The Worship of God (First Commandment)

A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 43 passages

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter I. The Matter of the Commandment, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter II. Prayer, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter III. Worship, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter IV. Superstition, n. 1 — Sins may be committed against the virtue of religion by excess or by defect in the same way as against other moral virtues. Sins against religion by excess come under the general term of superstition, of which there are … Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section I. Wrong Ways of Worshipping God, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section II. Idolatry, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section III. Divination, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Ch. IV, Section IV. Vain Observance, nn. 1, 2, 3 & 4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter V. Tempting God, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter VI. Sacrilege, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. I, Chapter VII. Simony, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)

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

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. I, Section I. On the Prescribed Acts, n. ¶1 — By the first precept are prescribed: devotion, prayer, adoration, sacrifice, oblation, and the worthy handling of the sacraments. We pass over sacrifice and oblation, concerning which in the treatise on the Most Holy Euc… Read in context →

Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. I, Sect. I, Chapter III. On Adoration, n. 588 — (St. Thomas, II-II, q. 84.) Adoration is spoken of in three ways, namely: 1. for any veneration whatever shown to someone because of the excellence of dignity, whether he is God, an angel, or a man; 2. for every act of r… Read in context →

Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 76 passages

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, I. On Devotion and Prayer, nn. 450, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457 & 458 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, II. On Adoration, on Sacrifices, on Oblations, on First Fruits, on Tithes, nn. 459, 460, 461, 462 & 463 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, III. On Superstition and Idolatry, nn. 464, 465, 466 & 467 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, IV. On Divination, nn. 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476 & 477 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, V. On Vain Observance, nn. 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484 & 485 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, VI. On Irreligiosity and on Temptation of God, nn. 486, 487, 488, 489, 490, 491 & 492 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, VII. On Sacrilege, nn. 493–507 (15 passages)

Vol. I, On the First Precept of th…, VIII. On Simony, nn. 508–525 (18 passages)

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)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 86 passages

40. On New Cults, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

41. On the Cult of Relics, n. 1 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

42. On Divination, n. 1 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

43. On Vain Observance, n. 1 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

44. On Magnetism and Hypnotism, n. 1 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

45. On Temptation of God, n. 1 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

46. On Sacrilege, nn. 1 & 2 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

47. On Simony, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 (41 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. — 3 passages

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the First Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the First Precept of th…, Chapter II. On the Vices Opposed to Religion, n. ¶1 — The vices opposed to Religion are 1º superstition by excess; 2º irreligiosity by defect.Read in context →

Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology

Adolphe Tanquerey, S.S. — 97 passages

Vol. II, On the Virtue of Religion …, On Religion in General, nn. 851, 852, 853 & 854 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, On the Virtue of Religion …, Chapter I: On the Principal Acts of Religion, and the Vices Opposed, nn. ¶1, ¶2, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, ¶3, 861–893, ¶4, 894–918, ¶5 & 919–942 (93 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 14 passages

Vol. II, Bk. II, Treatise II: On Religion, n. ¶1 — Why in this place concerning religion. - Adhering to the logical distribution, St. Thomas, when he has completed the articles concerning prudence, at once takes up justice, the cardinal virtue of which religion is a pote… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. II, Tr. II, Title II: The Positive Offices of Religion, n. ¶1 — Utility. - In its positive part the treatise on religion embraces several things whose importance is immediately manifest. For the general exposition of acts of worship offers occasion to instruct the candidate of theolo… Read in context →

Vol. II, Bk. II, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 1. On Worship in General, nn. 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 & 170 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Bk. II, Tr. II, Ch. I, Art. I, § 2. Liturgical Worship, nn. ¶1, 171, 172, 173, 174 & 175 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Institutiones Morales Alphonsianae

Clement Marc, C.SS.R. — 2 passages

Vol. I, Supplement: Dispositions o…, Pt. II, Sect. II, TRACTATE I: On the First Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa Theologiae Moralis

Benedict Henry Merkelbach, O.P. — 43 passages

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section A: On Religion Acc…, Question One: On the Essence of Religion, nn. ¶1, 645, 646, 647 & 648 (26 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section A: On Religion Acc…, Question Two: On the Object of Religion or Divine Worship, nn. ¶1, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653 & 654 (17 passages — hover a number to read it)

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

Daniele Concina, O.P.

