The moral theology of saint alphonsus liguori by reymermet, theodule, laverdure, paul isbn. Jan 01, 2020 i would like to contact a priest who knows about the life of st. Alphonsus liguori to love jesus christ is the greatest work that we can perform on this earth but it is a work and a gift that we cannot have of ourselves. Moral theology also known as the theologia moralis is a ninevolume work concerning catholic moral theology written between 1748 and 1785 by saint alphonsus liguori, a catholic theologian and doctor of the church. Source for information on alphonsus liguori, st new catholic encyclopedia dictionary. The way to converse with god, a short treatise on prayer, mental prayer, the presence of god. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In 1871, alphonsus was declared a doctor of the church by pope pius ix. For todays moral theologians and spiritual thinkers, his interpretation of the balance between law and liberty, authority and reason, force and conscience, and grace and free will are a blueprint for many of our current ideas about morality.
In a synthesis, unique in the history of moral theology, st. He was chosen bishop of sant agata dei goti, but soon resigned his office to work with his confreres at nocera dei pagani in campagna. Alphonsus, and in this environment, i grew to know and to love this saint, a doctor of the church and patron of confessors and moral theologians. Alphonsus moral theology steers the course between rigor and laxity to lead the way to christs mercy. Free traditional catholic books tweet thanks to technology, and perhaps due to christianitys low status in our modern liberal age, there is a fantastic treasure trove of good, traditional catholic books available for free or nearfree. Alphonsus liguori aug 2 is wellknown for his devotion to our lady. Ryan grant is the founder and managing editor of mediatrix press, a familyrun business that reprints books that have gone out of print. Saint alphonsus liguoris story moral theology, vatican ii said, should be more thoroughly nourished by scripture, and show the nobility of the christian vocation of the faithful and their obligation to bring forth fruit in charity for the life of the world. The human conscience was of lifelong interest to saint alphonsus liguori, who conveys his thoughts on the subject in the first treatise.
First of all, because he left abundant teaching in the field of moral theology, which faithfully expresses the catholic doctrine to such an extent that it was proclaimed by pope pius xii patron of all confessors and moralists. He became a recognizable lawyer after going through law school at the age of sixteen, but later decided to leave law in favor of giving his salvation more attention. His glories of mary is one of the great works on that subject, and his book visits to the blessed sacrament went through 40 editions in his lifetime, greatly influencing the practice of this devotion in the church. These form the first book of the work, while the second contains the treatises. In the course of the nine editions published during the saint s lifetime the title page changed to moral theology of the most ill. Alphonsus liguori, doctor of the church, founder of the redemptorists, renowned author of many works, ascetic and moral, highly praised by various popes. In his book, at the heart of the gospel, west writes. This first ever english translation features books 23 of the theologia moralis, on sin and the theological virtues. Alphonsus liguori is his comprehensive understanding of catholic theology and moral teaching. Alphonsus liguoris moral theology has long been praised and held in the. Alphonsus deals with sins such as apostasy, idolatry and superstition.
Alphonsus liguoris theologia moralis, or moral theology. Alphonsus on moral theology has proved durable, and. Powerful anticlericals battled the redemptorists, his religious order. Thomas adopted the best in greek tradition, especially aristotle, and gave to moral a choice place in his system of theology as a whole, a place that had never been given it by anyone. His writings on moral, theological, and ascetic matters had great impact and have survived through the years, especially his moral theology and his glories of mary. Post falls, idaho a professional latin translator is releasing his second volume of st. The first volume contains books 1 3, covering conscience, then law. Alphonsus liguori is a doctor of the church who is widely known for his contribution to moral theology and his great kindness. Alphonsus liguori s moral theology has long been praised and held in the highest regard by the church, covering every moral question of his day. Moral theology book 1 theologia moralis and millions of other books are. He was buried at the monastery of the pagani near naples.
Alphonsus liguori than to that of jone and merkelbach. Alphonsus the human conscience was of lifelong interest to saint alphonsus liguori, who conveys his thoughts on the subject in the first treatise of his theologia moralis. Catechesis of the holy father benedict xvi on saint. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I just got the english translation of the book and i am confused about the definitions of words and latin terminology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Alphonsus liguoris moral theology has long been praised and held in the highest regard by the church, covering every moral question of his day. Source for information on moral theology, history of 700 to vatican council i. Alphonsus liguori and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Alphonsus liguori, doctor of the church, founder of the redemptorists, renowned author of many works, ascetic and moral, highly. Alphonsus liguoris treatise, from moral theology, translated by fr.
