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Sin

The free transgression of God's law: its nature, gravity, species, and number, and the distinction of mortal from venial sin.

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In the index as Sin · Drunkenness · SINS · Concupiscence (Concupiscentia) · Desire · Pride · Paul, St. · Mortal sin · Augustine, St. · Capital Vices · Envy · Gluttony (Gula) · Thomas Aquinas, St. · Joy · Sloth · Venial sin (Veniale peccatum) · Anger · Avarice · Delectation · Malice · Temptation · Devil · Lust (Luxuria) · Will

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Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 8 passages

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question First. On the Nature and Division of Sin., nn. 286, 287, 288, 289 & 290 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Third. On the Conditions of Sin., n. ¶1 — It is asked what conditions are required so that formal sin, or sin considered subjectively, may be mortal, and what are required so that it may be venial: for since formal sin is a voluntary transgression of law, not ev… Read in context →

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Fourth. On the Gravity of Sin., n. 320 — 320. On the diverse gravity of sins. The gravity of sin is the quantity of malice which belongs to a sin from its object. Now it is asked whether grave sins, considered objectively, are of the same or of diverse gravity.… Read in context →

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Fifth. On the Origin of Sin., n. 321 — 321. Genesis of sin. 1. Sin, which is a deliberate act of the will, is completed by these, as it were, grades. a. First there is the proposal of an evil thing, in that by the work of some power, sense, phantasy, or intel… Read in context →

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 47 passages

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

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. I, Chapter II. The Gravity of Sin, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

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)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Chapter I. Sins of Thought, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Chapter II. The Capital Vices, n. 1 — THEOLOGIANS divide the chief vices to which human nature is subject into seven heads or capital sins, as they are called. The name implies that they are the source and origin of many more, inasmuch as the inordinate love… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 1. Pride, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 2. Covetousness, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 3. Lust, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 4. Anger, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 5. Envy, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 6. Sloth, n. 1 — Spiritual sloth is a sluggishness of the soul in the exercise of virtue. If the reason for the sluggishness is the labour and difficulty which accompany the practice of virtue, sloth will be a mortal sin whenever on acco… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, 7. Gluttony, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. XII, Chapter I. The Nature of an Indulgence, n. 1 — IN every sin the teaching of the Catholic Church distinguishes two elements: the guilt and the penalty which it incurs. The guilt is the injury committed against God by the sinner and the displeasure with which God views… Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 24 passages

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Section III. On the Evil Act, or on Sin, n. ¶1 — (St. Thomas, I-II, qq. 71-89; St. Alphonsus, Theologia moralis, bk. V). We shall speak first of sins in general, then specifically of certain classes of sins. Cf. Cajetan, In I-II, qq. 57-58; Billuart, I-II, De peccatis;… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Chapter I. On Sins in General, n. ¶1 — We shall discuss first the nature and conditions of sin, then the distinction, then the causes, next the effects, and finally the remedies of sins.Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Article I. On the Nature and Conditions of Sin, nn. 247 & 248 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Article II. On the Distinction of Sins, n. ¶1 — Since it belongs to the confessor as judge to know what kind of sins there have been, and how often they have been committed, so that according to the words of Christ he may be able to remit or retain them, it follows, a… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § I. On Specific Distinction, nn. 249, 250 & 251 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § II. On Numerical Distinction, nn. 252, 254 & 255 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Art. II, § III. On the Unequal Gravity of Sins, nn. 256 & 257 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Article III. On the Causes of Sins, n. 258 — The discussion is of the efficient causes of sins. Now the efficient causes of sin can be distinguished as: 1. immediate; 2. mediate. The immediate cause of sin is the perverse will of man. "It is certain that sin is com… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Article IV. On the Effects of Sins, n. 265 — I. Corruption of natural good consists in this, that personal sin causes the wounds inflicted by original sin to become worse. These are: 1. Ignorance, insofar as reason is so deprived of its order to the true that it is… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. I, Article V. On the Remedies of Sins, n. 268 — I. Flight from occasions of sin. "He who loves danger will perish in it." "And if your hand or your foot scandalizes you, cut it off and cast it from you: it is good for you to enter into life maimed or lame, rather than… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Chapter II. On Some Classes of Sins in Particular, nn. 273 & 274 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. II, Article I. On Sin of Commission and Omission, nn. 275 & 276 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On Mortal Sin, n. 277 — I. Existence of mortal sins. There are mortal or grave sins. This is of faith from these words of the Council of Trent: "If anyone shall say that there is no mortal sin except unbelief, or that grace once received is los… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. II, Art. II, § II. On Venial Sin, n. 284 — I. Existence of venial sins. There are venial sins, distinct from mortal sins. Luther and Calvin taught that all sins by their nature are mortal and worthy of eternal punishment; nevertheless they are called venial: acco… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. II, Art. III, § I. On Morose Delectation, n. 293 — I. Notion. Morose delectation is a free complacency of the will concerning an evil act taken objectively. It is said: 1. Complacency, i.e., rest in some object. 2. Of the will, i.e., of the rational appetite. Therefore, … Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. I, Tr. II, Diss. II, Pt. II, Sect. III, Ch. II, Article IV. On Capital Sins, n. 299 — Capital sins are those which before the rest are causes and as it were heads from which other sins proceed. They would more correctly be called capital vices, because capital sins are not sources of sins except insofar a… Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 54 passages