Dissertation I — On Adoration, and the Worship by which God and the Saints are to be Honored, n. ¶1 — Proem. Thus far we have disputed concerning the acts of faith, hope, and charity, by which God is chiefly worshipped, and concerning prayer, which is a peculiar office of religion. At present, discourse must be undertaken conce… Read in context →

Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium

Daniele Concina, O.P. — 6 passages

Bk. III, Diss. V, Chapter I — The nature and acts of Religion, which the first commandment of the Decalogue prescribes, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Philosophy: Ethics, Deontology and Natural Law

Joseph Rickaby, S.J. — 12 passages

Pt. III, Ch. I, Section I. Of the Worship of God, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. I, Section II. Of Superstitious Practices, nn. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. III, Ch. I, Section III. Of the duty of knowing God, nn. 1 & 2 (2 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 — 25 passages

Pt. III, The First Commandment, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶40–¶54 (25 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Exposition of the Christian Religion

Francis Spirago; edited by Richard F. Clarke, S.J. — 123 passages

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 1. THE ADORATION OR WORSHIP OF GOD, nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 2. IDOLATRY OR THE WORSHIP OF FALSE GODS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 3. FOOLISH OR PERVERTED WORSHIP, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, Sins Against the First Commandment, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 4. THE VENERATION OF SAINTS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 5. THE VENERATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD., nn. ¶1–¶17 (17 passages)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 6. THE VENERATION OF IMAGES OF THE SAINTS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 7. THE VENERATION OF RELICS, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 8. THE EXTRAORDINARY WORSHIP OF GOD, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 8. THE EXTRAORDINARY WORSHIP OF GOD, The Oath, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Vice and Virtue, Perfection, A. THE COMMANDMENTS, X. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF…, THE FIRST COMMANDMENT OF GOD, 8. THE EXTRAORDINARY WORSHIP OF GOD, The Vow (Solemn Promise), nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

A Brief Text-Book of Moral Philosophy

Charles Coppens, S.J. — 3 passages

Chapter II: Our Duties to God, nn. 123, 124 & ¶219 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The 1917 Code of Canon Law

Promulgated by Pope Benedict XV — 10 passages

1917 Code of Canon Law, Book Three: Of Things, Part Three: Of Divine Worship, cann. 1255, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261, 1262, 1263 & 1264 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Questions of Moral Theology

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 28 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Slater, Questions, The Doctrine on Sacrilege in Moral Theology, nn. ¶751, ¶752, ¶753, ¶754, ¶755, ¶756, ¶758, ¶759, ¶760, ¶762, ¶763, ¶764, ¶766, ¶767, ¶768, ¶769, ¶771, ¶772, ¶774, ¶775, ¶777, ¶778, ¶780, ¶781, ¶783, ¶784, ¶785 & ¶786 (28 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Principles and Medical Practice: The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence

Charles Coppens, S.J. — 37 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and the Border-land of Science, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, II. Theory of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, III. Benefits of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, IV. Dangerous Treatment, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, V. Field for a Scientist, n. ¶1 — If any distinguished scientist or Doctor who can afford it wishes to make a special study of hypnotism, which is still so imperfectly understood, he may render a valuable service to humanity, and in particular to the sci… Read in context →

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VI. Objections to Hypnotism, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VII. Further Explanation of Hypnotism, nn. ¶1 & ¶2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, VIII. Science Dreads Error, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, IX. Credentials of Christ, n. ¶1 — Least of all have Christians a right to deny this, and we must remember that the civilized world is Christian, almost entirely. Christians believe in the reliability of the Bible, and in it we are constantly informed of … Read in context →

