A Topic of Moral Theology

Duties of Particular States and Offices

The special obligations attaching to particular callings — judges, advocates, physicians, clerics, and religious.

Within this topic

In the index as Canonical Hours (Horae canonicae) · Regulars · Clerics (Clerici) · Bishop (Episcopus) · Judge · Pastor (Parochus) · Advocate (Advocatus) · Regular (Regularis) · Exemption (Exemptio) · Nuns (Moniales) · Process · Breviary (Breviarium) · Defendant (Reus) · Obedience (Obedientia) · State · Benefices · Canon · Parish priest · Religious profession (Professio religiosa) · Witness (Testis) · Canons · Rule (Regula) · Vow (Votum) · Vow of poverty (Paupertatis votum)

In the manuals

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Book I. Duties Attached to Particular States and Offices, n. 1 — IN the preceding volume we have treated of the duties which are incumbent on all-men, or at any rate on all Catholics, by the natural, divine, and ecclesiastical law. Some special duties, however, arise from the nature o… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. I, Chapter I. Duties of Judges, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. I, Chapter II. Duties of Advocates, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. I, Ch. III, Defendants, and Witnesses, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter I. Holiness of Life, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter II. Celibacy of the Clergy, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter III. Clerical Dress, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter IV. Divine Office, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter V. Things Forbidden to Clerics, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VI. Benefices, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VII. Special Duties of Bishops, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter VIII. Duties of Canons, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter IX. Duties of Parish Priests, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. II, Chapter X. Priests without Special Charge, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter I. Nature of the Religious State, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter II. Entrance into Religion, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter III. Religious Profession, n. 1 — PROFESSION is the promise lawfully made and accepted by which a religious binds himself to observe the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, according to the constitutions of his order. For the validity of any religi… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter IV. Religious Poverty, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter V. Vow of Chastity, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. I, Pt. III, Chapter VI. Vow of Obedience, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Dissertation III. On the Precepts or Duties of the States of Life, n. ¶1 — We shall speak first of the duties of certain secular persons, then of the duties of clerics, and finally of the duties of religious.Read in context →

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

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On Particular States, nn. ¶1–¶131 (131 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