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Definition, n. 167 — Definition. (Summa Theologica, I-II, qq. 71-89.) Definition.—A vice is a habit inclining to moral evil. A sin is an act resulting from a vice, or tending to the formation of a vice; or it is any thought, word, deed or omission again… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Divisions, n. 168 — Divisions. Divisions.—There are various divisions of sins. Thus: (a) according to the kind of delight that is taken in evil, sins are either spiritual (e.g., vainglory) or carnal (e.g., intemperance); (b) according to the person wh… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Mortal Sin, nn. 169, 171, 172 & 174 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Venial Sin, nn. 180 & 181 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Change in the Gravity of Moral Defects, nn. 186, 187, 189, 190, 191 & 194 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, Comparison of Sins, nn. 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228 & 229 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, The Subjects of Sins, nn. 230–245 (16 passages)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, The Causes of Sin, nn. 246, 249, 252, 253, 258, 259 & 263 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, The Motives of Sin, n. 268 — The Motives of Sin. The Motives of Sin.—The purposes that lead men to sin can be considered as follows: (a) according to the predominant vices of individual men, which are for them motives for committing their other sins (particular motives… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. I, Q. II, Art. 3. Bad Habits, or Vices, The Results of Sin, nn. 272 & 276 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Pt. II, Q. I, Art. 8. The Sins Against P…, Acts of Sin Against Peace, n. 1363 — The sins in act against the peace of charity are the following: (a) schism which is opposed to the peace of the spiritual society, the Church; (b) war, which is opposed to international peace, and sedition, which is oppo… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Devotion, n. 2150 — Definition of Devotion. Definition of Devotion.—Devotion is defined as “the will to give oneself readily to those things that pertain to the divine service.” We find an example of it in Exod., xxxv. 21, where it is said that the multitude offer… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 3. Repentance; Penanc…, The Virtue of Repentance, nn. 2725 & 2726 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 81 passages

Vol. I, On Human Acts, I. On the Nature of the Human Act, nn. 37 & 39 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Human Acts, II. On the Impediments of the Human Act, nn. 51, 52, 53, 54 & 58 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Human Acts, III. On the Morality of Human Acts, n. 75 — Is it necessary for the moral goodness of human acts to direct all actions to the glory of God; and do human acts, insofar as they are good or evil, have the notion of merit or demerit before God? - R. To the 1st: The mo… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Human Acts, IV. On the Various Sources of Morality, n. 94 — How are the aforesaid circumstances to be considered? - They are not to be taken insofar as the substance of the act depends on them, but insofar as they accidentally affect it. Otherwise they would no longer have the no… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Conscience, II. On Certain Conscience, nn. 101 & 107 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Conscience, V. On Doubtful Conscience, nn. 152 & 153 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, I. On the Nature of Sin, nn. 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296 & 297 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, II. On the Specific Distinction of Sins, nn. 298, 299, 300, 301 & 302 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