Coppens, Medical Practice, Lecture IX. Hypnotism and …, X. Deviltry, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 80 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 1. Public Worship, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 2. Doubt Cast on an Ancient Relic, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 3. A Dangerous Advertisement, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8 & ¶9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 4. The Divining Rod, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 5. Hypnotism in Medicine, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 6. Personal Sacrilege, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The First Commandment, Case 7. Diabolical Possession Scientifically Explained, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7 & ¶8 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Slater, Cases I, The Seventh Commandment—Ju…, Case 4. An Avaricious Priest, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 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. — 95 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Devotion, nn. 2150, 2151 & 2152 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Prayer, nn. 2153–2169 (17 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Distractions, nn. 2170, 2171, 2172, 2173 & 2174 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Superstition, nn. 2274, 2275 & 2276 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Idolatry, nn. 2277, 2278, 2279, 2280 & 2281 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Divination, nn. 2282, 2283, 2284, 2285, 2286, 2287, 2288 & 2289 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Vain Observance, nn. 2290, 2291, 2292, 2293, 2294, 2295, 2296, 2297 & 2298 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Temptation of God, nn. 2300, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306 & 2307 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Sacrilege, nn. 2308, 2309, 2310, 2311, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2315 & 2316 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Simony, nn. 2317–2334 (18 passages)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Sinfulness of Simony, nn. 2335, 2336, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2340, 2341, 2342 & 2343 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 8. The Virtue of Temp…, Carnal Sacrilege, n. 2533 — Carnal Sacrilege. Carnal Sacrilege.—Carnal sacrilege is the violation by an act of impurity of the sacredness of a person, place or thing. (a) It is a violation of sacredness, and thus it is a special sin, adding irreligion to lust (see 2… Read in context →

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

Various; ed. S. Woywod, O.F.M., and J. A. McHugh, O.P. — 125 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Case XXIV: The Desecration of Altars, nn. ¶1–¶21 (21 passages)

Vol. II, Case LI: Telepathic Phenomena, nn. ¶1–¶19 (19 passages)

Vol. III, Case III: Is It Lawful to Assist at Spiritistic Seances?, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)

Vol. III, Case XLII: Superstitious Faith in Prayers, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6 & ¶7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. III, Case LX: Some Remarks About the Portable Altar and its Desecration, nn. ¶1–¶20 (20 passages)

Vol. IV, Case XXXVIII: Partiality in Bishop’s Appointment Not Simony, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4 & ¶5 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Case XLII: May a Relic Be Venerated If There Is Any Doubt Regarding its Authenticity?, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5 & ¶6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XXVII: Morning and Evening Prayers, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3 & ¶4 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case XXIX: Crystal-Gazing, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXXIII: Apparitions of Poor Souls from Purgatory, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. V, Case LXXVIII: The Last Sacraments Sacrilegiously Received, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9 & ¶10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Liber Sextus of Boniface VIII

Pope Boniface VIII (filed under the subtopics)

Bk. III, Title XXII: On Relics and the Veneration of Saints, c. 1 — Chapter I. The feasts of the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, and the four Doctors and Confessors of the Church—namely Gregory, Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome—ought to be solemnly celebrated with a double office. John Andrew.… Read in context →

The Decretals of Gregory IX (Liber Extra)

Pope Gregory IX — 58 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bk. III, Title XLV: On Relics and the Veneration of Saints, cc. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. V, Title III: On Simony, and That Nothing Is to Be Demanded or Promised for Spiritual Things, cc. 1–46 (46 passages)

Bk. V, Tit. XVII, Incendiaries, and Violators of Churches, cc. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Bk. V, Title XXI: On Sorceries, cc. 1, 2 & 3 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

The Decretum of Gratian (Concordia discordantium canonum)

Gratian — 241 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Pt. II, Causa I, c. ¶ — GRATIAN. A certain man who had a son offered him to a very wealthy monastery. When ten pounds were demanded by the abbot and the brothers, he paid them so that his son might be received, the son himself, however, being u… Read in context →

Pt. II, Causa I, Question I, cc. ¶ & 1–130 (131 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question II, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question III, cc. ¶ & 1–15 (16 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question IV, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (14 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question V, cc. ¶, 1, 2 & 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question VI, cc. ¶, 1, 2 & 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa I, Question VII, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 (27 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXVI, Question I, cc. ¶ & 1 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXVI, Question II, cc. ¶, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXVI, Questions III and IV, cc. ¶, 1, 2 & 3 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pt. II, Causa XXVI, Question V, cc. ¶ & 1–14 (15 passages — hover a number to read it)

Back to Morality

Thomas Slater, S.J. — 16 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter VIII: The Reasonableness of Prayer, nn. ¶101, ¶102, ¶103, ¶104, ¶105, ¶106, ¶107, ¶108 & ¶109 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XVII: Reserved Cases, nn. ¶287, ¶288, ¶289, ¶290, ¶292, ¶293 & ¶294 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Guide for Catholic Young Women