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Particular States, nn. 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 94, 95, 97, 101, 102, 104, 113, 117, 107, 112, 116, 117, 118, 124, 129, 131, 132, 133, 137, 141, 145, 148, 152, 153, 170, 174, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 187, 188, 192, 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 201, 202, 202, 204, 209, 210, 212, 213, 217, 218, 220, 222, 225, 226, 227, 228, 232, 234, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 251, 252, 254, 261, 262, 277, 268, 273, 270, 274, 276, 277, 279, 280, 282, 285, 288, 294, 297, 299, 300 & 301 (718 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. II, Treatise on Particular States, n. ¶1 — One must treat of the state 1º of laymen, 2º of clerics, 3º of regulars.Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STATES, n. ¶1 — It must be treated concerning the state 1° of laymen, 2° of clerics, 3° of regulars.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE OF LAYMEN, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER I: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF JUDGES, nn. ¶1052, ¶1053, ¶1054 & ¶1055 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, APPENDIX I: ON JURORS, nn. ¶1056 & ¶1057 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, APPENDIX II: ON ARBITERS (Arbitrators), nn. ¶1058 & ¶1059 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER II: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF AN ADVOCATE AND PROCURATOR, nn. ¶1060, ¶1061, ¶1062, ¶1063, ¶1064 & ¶1065 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER III: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF AN OFFICER, nn. ¶1066 & ¶1067 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER IV: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF SCRIBES AND NOTARIES, nn. ¶1, ¶1068, ¶1069 & ¶1070 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER V: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE ACCUSER AND THE ACCUSED, nn. ¶1, ¶1071, ¶1072 & ¶1073 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER VI: ON THE OBLIGATION OF WITNESSES, nn. ¶1074, ¶1075, ¶1076 & ¶1077 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, Ch. VII, SURGEONS, AND PHARMACISTS, nn. ¶1078, ¶1079 & ¶1080 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART FIRST: ON THE STATE O…, CHAPTER VIII: ON THE STATE OF CRAFTSMEN AND WORKERS, n. ¶1081 — 1081. - Craftsmen and workers must be carefully examined by the confessor: for generally in Confession they are silent about the injustices and sins proper to their condition. I. In general they are unjust by selling or … Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE OF CLERICS, n. ¶1 — It must be treated 1° concerning the common obligations of Clerics; 2° concerning the peculiar obligations of certain ones.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, ARTICLE I: ON THE POSITIVE OBLIGATIONS OF CLERICS, n. ¶1 — Clerics are chiefly obliged: 1° to sanctity of life; 2° to celibacy; 3° to ecclesiastical habit and tonsure; 4° to the canonical Hours; 5° to suitable knowledge; 6° to the ecclesiastical ministry to be performed fittingl… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § I. On Sanctity of Life, n. ¶1082 — 1082. - How great the internal sanctity and exterior edification of Clerics must be needs neither demonstration nor exposition. For the very idea alone of Clericate and Priesthood manifestly argues this. Therefore in ver… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § II. On Celibacy, nn. ¶1083, ¶1084, ¶1085, ¶1086 & ¶1087 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § III. On the Wearing of Habit and Tonsure, n. ¶1088 — 1088. - Clerics, at least those initiated in major Orders, are obliged to wear the tonsure and clerical garment. This is clear from the whole of Canon Law, especially from the Council of Trent, Sess. 14. c. 6 de Ref., wh… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. I, § IV. On the Recitation of the Canonical Hours or of the Divine Office, nn. ¶1089, ¶1090, ¶1091, ¶1092, ¶1093, ¶1094, ¶1095, ¶1096, ¶1097, ¶1098, ¶1, ¶2, ¶1099, ¶1100, ¶1101, ¶1102, ¶1103, ¶1104, ¶3, ¶1105, ¶1106, ¶1107, ¶4, ¶5, ¶1108, ¶1109, ¶1110, ¶1111, ¶1112, ¶1113, ¶1114, ¶1115, ¶6, ¶1116, ¶1117, ¶1118, ¶1119, ¶1120, ¶1121, ¶1122, ¶1123, ¶1124, ¶7, ¶1125, ¶1126, ¶1127, ¶8, ¶1128, ¶1129, ¶1130 & ¶1131 (51 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. I, BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE, Art. II, OR ON THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE PROHIBITED TO CLERICS, n. ¶1132 — 1132. - The Plenary Council of Baltimore II sets forth the negative obligations of Clerics in the following words. 1° "Let them not be present at stage-plays, spectacles, dances." 2° "Let them abstain from every forbidde… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, CHAPTER II: ON THE PARTICULAR OBLIGATIONS OF CLERICS, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF BISHOPS, nn. ¶1133, ¶1134, ¶1135, ¶1136 & ¶1137 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, Ch. II, ARTICLE II: ON THE OBLIGATIONS OF PASTORS, nn. ¶1138, ¶1139, ¶1140, ¶1141 & ¶1142 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, APPENDIX I: ON THE PRIVILEGES OF CLERICS, nn. ¶1, ¶1143, ¶2 & ¶1144 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART SECOND: ON THE STATE …, APPENDIX II: ON THE VICAR GENERAL, nn. ¶1145, ¶1146 & ¶1 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIOUS STATE, nn. ¶1 & ¶1147 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, CHAPTER I: ON THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE COMMON TO ALL RELIGIOUS, n. ¶1 — The things common to all Religious are: 1° the very nature or essence of the religious state; 2° the necessity of vocation to the religious state; 3° probation; 4° profession of the three vows according to some rule.Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, ARTICLE I: ON THE NATURE OF THE RELIGIOUS STATE, nn. ¶1148 & ¶1149 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, ARTICLE II: ON THE NECESSITY OF VOCATION TO THE RELIGIOUS STATE, nn. ¶1150, ¶1151, ¶1152, ¶1153, ¶1154 & ¶1155 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, ARTICLE III: ON PROBATION OR NOVITIATE, nn. ¶1156, ¶1157 & ¶1158 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, ARTICLE IV: PROFESSION ACCORDING TO SOME RULE, n. ¶1159 — 1159. Principles. - I. For valid profession there is required: 1° Aptitude of the one vowing, namely that he have no impediment which is judged substantial either from divine law, or from canon law, or from statutes conf… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § I. On the Obligation of Observing the Vows, nn. ¶1, ¶1160, ¶1161, ¶1162, ¶1163, ¶1164, ¶1165, ¶1166, ¶2, ¶1167, ¶1168, ¶1169, ¶1170, ¶3, ¶1171, ¶1172, ¶1173, ¶1174 & ¶1175 (19 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § II. On the Obligation of Observing the Rule, nn. ¶1176, ¶1177 & ¶1178 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § III. On the Obligation of Tending to Perfection, nn. ¶1179, ¶1180, ¶1181 & ¶1182 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. I, Art. IV, § IV. By What Reason the Obligations Existing from Profession Cease or Are Changed, nn. ¶1183 & ¶1184 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, CHAPTER II: ON THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE PROPER TO RELIGIOUS WHO PROFESS SOLEMN VOWS, nn. ¶1185, ¶1186 & ¶1187 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, CHAPTER III: ON THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE PECULIAR TO NUNS, nn. ¶1, ¶1188 & ¶1189 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. IV, § I. On the Privileges of Regulars Universally, nn. ¶1190, ¶1191 & ¶1192 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. IV, § II. On the Privilege of Exemption, nn. ¶1, ¶1193, ¶1194, ¶1195, ¶1196, ¶2, ¶1197, ¶1198, ¶1199, ¶1200, ¶1201 & ¶1202 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, Ch. IV, § III. Various Privileges, n. ¶1203 — 1203. - I. With secular persons. 1° They can dispense in all occult irregularities from delict, as a Bishop can; 2° they can dispense and commute vows and oaths, as a Bishop; 3° they can dispense with spouses in the impe… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, CHAPTER V: ON RELIGIOUS DISPERSED BY FORCE, n. ¶1204 — 1204. Principles. - I. They remain bound by all the obligations which they contracted from their profession, except those which are not compatible with the state of dispersion. Hence 1° as regards the vow of poverty, eac… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON PARTICULAR STA…, PART THIRD: ON THE RELIGIO…, CHAPTER VI: ON THE CONDITION OF RELIGIOUS IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES OF THE UNITED STATES, n. ¶1205 — 1205. - I. A novice who, with permission of the Superior, when going out of the house changes the garment according to the custom of this region, is not judged to have laid aside the habit, and therefore not to have inte… Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part IV: On Particular Precepts, nn. ¶1 & ¶2127 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Treatise I: On The Religious State, n. ¶1 — There are five things concerning which we must treat in this Treatise, namely: 1. On the nature of the religious State; - 2. On entrance into Religion; - 3. On the obligations of Religious; - 4. On the privileges of Regu… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Chapter I: On The Nature Of The Religious State, nn. ¶2128, ¶1, ¶2129, ¶2130, ¶2, ¶2131, ¶2132, ¶3, ¶2133, ¶2134, ¶2135 & ¶2136 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Chapter II: On Entrance Into Religion, n. ¶1 — In this chapter we shall treat: 1. of those who can enter; 2. of those who are bound to enter; 3. of the Novitiate; 4. of Profession.Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. II, Article I: On Those Who Can Enter Religion, nn. ¶2137, ¶2138 & ¶2139 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. II, Article II: On Those Who Are Bound To Enter Religion, nn. ¶2140, ¶2141 & ¶2142 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. II, Article III: On The Novitiate, nn. ¶2143, ¶2144 & ¶2145 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. II, Article IV: On Religious Profession, nn. ¶2146, ¶2147, ¶2148, ¶2149 & ¶2150 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Chapter III: On The Obligations Of Religious, n. ¶2151 — 2151. - The obligations of Religious are: 1. to tend to perfection; 2. to observe the vows emitted; 3. to observe the rule of their own Order; 4. to persevere in the institute of life undertaken. Concerning the obligatio… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Article I: On The Obligation Of Tending To Perfection, nn. ¶2152, ¶2153 & ¶2154 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Article II: On The Obligation Of Observing Vows, n. ¶2155 — 2155. - A Religious by force of the vows is bound to poverty, chastity, and obedience; and if he emitted other vows in profession, he is held to those similarly, according to the prescription of the rules and the custom … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 1. On The Vow Of Poverty, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶2156, ¶2157, ¶2158 & ¶2159 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 2. On The Vow Of Chastity, nn. ¶2160, ¶1, ¶2161, ¶2, ¶2162, ¶2163 & ¶2164 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 3. On The Vow Of Obedience, nn. ¶2165, ¶2166, ¶2167 & ¶2168 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Article III: On The Obligation Of Observing The Rule, nn. ¶2169 & ¶2170 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. III, Article IV: On The Obligation Of Stability, nn. ¶2171, ¶1, ¶2172, ¶2, ¶2173, ¶2174, ¶2175, ¶3, ¶2176, ¶2177, ¶4, ¶2178, ¶5 & ¶2179 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Chapter IV: On The Privileges Of Regulars, n. ¶1 — We shall treat: 1. Of the privileges of Regulars in general; 2. of the privilege of exemption; 3. of various privileges of Regulars (recall what was said n. 249-254).Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Article I: On The Privileges Of Regulars In General, nn. ¶2180, ¶2181, ¶2182 & ¶2183 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Article II: On The Privilege Of Exemption, n. ¶2184 — 2184. - EXEMPTION is a privilege by which either some place or person (physical or moral), or a place and person at the same time, within the territory of some ordinary jurisdiction, is withdrawn from the same. Some exem… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 1. What The Exemption Of Regulars Comprehends, nn. ¶2185, ¶2186, ¶2187 & ¶2188 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 2. What The Exemption Of Regulars Does Not Comprehend, nn. ¶2189 & ¶2190 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Article III: On The Other Privileges Of Regulars, n. ¶2191 — 2191. - Regulars have from common law, either directly or by communication, the following FACULTIES: 1. "Generals and Provincials of Regulars can erect private ORATORIES in their Convents and Colleges, provided they are … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. I, Chapter V: On Religious In A State Of Dispersion, nn. ¶2192, ¶2193, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶2194 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Treatise II: On The Clerical State, n. ¶2195 — 2195. - What the nature of the clerical State is and what its origin is has been set forth above, in the Treatise on Order (n. 1885 sqq.), where we saw that it was instituted partly divinely and partly canonically. It re… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter I: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of State, n. ¶1 — The obligations by which Clerics are held by reason of STATE can conveniently be reduced to these TWO, namely: 1. that they perform all things which are specially prescribed to them; 2. that they avoid those things which… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Article I: On Those Things Which Are Prescribed To Clerics, n. ¶2196 — 2196. - To Clerics are prescribed: 1. Holiness of life; 2. Celibacy; 3. Recitation of the canonical Hours; 4. Wearing of the habit and tonsure.Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 1. On Holiness Of Life, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶2197 & ¶2198 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 2. On Ecclesiastical Celibacy, nn. ¶2199, ¶2200, ¶2201 & ¶2202 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 3. On The Canonical Hours, nn. ¶2203, ¶1, ¶2204, ¶2205, ¶2206, ¶2207, ¶2, ¶2208, ¶2209, ¶2210, ¶2211, ¶2212, ¶2213, ¶2214, ¶2215, ¶2216, ¶2217, ¶3, ¶2218, ¶2219, ¶2220 & ¶2221 (22 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 4. On Wearing The Habit And Tonsure, nn. ¶2222 & ¶2223 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. I, Article II: On Those Things Which Are Prohibited To Clerics, nn. ¶2224, ¶1, ¶2225, ¶2226, ¶2, ¶2227, ¶2228, ¶3, ¶2229, ¶4, ¶2230, ¶5, ¶2231, ¶6, ¶2232, ¶7, ¶2233, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶2234 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter II: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of Benefice, n. ¶1 — Although the treatment of Benefices properly pertains to Canonists, nevertheless it is pleasing to hand down here, with St. Alphonsus leading, certain things more necessary to know. Therefore in few words we shall set fo… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article I: On The Notion Of Benefices, nn. ¶2235, ¶2236 & ¶2237 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article II: On The Obligations Of Those Who Confer Benefices, nn. ¶2238, ¶2239, ¶2240, ¶2241 & ¶2242 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Article III: On The Obligations Of Beneficiaries, n. ¶2243 — 2243. - Of the obligations of beneficiaries, some have regard to spiritual things, others to temporal things. I. The obligations having regard to SPIRITUAL things are: 1. the obligation of reciting the canonical Hours, o… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On The Care And Custody Of The Goods Of The Church, n. ¶2244 — 2244. - Principles. I. It is forbidden to CLERICS and RELIGIOUS to ALIENATE ecclesiastical goods of any pious place whatever, without the Pontifical good pleasure and without the due solemnities. Thus it has generally be… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2. On The Legitimate Use Of The Fruits Or Revenues Of The Church, nn. ¶2245, ¶2246, ¶2247, ¶2248 & ¶2249 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Chapter III: On The Obligations Of Clerics By Reason Of Office, n. ¶1 — A Benefice is always on account of an office; but an office or duty is not always with a Benefice, as is clear from the example of those who are engaged in the state of mission. There have been constituted, for the diver… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article I: On The Obligations Of Bishops, nn. ¶2250, ¶2251, ¶2252, ¶2253, ¶2254, ¶2255, ¶2256, ¶2257, ¶2258, ¶1, ¶2 & ¶2259 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article II: On The Obligations Of Canons, nn. ¶2260, ¶2261, ¶2262, ¶2263 & ¶2264 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article III: On The Obligations Of Pastors, n. ¶2265 — 2265. - Besides the obligations common to clerics and beneficiaries, PASTORS are bound by several others. These can be reduced to SEVEN heads, and are the following: 1. Residence; 2. Preaching and Instruction; 3. Adminis… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 1. On Residence, nn. ¶2266, ¶2267 & ¶2268 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 2. On Preaching And Instruction, nn. ¶2269 & ¶2270 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 3. On The Administration Of The Sacrament, nn. ¶2271 & ¶2272 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 4. On The Obligation Of Praying For The People, n. ¶2273 — 2273. - The Pastor, not only secular, but also regular, is held by force of divine law TO PRAY and to apply the SACRIFICE OF THE MASS for the people. - This is established from these words of the Apostle (Heb. 5:1): "For… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 5. On The Care Of The Sick And The Poor, nn. ¶2274 & ¶2275 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 6. On The Correction Of Sheep, nn. ¶2276 & ¶2277 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 7. On Solicitude For Promoting Good, nn. ¶2278, ¶2279, ¶1, ¶2, ¶2280 & ¶2281 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Treatise III: On The Lay State, n. ¶2282 — 2282. - For those living in the lay state, the condition of life is one or the other: either they spend private life in domestic society, or they bear some public duty, for the common good. From this double condition of … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Chapter I: On The Offices Of Those Who Are Over The Republic, n. ¶2283 — 2283. - Those who are over others, these Divine Wisdom itself gravely admonishes in this manner: "Give ear, you who contain multitudes, and please yourselves in the crowds of nations: because power has been given to you … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. I, Article I: On The Offices Of Those In Whose Hands Is Supreme Power, nn. ¶2284 & ¶2285 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. I, Article II: On The Offices Of Those In Whose Hands Is Legislative Power, nn. ¶2286, ¶2287 & ¶2288 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. I, Article III: On The Offices Of Those In Whose Hands Is Executive Power, nn. ¶2289, ¶2290, ¶2291 & ¶2292 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Chapter II: On The Offices Of Those Who Are Engaged In The Forum, nn. ¶2293, ¶2294 & ¶2295 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Article I: On The Persons Constituting The Judgment, n. ¶1 — Three persons, the plaintiff, the defendant, and the judge, as we have said, are found in every judgment. Nevertheless it is not always required that the plaintiff, or accuser, be a distinct person; for the judge can, on… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. I, § 1. Concerning The Judge, nn. ¶2296, ¶2297, ¶2298, ¶2299, ¶2300, ¶2301 & ¶2302 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. I, § 2. Concerning The Plaintiff And Denouncer, nn. ¶2303, ¶2304, ¶1, ¶2, ¶2305, ¶2306, ¶2307 & ¶2308 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. I, § 3. Concerning The Defendant, nn. ¶2309, ¶2310, ¶2311 & ¶2312 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Article II: On Persons Auxiliary In Judgment, n. ¶1 — There must be treated: 1. concerning auxiliaries of the litigants, 2. concerning auxiliaries of the judges.Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. II, § 1. Concerning Auxiliaries Of The Litigants, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶2313, ¶2314, ¶2315, ¶3, ¶2316, ¶2317, ¶2318, ¶2319, ¶2320, ¶2321 & ¶2322 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2. Concerning Auxiliaries Of Judges, nn. ¶2323, ¶1, ¶2324, ¶2, ¶2325, ¶2326, ¶2327, ¶3, ¶2328, ¶2329 & ¶2330 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. III, Chapter III: On The Offices Of Physicians And Pharmacists, nn. ¶2331, ¶2332, ¶2333 & ¶1 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Chapter I: Concerning Diverse Sins According to State and Condition of Life, n. ¶4138 — Just as obligations and dangers are diverse in different conditions and states of life, so too sins are wont to be different; therefore it will not be useless to give them special attention. We shall consider successivel… Read in context →