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)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, IV. On the Gravity of Sin, nn. 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318 & 319 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, V. On the Capital Vices, nn. 320–344 (25 passages)

Vol. I, On Sins and Virtues, VI. On Virtues, nn. 345, 346, 347, 348 & 349 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the Precept of Charity, IV. On Alms, n. 404 — Alms is to be made only from one's own goods, and those of which one has free administration. - For charity must keep justice uninjured. Nevertheless it can be done from the goods of another when neighbor is in extreme o… Read in context →

Vol. II, On the Seventh and Tenth P…, XXI. On Restitution from Unjust Taking, n. 1328 — From what fault does the grave obligation of restitution arise in delicts? It arises only from broad juridical fault joined with grave theological fault; likewise from light and very light juridical fault when someone, b… Read in context →

Vol. II, On the Seventh and Tenth P…, XXV. On Restitution from Contract, nn. 1389 & 1390 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, On the Eighth Precept of t…, II. On Detraction, n. 1508 — Whether someone ought to restore reputation even with inconvenience to himself? - He who, by injuring another's reputation, sinned only venially, is not held to restore the same with grave inconvenience to himself. But h… Read in context →

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. — 14 passages

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Sins, nn. 287, 288, 312, 294, 313, 316, 318, 329 & 343 (14 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. — 59 passages

22. On the Nature of Sin, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

23. On the Specific Distinction of Sins, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

24. Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 1 & 2 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

25. On Capital Vices, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (34 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. — 20 passages

Vol. I, Treatise On Sins, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1. of sins in general; 2. in species.Read in context →

Vol. I, Treatise On Sins, Part One. On Sins in Gener…, Gravity, and Distinction o…, Chapter I. On the Nature of Sin, nn. 143, 144 & 145 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Treatise On Sins, Part Two. On Sins in Species, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1. of internal sins; 2. of capital sins.Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 148 passages

Vol. II, Fundamental Moral Theology…, On Sins and Vices, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 429–448, ¶3, ¶4, 449–467, ¶5, 468, 469, 470, 471, ¶6, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, ¶7, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, ¶8, 487–537, ¶9 & 538–567 (148 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 3 passages

Chapter VIII: Obligation of Conscience. Gravity of Fault, n. 53 — Principles concerning guilt 53. That conscience is bound by the laws concerning the censorship and prohibition of books is not doubted. But the guilt of fault must be estimated both of itself, or with the law of nature c… Read in context →

Title II: On the Censure of Books, n. 105 — Grave or light obligation 105. You will ask concerning the grave and light obligation of conscience by which the laws on previous censure are to be observed. In itself the obligation of obeying the laws on previous censu… Read in context →

Tit. II, Ch. II, Article 40, n. 116 — Discretion of the Bishop 116. 1. If nothing seems to stand in the way of the publication of the book. Therefore the faculty of denying approval is greater for the Ordinary than that of reprobating a book already publishe… Read in context →

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 148 passages

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. I, Section 1: Nature and Origin of Sin, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶10, ¶12, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22 & ¶23 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. I, Section 2: Mortal and Venial Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23 & ¶24 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. I, Section 3: Distinctive Characteristics of Mortal and Venial Sin, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. I, Section 4: Temptations and Occasions of Sin, nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 1: General Division, nn. ¶1–¶14, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23, ¶24, ¶25, ¶26 & ¶27 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 2: The Seven Capital Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶11–¶31 (30 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 3: The Sins That Cry to Heaven for Vengeance, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 4: The Sin Against the Holy Ghost, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 3 passages

