varied Obligation Of The Confessor Toward Various Penitents, n. ¶1 — Among penitents a twofold variety can be detected: the one, namely, which arises from their internal state of soul; and the other, which proceeds from their external condition of life. - Hence there is a twofold paragrap… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. II, § 1. On The Obligation Of The Confessor Toward Penitents Diverse From The State Of Soul, nn. ¶1818, ¶1, ¶1819, ¶1820, ¶1821, ¶1822, ¶1823, ¶1824, ¶1825, ¶2, ¶3, ¶1826, ¶1827, ¶4, ¶1828, ¶1829, ¶1830, ¶1831, ¶5, ¶1832, ¶1833, ¶1834, ¶6, ¶1835, ¶1836, ¶1837, ¶1838, ¶1839, ¶7, ¶1840, ¶8, ¶1841, ¶1842, ¶9, ¶1843, ¶1844, ¶1845, ¶1846 & ¶1847 (39 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. III, Art. II, § 2. On The Obligation Of The Confessor Toward Diverse Penitents From External Condition, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1848, ¶1849, ¶3, ¶1850, ¶1851, ¶1852, ¶4, ¶1853, ¶5, ¶1854 & ¶1855 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Chapter IV: On The Obligations Of The Confessor After Confession Has Been Received, n. ¶1 — The obligation of the confessor after confessions have been received is twofold: - one, and this per accidens, is occupied in correcting errors committed; - the other, in preserving the sacramental seal.Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Article I: On The Obligation Of Correcting Errors Committed, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1856, ¶1857, ¶1858 & ¶1859 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Article II: On The Obligation Of Preserving The Sacramental Seal, nn. ¶1860 & ¶1861 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 1. Who Are Held To The Seal, nn. ¶1862 & ¶1863 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 2. What Things Fall Under The Seal, nn. ¶1864 & ¶1865 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 3. When The Seal Is Not Injured, nn. ¶1866 & ¶1867 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. V, Diss. III, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 4. When The Seal Is Injured, nn. ¶1868 & ¶1869 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 238 passages

