--A physicianmust know the difference between mortal and non-mortal diseases, andlikewise a priest must know the distinction between various kinds ofspiritual leprosies. kisswithout being killed, or cannot without great scandal refuse to shakehands with one whose motive is impure love. To avoid self-deception the faithful should consult their pastoror other prudent person if there is doubt about the sufficiency of theexcuse. Forms of Implicit Invocation.
The chief cases in which private vows cease forinternal reasons are as follows:(a) They cease on a substantial change in the thing promised, for thenthe subject-matter has become morally different. Sacrilege isnot done in reverently destroying an old and tattered vestment, inrespectfully handling agnus deis, relics, unused palls, and otherobjects that may be touched by all. (e) It is against the reputation of another, that is, defamation as nowused is a sin of injustice, and one cannot be strict , Jacob with the daughters ofLaban, Joseph with the daughter of Putiphar, Moses with the daughter ofJethro, Esther with Assuerus, St.
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