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract V. On Sins In General, n. ¶54 — Cf. St. Thomas, S. theol. 1, 2, q. 71-89; St. Alphonsus, Theol. mor. l. 5, n. 1-84; Billuart, Sum. S. Thom., tract. de peccatis; Billot, Disquisitio de natura et ratione peccati 3 (Rome 1900); Noldin, De principiis n. 28… Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Chapter II. On The Division Of Sins, n. ¶55 — Since the division of sin into mortal and venial must be treated separately, we subdivide this chapter into three articles: 1. on the division of sins in general; 2. on mortal sin; 3. on venial sin.Read in context →

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Ch. II, Article I. On The Division Of Sins In General, n. 360 — 360. Sins have obtained multiple divisions, of which the following seem to be the principal ones: 1. Original and personal sin. The former is the privation of original justice transmitted to us from Adam. In what exactly… Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 90 passages

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Treatise IV: On Sins, nn. ¶1 & ¶316 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter I: On the Requisites for Sin, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. I, Article I: On the Advertence of the Intellect, nn. ¶317, ¶318 & ¶319 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. I, Article II: On the Consent of the Will, nn. ¶320, ¶321 & ¶322 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter II: On the Distinction of Sins, nn. ¶1 & ¶323 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. II, Article I: On Specific Distinction, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶324 & ¶325 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. II, Article II: On Numerical Distinction, n. ¶326 — 326. This is the question: whence sins which are contained within the same species receive numerical distinction or individuation. The difficulty of the matter arises from this, that moralists take an act morally; becaus… Read in context →

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. II, Art. II, § 1. On the Multiplicity of Morally Interrupted Acts, nn. ¶327, ¶328 & ¶329 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2. On the Diversity of Total Objects, nn. ¶1, ¶330, ¶331 & ¶332 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter III: On the Gravity of Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶333 & ¶334 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. III, Article I: On Mortal Sin, nn. ¶335, ¶336, ¶337, ¶338, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶339 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. III, Article II: On Venial Sin, nn. ¶340, ¶341, ¶342, ¶343, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶344 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter IV: On Internal Sins, nn. ¶1 & ¶345 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. IV, Article I: On Depraved Desires and Purposes, nn. ¶346, ¶347, ¶348 & ¶349 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. IV, Article II: On Complacency and Joy, nn. ¶350, ¶351, ¶352 & ¶353 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Ch. IV, Article III: On Morose Delectation, nn. ¶354, ¶355, ¶356, ¶357 & ¶358 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter V: On Capital Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶359, ¶2, ¶360, ¶361, ¶3, ¶362, ¶363, ¶4, ¶364, ¶365, ¶366, ¶5, ¶367, ¶6, ¶368, ¶369, ¶7, ¶370, ¶371, ¶8 & ¶372 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Part First: On the First P…, Tr. IV, Chapter VI: On the Danger of Sinning, nn. ¶1, ¶373, ¶374, ¶375, ¶376, ¶2, ¶3, ¶377 & ¶378 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Supplement: Dispositions o…, Pt. I, TRACTATES IV AND V. - On Sins and Virtues, n. ¶1 — Nothing to be observed.Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 62 passages

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1° of sins in general, 2° in particular.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, CHAPTER I: ON THE NATURE OF SIN, nn. ¶197, ¶198 & ¶199 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, Ch. II, ESPECIALLY ON MORTAL AND VENIAL SIN, nn. ¶200, ¶201, ¶202, ¶203, ¶204, ¶205, ¶206 & ¶207 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, CHAPTER III: ON THE DISTINCTION OF SINS, n. ¶1 — We must treat 1° of specific distinction; 2° of numerical distinction.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, Ch. III, ARTICLE I: ON SPECIFIC DISTINCTION, nn. ¶208, ¶209, ¶210, ¶211, ¶212, ¶213, ¶214 & ¶215 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