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART FIRST: ON THE ESSENCE…, OR ON ITS NATURE, MATTER, AND FORM, CHAPTER I: ON THE NATURE OF PENANCE, nn. ¶1337 & ¶1338 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART FIRST: ON THE ESSENCE…, OR ON ITS NATURE, MATTER, AND FORM, CHAPTER II: ON THE MATTER OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, nn. ¶1339, ¶1340 & ¶1341 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART FIRST: ON THE ESSENCE…, OR ON ITS NATURE, MATTER, AND FORM, CHAPTER III: ON THE FORM OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, nn. ¶1, ¶1342, ¶1343 & ¶1344 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENITENT, n. ¶1 — Three are numbered, namely 1° Contrition; 2° Confession; 3° Satisfaction.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, CHAPTER I: ON CONTRITION, n. ¶1345 — 1345. - Contrition is sorrow of soul and detestation concerning sin committed, with the purpose of not sinning further. Thus Trent. - Detestation of sin - which, if you except the Blessed, as incapable of sadness, necess… Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. I, ARTICLE I: ON CONTRITION PROPERLY SO CALLED, n. ¶1346 — 1346. - Contrition is distinguished as twofold: 1° Perfect, which is detestation of sin arising from the sole and proper motive of charity, appreciatively supreme; with the purpose, on account of the same motive, of not … Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. I, Art. I, § I. On The Necessity Of Contrition, nn. ¶1347 & ¶1348 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. I, Art. I, § II. On The Qualities Of Contrition, nn. ¶1349 & ¶1350 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. I, Art. I, § III. On The Efficacy Of Contrition, nn. ¶1351 & ¶1352 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. I, ARTICLE II: ON PURPOSE, nn. ¶1353, ¶1354 & ¶1355 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, CHAPTER II: ON CONFESSION, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE NECESSITY OF CONFESSION, nn. ¶1356 & ¶1357 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. II, ARTICLE II: ON THE QUALITIES OF CONFESSION, nn. ¶1358, ¶1 & ¶1359 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On The Necessity Of Integrity: 1° In General; 2° Concerning Doubtful Sins; 3° Concerning The Circumstances Of Sins; 4° Concerning Forgotten Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶1360, ¶1361, ¶1362, ¶2, ¶1363, ¶3, ¶1364, ¶1365, ¶4 & ¶1366 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. II, Art. II, § II, And Especially As Regards The Dying, nn. ¶1, ¶1367, ¶1368, ¶1369, ¶2, ¶1370 & ¶1371 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, APPENDIX: ON THE EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE, nn. ¶1372, ¶1373 & ¶1374 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, APPENDIX: ON THE EXAMINATI…, ARTICLE III: ON THE REPETITION OF CONFESSION, nn. ¶1375, ¶1376 & ¶1377 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, APPENDIX: ON GENERAL CONFESSION, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1378, ¶1379, ¶3 & ¶1380 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, CHAPTER III: ON SATISFACTION, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1° concerning the imposition; 2° concerning the fulfillment of penance.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE I: ON THE IMPOSITION OF PENANCE, nn. ¶1381, ¶1382 & ¶1383 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. III, ARTICLE II: ON THE FULFILLMENT OF PENANCE, nn. ¶1384, ¶1385 & ¶1386 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, APPENDIX: ON PENANCES MORE USEFULLY IMPOSED, nn. ¶1, ¶1387, ¶2, ¶1388, ¶3 & ¶1389 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTER OF PENANCE, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1° concerning the power of the Minister; 2° concerning his office.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, CHAPTER I: ON THE POWER OF THE MINISTER, nn. ¶1390, ¶1, ¶1391 & ¶1392 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. I, ARTICLE II: ON JURISDICTION, nn. ¶1, ¶1393 & ¶1394 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX I: ON THE JURISDICTION AND APPROBATION OF REGULARS, nn. ¶1, ¶1395, ¶1396 & ¶1397 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX II: ON JURISDICTION WITH RESPECT TO NUNS, nn. ¶1398 & ¶1399 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX II: ON JURISDICTI…, ARTICLE III: ON RESERVED CASES, n. ¶1 — The reservation of cases is a restriction or limitation of jurisdiction, or a denial of the power of absolving from certain sins, the power of absolving from the others being saved. We must treat 1° concerning reservatio… Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX II: ON JURISDICTI…, Art. III, § I, Or On The Principle And Nature Of Reservation, nn. ¶1400 & ¶1401 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX II: ON JURISDICTI…, Art. III, § II. On The Absolution Of Reserved Things, nn. ¶1402 & ¶1403 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX I: ON THE ABSOLUTION OF ONE'S OWN ACCOMPLICE IN A SHAMEFUL SIN, nn. ¶1404, ¶1405 & ¶1406 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, APPENDIX II: ON SOLICITATION IN CONFESSION, nn. ¶1407, ¶1408, ¶1409, ¶1410, ¶1411 & ¶1412 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, CHAPTER II: ON THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER, n. ¶1 — 1° In Confession; 2° after Confession.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER IN CONFESSION, n. ¶1 — There must be treated 1° of the duties of the confessor in general; 2° of his manner of acting with the various kinds of penitents.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, Art. I, § I. On the Duties of the Confessor, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1413, ¶1414, ¶1415, ¶1416, ¶3, ¶1417, ¶1418, ¶1419, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶1420, ¶1421, ¶7, ¶8, ¶1422, ¶1423, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶1424, ¶1425, ¶1426, ¶12, ¶13, ¶1427 & ¶1428 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, Art. I, § II. On the Manner of Acting with Various Kinds of Penitents, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶1429, ¶1430, ¶1431, ¶1432, ¶1433, ¶1434, ¶1435, ¶1436, ¶1437, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶1438, ¶1439, ¶9, ¶1440, ¶1441, ¶1442, ¶10, ¶1443, ¶1444, ¶11, ¶1445, ¶1446, ¶12, ¶1447, ¶13, ¶1448, ¶1449, ¶14, ¶1450, ¶15, ¶1451, ¶1452, ¶16, ¶17, ¶1453, ¶18, ¶1454, ¶19, ¶1455, ¶1456, ¶1457, ¶20, ¶1458, ¶1459, ¶21, ¶1460, ¶1461, ¶1462, ¶1463, ¶22, ¶1464, ¶1465, ¶23, ¶1466, ¶1467, ¶1468, ¶1469, ¶24, ¶1470, ¶1471, ¶1472, ¶1473, ¶1474, ¶1475, ¶1476, ¶1477, ¶1478, ¶1479, ¶1480, ¶1481, ¶25, ¶1482, ¶26, ¶1483, ¶27, ¶1484, ¶28, ¶1485, ¶29 & ¶1486 (87 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, Article II. On the Office of the Minister After Confession, n. ¶1 — The obligation of the confessor after Confession is twofold: 1° per accidens, as to repairing defects committed; 2° per se, as to preserving the Seal.Read in context →

