A Topic of Moral Theology

The Application of Mass

For whom Mass may be offered and applied, and the fruits of its application.

Within this topic

In the index as Mass · Application of Mass · Application of Masses · Stipend of Mass · Eucharist · Application · Eucharist, as Sacrifice (Eucharistia, ut Sacrificium) · Intention · Celebration of Mass · Sacrifice of the Mass · Condonation of Masses · Mass stipends · Beneficed cleric · Intention, necessary in the minister of a sacrament · Mass as SACRIFICE · A heretic excluded from the sacraments · Intention of Mass · Mass, for whom may it be offered? · Masses · Notion of Mass · PASTOR · Parish priest · Patron · Reduction of Masses

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter Second. On the Euc…, Question Third. On the App…, Article First. On the Application Itself, nn. 174, 175 & 176 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter Second. On the Euc…, Question Third. On the App…, Article Second. On the Manner of Application, nn. 177–197 (21 passages)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. II, Chapter II. The Application of Mass, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. I, Section II. On the Efficacy and Effects of the Sacrifice of the Mass, n. 208 — IV. The application of the special fruit. I said of the special fruit; for the general and most special fruits do not need application. The former, by the very fact that the sacrifice is offered, comes to the whole Churc… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter II. On the Obligation by Reason of Office, nn. 211, 212 & 213 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. III, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter III. On the Obligation by Reason of Precept or Promise, n. 214 — I. The celebration of Mass can be commanded by a competent superior. This is clear from what was said about the object of law and precept (vol. I, n. 117). II. The application of Mass can be commanded as follows: 1. The … Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, Application of Mass, nn. 2714 & 2715 (2 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)

118. Application of the Mass, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 (81 passages — hover a number to read it)

179. On Gregorian Masses, n. 1 (2 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 the Eucharist, Second Part. On the Euchar…, Chapter II. On the Application of the Sacrifice of the Mass, nn. ¶1, 354, 355, 356, 357 & 358 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. IV, Ch. III, Article I: On the Valid and Licit Application of Mass, nn. 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 & 315 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. II, Ch. I, Article III. On the Application of the Mass, n. ¶37 — For the sake of clarity, this article is divided into two paragraphs: 1. on the manner of application; 2. on those for whom the Mass can be applied.Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Ch. I, Article III: On the Application of the Sacrifice of the Mass, nn. ¶1596, ¶1597, ¶1598, ¶1599, ¶1600 & ¶1601 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, PART SECOND: ON THE EUCHAR…, CHAPTER II: ON THE APPLICATION OF THE SACRIFICE OF THE MASS, nn. ¶1, ¶1318 & ¶1319 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Most Holy…, Section B: On the Eucharis…, First Part: On the Euchari…, Question Five: On the End …, Article III: On Those to Whom the Effects Come, nn. 350, 351, 352 & 353 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. II, Chapter II. On the Application of the Sacrifice of the Mass, nn. 705, 706, 706, Q. 2, 706, Q. 3, 706, Q. 4, 706, Q. 5, 706, Q. 6, 706, Q. 7 & 706, Q. 8 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Vol. I, Case XII: The Adjusting of Mass Stipends, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Case XXII: For What Persons May the Holy Sacrifice of Mass Be Offered?, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Vol. I, Case LI: Responsibility for Mass Stipends, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Vol. III, Case XXXVIII: Can a Bequest for Masses in the Testament of a Suicide Be Executed?, nn. ¶1–¶38 (38 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XXXIX: A Mistake Regarding Mass Intention, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case LIII: The Obligations to Hear Stipend Masses, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LI: Unlawful Mass Intentions, nn. ¶1–¶16 (16 passages)

Vol. V, Case LII: The Quality of the Mass and the Stipend, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LIV: Reduction of the Number of Masses, or Reduction of the Stipend?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LV: The Turning over of Mass Stipends, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. IV, Chapter III — On alms for Masses to be celebrated, n. XVII — XVII. The intention of applying the Mass for the offerers is required. A habitual one does not suffice, whatever some may say; nor is an actual one necessary; but a virtual one suffices. Neither lawful nor valid is the a… Read in context →

Treated under the broader heading The Sacrifice of the Mass — Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion · Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905) · The Roman Catechism · Decretum of Gratian · Decretals of Gregory IX — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)