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Part, Question
1 2, 73 | whereas ~he has taken the vow of chastity. Fourthly, on
2 2, 89 | reason of disobedience, or vow or the ~like, which does
3 2, 102 | them against obedience or a vow, or from excessive concupiscence;
4 2, 10 | OBJ 3: Just as taking a vow is a matter of will, and
5 2, 10 | of will, and keeping a ~vow, a matter of obligation,
6 2, 77 | violated after taking a vow ~of virginity, or when one
7 2, 77 | what she can to fulfil her vow by ~observing continence.
8 2, 79 | to worship, to serve, to vow, to pray, to sacrifice and
9 2, 80 | Latin 'devovere' ~means 'to vow']; wherefore those persons
10 2, 80 | as stated (A[1]). ~But a vow is an act of religion. Therefore
11 2, 84 | on account of a previous vow, whereby a man has ~bound
12 2, 84 | flock a male, and making a vow offereth in sacrifice ~that
13 2, 85 | not of a precept but of a vow. For we read (Gn. ~28:20,
14 2, 85 | 20,22) that Jacob "made a vow" saying: "If God shall be
15 2, 85 | and again Jacob made a vow to ~give tithes [*Gn. 28:
16 2, 86 | of inquiry:~(1) What is a vow?~(2) What is the matter
17 2, 86 | What is the matter of a vow?~(3) Of the obligation of
18 2, 86 | meritorious to do a thing from a vow, than ~without a vow?~(7)
19 2, 86 | from a vow, than ~without a vow?~(7) Of the solemnizing
20 2, 86 | Of the solemnizing of a vow;~(8) Whether those who are
21 2, 86 | children may be bound by vow to enter religion?~(10)
22 2, 86 | religion?~(10) Whether a vow is subject to dispensation
23 2, 86 | can be granted in a solemn vow of continence?~(12) Whether
24 2, 86 | in a dispensation ~from a vow?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
25 2, 86 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether a vow consists in a mere purpose
26 2, 86 | 1: It would seem that a vow consists in nothing but
27 2, 86 | Magnus, Sent. iv, D, 38], "a vow is a conception of a good ~
28 2, 86 | of the will. Therefore a vow consists in a mere purpose
29 2, 86 | Further, the very word vow seems to be derived from "
30 2, 86 | proprio voto" [by one's own vow] ~when one does it voluntarily.
31 2, 86 | the reason. Therefore a vow consists in a ~mere act
32 2, 86 | consequently it would seem that a vow consists in a mere purpose
33 2, 86 | displeaseth Him." Therefore to vow is to promise, and a vow
34 2, 86 | vow is to promise, and a vow is a ~promise.~Aquin.: SMT
35 2, 86 | Para. 1/1~I answer that, A vow denotes a binding to do
36 2, 86 | refrain from breaking the vow, not only through fear of ~
37 2, 86 | things are ~essential to a vow: the first is deliberation.
38 2, 86 | completed the nature of ~a vow. Sometimes, however, two
39 2, 86 | of ~confirmation of the vow, namely, pronouncement by
40 2, 86 | Sent. iv, ~D, 38) that a vow is "the witnessing of a
41 2, 86 | subject to his will, and a vow takes its name from the
42 2, 86 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether a vow should always be about a
43 2, 86 | 1: It would seem that a vow need not be always about
44 2, 86 | salvation: thus in Baptism men vow to renounce the devil and
45 2, 86 | observes on Ps. 75:12, "Vow ye, and pay ~to the Lord
46 2, 86 | daughter on account of his vow (Judges 11). Since, ~then,
47 2, 86 | unlawful, it seems that a vow may be made not only about
48 2, 86 | no purpose. Therefore a vow is not always about a ~better
49 2, 86 | As stated above (A[1]), a vow is a promise made to God. ~
50 2, 86 | should be the matter of a vow. But as a vow denotes a ~
51 2, 86 | matter of a vow. But as a vow denotes a ~voluntary promise,
52 2, 86 | nowise be the ~matter of a vow. For it would be foolish
53 2, 86 | For it would be foolish to vow that one would die or ~that
54 2, 86 | it may be the matter of a vow in so far as it is done
55 2, 86 | properly the matter of a vow. ~And this is said to be
56 2, 86 | Therefore, properly speaking, a vow ~is said to be about a better
57 2, 86 | answer applies to Jacob's vow: although it may also be
58 2, 86 | speaking, the matter of a ~vow: some are evil, whatever
59 2, 86 | nowise be the matter of a vow: ~while some, considered
60 2, 86 | may be the ~matter of a vow, yet they may have an evil
61 2, 86 | result, in which case the vow ~must not be kept. It was
62 2, 86 | kept. It was thus with the vow of Jephte, who as related
63 2, 86 | Judges 11:30,31, "made a vow to the Lord, saying: If
64 2, 86 | discretion, and in ~keeping his vow he was wicked." Yet it is
65 2, 86 | which moved him to make that vow, were from the Holy Ghost;
66 2, 86 | things may be the matter of a vow. Hence the Apostle after ~
67 2, 86 | burdened by keeping such a vow, and should he be unable
68 2, 86 | to God, which we call a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
69 2, 86 | afterwards loses it. Therefore a vow is not always binding.~Aquin.:
70 2, 86 | is not bound to pay his vow at once, especially if it
71 2, 86 | the future. Therefore a vow is ~not always binding.~
72 2, 86 | it is much better not to vow, than after a vow not to ~
73 2, 86 | not to vow, than after a vow not to ~perform the things
74 2, 86 | hand, the ~breaking of a vow is a kind of infidelity.
