ST II-II, q. 88

Of Vows

We must now consider vows, whereby something is promised to God. Under this head there are twelve points of inquiry:

(1) What is a vow?

(2) What is the matter of a vow?

(3) Of the obligation of vows;

(4) Of the use of taking vows;

(5) Of what virtue is it an act?

(6) Whether it is more meritorious to do a thing from a vow, than without a vow?

(7) Of the solemnizing of a vow;

(8) Whether those who are under another's power can take vows?

(9) Whether children may be bound by vow to enter religion?

(10) Whether a vow is subject to dispensation or commutation?

(11) Whether a dispensation can be granted in a solemn vow of continence?

(12) Whether the authority of a superior is required in a dispensation from a vow?

Articles

  1. a. 1Whether a vow consists in a mere purpose of the will?
  2. a. 2Whether a vow should always be about a better good?
  3. a. 3Whether all vows are binding?
  4. a. 4Whether it is expedient to take vows?
  5. a. 5Whether a vow is an act of latria or religion?
  6. a. 6Whether it is more praiseworthy and meritorious to do something in fulfilment of a vow, than without a vow?
  7. a. 7Whether a vow is solemnized by the reception of holy orders, and by the profession of a certain rule?
  8. a. 8Whether those who are subject to another's power are hindered from taking vows?
  9. a. 9Whether children can bind themselves by vow to enter religion?
  10. a. 10Whether vows admit of dispensation?
  11. a. 11Whether it is possible to be dispensed from a solemn vow of continency?
  12. a. 12Whether the authority of a prelate is required for commutation or the dispensation of a vow?

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ST II-II, q. 88 — Of Vows - Ask the Summa