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On the Obligation of Correcting Defects Committed in Confession, nn. ¶1487 & ¶1488 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART THIRD: ON THE MINISTE…, Ch. II, Art. II, § II. On the Seal of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶1489, ¶1490, ¶1491, ¶4, ¶1492, ¶1493, ¶5, ¶1494, ¶1495, ¶1496, ¶6, ¶1497, ¶1498, ¶1499 & ¶7 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 134 passages

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, n. 394 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, First Part: On the Sacrame…, Question One: On the Existence of the Sacrament of Penance, n. 419 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, First Part: On the Sacrame…, Question One: On the Exist…, Article I: On the Existence of the Power of the Keys, nn. ¶1, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425 & 426 (67 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, First Part: On the Sacrame…, Question One: On the Exist…, Article II: On the Existence of the Sacrament Itself, nn. ¶1, 427, 428, 429 & 430 (24 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, First Part: On the Sacrame…, Question Three: On the Ins…, Necessity, and Iteration of the Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1, 448, 449, 450 & 451 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Penance, Third Part: On the Parts of Penance, nn. ¶1, 471, 472 & 473 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 4 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XV, Part I. On the Essence of the Sacrament of Penance, n. ¶1 — In the sacrament of penance, through judicial absolution imparted by a legitimate minister, sins committed after baptism are remitted to a rightly disposed faithful person (Can. 870).Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XV, Pt. I, Chapter I. On the General Notions of Penance, nn. 722, 723 & 723, Q. 2 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 173 passages

Diss. I, Chapter I — Propositions condemned by the Holy See, nn. ¶1, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25, 38, 39, 41, 1, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, ¶2, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX, XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXV, XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL, XLI, XLII–LV, LVI, LVII, LVIII, LIX, LX, LXI, LXII, LXIII, LXIV, LXV–LXXIX, ¶3, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, I, II, III & ¶4 (148 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. I, Chapter II — The axioms of certain casuists, which are as it were theological loci, or fountains, whence they draw their conclusions and resolutions, nn. ¶1–¶25 (25 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 338 passages

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 1. Doubtful Matter, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 2. A Convert's Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 3. An Anxious Penitent, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 4. No Sorrow for What She Has Done, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 5. Was He Prepared?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 6. Probable Opinions in Penance, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 7. Confessions on Board Ship, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 8. A Privilege of Regulars, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 9. A Regular's Approbation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 10. Confessor of Nuns, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 11. Full and Specific Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 12. Absolution of the Dying, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 13. A Pair of Penitents, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 14. Absolution by Telephone, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 15. An Unfortunate Mother, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 16. Doubtful Jurisdiction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 17. A Lie in Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 18. A Dying Nun, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 19. A Bishop's Reserved Case, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 20. On the Absolution of an Accomplice, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 21. Feigned Absolution of an Accomplice, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 22. An Empty Distinction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 23. Error Does Not Confer Jurisdiction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 24. Asking the Name of an Accomplice, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 25. A Recidivist, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 26. A London Actress, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 27. A Loose Principle, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 28. Requisite Knowledge in the Confessor, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 29. The Seal Not Broken, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 30. Confession with Unexpected Results, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 31. Unlawful Use of Confessional Matter, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Penance, Case 32. A Useless Device, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V — 47 passages