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. I, Tr. X, Part I. On the Particular Obligations of Laymen, n. ¶1 — Not concerning absolutely all obligations, nor even concerning certain obligations of all laymen of whatever state, will it be said here; but only concerning the principal ones by which men devoted to the public good, an… Read in context →

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Tr. VII, Prologue, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. VII, Disputation I: On States, and on Perfection in General, n. 1 — SINCE in the sensible world the beauty and grace of it arise from the comeliness and variety of species, there is no reason to deny to the moral world, such as Religion is, a variety of states and degrees of perfection; … Read in context →

Tr. VII, Disputation I: On States, …, Question I: What a state is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–68 (68 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Laymen, Case 1. A Judge's Duty, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, Duties of Laymen, Case 2. A Solitary Witness, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Sect. I, Title II: Of the Rights and Privileges of Clerics, cann. 118, 119, 120, 121, 122 & 123 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Sect. II, Tit. VIII, Chapter V: Of Chapters of Canons, cann. 391–422 (32 passages)

Moral Principles and Medical Practice: The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture VI. The Physician’s Professional Rights and Duties, nn. ¶1–¶41 (41 passages)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture VIII. The Legal Aspects of Insanity, nn. ¶1–¶32 (32 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

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

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 3. The Subjective Par…, Restitution, n. 1758 — What should be said of a superior who would promote undeserving persons to ecclesiastical benefices? (a) As regards guilt, it is a mortal sin to confer a benefice on one who is unworthy, or even (when there is question o… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, Homicide, n. 1825 — Judges and Executioners in Canon Law. Judges and Executioners in Canon Law.—According to the law of the Church (Canon 984, nn. 6, 7), those who pass the death sentence as judges and the executioners and their immediate and voluntary helpers become irregular … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, In Judges, nn. 1940–1963 (24 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, In Defendants, nn. 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 4. The Vices Opposed …, In Witnesses, nn. 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 & 1994 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Contributions, n. 2185 — Contributions. Contributions.—Contributions to the support of the clergy and church causes are neither sacrifices nor offerings in the strict sense of these words, since they are given not directly to God but to the ministers of God. T… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Question III. The Duties of Particular Classes of Men, n. 2573 — The theological and moral virtues treated in the previous Question are obligatory upon all states and conditions, for all men have the same supernatural destiny, and all alike are bound to govern their acts and their pas… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, The Special Duties of Clerics, n. 2596 — The Special Duties of Clerics. The Special Duties of Clerics.—From the duties of Catholics in general we pass now to the special duties of clerics; for the clergy, on account of their position as the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt.… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Positive Duties of Clerics, n. 2599 — The Positive Duties of Clerics. The Positive Duties of Clerics.—(a) Duties to God.—All clerics are held to frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance, to daily devotions (i.e., mental prayer, visit to the Blessed Sacrament, a third part of the Rosa… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, The Divine Office, nn. 2600 & 2601 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Celibacy, n. 2602 — The Precept of Clerical Celibacy. The Precept of Clerical Celibacy.—(a) Origin.—This law is not divine but ecclesiastical, since it arose, not from any command of Christ, but from a custom of the Church that goes back to the first centuries. Nevertheless… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Negative Duties of Clerics, n. 2603 — Negative Duties of Clerics. Negative Duties of Clerics.—The negative duties of clerics are the avoidance of certain acts, occupations, or amusements forbidden as worldly, undignified, dangerous, distracting or scandalous (I Thess., v. 22; II Tim., … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Duties of Clerical Superiors, n. 2606 — Special Duties of Clerical Superiors from Divine Law. Special Duties of Clerical Superiors from Divine Law.—(a) As individuals, they should strive to be personally more perfect than their subjects, for they are supposed to give an example in faith, religion, zeal, labor, an… Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 1. The Duties of Memb…, Special Duties of Religious, n. 2611 — The Special Duties of Religious. The Special Duties of Religious.—The particular obligations of religious are declared in the proper rules of the various institutes, just as the particular obligations of the secular clergy are set forth in the statutes … Read in context →

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. III, Art. 2. Duties of Members …, The Duties of Certain Professions, n. 2651 — Duties of Certain Professions. Duties of Certain Professions.—(a) Judges and Lawyers.—The duties of men of the law were discussed already in 1940 sqq. Clients on their part owe their lawyers fair treatment and just compensation for services, while tho… Read in context →

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

Vol. II, Case II: The Case of a Catholic Lawyer, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case X: Anticipating the Office, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case XLIV: The Extent of Canonical Obedience, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case XLIX: Pastoral Prudence, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case LXII: The Clergyman’s Demeanor, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Case LXXII: Members of Religious Orders and Personal Property, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case V: Anticipating Matins and Lauds at Two O’clock, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case VIII: Duties of a Witness, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case IX: What Office Must a Subdeacon Say on the Day of his Ordination?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case XXXV: The Office of the First Mass, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case I: On Deprivation of the Title of Ordination and the Support of Erring Priests, nn. ¶1–¶19 (19 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XVIII: What Risk Must a Priest Take to Give the Last Sacraments?, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XXVI: Is It a Grievous Sin for Innkeepers to Supply Spirituous Liquors to Customers Who Are Drinking to Excess or Who Are Already Drunk?, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XLIV: The Sense of the Words “Pure Virgin” in the Constitution of a Religious Order, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LX: Commerce Forbidden to the Clergy, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LXXI: Parochial Mass or Sick Call, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LXXVII: False Witness in a Court of Justice, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)

Vol. V, Case XXVI: A Witness Withholding Facts, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. V, Case XXXIV: Forcing a Person to Enter the Convent, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XXXV: A Gift Unlawfully Made by a Religious, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XXXVI: Dispensation from Solemn Vows, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII

Bk. III, Title I: On the Life and Honesty of Clerics, c. 1 — Chapter I. A cleric who practices the entertainer's art for a year loses clerical privilege by the law itself if, after being admonished a third time, he does not desist. John Andrew. Boniface VIII. Clerics who, detracting in no sm… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title II: On Married Clerics, c. 1 — Chapter I. If a married cleric wears clerical dress and the tonsure, he enjoys clerical privilege; otherwise, he does not. John Andrew. Boniface VIII. Clerics who have contracted marriage with women married only once and virgins sh… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title IV: On Prebends and Dignities, cc. 1–41 (41 passages)

Bk. III, Title V: On an Ailing or Disabled Cleric, c. 1 — Chapter I. The appointment of coadjutors for bishops and their superiors is among the greater causes and belongs to the Pope alone. A bishop impeded by old age or perpetual infirmity can nevertheless, with the consent of his chapte… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title VI: On Institutions, cc. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title VII: On the Grant of a Prebend or Church Not Vacant, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title X: On the Exchange of Property, c. 1 — Chapter I. An exchange can be made notwithstanding expectations of benefices. John Andrew. Boniface VIII, to the Bishop of Béziers. Although certain persons in your diocese await by apostolic authority benefices next to become vaca… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title XIV: On Regulars and Those Passing to Religion, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title XVI: On the State of Regulars, c. 1 — Chapter I. Nuns who have professed tacitly or expressly cannot leave the enclosures of the monastery, nor can others enter to them, unless a legitimate cause and the superior's license intervene. This states the point. — § 1. In a … Read in context →

Bk. III, Title XVII: On Religious Houses, c. 1 — Chapter I. It is not lawful to create a new order or religious institute, or to create or assume the habit of a new religious institute. And Mendicant orders created after the council and not approved by the Pope are revoked. Domin… Read in context →