George Deshon, C.S.P. — 132 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter VIII: How to Increase in the Love of God, or of Prayer in General, nn. ¶119–¶132 (14 passages)

Chapter IX: Daily Exercises of Prayer. — Morning Prayer, nn. ¶133, ¶134, ¶135, ¶136, ¶137, ¶138 & ¶139 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter X: Continuation, nn. ¶140, ¶141, ¶142, ¶143, ¶144 & ¶145 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XI: Renewal of Good Intention, nn. ¶146, ¶147, ¶148, ¶149, ¶150, ¶151, ¶152, ¶153, ¶154, ¶155, ¶156, ¶157 & ¶158 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XII: Of Prayer During the Day, nn. ¶159, ¶160, ¶161, ¶162, ¶163, ¶164 & ¶165 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XIII: Of Night Prayers, nn. ¶166, ¶167, ¶168, ¶169, ¶170, ¶171, ¶172, ¶173, ¶175 & ¶176 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XIV: Objections Answered, nn. ¶177, ¶178, ¶179, ¶180, ¶181, ¶182, ¶183, ¶184 & ¶185 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXXVIII: On Special Devotions, nn. ¶439–¶456 (18 passages)

Chapter XXXIX: Of Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, nn. ¶457–¶477 (21 passages)

Chapter XL: On Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, nn. ¶478–¶492 (15 passages)

Chapter XLI: Devotion to Saints, nn. ¶493, ¶494, ¶495, ¶496, ¶498, ¶499, ¶500, ¶502, ¶503, ¶504, ¶505 & ¶506 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)

Hieronymus Noldin, S.J. — 46 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Second. On the Ac…, Article Second. On Prayer, nn. 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146 & 147 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Second. On Idolatry, nn. 151 & 152 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Fourth. On Vain Observance, nn. 159, 160, 161 & 162 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Sixth. On Tempting God, nn. 171, 172 & 173 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Seventh. On Sacrilege, nn. 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179 & 180 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Eighth. On Simony, nn. 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186 & 187 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Sins Ag…, Article Eighth. On Simony, On Simony in Beneficiary Matters, nn. 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198, 199 & 200 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

On the Prohibition and Censorship of Books (De prohibitione et censura librorum)

Arthur Vermeersch, S.J. — 2 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Tit. I, Ch. V, Article 12, n. 77 — What sortilege is 77. 1. Sortilege is divination by lots, or that which is exercised by inspecting how some action succeeds, done by you for the end of obtaining an indication: as if, with this intention, you throw dice,… Read in context →

Tit. I, Ch. VII, Article 19, n. 90 — Which litanies are common 90. 1. The most ancient and common litanies are the Litanies of All Saints and the Litanies of the Dying. Litanies of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 2. To the Litanies approved by the Holy See m… Read in context →

The True Spouse of Jesus Christ

St. Alphonsus de Liguori — 149 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Chapter XV: Mental Prayer, nn. ¶1957, ¶1958, ¶1959, ¶1960, ¶1969, ¶1975, ¶1981, ¶1985, ¶1992, ¶1998, ¶1999, ¶2000, ¶2004, ¶2005, ¶2009, ¶2016, ¶2017, ¶2018, ¶2020, ¶2021, ¶2022, ¶2023, ¶2024, ¶2025, ¶2026, ¶2027, ¶2028, ¶2031, ¶2032, ¶2033, ¶2034, ¶2039, ¶2040, ¶2041, ¶2050, ¶2051, ¶2052, ¶2053, ¶2054, ¶2055, ¶2056, ¶2057, ¶2058, ¶2059, ¶2060, ¶2061, ¶2066, ¶2067, ¶2070, ¶2071, ¶2072, ¶2073, ¶2074, ¶2075, ¶2076, ¶2077, ¶2078, ¶2082, ¶2083, ¶2084, ¶2085, ¶2086, ¶2087, ¶2088, ¶2090, ¶2091, ¶2092, ¶2093, ¶2096, ¶2097, ¶2104, ¶2105, ¶2106, ¶2107 & ¶2109 (75 passages — hover a number to read it)