75 2, 86 | obligation to Him: so that a vow made to Him is most ~binding.~
76 2, 86 | incapable of ~fulfilling his vow through his own fault, he
77 2, 86 | OBJ 3: The obligation of a vow is caused by our own will
78 2, 86 | Wherefore if in taking a vow, it is one's intention and
79 2, 86 | When thou hast made a vow to the Lord thy God thou
80 2, 86 | necessity implicated in a vow. ~Therefore it would seem
81 2, 86 | danger. But whoever ~takes a vow exposes himself to danger,
82 2, 86 | which, before taking a ~vow, he could omit without danger,
83 2, 86 | fulfil it after taking the vow. Hence Augustine says (Ep. ~
84 2, 86 | happier, hadst thou kept thy vow." ~Therefore it is not expedient
85 2, 86 | is written (Ps. 75:12): "Vow ye and pay to the Lord ~
86 2, 86 | stated above (AA[1],2), a vow is a promise made to ~God.
87 2, 86 | also a promise ~whereby we vow something to God, does not
88 2, 86 | the necessity implied by a vow, bearing a certain resemblance
89 2, 86 | incurs danger, not from the vow itself, but from his ~fault,
90 2, 86 | his mind by breaking his vow. Hence, Augustine ~says (
91 2, 86 | Paulin.): "Repent not of thy vow: thou ~shouldst rather rejoice
92 2, 86 | very nature, to take ~a vow, both because He was God,
93 2, 86 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether a vow is an act of latria or religion?~
94 2, 86 | 1: It would seem that a vow is not an act of latria
95 2, 86 | of virtue is matter for a vow. Now it would seem to pertain
96 2, 86 | and to do it. Therefore a vow pertains ~to any virtue
97 2, 86 | rites. But he who takes a ~vow does not yet offer something
98 2, 86 | promises it. Therefore, ~a vow is not an act of religion.~
99 2, 86 | to none but God. But ~a vow is made not only to God,
100 2, 86 | superiors, to whom religious vow obedience when they make
101 2, 86 | profession. Therefore, a vow is not an act of religion.~
102 2, 86 | or latria. Therefore, a vow is an act of latria or religion.~
103 2, 86 | said above (AA[1],2) that a vow is ~a promise made to God,
104 2, 86 | promise is ~made. Hence a vow is a directing of the thing
105 2, 86 | is clear that to take a vow is properly an ~act of latria
106 2, 86 | Reply OBJ 1: The matter of a vow is sometimes the act of
107 2, 86 | which is the essence of a vow, ~while others belong thereto
108 2, 86 | which ~is the matter of the vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
109 2, 86 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: A vow is made to God alone, whereas
110 2, 86 | may be the matter of a vow, and in so far as it is
111 2, 86 | understand vows whereby we vow something to the ~saints
112 2, 86 | superiors is the matter of the vow, in so far as one vows to
113 2, 86 | something in ~fulfilment of a vow, than without a vow?~Aquin.:
114 2, 86 | of a vow, than without a vow?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
115 2, 86 | to do ~a thing without a vow than in fulfilment of a
116 2, 86 | than in fulfilment of a vow. Prosper says (De Vita ~
117 2, 86 | fast without taking the vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
118 2, 86 | necessity arising from the vow, ~for necessity is a cause
119 2, 86 | to do something without a vow, than in ~fulfilment of
120 2, 86 | than in ~fulfilment of a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
121 2, 86 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, a vow is necessary for the purpose
122 2, 86 | thing in fulfilment of a vow than without a vow.~Aquin.:
123 2, 86 | of a vow than without a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
124 2, 86 | the words of Ps. 75:12, "Vow ye and pay," ~says: "Vows
125 2, 86 | deed in fulfilment of a vow ~than without a vow: since
126 2, 86 | of a vow ~than without a vow: since he that does it without
