What Moral Theology Is

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 5 passages

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Introduction. Into Moral T…, Second Question. On The Sources Of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, 9 & 10 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Noldin, Summa of Moral Theology, On the Principles of Moral…, Introduction. Into Moral T…, Third Question. On The Principles Of Moral Theology, nn. 11 & 12 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

Ludovicus Wouters, C.SS.R. — 6 passages

Vol. I, Prooemium, n. ¶1 — Permit me, kind reader, to set forth briefly the reasons which have led me to publish this Summa of Moral Theology. Besides the wishes of friends who urged me to this, there were chiefly two reasons for publishing it. Th… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction. On the Notion, Sources, History, Method, and Division of Mo…, I. Notion, n. ¶1 — The notion of moral theology - as the notion of every science - must be drawn from its object. For since knowing is an action or direction of the mind, and every action is directed by its object, it follows that any scie… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction. On the Notion, Sources, History, Method, and Division of Mo…, II. Sources, n. ¶1 — From the formal object indicated, it is plain that the proper sources of moral theology are revelation, and likewise the magisterium and discipline of the Church, whether they have been consigned to writing or sanctioned… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction. On the Notion, Sources, History, Method, and Division of Mo…, III. History, n. ¶1 — In the history of moral theology three principal epochs can be distinguished. 1. The first runs from the beginnings of the Church up to the Middle Ages. The Fathers of the first century, or the Apostolic Fathers (St. Cle… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction. On the Notion, Sources, History, Method, and Division of Mo…, IV. Method, n. ¶1 — A threefold method can be distinguished in treating moral theology: the speculative-scholastic method, which dwells on elucidating and proving principles, and thus provides the foundation on which casuists, as they are c… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction. On the Notion, Sources, History, Method, and Division of Mo…, V. Division, n. ¶1 — Moral theology is divided into general or fundamental theology and special theology. For the division of a science must be drawn from its matter or object. Now the whole of moral theology consists in this: that it teach … Read in context →

Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)

John A. McHugh, O.P., and Charles J. Callan, O.P. — 18 passages

Vol. I, Introduction, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 12 passages

Vol. I, Preliminary Notices, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On Conscience, III. On Probable Conscience, nn. 122, 123, 125 & 126 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Appendix, On Moral Theology and on Liberty, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Commentaries on the Nature of Moral Theology, on Conscience and Probabilism, on the Fourth Precept, and on the Sixth and Ninth Precepts of the Decalogue (Commentarii)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 56 passages

Bucceroni, Commentaries (1910), First Commentary: On the Nature of Moral Theology, nn. 1–37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 & 53 (56 passages — hover a number to read it)

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 14 passages

Vol. II, Fundamental Moral Theology…, Prolegomena to Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, ¶3, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 94 passages

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter I: Definition and Scope of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter II: Moral Theology in its Relation to Dogmatic Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter III: The Difference Between Catholic Moral Theology and Protestant Ethics, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter IV: Moral Theology in its Relation to Moral Philosophy, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter V: The Object of Catholic Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter VI: Individual vs. Social Ethics, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter VII: The Sources of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1–¶23 (23 passages)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter VIII: The Methods of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Vol. I, Its Subject, Norm, and Object, Introduction, Chapter X: Division of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 14 passages

Vol. I, Preface, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Prooemium, n. ¶1 — Various Matters Concerning Moral Theology — Usefulness of the Prooemium. There is no true science if its object is presented to the mind only confusedly. But a distinct setting forth of the object to be investigated, of the method to be employed, and of the comparison with related sciences, n… Read in context →

Vol. I, Prooemium, Article I: Definition of Moral Theology, n. 1 — Moral theology, or practical theology , is defined by us as: The science which, from the articles of faith, regulates for man elevated and repaired his own human acts. The definition is explained. a) "Science" signifies … Read in context →

Vol. I, Prooemium, Article II: Moral Theology and the Related Sciences, nn. 2 & 3 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Prooemium, Parergon: On the Relation of Juridical Discipline to Moral Discipline, n. 4 — 1. We have distinguished juridical discipline from moral discipline; yet we do not want them so separated that we proclaim the jurist released from moral consideration. But in non-Catholic schools today there are not lac… Read in context →

Vol. I, Prooemium, Article III: Sources of Moral Theology, n. 5 — Prooemium. The sources of knowing, from which moral theology must draw forth its arguments, are the same as those offered for use to theology in general. Therefore the first place is owed to the Word of God, both that which is writ… Read in context →

Vol. I, Prooemium, Article IV: Method of Moral Theology, nn. 6, 7, 8 & 9 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Prooemium, Article VI: Order of Treatment, nn. 25 & 26 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 119 passages

Vol. I, Prologue, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, General Moral Theology, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (96 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Special Moral Theology, nn. 656, 657 & 658 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 12 passages

