A Topic of Moral Theology
The marriage contract
Marriage defined; legitimate, ratified, consummated; the lawfulness of its use; the consent required; marriage under condition
The works themselves ask 25 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
Also asked about as…
marriage consent · marriage vows · what makes a marriage valid (ed.)
In the index as Matrimony (Matrimonium) · Marriage · Consent · Divorce as regards bed and dwelling (Divortium quoad torum et habitationem) · Mixed marriage · Consent of the will · Legitimation · Adultery (Adulterium) · Conditional matrimony · Conjugal debt · Contract of marriage · Historical matters of Matrimony · Polygamy · Vow of virginity · Fidelity · Minister of a Sacrament in general (Minister Sacramenti in genere) · Polyandry · Procurator · Ratified matrimony · Secret matrimony · Unbelievers are not held to laws of the Church · Annunciation · Betrothal · Betrothals (Sponsalia)
In the manuals
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A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. II, Bk. IX, Chapter V. The Marriage Contract, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Bk. III, Tr. VIII, Diss. II, Pt. I, Section II. On the Division of Matrimony, n. 713 — Matrimony is chiefly divided: I. Into valid or true, and invalid. Invalid matrimony is called putative if it has been celebrated in good faith by at least one party, until each party becomes certain of its nullity (canon… Read in context →
Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. III, Article I. On the Nature of Matrimony, nn. 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 749, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755 & 756 (41 passages — hover a number to read it)
Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. I, Matrimony, and Holy Orders, On Marriage (Volume I), Chapter I: On Marriage as Contract, nn. 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696 & 697 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. III, Bk. II, Tr. VIII, Tit. I, Art. I, Divisions, Favor of Law, nn. 740, 741, 742 & 743 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. I, Article I. On The Nature Of Matrimony, nn. 627, 628 & 629 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Pt. II, Tr. X, Ch. I, Article II. On The Intrinsic Nature Of The Matrimonial Contract, nn. 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636 & 637 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)
Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Chapter II: On The Nature Of Matrimony, n. ¶1 — We shall treat: 1. of the notion of matrimony; 2. of the matter, form, and minister; 3. of the properties of matrimony.Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Article I: On The Notion Of Matrimony, nn. ¶1962, ¶1963, ¶1964, ¶1965, ¶1966 & ¶1967 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. II, Form, And Minister, nn. ¶1968, ¶1969, ¶1970, ¶1971, ¶1972 & ¶1973 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Article III: On The Properties Of Matrimony, n. ¶1974 — 1974. Matrimony, "that it might respond more aptly to the most wise counsels of God, either from the beginning bore before itself chiefly two properties, and these especially noble, as though deeply impressed and engrave… Read in context →
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. III, § 1. On The Unity Of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, ¶1975, ¶1976 & ¶1977 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Third: On the Sacrame…, Tr. VIII, Ch. II, Art. III, § 2, Or On Indissolubility, nn. ¶1978, ¶1979, ¶1980, ¶1981 & ¶1982 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. III, Article I. On the Nature of Matrimony, nn. ¶1545, ¶1546, ¶1547 & ¶1548 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. III, Art. II, Namely, On Its Unity and Firmness, § I. On the Unity of Matrimony, n. ¶1549 — 1549. - The unity of Matrimony is placed in this, that Matrimony is the conjunction of one man with one woman. 1° It is certain that polyandry conflicts with the natural law, because it is adverse to the principal ends o… Read in context →
Vol. II, Treatise on Matrimony, Ch. III, Art. II, Namely, On Its Unity and Firmness, § II. On the Firmness of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶1550, ¶1551, ¶3, ¶1552 & ¶1553 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Pastoral Questions
Ch. I, Article I: The Notion of Matrimony, nn. 1, ¶5469, ¶5470, ¶5471, ¶5472, 2, ¶5474, ¶5475, ¶5476, ¶5477, ¶5478, 3, ¶5480–¶5493, 4, ¶5495, ¶5496, ¶5497, ¶5498, ¶5499, 5, ¶5501, ¶5502, 6, ¶5504, ¶5505, ¶5506, ¶5507, ¶5508, ¶5509, ¶5510, ¶5511 & ¶5512 (45 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, First Part: On Matrimony I…, Question One: On Matrimony…, Article I: On the Origin of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, 752, 753, 754 & 755 (34 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, First Part: On Matrimony I…, Question One: On Matrimony…, Article V: On the Essence of Matrimony, nn. ¶1, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 777 & 778 (59 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On Matrimony, First Part: On Matrimony I…, Question Four: On the Cause of Matrimony, or On Consent, nn. ¶1, 796, 797 & 798 (30 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treatise on Christian Marriage
Ch. I, Thesis I, nn. ¶26–I, IX (22 passages)
Ch. I, Thesis III, nn. ¶71–¶94 (24 passages)
Ch. I, Parergon: At What Time the Nuptials Were Celebrated between the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph, nn. ¶135–¶158 (24 passages)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Diss. I, Chapter III — On the conditions of the mutual consent necessary to matrimony, nn. I–XIV (14 passages)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume II
Slater, Cases II, Matrimony, Case 27. Requisites for Marriage, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism)
Pt. II, The Sacrament of Matrimony, nn. ¶13, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18, ¶19, ¶20, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23, ¶24 & ¶25 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Casuist: A Collection of Cases in Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. II, Case XXXI: The Validity of Marriages Among Non-Catholics of the Same Denomination, nn. ¶1–¶25 (25 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXXV: Marriage by Compulsion, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Case XXXVI: Nullity of a Marriage Owing to Non-Fulfilment of an Imposed Condition, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)
Vol. II, Case XXXIX: Nullity of Marriage Because of Antecedent Insanity, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. III, Case XXIII: Nullity of Marriage Owing to the Impediment of Fear, 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 XLV: Matrimonial Consent, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case LXXXVI: Misconduct Before Marriage, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. V, Case LXXXIX: Error and Matrimonial Consent, nn. ¶1–¶34 (34 passages)
Vol. V, Case XC: Marriage Contracted Through Fear, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
The 1917 Code of Canon Law
Tit. VII, Chapter V: Of Matrimonial Consent, cann. 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092 & 1093 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)
Bk. IV, Title I: On Betrothals and Marriages, cc. 1–32 (32 passages)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. II, Tr. XVIII, Ch. III, Article I. On the Nature of Marriage, nn. 855, Q. 3, 855, Q. 4 & 855, Q. 5 (3 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 Matrimony, n. 966 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treated under the broader heading Matrimony — Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology · McHugh–Callan, Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion · Bucceroni, Institutions of Moral Theology · Bucceroni, Cases of Conscience · Koch–Preuss · Vermeersch, What Is Marriage? · Vermeersch, On Chastity · Spirago · Deshon, Guide — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)