127 2, 86 | he that does it without a vow fulfils only one ~counsel,
128 2, 86 | whereas he that does it with a vow, ~fulfils two counsels,
129 2, 86 | counsels, viz. the counsel to vow and the counsel to do it.~
130 2, 86 | and the same deed with a vow than without. First, because
131 2, 86 | without. First, because to vow, as ~stated above (A[5])
132 2, 86 | done in fulfilment of a vow, since thus ~they belong
133 2, 86 | 3/3~Thirdly, because a vow fixes the will on the good
134 2, 86 | necessity ~resulting from a vow is caused by the immobility
135 2, 86 | necessity ~resulting from a vow, in those who are well disposed,
136 2, 86 | cxxcii): "Repent not of thy vow: thou shouldst ~rather rejoice
137 2, 86 | after one has taken ~the vow, the will to fulfil it remaining
138 2, 86 | it were done without the vow, since the fulfilment of ~
139 2, 86 | since the fulfilment of ~a vow is an act of religion which
140 2, 86 | will of one who makes a vow: for the latter ~has bound
141 2, 86 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether a vow is solemnized by the reception
142 2, 86 | 1: It would seem that a vow is not solemnized by the
143 2, 86 | stated above ~(A[1]), a vow is a promise made to God.
144 2, 86 | proper circumstance of a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
145 2, 86 | may ~be the subject of a vow, which have no connection
146 2, 86 | belong to the condition of a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
147 2, 86 | OBJ 3: Further, a solemn vow seems to be the same as
148 2, 86 | be the same as a public vow. Now ~many other vows may
149 2, 86 | the effect of ~a solemn vow, as we shall state further
150 2, 86 | of their ~kindred. Now a vow is a promise made to God:
151 2, 86 | the solemnization ~of a vow consists in something spiritual
152 2, 86 | another. In like manner a vow is solemnized when a man
153 2, 86 | bless them." Hence a solemn vow is more binding with ~God
154 2, 86 | with ~God than a simple vow, and he who breaks a solemn
155 2, 86 | and he who breaks a solemn vow sins more ~grievously. When
156 2, 86 | it is said that a simple vow is no less binding than
157 2, 86 | less binding than a ~solemn vow, this refers to the fact
158 2, 86 | some special fast, such a vow ~is not competent to be
159 2, 86 | solemnized, but only such as the vow whereby a man ~entirely
160 2, 86 | are included under this vow as under a universal.~Aquin.:
161 2, 86 | Hence the publicity of a vow differs from its solemnization.~
162 2, 86 | is a lesser ~bond than a vow whereby one is under an
163 2, 86 | 30:4-6) that "if a woman vow any ~thing . . . being in
164 2, 86 | she ~is not bound by the vow, unless her father consent:
165 2, 86 | cannot bind ~themselves by vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
166 2, 86 | As stated above (A[1]), a vow is a promise made to God. ~
167 2, 86 | bind himself firmly by a vow in those matters wherein
168 2, 86 | conditions necessary for a vow are not ~altogether ensured,
169 2, 86 | regard to binding himself by vow to enter religion, or with
170 2, 86 | these matters he cannot vow ~anything that shall be
171 2, 86 | cannot bind himself by vow to enter religion, since
172 2, 86 | occupy him with something, no vow of a religious stands ~without
173 2, 86 | superior, as neither does the vow of a girl ~while in (her
174 2, 86 | Reply OBJ 4: Although the vow of one who is subject to
175 2, 86 | sin by vowing; because his vow is understood to contain
176 2, 86 | children can bind themselves by vow to enter religion?~Aquin.:
177 2, 86 | cannot bind themselves by vow to ~enter religion. Since
178 2, 86 | enter religion. Since a vow requires deliberation of
179 2, 86 | that those alone should vow who have the use of reason.
