A Topic of Moral Theology
Specific distinction of sins
The three rules: formal object, opposed virtue, formally distinct laws — what must be confessed as a different sin.
The works themselves ask 26 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Also asked about as…
carnal sins · different kinds of sins (ed.)
In the index as Sin · Paul, St. · Sins · Augustine, St. · Distinction of sins · Lust · Malice · Murder · Avarice · Confession · Distinction (Distinctio) · Envy · Object (Objectum) · Pride · Specific distinction of sins · Thomas Aquinas, St. · Authority of St. Thomas · Christ · Gluttony · Holy Ghost · Intemperance · Sins, distinction of · Sodomy · Specific Distinction
In the manuals
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Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Book Sixth. On Sins., Question Second. On the Di…, Article Second. On Specific Distinction., nn. 301, 302 & 303 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
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)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
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)
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
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, The Distinctions of Sins, nn. 197–219 (23 passages)
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
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)
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)
23. On the Specific Distinction of Sins, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.
Vol. I, Treatise On Sins, Part One. On Sins in Gener…, Gravity, and Distinction o…, 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 One. On Sins in Gener…, Gravity, and Distinction o…, Ch. III, Article I. On Specific Distinction, nn. ¶1, 157, 158 & 159 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)
Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. II, Fundamental Moral Theology…, On Sins and Vices, nn. 487, 488, 489, 490 & 491 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)
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)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
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 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 →
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract V. On Sins In General, Chapter III. On the Specific Distinction of Sins, nn. 373, 374 & 375 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
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)
Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium
Vol. I, TREATISE ON SINS, PART FIRST: ON SINS IN GEN…, OR ON THE NATURE, GRAVITY, AND DISTINCTION OF SINS, 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)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. I, General Moral Theology, Treatise: On Sins in General, First Part: On Sin Accordi…, Second Question: On the Di…, Article I: On Specific Distinction, nn. ¶1, 432, 433, 434, 435 & 436 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. I, Tr. IV, Pt. I, Ch. III, Article I. On Specific Distinction, nn. 129 & 130 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Summae S. Thomae (Billuart)
Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Specific and Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Specific and Numeri…, Whence is the specific distinction of sins taken?, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Billuart, Summa Summae, Tomus II. On the Prima Sec…, On Sins, On the Specific and Numeri…, Whether sins of commission and of omission differ in species?, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I
Slater, Cases I, Sin, Case 8. The Specific and Numerical Distinction of Sins, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II
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)
Treated under the broader heading Sin — Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905) · Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books · Merkelbach, Pastoral Questions · Spirago · Slater, Foundation — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)