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Bk. III, Title I: On the Life and Honorable Conduct of Clerics, cc. 1–16 (16 passages)

Bk. III, Title III: On Married Clerics, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title V: On Prebends and Dignities, cc. 1–38 (38 passages)

Bk. III, Title VI: On a Sick or Debilitated Cleric, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title VII: On Institutions, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Title VIII: On Granting a Prebend and a Church Not Vacant, cc. 1–16 (16 passages)

Bk. III, Title XII: That Ecclesiastical Benefices Be Conferred Without Diminution, c. 1 — Sole Chapter. Latin source headnote: The rubric suffices for the summary, or the summary is thus according to the Abbot: A secret collation of a benefice, although suspect, is valid, provided that it is otherwise proved to have been l… Read in context →

Bk. III, Title XXXI: On Regulars and Those Passing to Religion, cc. 1–24 (24 passages)

Bk. III, Title XXXV: On the Status of Monks and Regular Canons, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Tit. XXXVI, That They Be Subject to the Bishop, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

Pt. I, Distinction XXVII, cc. , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXVIII, cc. & 1–17 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXXI, cc. & 1–14 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XXXII, cc. & 1–19 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XCI, cc. , 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. I, Distinction XCII, cc. , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXI, Question I, cc. , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXI, Question IV, cc. , 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXIII, Question VIII, cc. & 1–34 (35 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Pt. III, The Eighth Commandment, nn. ¶34 & ¶35 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Part First. On the Precept…, Book Third. On the Precept…, Question Second. On Charit…, Article Third. On the Precept of Laboring, nn. ¶1, 67*, 68 & 69 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part First. On the Precept…, Book Third. On the Precept…, Question Third. On Charity…, Article Sixth. On Sins Aga…, Particular Questions Concerning Cooperation, n. 125 — 125. On the cooperation of innkeepers. Innkeepers can cooperate in the sins of others chiefly in three ways: 1. By furnishing forbidden foods. a. It is not licit voluntarily to offer forbidden foods to guests: for this w… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Sixth. On the Seventh…, Chapter Third. On the Repa…, Question Fourth. On Restit…, Article Fifth. On the Flatterer, the Receiver, and the Participant, n. 493 — 493. 1. One receiving or furnishing recourse is said to be he who knowingly cooperates in the damage of the neighbor by furnishing security to the damager. This can happen in two ways: either by receiving another's thing… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular Precepts, n. 718 — 718. 1. From universal precepts, which are common to all men or at least to all the faithful, particular precepts of God or of the Church must be distinguished, which refer only to certain persons, namely to those who ha… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Question First. On the Judge and Jurors, nn. 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727 & 728 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Question Fourth. On the Advocate, nn. 735, 736, 737 & 738 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Book Second. On the Precepts of Clerics, n. 750 — 750. Cleric (kleros - lot), chosen into the lot or part of the Lord, is a Christian man who has been specially deputed to the service and worship of God. The name cleric is taken more broadly and more strictly. More broa… Read in context →

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Book Second. On the Precep…, Question Second. On the Ob…, Article First. On the Divine Office, nn. 753, 754, 755, 756, 757 & 758 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Fourth. On Particular…, Book Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On the Obligation of Expending Superfluous Goods, nn. 779, 780, 781, 782 & 783 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fourth. On the Mi…, Article First. On the Power of Ministering the Eucharist, n. 127 — 127. On the power delegated to regulars. 1. Regulars, by force of the privilege of the supreme pontiffs, can in their churches or oratories, both by themselves and through other priests, distribute the Eucharist to any o… Read in context →

Vol. III, Bk. VI, Question Four. Concerning the Minister of Extreme Unction., n. 439 — 439. The Minister of Extreme Unction is every priest and only a priest, which was expressly defined by the Council of Trent; for St. James had said that the priests of the Church should be brought in, who should pray ove… Read in context →

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

Chapter VIII: Obligation of Conscience. Gravity of Fault, n. 60 — Guilt of lending 60. 6. On the lending of a book. a) Of itself, it is less grave to lend a book than by selling it to hand over full possession of it. Therefore a proportionate reason, such as a librarian of a public lib… Read in context →

Chapter IX: By What Power Books Are Prohibited, n. 64 — Whether exempt Regulars are held by the prohibitions of Bishops 64. Hence you will ask whether or not exempt Regulars are held by Episcopal prohibitions. Opinions of those who affirm, and arguments Most affirm that they … Read in context →

Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 25, I. On Ordinary Power, n. 96 — Which Prelates possess this faculty 96. 2. Prelates to whom quasi-episcopal jurisdiction belongs are Nuncios, Apostolic Vicars, Capitular Vicars, and Superiors of exempt Regulars, both Generals and Provincials, and also,… Read in context →

Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 25, II. On Delegated Power, n. 97 — Faculties delegated by the Holy See 97. Greater faculties are sometimes delegated by the Apostolic See to the same Prelates, by which they are permitted to concede to their subjects a general faculty of reading and retai… Read in context →

Tit. I, Ch. IX, Art. 26, I. On the Former Part, n. 98 — An apostolic faculty does not permit books prohibited by Bishops 98. 1. The Holy See does not lack the power of permitting someone books prohibited by Ordinaries, but the intention or will is lacking unless the indult gi… Read in context →

Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 36, n. 113 — It confirms the disposition of Clement 113. 1. That clause reports, almost to the letter, the words of the Instruction of Clement VIII added to the Rules of the Index. From this: Equally with the rest they are subject to… Read in context →

Tit. II, Ch. I, Article 37, n. 114 — The former law partly abrogated 114. 1. By the former law, by order of Alexander VII, those dwelling in the Pontifical State had to offer their books to be approved by the previous censure of the Cardinal Vicar of the Ci… Read in context →

Tit. II, Ch. V, Article 48, n. 126 — Difference from the Tridentine censure 126. 1. Thus, by expressing it more clearly, the Tridentine excommunication is renewed, which nevertheless struck only anonymous books, while, according to interpreters of the Const… Read in context →

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. II, Bk. II, Tractate V: On Justice, Chapter VII: On Offices, nn. 506–533 (28 passages)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Introduction, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Treatise I: On Clerics, n. ¶1 — Usefulness. - A distinct knowledge of the state of clerics and of their rights and obligations reveals to very many readers or hearers of moral theology their own rights and offices, which is altogether required for hone… Read in context →

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Chapter II: On the Rights and Privileges of Clerics, nn. 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. I, § 1. On These Obligations in General, nn. 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 1. Obligations Common to All, nn. 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 2. Obligations Common to Clerics of Major Orders, nn. ¶1 & 30–48 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 3. Obligations Common to Priests, nn. 49 & 50 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Chapter IV: On Ecclesiastical Offices and Benefices, n. ¶1 — Order of Speaking. - In the very section in which it proposes the law of clerics in general, the Code assigns the three later titles to ecclesiastical offices, ordinary and delegated power, and the reduction of clerics t… Read in context →

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. I, § 1. The Notion and Provision of an Office, nn. 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 & 57 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. I, § 2. Loss of an Ecclesiastical Office, n. 58 — — 1. An ecclesiastical office is lost by resignation freely made and accepted by the legitimate Superior. With a special prohibition saved, it is lawful for a just cause to resign an office; Superiors are admonished not … Read in context →