180 2, 86 | themselves to anything by vow, so ~neither, seemingly,
181 2, 86 | children bind themselves by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
182 2, 86 | annulled ~by another. Now a vow to enter religion made by
183 2, 86 | girl cannot validly make a ~vow before the age of fourteen.~
184 2, 86 | precede the obligation of the vow. ~Therefore it seems unlawful,
185 2, 86 | children ~to be bound by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
186 2, 86 | annulled by anyone. But the vow pronounced by a maiden,
187 2, 86 | and validly be bound by a vow ~to enter religion.~Aquin.:
188 2, 86 | the solemnization of a vow consists in a spiritual
189 2, 86 | dispensation. Now a simple vow takes its ~efficacy from
190 2, 86 | cannot bind themselves by vow so long as they remain in
191 2, 86 | through the maker of a vow ~being subject to another'
192 2, 86 | themselves to anything by vow. If, however, they attain
193 2, 86 | part, bind themselves by vow; but their vows can be annulled
194 2, 86 | bound by a solemn religious vow, on account of ~the Church'
195 2, 86 | dispensation. It is ~less to have a vow commuted than to be dispensed
196 2, 86 | from keeping it. But a ~vow cannot be commuted, according
197 2, 86 | the Lord, if anyone shall vow, shall be holy, and cannot
198 2, 86 | Now the fulfilment of a vow is a matter of the natural ~
199 2, 86 | Further, the obligation of a vow is based on the fidelity
200 2, 86 | grant a dispensation ~from a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
201 2, 86 | The dispensation from a vow is to be taken in the same ~
202 2, 86 | manner a person who takes a vow makes a law for himself
203 2, 86 | which is the matter of a vow, as ~is clear from what
204 2, 86 | case, to decide that the vow is not to be observed. And
205 2, 86 | absolutely that a particular vow is not to be observed, this ~
206 2, 86 | dispensation" from that vow; but if some other obligation
207 2, 86 | have been observed, the vow is said ~to be "commuted."
208 2, 86 | it is less to commute a vow than to dispense from ~a
209 2, 86 | than to dispense from ~a vow: both, however, are in the
210 2, 86 | it was the subject of a vow, being, as it were, ~dedicated
211 2, 86 | Divine precept to ~fulfil his vow, so, too, is he bound under
212 2, 86 | which was contained under a vow is by his authority no longer
213 2, 86 | not fitting matter for a vow. Consequently when an ~ecclesiastical
214 2, 86 | dispenses someone from a vow, he does not ~dispense him
215 2, 86 | would be wrong or useless to vow, or which would be an ~obstacle
216 2, 86 | the dispensation from that vow ~would conduce. Hence the
217 2, 86 | the dispensation from a vow is not contrary to the ~
218 2, 86 | dispensed from a solemn vow of continency?~Aquin.: SMT
219 2, 86 | dispensed from a solemn ~vow of continency. As stated
220 2, 86 | granting a ~dispensation from a vow is if it be an obstacle
221 2, 86 | to a greater good. But a ~vow of continency, even though
222 2, 86 | dispensed even ~from a solemn vow of continency.~Aquin.: SMT
223 2, 86 | be dispensed from that vow. Much more, therefore, can
224 2, 86 | he be dispensed ~from the vow of continency which is about
225 2, 86 | just as the observance of a vow of abstinence may be a ~
226 2, 86 | may be the observance of a vow of ~continency. Now one
227 2, 86 | continency. Now one who takes a vow of abstinence can be dispensed
228 2, 86 | be dispensed from ~that vow if it prove a source of
229 2, 86 | may be dispensed from a vow of continency.~Aquin.: SMT
230 2, 86 | 4: Further, just as the vow of continency is part of
231 2, 86 | profession, whereby the vow is solemnized, so also are
232 2, 86 | dispensed from a solemn vow of continency.~Aquin.: SMT
233 2, 86 | be considered in a solemn vow of ~continency: first, the
234 2, 86 | first, the matter of the vow, namely, continency; secondly, ~
235 2, 86 | the perpetuity of the vow, namely, when a person binds
236 2, 86 | person binds himself by vow to ~the perpetual observance
237 2, 86 | thirdly, the solemnity of the vow. ~Accordingly, some [*William
238 2, 86 | 5] say ~that the solemn vow cannot be a matter of dispensation,
239 2, 86 | may be dispensed from a vow of prayer or contemplation.
240 2, 86 | no reason why the solemn ~vow thereof cannot be a matter
241 2, 86 | and universality of this vow. For they assert ~that the
242 2, 86 | For they assert ~that the vow of continency cannot be
243 2, 86 | which is never lawful in any vow. But this ~is evidently
244 2, 86 | dispensed even from a solemn vow of continency, for the ~
245 2, 86 | Now the solemnity of a vow ~consists in a kind of consecration
246 2, 86 | the person who takes ~the vow, as stated above (A[7]).
