This article will examine a foundational principle for the classical Thomistic account of cooperation with evil in the realm of moral theology: namely, understanding and appreciating the integral nature of the external object of the moral … [Read more...]
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How Confessors Can Identify and Utilize Scrupulosity for the Good of Souls
February 21, 2025 by Trent Beattie
“Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It’s been twenty minutes since my last confession.” This statement is likely to come from a scrupulous soul, or one who is swayed by fear of having sinned when in fact no sin has been committed. This c … [Read more...]
The Confessional Prudence of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor and Patron of Confessors
March 20, 2020 by Fr. Sean O'Brien
During my priestly training, I had the privilege of studying moral theology at a university governed by the sons of St. Alphonsus, and in this environment, I grew to know and to love this saint, a doctor of the Church and patron of … [Read more...]
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