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 2. Conferral of Benefices, nn. 62 & 63 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 4. Resignation and Exchange of Benefices, nn. 66, 67 & 68 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, Title II: On Clerics in Species, nn. ¶1, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, ¶2, 81, 82, ¶3, 83, 84, 85 & 86 (21 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. I, One Chapter: Special Obligations of Various Clerics, nn. ¶1, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 & 97 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Treatise II: On Religious, n. ¶1 — Utility. In moral theology, for the use of schools, only a small space can be reserved for the broad and difficult treatise on religious,(1) in which, besides a few notions concerning the religious state, religious insti… Read in context →

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Title I: On the Religious State, nn. 98, 99, 100 & 101 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Title II: On Religious Institutes and Houses, nn. 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 & 108 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Title III: On the Governance of Religions, nn. 109, 110 & 111 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Chapter I: On the Variety and Condition of Persons, nn. 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 & 122 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Ch. II, § 3. Obligations of Vows, nn. ¶1 & 125–140 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Chapter III: On a Religious Promoted or a Pastor, nn. 149, 150 & 151 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Chapter IV: On Those Passing to Another Religion, nn. 152 & 153 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Chapter V: On Departure from Religion, nn. 154, 155, ¶1, 156, 157 & 158 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Tr. II, Ch. VI, Appendix: On Societies Which Lead Life in Common Without Vows, nn. 167 & 168 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, First Book: On Persons in …, Treatise III: On Laypersons, nn. ¶1, 169, 170 & 171 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Bk. III, Tr. II, Appendices, To n. 33. - Appendix I. Historical-Liturgical Appendix on the Canonical Hours, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. I, On Conscience, II. On Certain Conscience, n. 109 — Can there be an invincibly erroneous conscience concerning the precepts of natural law? - "It is certain that in the first principles of natural law, as also in the proximate conclusions and certain obligations of one's … Read in context →

Vol. I, On Laws, I. On the Nature of Law, n. 177 — Must a law be extended from case to case because of identity of reason? - "Penal laws are not to be extended from case to case." L. 1. 6. n. 689. For hatreds are to be restricted. R. I. 49 in 6. - Likewise invalidating l… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Laws, IV. On the Obligation of Law, n. 204 — Does a law founded on presumption always oblige? - To presume is to opine; and presumption is a probable conjecture of an uncertain thing, that is, a judgment likely arisen from certain signs or indications. It is either… Read in context →

Vol. I, On Laws, IX. Privileges of Clerics, Bishops, Regulars, nn. 260, 270, 271, 272, 278 & 281 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, On the Seventh and Tenth P…, IX. On Deposit, n. 1076 — What are the obligations of the depositary? - 1. The depositary cannot, per se, use the deposited thing. The reason is that the thing is given to him for custody, not its use conceded. Use of the thing can be judged perm… Read in context →

Vol. II, On the First and Second Precepts of the Church, n. 1550 — What is the power of the Church to institute feast days? The Church enjoys the power of instituting feasts and of commanding their sanctification under grave obligation to all the faithful, as one which has received from… Read in context →

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, I. On Judges, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, II. On Arbiters, nn. 24, 25, 26 & 27 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, III. On Jurors, nn. 28, 29, 30 & 31 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IV. On Advocates, Procurators, and Referendaries, nn. 32–45 (14 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, V. On Notaries, Scribes, Apparitors, nn. 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 & 58 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VI. On Accusers, nn. 59, 60, 61, 62 & 63 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VII. On Witnesses, nn. 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 & 70 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VIII. On Defendants, nn. 71–88 (18 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IX. On Physicians, Surgeons, and Pharmacists, nn. 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, X. On Guards, Merchants, and Artisans, n. 94 — What are the obligations of guards, merchants, and artisans? - Guards are those who are set over the custody of woods, fields, etc., by the Prince or by a private master. Merchants are all those who exercise commerce by … Read in context →

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, I. On the Positive Obligations of Clerics, nn. 95–173 (79 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, II. On the Negative Obligations of Clerics, nn. 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184 & 185 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, III. On Beneficiaries in General, nn. 186–202 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IV. On the Obligations of Bishops, nn. 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 & 215 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, V. On Canons, nn. 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226 & 227 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VI. On Pastors, nn. 228–244 (17 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VII. On Simple Priests and Inferior Clerics, nn. 245, 246 & 247 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, I. On the Nature of the Religious State, nn. 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253 & 254 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, II. On Divine Vocation, nn. 255, 256, 257, 258, 259 & 260 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, III. On the Novitiate, nn. 261–274 (14 passages)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, IV. On Profession, nn. 275, 276, 277, 278 & 279 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, V. On the Vow of Poverty, nn. 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289 & 290 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VI. On the Vow of Chastity, nn. 291, 292, 293, 294, 295 & 296 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On the Particular Obligati…, VII. On the Vow of Obedience, nn. 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302 & 303 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, On Baptism, I. On the Nature, Effects, and Necessity of Baptism, n. 392 — What is baptism of blood; what are its required conditions? - Baptism of blood is the shedding of blood or death endured for faith, or for another Christian virtue. But this baptism is equated with true baptism, because … Read in context →

Vol. III, On Baptism, II. On the Matter and Form of Baptism, n. 408 — Is baptism valid if the pastor or another minister places the infant under falling rain? - Resp. In the affirmative, for in that way he truly washes the infant. Yet it would be better to collect water in the palm of the … Read in context →

Vol. III, On Baptism, III. On the Minister of Baptism, n. 420 — You will resolve: Neither a pastor nor a bishop, without commission, outside his own parish and diocese, or within it, licitly baptizes subjects of another. And therefore parents also sin who without permission of their … Read in context →

Vol. III, On Penance, V. On the Integrity of Confession, n. 710 — Must a priest or religious sinning against chastity disclose his condition, or only the circumstance of the vow of chastity? - It probably suffices that each manifest the circumstance of the vow, because the species of o… Read in context →

Vol. III, On Penance, X. On Regulars and Nuns, n. 782 — From whom do regulars obtain jurisdiction and approbation? - Regulars receive approbation for hearing the Confessions of their own from the superiors of their monastery, province, or order; but jurisdiction is delegated … Read in context →

Vol. III, On Order, II. On the Minister and Subject of Order, nn. 893, 894, 906, 907, 913 & 914 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On Marriage, II. On the Nature and Properties of Marriage, n. 979 — Is an exception given as regards the aforesaid firmness of marriage? - A threefold case must be excepted. 1. Ratified and non-consummated marriage of Christians can be dissolved, for a grave cause, by dispensation of the… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On Marriage, III. On the Impediments of Marriage, n. 1015 — What is the impediment of vow and order? The vow which dirimently impedes marriage is only the solemn vow of chastity, emitted by profession in an approved religion. C. 10, de Conv. Coniug.; C. un., de Voto, in VI. Chast… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On Censures, I. On the Nature of Censure, nn. 1093 & 1101 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apostolicae Sedis*, nn. 1190, 1197 & 1203 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apost…, Suspensions *Latae Sententiae* Simply Reserved to the Supreme Pontiff, n. 1223 — IV. He who, except in the case of legitimate privilege, has conferred sacred order without title of benefice or patrimony on a cleric living in some Congregation in which solemn profession is not emitted, or even on a re… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Apost…, Interdicts from the Constitution *Apostolicae Sedis*, n. 1247 — But what censures, whether of excommunication, or suspension, or interdict, have been imposed by Our Constitutions or those of Our Predecessors, or by sacred canons, besides those which We have reviewed, and have hithert… Read in context →