247 2, 86 | has pronounced a solemn vow, to be quit of that to which
248 2, 86 | the purpose for which the vow is solemnized. because if
249 2, 86 | with that for ~which the vow is solemnized. Now the obligation
250 2, 86 | a dispensation ~from the vow of continency solemnized
251 2, 86 | cannot dispense from a vow solemnized by the religious
252 2, 86 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: A vow of temporal continency can
253 2, 86 | dispensation, as also a vow of temporal prayer or of
254 2, 86 | dispensation can be granted from a vow of continency ~solemnized
255 2, 86 | and so on this count a vow of abstinence is a matter
256 2, 86 | more absolved from ~his vow of poverty than from his
257 2, 86 | of poverty than from his vow of continency, since he
258 2, 86 | is he dispensed from ~his vow of obedience; it is an accident
259 2, 86 | is not dispensed from his vow of obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
260 2, 86 | or the ~dispensation of a vow?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
261 2, 86 | commutation or dispensation of a vow. A person may enter religion ~
262 2, 86 | the world, even from the vow of ~making a pilgrimage
263 2, 86 | commutation or dispensation of a vow is possible ~without the
264 2, 86 | to dispense anyone from a vow seems to consist in ~deciding
265 2, 86 | circumstances he need not keep that vow. But if the ~prelate is
266 2, 86 | the person who took the vow does not ~seem to be absolved
267 2, 86 | to be absolved from his vow, since no prelate can grant
268 2, 86 | authority that in his case a vow is not to be kept, ~he would
269 2, 86 | not to be bound; since a vow need not be kept if it have
270 2, 86 | may be dispensed from a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
271 2, 86 | all to dispense from every vow. ~Therefore it does not
272 2, 86 | 1/1~On the contrary, A vow binds one to do something,
273 2, 86 | in a dispensation from a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[88] A[
274 2, 86 | stated above (AA[1],2), a vow is a promise made to God ~
275 2, 86 | for the reason that every vow supposes as a condition
276 2, 86 | stated above (A[8]) that the ~vow of a subject, e.g. of a
277 2, 86 | subject ~might break his vow without any remorse of conscience,
278 2, 86 | absolutely speaking man can vow them. But it ~does belong
279 2, 86 | dispense a person from a vow to enter the religious life, ~
280 2, 86 | him from fulfilling his vow. But ~if some cause were
281 2, 87 | more binding, an oath or a vow?~(9) Whether an oath is
282 2, 87 | useful and good. Just as a vow is an act of religion, so
283 2, 87 | meritorious to do a thing by vow, ~because a vow is an act
284 2, 87 | thing by vow, ~because a vow is an act of religion, as
285 2, 87 | There is no parity between a vow and an oath: because by
286 2, 87 | and an oath: because by a ~vow we direct something to the
287 2, 87 | for this very reason ~a vow is an act of religion. On
288 2, 87 | regard to the obligation of a vow (Q[88], A[3], ad 2). If,
289 2, 87 | oath is more binding than a vow?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[89] A[
290 2, 87 | oath is more binding than a vow. A vow is a ~simple promise:
291 2, 87 | more binding than a vow. A vow is a ~simple promise: whereas
292 2, 87 | oath is more binding than a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[89] A[
293 2, 87 | by the stronger. Now ~a vow is sometimes confirmed by
294 2, 87 | oath is stronger ~than a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[89] A[
295 2, 87 | Further, the obligation of a vow arises from the deliberation
296 2, 87 | is greater than that of a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[89] A[
297 2, 87 | 1/1~On the contrary, A vow binds one to God while an
298 2, 87 | than to man. Therefore a vow is ~more binding than an
299 2, 87 | The obligation both of vow and of an oath arises from ~
300 2, 87 | For the obligation of a vow ~arises from the fidelity
301 2, 87 | greatest irreverence. Hence a vow by its very nature is more ~
302 2, 87 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: A vow is not any kind of promise,
303 2, 87 | 2: An oath is added to a vow not because it is more stable, ~
304 2, 87 | Deliberation of the mind gives a vow its stability, on the ~part
305 2, 87 | the person who takes the vow: but it has a greater cause
306 2, 87 | part of God, to Whom the vow is offered.~Aquin.: SMT
307 2, 87 | grant a dispensation from a vow, except ~certain vows reserved
308 2, 87 | 1/1~On the contrary, A vow is more binding than an
309 2, 87 | stated above ~(A[8]). But a vow admits of dispensation and
310 2, 87 | from the law and from a vow arises from the fact that ~
311 2, 87 | comes under neither law nor vow. Now anything ~morally evil
312 2, 89 | and as to the second, "A vow shall be paid to Thee." ~
313 2, 91 | bound himself by his own vow to a special kind of worship,
314 2, 98 | and there takes the solemn vow of profession. But no one
315 2, 98 | from the obligation of a vow on account of a fault he
316 2, 99 | religious are bound by a vow which they may not break
317 2, 102 | poverty, so do they also vow obedience. Now a religious ~
318 2, 108 | instance if it be against his vow: and this cannot apply to
319 2, 147 | because he is bound by a vow not to drink wine: sometimes ~
320 2, 150 | the purpose, confirmed by ~vow, of observing perpetual
321 2, 152 | woman who is bound to God by vow. Therefore ~sacrilege should
322 2, 152 | in the case of those ~who vow and keep chastity. Wherefore
323 2, 182 | religious bind themselves by vow ~to refrain from worldly
324 2, 182 | includes the ~taking of a vow of continence, which is
325 2, 182 | obligation of a perpetual vow to retain ~the cure of souls;
326 2, 183 | XLIV)] Likewise some take a vow never to accept a ~bishopric.