Pt. I, Article X: “The Forgiveness of Sins”, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Pt. II, The Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶22, ¶23, ¶24, ¶25, ¶26, ¶27, ¶28, ¶29, ¶36, ¶37, ¶38, ¶44, ¶45, ¶46, ¶47, ¶48, ¶49 & ¶178 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Francis Spirago; edited by Richard F. Clarke, S.J. — 186 passages

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, V. THE FORGIVENESS OF SIN, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, n. ¶2 — The Worthy Reception of the Sacrament of Penance.Read in context →

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Nature and the Necessity of Penance, nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Confessor., nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Effects of Penance, nn. ¶1–¶20 (20 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Worthy Reception of the Sacrament of Penance., nn. ¶1–¶55 (55 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, General Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, Confession a Divine Institution, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Advantages of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, The Sin of Relapse, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, II. THE SACRAMENTS, 4. THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE, INDULGENCES, nn. ¶1–¶32 (32 passages)

Guide for Catholic Young Women

George Deshon, C.S.P. — 57 passages

Chapter XXVI: Confession a Remedy for Sin, nn. ¶301, ¶302, ¶304, ¶305, ¶306, ¶307, ¶308, ¶309 & ¶310 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXVII: Continuation, nn. ¶311, ¶312, ¶313, ¶314, ¶315 & ¶317 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXVIII: We Must Not Put Off the Use of This Remedy, nn. ¶318, ¶319, ¶320, ¶321, ¶322, ¶323, ¶324 & ¶325 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXX: Scruples of the Good Concerning Confession, nn. ¶338–¶351 (14 passages)

Chapter XXXI: Scruples Concerning Contrition, nn. ¶352, ¶353, ¶354, ¶355, ¶356, ¶357, ¶358, ¶359, ¶360, ¶361 & ¶362 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXXII: We Must Have the Spirit of Penance, nn. ¶363, ¶364, ¶365, ¶366, ¶367, ¶368, ¶369, ¶370 & ¶371 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Promulgated by Pope Benedict XV — 67 passages

Title IV: Of Penance, can. 870 — In the sacrament of penance, through judicial absolution imparted by a legitimate minister, sins committed after baptism are remitted for the faithful person rightly disposed.Read in context →

Tit. IV, Chapter I: Of the Minister of the Sacrament of Penance, cann. 871–892 (22 passages)

Tit. IV, Chapter II: Of the Reservation of Sins, cann. 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 899 & 900 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tit. IV, Chapter III: Of the Subject of the Sacrament of Penance, cann. 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906 & 907 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tit. IV, Chapter IV: Of the Place for Receiving Confessions, cann. 908, 909 & 910 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tit. IV, Ch. V, Article I: Of the Granting of Indulgences, cann. 911–924 (14 passages)

Tit. IV, Ch. V, Article II: Of Acquiring Indulgences, cann. 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933, 934, 935 & 936 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

Gratian — 233 passages

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Question III: Treatise on Penance (De poenitentia), c. ¶ — QUESTION III. [TREATISE ON PENANCE.] GRATIAN. Having briefly run through these matters, in which we have wandered somewhat beyond the end of the case, let us proceed to discuss the third question of the proposed case, in… Read in context →

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction I, cc. ¶ & 1–90 (91 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction II, cc. ¶ & 1–45 (46 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction III, cc. ¶ & 1–49 (50 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction IV, cc. ¶ & 1–24 (25 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction V, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction VI, cc. ¶, 1, 2 & 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXXIII, Q. III, Distinction VII, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Pope Gregory IX — 16 passages

Bk. V, Title XXXVIII: On Penances and Remissions, cc. 1–16 (16 passages)

Public School Education

Michael Müller, C.SS.R. — 46 passages (filed under the subtopics)

CHAPTER XV. Zeal of the Priest for the Catholic Education of Our Children, nn. ¶1–¶46 (46 passages)

