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100 1 _aStapleton, John H.
_q(John Henry),
_d1873-
245 1 0 _aExplanation of Catholic Morals :
_bA Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Michael Gray(Lost_Gamer@comcast.net)
520 _a"Explanation of Catholic Morals" by John H. Stapleton is a comprehensive exposition on Catholic moral principles, likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the foundations of morality as understood within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing the interplay of faith and moral action as vital to spiritual life and salvation. It seeks to clarify concepts of sin, conscience, and virtuous living through a structured approach, making Catholic teachings accessible to a wide audience. The opening portion introduces the foundational concepts of Catholic morals, explaining the relationship between belief and action. It establishes the premise that morality is not merely about faith but also about how one lives according to God's laws. The author argues that both faith and good works are essential for true adherence to moral law. Stapleton outlines that moral agency requires knowledge, free will, and the ability to choose between good and evil, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of conscience and the moral implications of human actions in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian ethics -- Catholic authors
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18438
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