Validity of vows

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J.

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. II, Chapter IV. Vows, n. 2 — Substantial mistake about the matter of a vow or about the circumstances which are regarded as entering into the substance of the matter invalidates a vow. For substantial mistake hinders consent of the will; consent was… Read in context →

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 2 passages

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter II. On the Requisites for a Vow, nn. 642 & 643 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 5 passages

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Vows, nn. 2195, 2196, 2197, 2198 & 2199 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 12 passages

Vol. I, On the Second Precept of t…, IV. On Vow, nn. 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582 & 583 (12 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.

Jean-Pierre Gury, S.J.; notes by Antonio Ballerini, S.J. — 22 passages

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Art. I, § I. On the Intention Required for a Vow, nn. 320, 321 & 322 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Art. I, § II. On the Matter of a Vow, n. 324 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 10 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 2. On the Subject of a Vow, nn. 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397 & 398 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 3. On the Object of a Vow, nn. 399, 400 & 401 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 27 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section B: On the Acts of …, Ch. III, Question Three: On Vow, Article I: On the Essence of Vow, nn. 711, 712 & 713 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 9 passages

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Article I. On the Conditions Required for a Vow, nn. 228, 229, 229, Q. 2, 229, Q. 3, 229, Q. 4, 229, Q. 5, 229, Q. 6, 229, Q. 7 & 229, Q. 8 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 156 passages

Diss. I, Chapter II — A review of condemned opinions, and of the laxer views of certain recent authors, nn. III & V (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. I, Chapter III — The notion of the vow, and the conditions required for it to be lawful and valid, nn. I–XVIII (18 passages)

Diss. I, Ch. V, "a better good," is explained. The vow not to marry, and Leander's opinion, teaching that a vow of chastity is never valid on account of subsequent temptations and lapses, is refuted as lax and improbable, nn. I–XXXV (35 passages)

Diss. I, Chapter VI — Indifferent, useless, or viciously impossible things are not the matter of a vow. Various little questions are explained, nn. I–LVIII (58 passages)

Diss. II, One Extorted by Fear or Er…, Chapter V — How indeterminate vows are to be interpreted, n. IV — IV. The common opinion, however, teaches that this vow is valid — since it absolutely concerns something possible, and honorable; and although it cannot be carried into execution under such indifference, this indifferenc… Read in context →

Diss. II, One Extorted by Fear or Er…, Chapter VII — On vows extorted by error, or by fear, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI & XII (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Diss. II, One Extorted by Fear or Er…, Chapter VIII — On the conditional vow, and on the penal vow, nn. I–XVII (17 passages)

Diss. III, Chapter I — On those who possess the use of reason, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 16 passages

Bk. III, Diss. IX, Chapter I — The condemned and lax propositions are recounted, nn. III & V (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. IX, Chapter II — The notion of the vow, and its conditions, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. IX, Chapter IV — On the obligation of vows, and various questions concerning vows, nn. XIII & XIV (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. III, Diss. IX, Chapter V — On the cessation, invalidation, dispensation, and commutation of vows, n. II — II. Question II. Are vows made by Religious, without the Prelate's license, concerning an honorable matter which disturbs neither jurisdiction nor discipline, valid? Answer. Several deny it; but the more probable opinion… Read in context →

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 244 passages

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question II: What deliberation is required for a vow, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question III: Whether one who promises something to God, knowing the obligation yet intending not to bind himself, is bound by the vow, nn. 1–31 (31 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question V: How error or ignorance concerning a vow causes involuntariness, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question VI: Whether fear inflicted on another makes a vow invalid, nn. 1–107 (107 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question VII: Whether a necessary thing can be the matter of a vow, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question VIII: Whether a vow is only about some good, nn. 1–38 (38 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question IX: Whether a vow is only of the better good, or also of a lesser good, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question X: Whether a vow of a thing that can have a good or an evil outcome is valid, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)