Questions of Moral Theology

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 42 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Slater, Questions, Is an Act of Contrition Difficult?, nn. ¶788, ¶789, ¶790, ¶791, ¶792, ¶793, ¶795, ¶796, ¶797, ¶799, ¶800, ¶801, ¶802, ¶803, ¶805, ¶806, ¶807, ¶809, ¶810, ¶811, ¶812, ¶814, ¶815, ¶816, ¶818, ¶819, ¶820, ¶821, ¶823, ¶824, ¶825, ¶826, ¶827, ¶830, ¶831, ¶832, ¶834, ¶835, ¶837, ¶838, ¶839 & ¶840 (42 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. — 254 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, Case I: Necessity of General Confession for a Convert Rebaptized Conditionally, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Case XVI: A Case of Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Case XXIV: Confession by Telephone?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Case XLIV: Confession of a Dying Person, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case IX: The Seal of Confession, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Vol. II, Case LX: An Unbaptized Marriage Candidate in the Confessional, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case LXVIII: Children’s Confessions, nn. ¶1–¶19 (19 passages)

Vol. III, Case VI: Absolving Non-Catholics, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XXVIII: Shortening of Confessions When Many Penitents Are Waiting, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XXX: An Incomplete, Yet Valid Confession; Extreme Unction Not Repeated After its Invalid Reception, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XXXIII: Shortening of Confession to Save a Penitent’s Reputation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XXXIV: Perfect Contrition, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XL: Regarding the Confession of a Person Hard of Hearing, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XLI: Necessity of Contrition in the Sacrament of Penance, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XLIV: Misuse of General Confession by Penitents of the Female Sex, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XLVIII: Can an Indefi…, Except in a Case of Necess…, Suffice for Confession, and Is It Permitted?, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)

Vol. III, Case LV: A Difficult Case Presented by the Confession of a Bride, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case XXXII: A Questionable Penance, n. ¶1 — In imposing a penance a confessor ought to be careful not to tell children to do anything which motives of shame or shyness would easily prevent their doing, such as to beg pardon of parents or others. The infidel poet A… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Case XXXIV: Never Refuse to Hear a Confession, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case XXXV: The Confession …, Left her Husband, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case XXXVII: The Seal of the Confessional, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LII: Hearing Confessions in Foreign Languages, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LXIV: Confessions of the Clergy, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LXV: When Does Contrition Suffice for Sacred Functions Instead of Confession?, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Vol. IV, Case LXXV: Confession Before Celebration, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LVI: Defective Confessions, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LVII: Sacrilegious Confessions, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LVIII: Lying in Confession and Complete Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LIX: General Confession, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXI: Abstinence from Holy Communion Given as a Penance, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXVIII: The Seal of Confession and Absolution, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXXIV: Street Confessions, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Back to Morality

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 23 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter XVII: Reserved Cases, nn. ¶269, ¶271–¶285, ¶313, ¶314, ¶315, ¶316, ¶317, ¶318 & ¶319 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 83 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question First. On the nature of penance., n. ¶1 — Penance is taken in two ways, as it is a virtue and as it is a sacrament. The virtue of penance is a part of the sacrament of penance, namely the act of the penitent (sorrow for sins), which is necessary for validly rece… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question First. On the nat…, Article Second. On the sacrament of penance., nn. 218, 219, 220, 221, 222 & 223 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Second. On the matter of penance., n. ¶1 — The matter of penance is one thing remote, another proximate; it must be noted, however, that the word matter is used here in another sense than in the remaining sacraments.Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Second. On the ma…, Article First. On remote matter., nn. ¶1, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231 & 232 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Second. On the ma…, Article Second. On proximate matter., n. 233 — 233. The proximate matter of this sacrament is the three acts of the penitent: contrition, confession, and satisfaction as to be accepted. By the Council of Trent these acts are called the quasi-matter of the sacrament o… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Fourth. On the remission of sins., n. ¶1 — Since the sacrament of penance was instituted for producing the remission of sins ex opere operato, it must be treated briefly, so that those things which below must be said concerning this sacrament may be declared more… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Fourth. On the re…, Article First. On the condition required for remission., n. 241 — 241. What it is. 1. An adult man, for obtaining remission of sins, must dispose himself through penance, by which he withdraws from sin and returns to God. a. From Sacred Scripture of both the Old and New Testament it is… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Fourth. On the re…, Article Second. On the remission itself of sin., n. 242 — 242. Principles. In this order of providence no sin, not even a venial one, is remitted without sorrow for the sin committed; now it is asked whether one sin can be remitted without another, or whether all must be destro… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Fourth. On the re…, Article Third. On the remission of venial sin., nn. ¶1, 243, 244 & 245 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter First. On Penance …, Question Fourth. On the re…, Article Third. On the remi…, Section 2. On Remission as to Punishment., n. 246 — 246. Remission and its modes. 1. While guilt has not yet been remitted, punishment cannot be remitted: for guilt is the cause on account of which a man is worthy of punishment; but, while the cause has not yet been remov… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Chapter II. On the Subject of Penance., n. ¶1 — The subject capable of the sacrament of penance is every and only man who after baptism has fallen into sin, whether mortal or venial. For receiving this sacrament validly and fruitfully there are required the acts of th… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. I, Article I. On the Nature of Contrition., nn. 247, 248, 249, 250 & 251 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. I, Article II. On the Necessity of Contrition., n. 252 — 252. Whether it is necessary and when. Penance is simply necessary for salvation to a man who has committed grave sin (n. 241); but it alone does not suffice, unless either charity or the sacrament of penance is added. I… Read in context →