Ch. XVI, Solitude, and the Presence of God, nn. ¶2232, ¶2233, ¶2234, ¶2235, ¶2236, ¶2243, ¶2247, ¶2248, ¶2253, ¶2254, ¶2257, ¶2258, ¶2259, ¶2260, ¶2264, ¶2265, ¶2269, ¶2270, ¶2271, ¶2273, ¶2274, ¶2277, ¶2278, ¶2282, ¶2283, ¶2286, ¶2287, ¶2292, ¶2293, ¶2297–¶2317, ¶2319, ¶2320, ¶2323, ¶2324 & ¶2329 (55 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XVII: Spiritual Reading, nn. ¶2330, ¶2335, ¶2346 & ¶2348 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XX: Prayer, nn. ¶2550, ¶2561 & ¶2587 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Chapter XXI: Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, nn. ¶2617, ¶2618, ¶2668, ¶2677, ¶2679, ¶2680, ¶2682, ¶2683, ¶2684, ¶2685, ¶2686 & ¶2687 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)

Antony Koch; adapted and edited by Arthur Preuss — 326 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Ch. I, Efficacy, and Object of Prayer, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter II: The Necessity of Prayer and the Duty of Praying, nn. ¶1, ¶2 & ¶4–¶34 (33 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter III: The Qualities of Prayer, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12 & ¶14–¶30 (29 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter IV: Kinds of Prayer, nn. ¶1–¶54 (54 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter V: Various Forms of Prayer, nn. ¶1–¶63 (63 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. I, Chapter VI: The Sins Opposed to Prayer, nn. ¶1–¶25 (25 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Chapter I: Sacrifice, n. ¶6 — “Man has need of sacrifice for three reasons,” says St. Thomas. “First, to obtain forgiveness of his sins, which separate him from God.... Secondly, in order that he may persevere in the state of grace by always adhering… Read in context →

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Chapter III: Sacrilege, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Chapter IV: Simony, nn. ¶1–¶26 (26 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Ch. VI, Section 1: Nature of Superstition, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10 & ¶11 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Ch. VI, Section 2: Superstition in the Natural Order, nn. ¶1–¶29 (29 passages)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Ch. VI, Section 3: Superstition in the Preternatural Order, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11, ¶12, ¶14, ¶15, ¶16, ¶17, ¶18 & ¶19 (18 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. IV, Pt. II, Ch. VI, Section 4: Superstition in the Supernatural Order, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 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. — 11 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. II, Article VII: On Sacrilege, nn. 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 & 90 (11 passages — hover a number to read it)

Theologia Moralis Sancti Alphonsi: Reduced into a Compendium

Anthony Konings, C.SS.R. — 27 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, ARTICLE I: ON SUPERSTITION, n. ¶1 — "Superstition," says St. Thomas, "is a vice opposed to religion according to excess; not because it shows more in divine worship than true religion, but because it shows divine worship either to whom it ought not, or in … Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. I, § I. On Idolatry, n. ¶334 — 334. - Idolatry is an action by which worship owed to God alone is rendered to a creature; and this happens not only by sacrifice, but by any sign of honor by which someone intends to submit himself to a creature as to G… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. I, § II. On Vain Observance, nn. ¶335 & ¶336 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. I, § III. On Divination, nn. ¶337, ¶338, ¶339, ¶340, ¶341 & ¶342 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. I, § IV. On Magic And Malefice, nn. ¶343 & ¶344 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On Temptation Of God, n. ¶345 — 345. - Temptation of God is a word or deed for taking an experiment about God through an extraordinary effect rashly expected from Him. - Thus the common doctrine with St. Thom. But it proceeds from a twofold vice, namel… Read in context →

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. II, § II. On Sacrilege, nn. ¶346, ¶347, ¶348 & ¶349 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, TREATISE ON THE PRECEPTS O…, Ch. II, Art. II, § III. On Simony, nn. ¶350, ¶351, ¶352, ¶353, ¶354, ¶355, ¶356, ¶357, ¶358 & ¶1 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Pastoral Questions

Benedict H. Merkelbach, O.P. — 30 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Ch. III, Question I: Concerning the Pious and Devout, nn. ¶2587–¶2608, ¶2642, ¶2643, ¶2644, ¶2645, ¶2680, ¶2681, ¶2682 & ¶2683 (30 passages — hover a number to read it)

