The Care of the Dying

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

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 2 passages

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Particular States, n. 234 — On Assistance to Be Furnished to the Dying. “Whether and when Pastors are bound under grave sin, personally or at least through another, to assist the dying until the final agony of life, although they have already been duly fortified with the sacraments and appea… Read in context →

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On Penance, n. 753 — On Assistance to Be Rendered to the Dying. Whether and when are parish priests bound under grave obligation, either personally or at least through another, to assist the dying until the final agony of life, although they have already been duly fortified by the sa… Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 7 passages

Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Penance (Volume I), Moral Part — Chapter II: On the Confessor, nn. 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568 & 569 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J.

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. V, Ch. II, § 2. With Regard to the Persons of Penitents, n. 552 — — The sick and the dying must be helped and comforted with the greatest care. "It is expedient that every recently ordained priest compose for himself methods and manners of helping the dying and of acting with the sick.… Read in context →

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 36 passages

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

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 4 passages

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

Vol. II, Pt. IV, Tr. II, Ch. III, Art. III, § 5. On The Care Of The Sick And The Poor, n. ¶2274 — 2274. - I. The Pastor "ought diligently TO ASSIST THE DYING, and especially habituated sinners, who greatly need special assistance. But it is true that the pastor can commit this assistance to other priests; yet he ough… Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 7 passages

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE SACRAMENT …, PART SECOND: ON THE SUBJEC…, OR ON THE ACTS OF THE PENI…, Ch. II, Art. II, § II, And Especially As Regards The Dying, nn. ¶2, ¶1370 & ¶1371 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise on Extreme Unction, Appendix. On the Visitation and Care of the Sick, nn. ¶1509, ¶1510, ¶1511 & ¶1512 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)