327 2, 183 | himself. If a man take a vow not to ~accept the bishop'
328 2, 183 | his superior prelate, his vow is unlawful; ~but if he
329 2, 183 | under urgent necessity, his ~vow is lawful, because he vows
330 2, 183 | dispense from the perpetual vow, by which a man binds himself
331 2, 183 | himself specially thereto by vow. Hence Augustine says (Ep.
332 2, 183 | Since you have taken the vow, you have already ~bound
333 2, 183 | Before you were bound by ~the vow, you were free to submit."
334 2, 183 | Nevertheless the obligation of the vow remains virtually, so that
335 2, 184 | should be the matter of a vow?~(7) Of the sufficiency
336 2, 184 | 1~OBJ 4: Further, if the vow of obedience were requisite
337 2, 184 | from all venery by their vow of ~continence. But they
338 2, 184 | obedience. ~Therefore the vow of obedience is not requisite
339 2, 184 | own accord. Therefore the vow of obedience ~is unbecoming
340 2, 184 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 4: The vow of obedience taken by religious,
341 2, 184 | which do not ~come under a vow nor under obedience; and
342 2, 184 | Wherefore since by the vow of obedience a man lays ~
343 2, 184 | obedience should come under a vow?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
344 2, 184 | obedience, ~should come under a vow. For the school of perfection
345 2, 184 | without any mention of a vow. Therefore ~it would seem
346 2, 184 | Therefore ~it would seem that a vow is not necessary for the
347 2, 184 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 2: Further, a vow is a promise made to God,
348 2, 184 | and obedience without a vow. Therefore a vow is not ~
349 2, 184 | without a vow. Therefore a vow is not ~requisite for religious
350 2, 184 | Nazareans were consecrated by vow ~according to Num. 6:2, "
351 2, 184 | man or woman shall make a vow to be ~sanctified and will
352 2, 184 | Gregory states. Therefore a vow is requisite for ~religious
353 2, 184 | oneself to God by means of a vow. But it is evident ~from
354 2, 184 | bound to these three by vow. ~Hence Gregory says (Hom.