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)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART SECOND: ON SINS IN SPECIES, n. ¶1 — The discussion must be 1° on internal sins; 2° on capital sins.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART SECOND: ON SINS IN SP…, CHAPTER I: ON INTERNAL SINS, nn. ¶228, ¶229, ¶230, ¶231, ¶232, ¶233, ¶234 & ¶235 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART SECOND: ON SINS IN SP…, CHAPTER II: ON CAPITAL SINS, nn. ¶236, ¶1, ¶2, ¶237, ¶3, ¶238, ¶4, ¶239, ¶5, ¶240, ¶6, ¶241, ¶7 & ¶242 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART SECOND: ON SINS IN SP…, APPENDIX: ON DRUNKENNESS, nn. ¶243, ¶244, ¶245 & ¶246 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 20 passages

Vol. I, General Moral Theology, Treatise: On Sins in General, nn. 410, 411 & 412 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, General Moral Theology, Treatise: On Sins in General, First Part: On Sin Accordi…, Fourth Question: On the Subject of Sin, nn. ¶1, 446 & 447 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 2 passages

Chapter II: Concerning Various Sins Against the Virtues and the Precepts of the Decalogue, nn. ¶4463 & ¶4464 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Summae S. Thomae (Billuart)

Charles-René Billuart, O.P. — 11 passages

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Nature of Sin, n. 1 — D. Thomas, IIa IIae, from q. 71 to q. 89.Read in context →

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Specific and Numeri…, The various divisions of sin, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Subject of Sin, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 90 passages

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 1. The Elements of Sin, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 2. Curiosity Sinful, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 3. A Vocation Lost, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 4. An Ambitious Lawyer, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 5. Sexual Curiosity, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 6. Drunkenness, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 7. The Philosophic Sin, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

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)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Francis Spirago; edited by Richard F. Clarke, S.J. — 88 passages

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

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, III. SIN, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIN, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, III. SIN, THE KINDS OF SIN, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, III. SIN, THE COMPARATIVE MAGNITUDE OF SIN, nn. ¶1–¶35 (35 passages)

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

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, B. GOOD WORKS, VIRTUE, SIN, VICE, III. SIN, THE CONSEQUENCES OF VENIAL SIN., nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Scott, You and Yours, XIII: Amusements, nn. ¶560–¶593 (34 passages)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 86 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Chapter I: On Sin in the Confused Sense, nn. ¶1, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398 & 399 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Chapter II: On Mortal Sin, or on Sin Properly So Called, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410 & 411 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Chapter III: On Venial Sin, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 419 bis, 419 ter, 420 & 421 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Title II: The Moral Specification of Sins, nn. ¶1, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430 & 431 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

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)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Title IV: The Punishments and Extinction of Sin, n. ¶1 — Usefulness. It is not for us to treat expressly either of the punishment or of the remission of sin, since those parts are taken up in the dogmatic treatise on Penance and on the Last Things. Yet because, that we may be … Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Chapter II: The Extinction of Sin, nn. 447, 448, 449 & 450 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Title V: The Flight from Sin, nn. ¶1, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456 & 457 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Title VI: Concerning Certain Kinds of Sins, n. ¶1 — Usefulness. To fundamental Theology there pertain certain general indications concerning sins which are of such a nature that their generic explanation helps the understanding of special sins, or permits the logical arra… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Chapter I: Concerning Internal Sins, n. 458 — — Notion of the argument. From the definition handed down above, n. 402, from St. Augustine, "a word, or deed, or thing desired," there are distinguished sins of heart, of mouth, and of work. This distinction is formal w… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article I: Concerning Morose Delight, nn. 459 & 460 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article II: Concerning Desires, n. 461 — — Notion and morality of desire. Desire, as we saw above, carries with itself some intention of execution; or, besides love, it says some intention, absolute or conditional. 1. Absolute desire, by which the will consents… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. I, Article III: Concerning Joys, nn. 462, 463, 464 & 465 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. II, Art. I, § 2. Concerning Pride or Vainglory, nn. 469 & 470 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. II, Art. I, § 3. Concerning Avarice, nn. 471 & 472 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. II, Art. I, § 4. Concerning Luxury, n. 473 — — Notion. 1. Luxury is the inordinate appetite of venereal things, concerning which elsewhere expressly. 2. As a capital vice, it begets in the intellect: blindness of mind, alienated from heavenly thoughts; precipitatio… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. II, Article II: Concerning Sins against the Holy Spirit, n. 489 — — Notions. In the dogmatic treatise concerning Penance, theologians are accustomed laboriously to inquire what sin in Sacred Scripture is stated to be irremissible, as being against the Holy Spirit . That controversy is … Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. V, Ch. II, Article III: Concerning Sins Which Call for Heavenly Vengeance, nn. 490 & 491 (2 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. — 34 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910), Fourth Commentary: On the …, Preliminary Notes, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. II, Article II: On Concubinage and Prostitution, n. 55 — 55. Note. "Remedies for those who are found in the proximate occasion especially of base sin are greater prayer, more frequent use of the Sacraments, daily renewal before an image of the Crucified of the promise of sinni… Read in context →