Vol. I, Introduction To Moral Theology, n. ¶22 — Literature. Franc. Zacharia, S.J., Prolegomena de casuisticae theologiae originibus, locis atque praestantia, which dissertation St. Alphonsus added to some earlier editions of his Moral Theology, but afterward omitted. … Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction To Moral Theo…, Chapter I. On The Notion And End Of Moral Theology, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction To Moral Theo…, Chapter II. On The Sources Of Moral Theology, nn. ¶23, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction To Moral Theo…, Chapter III. On The Method To Be Employed In Moral Theology, n. 9 — 9. By the method of Moral Theology is here understood the mode and form which is employed in handing on and learning moral science. Now a threefold method is commonly distinguished: 1. The scholastic or speculative metho… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction To Moral Theo…, Division Of The Whole Treatise Of Moral Theology, n. 14 — 14. The treatise of Moral Theology is conveniently divided by considering separately the individual parts of the definition given: Moral Theology is that part of theological science which judges and directs human acts in… Read in context →

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 13 passages

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theology, nn. ¶1 & ¶1 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theo…, § 1. On the Nature of Moral Theology, nn. ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theo…, § 2. On the Excellence and Necessity of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theo…, § 3. On the Method of Moral Theology, n. ¶5 — 5. By method here is understood the form which the treatment of moral theology assumes, or the mode which the theologian follows in treating moral matters. Now a threefold method is given: the first is called positive, t… Read in context →

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theo…, § 4. On the History and Sources of Moral Theology, nn. ¶6 & ¶7 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Introduction to Moral Theo…, § 5. On the Partition of Moral Theology, n. ¶8 — 8. In every science, one is accustomed to proceed from general and universal principles to the proper and special object; whence the treatment of any science embraces two parts, the one general, the other special.Read in context →

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 15 passages

Vol. I, Notice Necessarily to Be Read, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Prolegomena to Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 50 passages

Chapter I — On the things which, first of all, a Director of souls ought to know, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter III — The supreme necessity by which all Theologians, but especially those who direct the consciences of Christians, are bound to the study of holy Scripture, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter IV — Pastors and Directors of Christians ought, first of all, to be exactly versed in the spirit of the Christian profession, and in its chief rules and most lucid principles, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, I, II, III, IV & V (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter X — On the authority of the Supreme Pontiffs, of the holy Fathers, and of the Theologians, both Scholastic and Moralist, nn. I–XV (15 passages)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 10 passages

Slater, Cases I, Human Acts, Case 7. The Method of Moral Theology, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Questions of Moral Theology

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 64 passages

Slater, Questions, DR. McDONALD’S “PRINCIPLES OF MORAL SCIENCE”, nn. ¶653–¶673, ¶675–¶692 & ¶694–¶718 (64 passages)

A Short History of Moral Theology

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 71 passages

Slater, Short History, Introduction, nn. ¶20, ¶21, ¶22, ¶23, ¶24, ¶25 & ¶26 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Section I: The Patristic Period, nn. ¶27–¶66, ¶68, ¶69, ¶70, ¶71, ¶72 & ¶73 (46 passages — hover a number to read it)

Section II: The Scholastic Period, nn. ¶74, ¶75, ¶76, ¶77, ¶78, ¶80, ¶81, ¶82, ¶84, ¶85 & ¶86 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Section III: The Modern Period, nn. ¶87, ¶88, ¶89, ¶90, ¶91, ¶92 & ¶93 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Foundation of True Morality

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 24 passages

Chapter III: Casuistry, nn. ¶73–¶96 (24 passages)

Back to Morality

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 37 passages

Chapter IX: The Moral Teaching of St Thomas Aquinas, nn. ¶110, ¶111, ¶112, ¶113, ¶114, ¶115, ¶116, ¶117, ¶118, ¶119, ¶120, ¶121, ¶123, ¶124, ¶126, ¶127, ¶128, ¶129, ¶130, ¶131, ¶132, ¶133, ¶135, ¶136, ¶137, ¶139, ¶140, ¶141, ¶142, ¶143, ¶144, ¶145, ¶146, ¶147, ¶148, ¶150 & ¶151 (37 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 57 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Appendix. A Short History …, Section I. The Patristic Period, nn. 1–20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 & 42 (40 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Appendix. A Short History …, Section II. The Scholastic Period, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Appendix. A Short History …, Section III. The Modern Period, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Apology for the Doctrine of the Jesuits

Gabriel Daniel, S.J. — 45 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Daniel, Apology for the Jesuits, Letter from a Doctor of ***, nn. ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Daniel, Apology for the Jesuits, Reply to the Preceding Letter, n. ¶5 — I have greatly appreciated, Sir, the counsel you gave me, and I have followed it both in the substance of the work and in its manner. I have circulated some manuscript copies of it, and I send you one. Although I compose… Read in context →

Daniel, Apology for the Jesuits, Apology for the Doctrine of the Jesuits, nn. ¶6–¶26 (21 passages)

Daniel, Apology for the Jesuits, Conduct Observed by the Jesuits in Matters of Moral Doctrine, nn. ¶27–¶46 (20 passages)