A Topic of Moral Theology

The Dispositions of the Soul

The state of grace required for Communion: previous confession, and the case of necessity.

Within this topic

In the index as Natural fast · Communion · Subject of the Eucharist · Eucharist · Viaticum · Confession · Minors · Confessor · Disposition · Mass · Subject · Accomplice · Age · Availability · Deaf-mute · Death · Denial · Devotion · Distraction · Excusing causes · Graces · Half-mad, half-fatuous · Impotence · Instruction

In the manuals

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. III, Book Fourth. On the Euchar…, Chapter First. On the Euch…, Question Fifth. On the Sub…, Article Third. On the Disposition of the Soul, nn. 139–157 (19 passages)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Vol. II, Bk. V, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, Section I. The Dispositions of the Soul, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

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 the Eucharist, nn. 568 & 573, 575 (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)

117. On the Minister and Subject of the Eucharist, n. 5 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Most Holy…, Section A: On the Sacramen…, Third Part: On the Effects…, Question Two: On the Use o…, Article I: On the Dispositions of Soul, nn. ¶1, 270, 275, 276 & 277 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Vol. II, Tr. XIV, Pt. I, Ch. V, Art. II, § I. On the Dispositions of the Soul, nn. 696, 697, 697, Q. 2, 697, Q. 3, 697, Q. 4, 697, Q. 5 & 697, Q. 6 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Diss. III, Chapter V — On the dispositions for the Eucharist, and on frequent Communion. Several opinions of certain men are refuted, n. I — I. There is a twofold kind of dispositions. The first removes impediments, namely mortal sins; the other adorns the soul with virtues. Of the first at present. The innovators require faith alone for a disposition; but th… Read in context →

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 4. Doubtful Dispositions, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases II, The Holy Eucharist, Case 5. Was Confession Obligatory?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Pt. II, The Sacrament of the Eucharist, nn. ¶137, ¶138, ¶139, ¶140 & ¶141 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. IV, Art. 2. Baptism; Confirmat…, Frequent Communion, n. 2706 — Frequent Communion. Frequent Communion.—What dispositions are required for frequent Communion (i.e., Communion made several times a week) and daily communion? (a) The necessary dispositions are the same as for rare Communion, namely, the st… Read in context →

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

Vol. III, Case XXIV: Frequent Communion, nn. ¶1–¶40 (40 passages)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Art. II, § 1. On the Dispositions Required on the Part of the Soul, nn. ¶1547, ¶1548, ¶1549, ¶1550, ¶1551, ¶1552, ¶1553, ¶1554 & ¶1555 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. IV, Diss. I, Ch. III, Article IV: On Frequent Communion, nn. ¶1575, ¶1576, ¶1577, ¶1578, ¶1579, ¶1580, ¶1581 & ¶1582 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. IV, Chapter III: On the Subject of Holy Communion, nn. 389–419 (31 passages)

The True Spouse of Jesus Christ

Chapter XVIII: The Frequentation of the Sacraments, nn. ¶2438, ¶2453, ¶2455, ¶2456, ¶2457, ¶2459, ¶2460 & ¶2461 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Chapter I. On the Disposition of the Soul, nn. 179, 180 & 181 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. IV, Diss. II, Pt. III, Sect. III, Ch. I, Scholion. On Frequent and Daily Communion, nn. ¶1, 182, 183, 184 & 185 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, Ch. IV, Art. II, § I. On The Dispositions Of The Soul, nn. ¶1306 & ¶1307 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, TREATISE ON THE EUCHARIST, FIRST PART: ON THE EUCHARI…, APPENDIX I: ON FREQUENT COMMUNION, nn. ¶1312 & ¶1313 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Ch. III, Question I: Concerning the Pious and Devout, nn. ¶2634, ¶2635, ¶2636, ¶2637, ¶2638, ¶2639, ¶2640 & ¶2641 (8 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, First Part. On the Euchari…, Ch. IV, Art. II, 2. as to the Body, n. 326 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise On the Eucharist, First Part. On the Euchari…, Ch. IV, Art. II, 2. as to the Body, Appendix I. On Frequent Communion, nn. 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343 & 344 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Treatise On the Sacrament …, Pt. II, Ch. II, Art. II, § I, Point II. On Doubtful Sins, n. 481 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Ch. IV, Art. II, § 1. The Disposition of the Soul, nn. 191, 192, 193, 194 & 195 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. IV, Sect. I, Ch. IV, Article IV. On Frequent Communion, n. 215 — 215. Notion. By the name frequent Communion is properly understood Communion received several times in the week, or even daily Communion. Therefore weekly Communion, and a fortiori Communion from fortnight to fortnight, … Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Vol. II, Supplement: On the Virtue of Chastity, n. 70 — 70. 5. Frequent reception of the sacraments. The aforesaid means become much more efficacious if the sacraments are received frequently and devoutly, especially penance and the Eucharist. (a) For as often as we seriously… Read in context →