Chapter V: On the Internal Sins of Lust, nn. ¶1, 224, 225 & 226 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 40 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. I, Chapter I. On the Nature of Sin, nn. 124, 125 & 126 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. I, Chapter II. On the Gravity of Sin, nn. 127, 128, 128, Q. 2, 128, Q. 3, 128, Q. 4, 128, Q. 5, 128, Q. 6 & 128, Q. 7 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. I, Ch. III, Article I. On Specific Distinction, nn. 129 & 130 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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)

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. II, Chapter I. On Internal Sins, nn. 135, 136, 137, 137, Q. 2, 137, Q. 3 & 138 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. II, Chapter II. On Capital Sins, nn. 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 150, Q. 2 & 150, Q. 3 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 87 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Tr. I, Disputation II: On Unbelief, Question I: What unbelief is, and what kind of sin it is, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. I, Disputation II: On Unbelief, Question II: Whether all the works of unbelievers are sins, nn. 1–15 (15 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XI: On Hatred, Question II: What sin hatred is, and what kind, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XII: On Sloth, Sole Question: What sloth is, and what its object is, nn. 1–16 (16 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XIII: On Envy, Question II: How perverse envy is, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)

Tr. I, Disputation XIX: On the Gi…, Question VI: How folly is opposed to wisdom, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. VI, Disputation II: On the Vic…, Question III: On lust, n. 1 — LUST is a fire devouring even unto consumption, as is said Iob 31., like Greek fire, of which the holy Doctor relates in Diaeta, tit. 1. cap. 9.; for there, once kindled, it is extinguished only when covered with sand an… Read in context →

Tr. VI, Disputation II: On the Vic…, Q. III, Doubt I: What lust is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–15 (15 passages)

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

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 54 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. III, Article I. On Adulterous Desires, nn. 215, ¶1190, ¶1191, ¶1192 & ¶1193 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. II, Article III. On Interior Acts, nn. 365 & ¶1900 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. II, Art. III, I. On Interior Acts Insofar as They Excite the Flesh, nn. 366, ¶1901, ¶1902, ¶1903, ¶1904, 367 & ¶1905–¶1919 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. II, Art. III, II. On More Intellectual Acts, nn. 368, ¶1920, ¶1921, ¶1922, 369, ¶1923, ¶1924, ¶1925, ¶1926, ¶1927, ¶1928, ¶1929, ¶1930, ¶1931, 370, ¶1932, ¶1933, ¶1934, ¶1935, ¶1936, 371, ¶1937, ¶1938, ¶1939, ¶1940 & ¶1941 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Apology for the Doctrine of the Jesuits

Gabriel Daniel, S.J. — 15 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Daniel, Apology for the Jesuits, Sentiments of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus on the Doctrine of Philosophical Sin, nn. ¶85–¶99 (15 passages)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. (filed under the subtopics)

Diss. I, Chapter X — The conditions of the purpose necessary for Confession, n. XVII — XVII. QUESTION VII. What is a near occasion, and ought a penitent to have a purpose of avoiding it? ANSWER. That is called a near occasion which, the whole complex of circumstances being regarded, gravely allures to faul… Read in context →

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