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. I, Article III. On the Qualities of Contrition., nn. 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259 & 260 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. I, Article IV. On Purpose., nn. 261, 262, 263, 264 & 265 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. II, Article I. On Confession Itself., nn. 266, 267, 268, 269, 270 & 271 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. II, Article II. On the Integrity of Confession., nn. 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280 & 281 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. II, Art. IV, Section 2. On the Repetition of an Invalid Confession., nn. ¶1, 290 & 291 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. II, Q. III, Article I. On the Nature of Satisfaction., nn. 296, 297 & 298 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. III, Q. II, Article I. On the Reservation of Cases., nn. 355, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361 & 362 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fifth. On Penance., Ch. III, Appendix II. Concerning General Confession., nn. 422, 423, 424, 425, 426 & 427 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 108 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Treatise V: On Penance, nn. ¶1 & 439 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Title I: On the Essence and Necessity of the Sacrament of Penance, nn. 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445 & 446 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Chapter III: On Reservation of Cases, nn. 463–477 (15 passages)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Chapter VII: On the Sacramental Seal, nn. 504–527 (24 passages)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Section II: Moral Norms, n. ¶1 — Utility. - From the moral section of this treatise, that most excellent fruit is to be gathered: that the confessor may know how to direct all canonical rules to the spiritual good of penitents, and may be helped in acqu… Read in context →

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Chapter I: The Persons and Qualities of the Confessor, nn. 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536 & 537 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 2. With Regard to the Persons of Penitents, nn. 552 & 553 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Chapter III: On the Extrinsic Adjuncts of Hearing Confession, nn. 558, 559, 560 & 561 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Chapter I: On the Licit and Necessary Use of the Sacrament, nn. 562, 563, 564, 565 & 566 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 1. On the Required Contrition, nn. 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576 & 577 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 2. On Purpose and the Occasion of Sin to Be Fled, nn. 578, 579, 580, 581 & 582 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 3. On Confession, nn. 583–599 (17 passages)

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 4. On Satisfaction, or Sacramental Penance, nn. 600, 601 & 602 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 439. - Appendix XI. Historical-Liturgical Matters Concerning the Sacrament of Penance, n. ¶1 — I. Historical development. In order that we may omit many things which are disputed among Catholics themselves (for example, concerning the interpretation of places in which confession made to God alone is commended), an… Read in context →

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 504. - Appendix XII. Historical Matters Concerning the Sacramental Seal, n. ¶1 — I. Name. In sermon 58, which in P. L. is placed under the name of St. Peter Damian, but which rather seems to be ascribed to Nicholas of Clairvaux (1176), we read: "Let him (the priest) see, moreover, that he never makes… Read in context →