355 2, 184 | Christ is made fast by ~a vow: wherefore a vow is requisite
356 2, 184 | fast by ~a vow: wherefore a vow is requisite for religious
357 2, 184 | than by the obligation of a vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[186] A[
358 2, 184 | accord deprives himself by vow of the liberty of abstaining ~
359 2, 184 | Arment.): "Repent not of ~thy vow; rejoice rather that thou
360 2, 184 | Ghost." Now the religious vow binds a man to things belonging ~
361 2, 184 | come under the religious vow, in so ~far as they belong
362 2, 184 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, by the vow of obedience a man is bound
363 2, 184 | perfection. Therefore the vow of obedience suffices without
364 2, 184 | Therefore, if religious, by the vow of poverty, renounce earthly
365 2, 184 | there should be another vow whereby they may despise
366 2, 184 | which is removed by the vow of poverty; secondly, the
367 2, 184 | these ~are removed by the vow of continence; thirdly,
368 2, 184 | and this is removed by the vow of obedience. In like manner ~
369 2, 184 | removed from man by the vow of poverty; ~secondly, as
370 2, 184 | which is cut away ~by the vow of continence; thirdly,
371 2, 184 | which is eliminated by the vow of obedience, whereby a
372 2, 184 | wholly offers to God by the vow of voluntary poverty: ~secondly,
373 2, 184 | to God ~especially by the vow of continence, whereby he
374 2, 184 | wholly ~offers to God by the vow of obedience, whereby he
375 2, 184 | whereunto the religious vow ~is directed is the perfection
376 2, 184 | come under the ~religious vow, but this is directed to
377 2, 184 | for the observance of the vow of continence. And such
378 2, 184 | are comprised under the vow of ~obedience that applies
379 2, 184 | there was need for the vow of obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
380 2, 184 | life: hence no special vow is needed for this.~Aquin.:
381 2, 184 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the vow of obedience is the chief
382 2, 184 | It would seem that the vow of obedience is not the
383 2, 184 | obedience. ~Therefore the vow of poverty is greater than
384 2, 184 | poverty is greater than the vow of obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
385 2, 184 | continent soul." Now the vow of that which is more worthy
386 2, 184 | excellent. Therefore the vow of continence is more excellent
387 2, 184 | more excellent than ~the vow of obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
388 2, 184 | Further, the greater a vow the more indispensable it
389 2, 184 | Therefore it would seem that the vow of obedience is less than
390 2, 184 | obedience is less than the vow of ~poverty and continence.~
391 2, 184 | 3, ad 6). Therefore the vow of obedience is the chief ~
392 2, 184 | 1/5~I answer that, The vow of obedience is the chief
393 2, 184 | 5~First, because by the vow of obedience man offers
394 2, 184 | which he offers ~God by the vow of poverty. Wherefore that
395 2, 184 | 5~Secondly, because the vow of obedience includes the
396 2, 184 | religious, though bound by vow to observe continence ~and
397 2, 184 | 4/5~Thirdly, because the vow of obedience extends properly
398 2, 184 | follows from this that the vow of obedience is more essential
399 2, 184 | if a man without taking a vow of obedience were to ~observe,
400 2, 184 | were to ~observe, even by vow, voluntary poverty and continence,
401 2, 184 | virginity observed even by vow; for Augustine says (De
402 2, 184 | pertinent to perfection than the vow of poverty, because as Jerome, ~
403 2, 184 | dispense a religious from his vow of ~obedience so as to release
404 2, 184 | to dispense him from his vow of obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
405 2, 184 | his rule. For to break a vow is a ~sin worthy of condemnation,
406 2, 184 | religious is bound by the vow of his profession. Now the
407 2, 184 | his profession. Now the vow of ~profession regards chiefly
408 2, 184 | be to act contrary to the vow of ~obedience.~Aquin.: SMT
409 2, 184 | professes a rule does not vow to observe all the ~things
410 2, 184 | be against ~his religious vow; for instance if he be guilty
411 2, 184 | fornication he acts against the vow of continence, and by ~theft
412 2, 184 | and by ~theft against the vow of poverty; and not merely
413 2, 184 | that is not against the vow of his ~profession, without
414 2, 185 | they are bound neither by vow nor by precept of ~their
415 2, 186 | disposes oneself to observe the vow of continence, by solitude
416 2, 186 | of perfection; since the vow of continence ~excels the
417 2, 186 | of continence ~excels the vow of poverty, and the vow
418 2, 186 | vow of poverty, and the vow of obedience excels them
419 2, 186 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the vow of obedience is more excellent
420 2, 187 | a person to be bound by vow to enter ~religion?~(3)
421 2, 187 | Whether those who are bound by vow to enter religion are bound
422 2, 187 | are bound to ~fulfil their vow?~(4) Whether those who vow
423 2, 187 | vow?~(4) Whether those who vow to enter religion are bound
424 2, 187 | one ought to be bound by vow to enter religion?~Aquin.:
425 2, 187 | ought not to be bound by vow to enter ~religion. For
426 2, 187 | bound by the religious ~vow. Now before profession a
427 2, 187 | the world to be bound by ~vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