Compendium of Moral Theology

Aloysius Sabetti, S.J., and Timothy Barrett, S.J. — 40 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of the Decalogue, n. ¶1 — I am the Lord thy God ... thou shalt not have strange gods. - Exod. xx, 2. This precept, as affirmative, prescribes in the first place acts of religion, by which due worship is given to God; as negative, it prohibits vic… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. I, Article II. On Prayer, nn. ¶1, 202, 203 & 203, Q. 2 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Article I. On Superstition, n. ¶1 — Superstition, according to St. Thomas, is a vice opposed to religion according to excess, not because it exhibits more for divine worship than true religion, but because it exhibits divine worship either to one to whom i… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. I, § I. On Idolatry, n. 204 — Idolatry is an action by which worship due to God alone is given to a creature; but this is done not only by sacrifice, but also by any sign of honor by which someone intends to submit himself to a creature as to God, fo… Read in context →

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. I, § II. On Vain Observance, nn. 205 & 206 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. I, § III. On Divination, nn. 207, 208, 209, 209, Q. 2, 209, Q. 3, 209, Q. 4, 209, Q. 5 & 209, Q. 6 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. II, § I. On Tempting God, nn. 212 & 213 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. II, § II. On Sacrilege, nn. ¶1, 214, 215, 215, Q. 2, 215, Q. 3, 215, Q. 4, 215, Q. 5 & 215, Q. 6 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the First Precept of th…, Ch. II, Art. II, § III. On Simony, nn. ¶1, 215, 216, 217, 218, 218, Q. 2, 218, Q. 3, 218, Q. 4, 218, Q. 5, 218, Q. 6, 218, Q. 7, 218, Q. 8 & 218, Q. 9 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues

Gaudentius Bontempi of Brescia, O.F.M. Cap. — 513 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Tr. III, Disputation II: On Devotion, n. 1 — The FIRST act of Religion is Devotion, by which the will devotes itself, prompt, to the divine services; whence also it takes its name; it is taken, however, not rarely for that taste which results from attention during … Read in context →

Tr. III, Disputation II: On Devotion, Sole Question: What devotion is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–34 (34 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, n. 1 — RATIO here signifies one thing according to the sense of the Church; another according to forensic usage: for the Church always understands by Prayer that act by which we implore something from God, or obtain it: but Rhe… Read in context →

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question I: What prayer is, nn. 1–18 (18 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question II: Of how many kinds is prayer, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question III: Whether prayer is necessary, nn. 1–47 (47 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question IV: Whether prayer is not only impetratory but also satisfactory and meritorious, nn. 1–23 (23 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question V: What conditions are required for perfect prayer, nn. 1–16 (16 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question VI: What is to be asked in prayer, where the petitions of the Lord's Prayer are expounded, nn. 1–50 (50 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question VII: Who ought to pray, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question VIII: Who is to be prayed to, nn. 1 & 2 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question IX: For whom one ought to pray, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. III, Disputation III: On Prayer, Question X: How one ought to pray, nn. 1–24 (24 passages)

Tr. III, Disputation IV: On Adoration, Question II: Whether latria is distinct from dulia, nn. 1–25 (25 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation IX: On Superstition, n. 1 — I shall now treat of the sins and vices opposed to Religion, which indeed on both sides lie at the extremes, whether by excess or by defect; in excess the first place is occupied by Superstition: For since, according to … Read in context →

Tr. IV, Disputation IX: On Superst…, Question I: What superstition is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–25 (25 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation IX: On Superst…, Question II: On divination by the stars, nn. 1–38 (38 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation IX: On Superst…, Question III: On divination by the elements, and other mixed things, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. IV, Disputation X: On the Temptation of God, n. 1 — SINCE God has bestowed prudence, and the other virtues together with their due instruments, on man for this end, that he not commit himself to divine providence drowsily, but that he himself also diligently cooperate, he… Read in context →

Tr. IV, Disputation X: On the Temp…, Question I: What temptation is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 (13 passages — hover a number to read it)

Tr. IV, Disputation XI: On Sacrilege, n. 1 — If by the Justinian law the gates of cities, and other places, enjoy that immunity, that it is a wicked thing to offer any violence to them, how much rather will it be execrated to bring into common use those things whic… Read in context →

Tr. IV, Disputation XI: On Sacrilege, Sole Question: What sacrilege is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–21 (21 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XII: On Simony, n. 1 — SINCE the gifts and benefits of God are conferred on us freely, it is justly held an abomination to seek base gain from them; for the Divine goodness wills that what we have received freely, we should likewise give freel… Read in context →

