Vows (Catholic Encyclopedia article)
Arthur Vermeersch · 1913
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A vow is defined as a promise made to God, binding in a way a simple resolution, a present purpose about the future, is not. Between people a promise pledges faith, inviting trust and dependence, and breaking it destroys mutual confidence, which natural law condemns shaking. With God the reasoning differs: no one can deceive God about present intention, and he knows whether the maker will persevere.
What makes a vow distinctive is offering God not only a present thing or action but a future action and perseverance in fulfilling it. Changing purpose afterward disrespects God like taking back a dedicated gift, sacrilege in the widest sense. Later sections distinguish simple and solemn vows, public and private vows, and the vows of religion, placing material solemnity, with Vasquez, Sanchez. Others, in surrender followed by irrevocable acceptance, and treating dispensation, commutation, and the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Arthur Vermeersch |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 1913 |
| COLLECTION | REFERENCE |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| LICENSE | PUBLIC_DOMAIN |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | New Advent — Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) |