428 2, 187 | no one should be bound by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
429 2, 187 | Now through being bound by vow to enter religion it often ~
430 2, 187 | ought not to be bound by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
431 2, 187 | is written, (Ps. 75:12): "Vow ye, and pay to the ~Lord
432 2, 187 | Scripture invites us to vow these things. But Holy ~
433 2, 187 | better ~to bind oneself by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
434 2, 187 | done in fulfilment of a vow is more ~praiseworthy than
435 2, 187 | it be done apart from a vow, both because to vow is ~
436 2, 187 | from a vow, both because to vow is ~an act of religion,
437 2, 187 | virtues, ~and because a vow strengthens a man's will
438 2, 187 | confirmed in good by means of a vow. Therefore it is in itself ~
439 2, 187 | praiseworthy to bind oneself by vow to enter religion.~Aquin.:
440 2, 187 | Reply OBJ 1: The religious vow is twofold. One is the solemn
441 2, 187 | twofold. One is the solemn vow which ~makes a man a monk
442 2, 187 | the profession, and such a vow should be preceded by a
443 2, 187 | The other is the simple vow which ~does not make a man
444 2, 187 | enter ~religion, and such a vow need not be preceded by
445 2, 187 | from the ~obligation of a vow is not absolute necessity,
446 2, 187 | end, ~because after such a vow one cannot attain to the
447 2, 187 | unless ~one fulfil that vow. Such a necessity is not
448 2, 187 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The vow to enter religion is a strengthening
449 2, 187 | But if one ~who breaks a vow falls more grievously, this
450 2, 187 | from the ~goodness of the vow, as neither does it derogate
451 2, 187 | Whether one who is bound by a vow to enter religion is under
452 2, 187 | one who is bound by the vow to enter religion ~is not
453 2, 187 | not bound to keep one's vow of entering religion.~Aquin.:
454 2, 187 | not obliged to fulfil the vow by which he bound himself
455 2, 187 | Further, a less useful vow cannot remit a more useful
456 2, 187 | Now ~the fulfilment of a vow to enter religion might
457 2, 187 | hinder the fulfilment of ~a vow to take up the cross in
458 2, 187 | apparently is the more useful vow, since thereby a man obtains
459 2, 187 | Therefore it would seem that the vow by which a ~man has bound
460 2, 187 | and a gloss on Ps. 75:12, "Vow ye, and pay to ~the Lord
461 2, 187 | Lord your God," says: "To vow depends on the will: but
462 2, 187 | the will: but after the vow ~has been taken the fulfilment
463 2, 187 | were treating of ~vows, a vow is a promise made to God
464 2, 187 | intends to bind himself by his vow: so that if he intend to
465 2, 187 | not a solemn, but a simple vow. Hence ~he was not a monk
466 2, 187 | without having ~fulfilled his vow, is counseled that if "he
467 2, 187 | who has bound himself by vow to enter a certain religious ~
468 2, 187 | Para. 1/2~Reply OBJ 3: The vow to enter religion being
469 2, 187 | perpetual is greater than ~the vow of pilgrimage to the Holy
470 2, 187 | Land, which is a temporal vow; and as ~Alexander III says (
471 2, 187 | way guilty of breaking his vow."~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[189]
472 2, 187 | who bound himself by the vow to enter religion, is under
473 2, 187 | religion in order to fulfil a vow ~which he had previously
474 2, 187 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the vow to enter religion is accounted
475 2, 187 | is accounted a perpetual vow: ~wherefore it is preferred
476 2, 187 | 1/1~On the contrary, The vow of religious profession,
477 2, 187 | required before the simple vow ~whereby a man binds himself
478 2, 187 | that, The obligation of a vow proceeds from the will:
479 2, 187 | from the will: because ~"to vow is an act of the will" according
480 2, 187 | Consequently the obligation of a vow extends as ~far as the will
481 2, 187 | the person who takes the vow. ~Accordingly if in vowing
482 2, 187 | not seem to fulfil his vow, since this was not his
483 2, 187 | Further, the obligation of a vow is like that of an oath.
484 2, 187 | should they be bound by vow.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[189] A[
485 2, 187 | 2], ad 1), the religious vow is ~twofold. One is the
486 2, 187 | twofold. One is the simple vow consisting in a mere promise
487 2, 187 | deliberation of the mind. Such a vow ~derives its efficacy from
488 2, 187 | the efficacy of a simple ~vow encounters an obstacle,
489 2, 187 | if the person who makes a vow to God is not ~his own master;
490 2, 187 | cancel or ~approve their vow, if it please him to do
491 2, 187 | a child makes a simple ~vow, not yet having full use
492 2, 187 | bound in virtue of the ~vow; but if he has the use of
493 2, 187 | he is concerned, by his vow; yet this obligation ~may
494 2, 187 | the age of puberty, his vow cannot be annulled by the ~
495 2, 187 | The other is the solemn vow which makes a man a monk
496 2, 187 | or a religious. ~Such a vow is subject to the ordinance
497 2, 187 | tonsure and taking the ~solemn vow of religion is the age of
498 2, 187 | they bind ~themselves by vow or oath to do something,
499 2, 187 | Num. 30:4) for taking a vow without her parents' consent:
500 2, 187 | parents' consent: but ~the vow can be made void by her
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