Vol. IV, On the Constitution *Officiorum ac munerum*, nn. 1308 & 1312 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, On Irregularity, n. 1317 — Does irregularity also deprive of benefices? R. Negatively as regards a simple benefice, which imports no exercise of sacred order; for then no reason of deprivation is present. Affirmatively as regards a benefice to be … Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Constitution of Pius X, *Divino Afflatu*, n. ¶1 — November 1, 1911.Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, The Ordinary of the Breviary, n. ¶1 — The Ordinary of the Divine Office is distinguished from the Psalter and precedes the Psalter, distributed entire through the whole week, so that the 150 Psalms are recited in the week. In the Ordinary of the Divine Offic… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, The Manner of Reciting the Divine Office, n. ¶1 — Generally in the recitation of the Divine Office, unless it is of a privileged rite, the psalms with antiphons in all the hours, and the verses at Matins, are to be taken from the Psalter, from the occurring day of the w… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Offices of Privileged Rite, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Offices of Ordinary Rite, or Non-Privileged, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Sunday Offices, n. ¶1 — The Offices of Sundays are regularly to be retained. Pius X, Motu Proprio Abhinc duos annos, October 23, 1913, I. From Matins up to Compline all things are as in the Psalter or in the Ordinary. At Lauds the psalms are ta… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Ferial Offices, n. ¶1 — All things are as in the Psalter, unless proper things of the Time are to be said. They are said continuously under one Nocturn; the Lessons are from the occurring Scripture, or proper Homily, or from the preceding Sunda… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Octaves, n. ¶1 — "Only doubles of the first class which have entire Octaves preserve them. But in these Octaves, excepting privileged ones, the psalms of the current feria are used. But the Octaves of doubles of the second class are cele… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Concerning the Feast of Dedication and Octaves, n. ¶1 — " I. Whether the anniversary Feast of the Dedication of all churches of some diocese is to be understood in such a way that, because of the stated Feast, the individual churches celebrate their own proper Dedication? " I… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Translation of Offices, n. ¶1 — "No translation of feasts which are celebrated in the universal Church, not even perpetual, is to be made, except of doubles of the first and second class." Pius X, Motu Proprio Abhinc duos annos, § IV, October 23, 1913.Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Occurrence, Concurrence, n. ¶1 — Occurrence is had when on the same day two Offices occur; and then from title IV of the Rubrics to be observed, and from the table of occurrence which was drawn up by the Sacred Congregation of Rites, Decree of January 2… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Antiphons, Verses, Lessons, Responsories, Te Deum, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Absolutions, n. ¶1 — Monday and Thursday: Exaudi Domine. Tuesday and Friday: Ipsius pietas. Wednesday and Saturday: A vinculis. Saturday in the Office of St. Mary: "By the prayers and merits of blessed Mary ever Virgin, and of all the Saints… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Blessings, n. ¶1 — I. On ferias when a Homily is read: 1. May the evangelical reading be salvation and protection for us. Amen. 2. May divine help remain always with us. Amen. 3. May the King of Angels lead us to the fellowship of the citi… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Lauds, Vespers, Prayers, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Reform of the Divine Office, Athanasian Creed, Confiteor, Suffrage, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, Motu Proprio *Abhinc duos annos*, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, n. ¶1 — On the Motu Proprio Abhinc duos annos. "Since His Holiness Our Lord Pope Pius X commanded that those things which he decreed by the Motu Proprio Abhinc duos annos on the 23rd day of the present month of October be applie… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, I. Concerning Sundays and Feasts up to now Affixed to Sundays, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, II. Concerning Octaves, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, III. Concerning Responsori…, Lessons from Occurring Scripture, and Other Proper Parts of Offices, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, IV. Concerning the Occurrence and Translation of Feasts and Their Concurrence, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, General Decree, V. Concerning the Reform of Particular Calendars, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Appendix, On Affiliation to Religious Institutes, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

The True Spouse of Jesus Christ

Chapter VII: Interior Mortification, or Abnegation of Self-love—Obedience, nn. ¶707, ¶708, ¶709, ¶714, ¶715, ¶718, ¶722, ¶725, ¶726, ¶727, ¶730, ¶731, ¶732, ¶733, ¶734, ¶739, ¶740, ¶741, ¶744, ¶749, ¶750, ¶751, ¶752, ¶753, ¶754, ¶757, ¶761, ¶762, ¶763, ¶766, ¶767, ¶770, ¶775, ¶776, ¶777, ¶781, ¶782, ¶783, ¶784, ¶788, ¶794, ¶795, ¶796, ¶797, ¶801, ¶805, ¶806, ¶808, ¶810, ¶811, ¶813, ¶814, ¶815, ¶816, ¶821, ¶823, ¶824, ¶825, ¶827, ¶828, ¶831, ¶832, ¶837, ¶838, ¶839, ¶840, ¶842, ¶844, ¶847, ¶848, ¶849, ¶850, ¶853, ¶854, ¶857, ¶858, ¶859, ¶862, ¶867, ¶868, ¶870, ¶871, ¶872, ¶873, ¶876, ¶881, ¶882, ¶887, ¶891, ¶897, ¶898, ¶901 & ¶902 (93 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter IX: Religious Poverty, nn. ¶1129, ¶1130, ¶1131, ¶1135, ¶1136, ¶1139, ¶1140, ¶1144, ¶1155, ¶1162, ¶1171, ¶1172, ¶1176, ¶1180, ¶1186, ¶1191, ¶1192, ¶1194, ¶1195, ¶1197, ¶1198, ¶1199, ¶1201, ¶1202, ¶1203, ¶1204, ¶1205, ¶1206, ¶1207, ¶1208, ¶1209, ¶1211, ¶1212, ¶1213, ¶1215, ¶1222, ¶1223, ¶1224, ¶1225, ¶1226, ¶1231, ¶1232, ¶1235, ¶1236, ¶1239, ¶1240, ¶1241, ¶1242, ¶1244, ¶1248, ¶1249, ¶1252, ¶1253, ¶1254, ¶1255, ¶1257, ¶1258 & ¶1259 (58 passages — hover a number to read it)

Socialism: Its Theoretical Basis and Practical Application

Ch. III, Section III: Undue Emphasis of Industrial Life, nn. ¶623, ¶624, ¶625, ¶626, ¶627, ¶628 & ¶629 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. IV, Sect. VII, § I. Communism in Religious Orders, nn. ¶946, ¶947 & ¶948 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. I, Section 1: Choice of a Vocation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. I, Section 2: Faithful Perseverance in the Chosen Vocation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. I, Section 3: Sins Against Vocation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Chapter II: The Duty of Labor, n. ¶1 — Labor is a natural necessity, a moral obligation, and a religious duty. We shall treat it in as many sections, adding a fourth on recreation or rest, which is the necessary correlative of labor.Read in context →

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 1: Labor as a Natural Necessity, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 2: Labor as a Moral Obligation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 3: Labor as a Religious Duty, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 4: Manual and Intellectual Labor, and Recreation, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶13, ¶14, ¶15 & ¶16 (15 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)

Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910), Third Commentary: On the F…, XIII. On the Obligations of Inferiors and Ecclesiastical Superiors, nn. 179, 180 & 181 (3 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)

92. On the Provincial Prefect, on Judges, on the Mayor, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (24 passages — hover a number to read it)

93. On Advocates and Notaries, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

94. On Witnesses and on the Accused, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

95. On the Physician, n. 1 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

96. On Workmen, nn. 1 & 2 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

97. On the Holy Life of Clerics, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (39 passages — hover a number to read it)

98. On the Divine Office, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15 (49 passages — hover a number to read it)

99. On Commerce and Trading, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

100. On the Alienation of Ecclesiastical Goods, n. 1 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

101. On Benefices in General, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (31 passages — hover a number to read it)

102. On Bishops, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

103. On Canons, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (37 passages — hover a number to read it)

104. On Parish Priests, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (23 passages — hover a number to read it)

105. On the Religious State, nn. 1 & 2 (39 passages — hover a number to read it)

106. On the Novitiate and Profession, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (42 passages — hover a number to read it)

107. On Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16 (68 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, First Part: On Justice in …, Ch. II, Question Four: On the Subj…, Article V: On the Dominion of Religious, n. 197 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Third Part: Concerning Com…, Section B: On Justice and …, Ch. I, Question Seven: On the Obligations of Physicians, nn. 378, 379, 380 & 381 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fourth Part: On Distributi…, Question Four: On Public Judgments, nn. ¶1 & 635 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fourth Part: On Distributi…, Question Four: On Public J…, Article I: On Judges, nn. ¶1, 636, 637, 638 & 639 (43 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fourth Part: On Distributi…, Question Four: On Public J…, Article II: On the Plaintiff, the Accused, and Witnesses, nn. ¶1, 640, 641 & 642 (36 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fourth Part: On Distributi…, Question Four: On Public J…, Article III: On Advocates, nn. ¶1, 643 & 644 (31 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 2. THE PRECEPT OF LABOR, nn. ¶1–¶15 (15 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, Sins against the Precept of Labor, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE THIRD COMMANDMENT OF GOD, The Relaxations Permitted to the Christian, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, Volume III: On the Decalogue

Diss. II, One Extorted by Fear or Er…, Chapter IX — On the vow of assuming the religious state, nn. I, II, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII–XX, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (46 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter I — The condemned propositions are recounted, n. ¶1 — Alexander VII, proposition 34: One reciting the office of Palm Sunday satisfies the paschal precept. The same, proposition 35: With a single office one can satisfy a twofold precept, for the present day and the next. Res… Read in context →

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter II — Lax propositions of certain Authors, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter III — On the number and definition of the Canonical Hours, nn. I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter IV — On the obligation of reciting the Canonical Hours in choir; and on the time, order, and place at which they must be recited, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter VI — On the obligation of reciting the Canonical Hours, by which Beneficiaries are bound, nn. I–XV (15 passages)

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter VII — On the restitution owed by Beneficiaries on account of the omission of the divine office, nn. I–XIV (14 passages)

Bk. III, Diss. VI, Chapter X — On the obligation of Canons to frequent choir, that they may earn the daily distributions; and on the causes excusing them from the frequenting of choir, nn. I–XV (15 passages)

Diss. V, Chapter IX — On the obligations of those who serve the courts, nn. ¶1, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, I, II, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, I, II, III, IV, V, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (37 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. I, Chapter VII — On the things which clerics ought to perform, and on those from which they ought to abstain, nn. I–XIV, I, II, III & IV (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. III, Chapter II — On pensions and coadjutorships, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. III, Chapter IV — On the qualities necessary for the valid and lawful acquisition of benefices, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. III, Chapter V — On the worthier who are to be elected to ecclesiastical benefices, nn. I–XV (15 passages)

Diss. III, Chapter VI — On the plurality of benefices, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. III, Chapter VII — Beneficiaries are bound out of justice, and not only out of charity, to dispense all superfluous things to the poor, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Dissertation V — On the religious state, n. ¶1 — Prologue. I have published four volumes upon this argument, of which the first is entitled Historico-Apologetic Commentary, and so forth; the other, Apostolico-Monastic Discipline. Against this Apostolico-Monastic Discipline two v… Read in context →

Diss. V, Chapter I — The notion of the religious state, and its obligation of aspiring to evangelical perfection, nn. I–XIV (14 passages)

Diss. V, Chapter II — On the vow of poverty, nn. I, II, III & IV (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. V, Chapter V — Community being taken away, neither the vow of obedience nor the observance of regular discipline can long stand, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. V, Chapter VIII — How grave is the obligation of Prelates of bringing in community. What Regulars ought to do who dwell in cloisters where, the common life being driven out, private purses creep in. And whether young men can lawfully receive the religious habit in these places, nn. I–XXXIX (39 passages)

Diss. V, Chapter IX — On the vow of chastity and of obedience, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. V, Chapter XI — On the profession of Regulars, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. V, Chapter XII — On the study of letters upon which Regulars are bound to apply themselves; what method is to be observed in learning the sciences, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & ¶1 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. I, Pt. I, Tract IX. On theological c…, Ch. III, Art. III, Appendix on Spiritual Perfection and on the State of Perfection, n. 624 — 624. 1. St. Paul admonishes: "Above all things have charity, which is the bond of perfection"; for charity is the form of all the virtues, orders them to the supernatural end, and gives to them their proper notion of mer… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Art. IV, I. On Injuries By Words In…, § 1. On The Obligations And Sins Of The Judge, nn. 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 & 158 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Art. IV, I. On Injuries By Words In…, § 4. On The Obligations And Sins Of The Advocate, n. 162 — 162. Notion. 1. An advocate is he who in judgment defends the part of one or the other litigant. In several regions there are usually distinguished advocates who from office protect the matter of the treasury or of the c… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 5. On the Canonical Hours and Certain Other Prayers, nn. 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369 & 370 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. IX, Art. III, § 5. The Impediment of Sacred Order, n. 813 — 813. To the third question it is answered: The obligation of clerics constituted in major orders to perfect chastity, so that any sin whatsoever (even internal) committed against chastity has the character of sacrilege, … Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Moral Part — Chapter II: On the Confessor, nn. 376, 380, 392, 394, 406 & 444 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Appendix: On Indulgences, nn. 635 & 636 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Holy Orders (Volume I), On Holy Orders, n. 1154 — 1154. 4° On the previous examination. (a) Anyone to be promoted, whether secular or religious, must undergo a previous and diligent examination concerning the very order to be received. (b) One to be promoted to sacred o… Read in context →

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Virtue of Justice (…, Part I — Chapter III: On Restitution, n. 532 — 532. Hence the following are obliged to restitution: (a) merchants and innkeepers who accept from children of families, servants, etc., money or things secretly taken away from parents or masters, because thus they favor… Read in context →

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Obligations of Stat…, Chapter I: On the Duties of Laymen, nn. 939–1002, ¶1 & 1003–1022 (85 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Obligations of Stat…, Chapter II: On the Duties of Clerics, nn. 1023, 1024, ¶1, 1025–1049, ¶2 & 1050–1109 (89 passages — hover a number to read it)