Tr. IV, Disputation XII: On Simony, Question I: What simony is, and of how many kinds, nn. 1–29 (29 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XII: On Simony, Question II: How simony is known on the part of the object, nn. 1–49 (49 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XII: On Simony, Question III: How simony is committed on the part of the act of exchange itself, nn. 1–15 (15 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XII: On Simony, Question IV: On the penalties of simoniacs, nn. 1–32 (32 passages)

Tr. IV, Disputation XIII: On the O…, Sect. II, Reverence, and Dulia, Question II: On dulia, 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

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 121 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion (4th ed., 1905), On the First Precept of the Decalogue, nn. 452, 455, 453, 454, 456, 457, 460, 461, 462, 463, 475, 485, 498, 506, 508, 510, 511, 518, 520 & 521 (121 passages — hover a number to read it)

Moral Enchiridion, and Supplement to the Compendium of Moral Theology of Gury-Ballerini (Enchiridion Morale)

Gennaro Bucceroni, S.J. — 14 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Bucceroni, Moral Enchiridion, On the First Precept of the Decalogue, nn. ¶1–¶14 (14 passages)

Manuale Theologiae Moralis

Dominic M. Prümmer, O.P. — 89 passages (filed under the subtopics)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Article I. On Devotion, nn. 328, 329 & 330 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Article II. On Prayer, n. ¶56 — We must treat individually: 1. the notion and division of prayer; 2. its object; 3. its necessity; 4. its efficacy, where its properties also will be discussed; 5. certain particular prayers, and notably the canonical ho… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 1. On the Notion and Division of Prayer, nn. 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336 & 337 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2. On the Object of Prayer, n. ¶57 — In this paragraph we respond to the following three questions: 1. What things can be asked in prayer? 2. For whom is prayer to be made? 3. To whom are our prayers to be directed?Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2, 1. What Things Can Be Asked in Prayer?, nn. 338 & 339 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2, 2. For Whom Is Prayer to Be Made?, nn. 340, 341 & 342 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 2, 3. To Whom Are Our Prayers to Be Directed?, nn. 343, 344 & 345 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 3. On the Necessity of Prayer, nn. 346, 347 & 348 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. II, § 4. On the Efficacy of Prayer and Its Conditions, nn. ¶58, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 357, 358 & 359 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article I. On Superstition in General, n. 501 — 501. Notion. Superstition is "a vice rendering divine worship either to one to whom it ought not, or in a manner in which it ought not." Thus St. Thomas. This definition indeed becomes clearer if one attends to the diver… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article II. On Idolatry, nn. 502, 503, 504 & 505 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article III. On Divination, nn. 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512 & 513 (8 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article IV. On Vain Observance, nn. 514, 515, 516 & 517 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article VII. On the Tempting of God, nn. 526, 527 & 528 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article IX. On Sacrilege, n. ¶64 — Since this article is rather long, for the sake of greater clarity it is divided into four paragraphs: 1. sacrilege in general; 2. personal sacrilege; 3. local sacrilege; 4. real sacrilege.Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. IX, § 1. On Sacrilege in General, nn. 536, 537, 538 & 539 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. IX, § 2. On Personal Sacrilege, nn. 540, 541, 542, 543 & 544 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. IX, § 3. On Local Sacrilege, nn. 545, 546, 547, 548, 549 & 550 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. IX, § 4. On Real Sacrilege, nn. 551, 552, 553 & 554 (4 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Article X. On Simony, n. ¶65 — For the sake of clarity, we divide this article into four paragraphs: 1. on the nature, division, and malice of simony; 2. on simony of divine law; 3. on simony of ecclesiastical law; 4. on the penalties of simoniacs.Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. X, § 1, Division, and Malice of Simony, nn. 555, 556, 557, 558, 559 & 560 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. X, § 2. On Simony of Divine Law, nn. 561, 562 & 563 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. X, § 3. On Simony of Ecclesiastical Law, n. 564 — 564. We touch upon very few things concerning this matter, which pertains more to canon law than to moral theology. Simony of ecclesiastical law is committed chiefly in the following ways: 1. To give or accept something,… Read in context →

Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. III, Art. X, § 4. On the Penalties of Simoniacs, nn. 565, 566 & 567 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)