What a lie is

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 3 passages

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Book Seventh. On the Eight…, Question Second. On Lesion…, Article First. On Lying, nn. 636, 637 & 638 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J.

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. VIII, Chapter IV. Lying, n. 1 — A LIE is defined by St Thomas to be a speech contrary to one’s mind. It is, then, of the essence of a lie that there should be an intention of saying what is false, that there should be a contradiction between the mind a… Read in context →

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.

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Eighth Precept of t…, Ch. I, Article I. On Lying in General, n. 438 — 438. - A lie is speech or signification against the mind, with the will of deceiving. If it is done by nods or by some deed, it is called simulation. Scav. - A threefold genus of lie is distinguished: 1. harmful, by mean… Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S.

Vol. III, Contracts, and the Obligat…, On the Virtue of Justice (…, Part I — Chapter II: On Injury, or the Violation of Right, n. 404 — II. On Lying.. 404. Preliminary note. A lie is speech against the mind, expressed by words or by other exterior signs. St. Augustine, De Mendacio, one book; Contra Mendacium, one book; Migne, P. L., XL, 487-548; St. Thomas, 2. 2., q. 1… Read in context →

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 11 passages

Vol. V, Pt. I, Ch. II, Section 5: The Sin of Lying, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 5 passages

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. I, Q. III, Ch. III, Art. IV, II. On Injuries By Words O…, § 2. On Lying, nn. 166, 167, 168, 169 & 170 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 32 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section E: On Truth, Question Three: On Lying, Article I: On Lying Itself, nn. ¶1, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 862 & 863 (32 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J.

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Eighth Precept of t…, Chapter I. On Lying and Mental Restriction, n. 310 — A lie is speech against the mind, or, as St. Augustine says, it is "to say something knowingly otherwise than we think." If it is done by nods or by some deed, it is called simulation, which again is called hypocrisy whe… Read in context →

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

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 13 passages

Diss. III, Equivocal, Ambiguous, and Amphibologi…, Chapter III — A compendious narration of everything that St. Augustine writes in his Book on Lying, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 35 passages

Tr. IV, Disputation XIII: On the O…, Sect. V, Friendship, Liberality, Epikeia, and the Opposed V…, Q. II, Doubt I: What a lie is, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XIII: On the O…, Sect. V, Friendship, Liberality, Epikeia, and the Opposed V…, Q. II, Doubt II: Of how many kinds is a lie, nn. 1–17 (17 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 9 passages

Slater, Cases I, The Eighth Commandment, Case 1. Essence of a Lie, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law

Joseph Rickaby, S.J. — 3 passages

Pt. III, Ch. III, Section I. Of the Definition of a Lie, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Issued by order of Pope St. Pius V

Pt. III, The Eighth Commandment, n. ¶26 — To deceive by a jocose or officious lie, even though it helps or harms no one, is, notwithstanding, altogether unworthy; for thus the Apostle admonishes us: Putting away lying, speak ye the truth. This practice begets a … Read in context →

A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy

Charles Coppens, S.J. — 2 passages

Chapter IV: Our Rights and Duties Towards Our Fellow-men, nn. 153 & ¶293 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)