The True Spouse of Jesus Christ

St. Alphonsus de Liguori — 21 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter XVIII: The Frequentation of the Sacraments, nn. ¶2357, ¶2358, ¶2359, ¶2364, ¶2365, ¶2374, ¶2376, ¶2379, ¶2380, ¶2383, ¶2384, ¶2387, ¶2390, ¶2391, ¶2393, ¶2394, ¶2395, ¶2399, ¶2401, ¶2408 & ¶2409 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 313 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions, III. Questions Concerning …, Introduction — Concerning Pastoral Theology, nn. ¶1848, ¶1849, ¶1850, ¶1851, ¶1852, ¶1853, ¶1854 & ¶1855 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions, III. Questions Concerning Various Categories of Penitents (1933), Concerning Various Categories of Penitents, nn. ¶1856–¶1890 (35 passages)

Ch. I, Question VI: Concerning Penitents Who Are to Be Obliged or Induced to a New or General Confession, nn. ¶2147–¶2206 (60 passages)

Ch. II, Question VI: Concerning the Sick and the Dying, nn. ¶2496–¶2531 (36 passages)

Ch. III, Question I: Concerning the Pious and Devout, nn. ¶2627, ¶2628, ¶2629, ¶2630, ¶2631, ¶2632 & ¶2633 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions, IV. Questions Concerning the Minister of Penance and His Duties (1935), Concerning the Minister of Penance, nn. ¶3172–¶3193 (22 passages)

Ch. II, Question IV: Concerning the Restriction of Jurisdiction as to Reserved Sins, nn. ¶3366, ¶3367, ¶3368, ¶3369, ¶3370, ¶3371, ¶3372, ¶3373, ¶3374 & ¶3375 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter III: Concerning the Use of the Confessor's Power, nn. ¶3413, ¶3414, ¶3415, ¶3416 & ¶3417 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. III, Question III: Concerning the Requisites for the Validity and Liceity of the Form of Absolution, nn. ¶3494, ¶3495, ¶3496, ¶3497, ¶3498, ¶3502, ¶3503, ¶3504, ¶3505, ¶3506, ¶3507, ¶3508, ¶3509, ¶3510, ¶3511, ¶3512, ¶3513 & ¶3514 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter IV: Concerning the Duties of the Power of the Confessor, nn. ¶3522, ¶3523, ¶3524, ¶3525, ¶3526, ¶3527, ¶3528, ¶3529, ¶3530 & ¶3531 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Question First: Concerning the Duties Before the Act of Confession, or Concerning the Qualities of the Confessor, n. ¶3532 — Besides the power of order and of jurisdiction, which are necessary for the value of the sacrament, several endowments or qualities are required in the minister, without which he could not licitly and fruitfully execute … Read in context →

Ch. IV, Question First: Concerning…, Article II: Concerning the Prudence of the Confessor, nn. ¶3549–¶3574 (26 passages)

Ch. IV, Question First: Concerning…, Article III: Concerning the Goodness of Life of the Confessor, nn. ¶3575–¶3591 (17 passages)

Ch. IV, Question Second: Concernin…, Article I: Concerning the Obligation of Hearing Confessions, nn. ¶3597, ¶3598, ¶3599, ¶3600, ¶3601, ¶3602, ¶3603, ¶3604, ¶3605, ¶3606 & ¶3607 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Question Third: Concerning the Duties After the Act of Confession, nn. ¶3694, ¶3695, ¶3696, ¶3697 & ¶3698 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Question Third: Concerning…, Article II: Concerning the Obligation of Not Using Knowledge Acquired in Confession, nn. ¶3775–¶3803 (29 passages)

Chapter V: Concerning the Abuse of the Power of the Confessor, n. ¶3822 — The minister can abuse his power in several ways: by inquiring into the name of an accomplice, by absolving the unworthy or repelling the worthy, by requiring an undue satisfaction or not requiring a fitting one, by viol… Read in context →

Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions, VI. Questions Concerning Various Sins to Be Healed in Sacramental Confession (1935), Concerning Various Sins — To Be Healed in Sacramental Confession, nn. ¶4126, ¶4127, ¶4128, ¶4129, ¶4130, ¶4131, ¶4132, ¶4133, ¶4134, ¶4135, ¶4136 & ¶4137 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 18 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vermeersch, On Chastity, Parergon: How the Confessor Ought to Conduct Himself, nn. 414 & ¶2151–¶2167 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)