Alphonsus instructed confessors to be gentle and compassionate with their penitents, to manifest the merciful love of christ in their mildness of manner and in their willingness to dispense absolution for sin, even in response to the imperfect contrition of many of their penitents. So the mere fact that a position is stated in moral theology does not imply the opinion is sound. Gallagher, outlines steps in reaching a moral decision with dignity of a conscience. Mediatrix press is pleased to bring you the first english translation of this excellent work, once widely read but relegated to obscurity on account. The very idea that the author presents is contrary to reason, morality and everything that a christian is considered to be. I would like to contact a priest who knows about the life of st. He makes abundant references to the scriptures and the doctors of the church who preceded him. Saint alphonsus liguori for every day can expand the words and meanings of symbols that are often seen daily. Alphonsus liguori and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. His work, bringing together the commentary of the moral theologians of his day, holds the middle ground between rigorism and laxism.
Founder of the redemptorists priest, doctor of the church, moral theologian. Mar 20, 2020 during my priestly training, i had the privilege of studying moral theology at a university governed by the sons of st. Free traditional catholic books catholic tradition. Mar 23, 2018 post falls, idaho a professional latin translator is releasing his second volume of st. Christopher west lied about the position of saint alphonsus liguori on a particular sexual act, which is inaccurately and euphemistically called marital foreplay. Jansenists denounced moral theology, his book that sought to correct them. Moral theology, history of 700 to vatican council i.
This devotional book is composed of 365 sayings from a great doctor of the churchthe most zealous doctor saint alphonsus liguori. Publishers description this book chronicles saint alphonsus liguoris contribution to the evolution of moral theology, a contribution that continues to influence contemporary christian society more than 200 years after his death. This first ever english translation features book 4 of the theologia moralis, on the first through sixth commandments. This first ever english translation features book 1 of the theologia moralis, on conscience and law. Moral theology book 1 theologia moralis kindle edition by st. He founded the congregation of the most holy redeemer, known as the redemptorists, in november 1732. Moral theology book 1 theologia moralis english edition. In 1762 he was appointed bishop of santagata dei goti. This book chronicles saint alphonsus liguoris contribution to the evolution of moral theology, a contribution that continues to influence contemporary christian society more than 200 years after. Traditional catholic books available for free to download or read online.
Christopher west is lying about saint alphonsus liguori. Alphonsus liguori was born in 1696 to neapolitan nobility at marianella, italy. His spiritual training was entrusted to the fathers of the oratory in that city, and from his boyhood alphonsus was known as a most devout brother of the little oratory. He was born in 1696 in naples to a wellrespected family, and was. Alphonsus liguori theologia moralis mediatrix press. The first of the five propositions which were extracted from that book and.
Alphonsus was born of noble parents, near naples, in 1696. Alphonsus considers a question on marital sexual acts. Unfortunately, a couple of chapters into the book i found the author challenging or at least much lamenting established church doctrine on the sacrament of confession and mortal sin. Alphonsus is best known for his moral theology, but he also wrote well in the field of spiritual and dogmatic theology. Moral theology is a ninevolume work concerning catholic moral theology written between 1748 and 1785 by saint alphonsus liguori, a catholic theologian.
Even so, at certain points in the work, saint alphonsus liguori states his own understanding of the topic, rejecting one answer and affirming another. During sixty years of christian service in central italy, opposition of every sort stalked st. His masterpiece was the moral theology 1748, which was approved by the pope himself and was born of liguoris pastoral experience, his ability to respond to the practical questions posed by the faithful and his contact with their everyday problems. This first ever english translation features books of the theologia moralis, on conscience, law, sin and the theological virtues.
Moral theology, vatican ii said, should be more thoroughly nourished by scripture, and show the nobility of the christian vocation of the faithful. Liguoris greatest contribution to the catholic church was in the area of moral theology. Liguori is his comprehensive understanding of catholic theology and moral teaching. Bernard says reading instructs us at once in prayer, and in the practice of virtue. In the course of the nine editions published during the saints lifetime the title page changed to moral theology of the most ill. Agatha of the goths and rector major of the congregation of the most holy redeemer, 67, 184, 2045, 20710, 220, 2623, 2748, 2816, 332443. To foster the christian life, he applied himself to preaching among the people and writing books on moral theology, of which he is considered a master. The first volume contains books 1 3, covering conscience, then law, followed by sin, and then the theological virtues. At the early age of sixteen he was made doctor in law, and he threw himself into this career with ardor and success. Apr 09, 2018 while some are of the opinion that treatments such as alphonsus exist to provide loopholes for people to get out of sin, rather, it is to help the penitent correctly identify and avoid. Readers will come away with a renewed appreciation for this method of living and acting morally. Alphonsus comes highly recommended by the catholic tradition bl. To a spiritual life the reading of holy books is perhaps not less useful than mental prayer.
My pocket way of the cross by saint alphonsus liguori and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alphonsus liguori is recognized as the doctor of moral theology as st. During my priestly training, i had the privilege of studying moral theology at a university governed by the sons of st. I want someone whos an expert on 18th century catholic history and define the words at the context of the time period. Nine editions of the moral theology appeared in the saints lifetime, those of. Mar 27, 2017 but during this period there appeared a man, sent by god, to remedy the evils of casuistry. Liguori publications is proud to announce the publication of conscience. Moral theology book 1 theologia moralis kindle edition.
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