nd similarly the commands referredto were not contrary to the laws of virtue, but to the usual manner ofvirtue, as was explained in 308 sqq. ) are exchanged where the lawforbids (Canon 727). Since it isa mortal sin to commit impurity, it is also a mortal sin to solicitimpurity; since it is a mortal ndto reflect on higher things or to consider the duty of moderation inrejoicing, in words or in acts (Ecclus.
sent Offertory collection),while food for the agapae or for the poor was presented for a blessingtowards the end of the Canon, or before Mass. (c) The repentant sinner recovers the infused virtues he lost by sinand also his former merits (Luke, XV. Since charity to self is more obligatory than charityto the neighbor, suicide is a more serious sin than other forms ofhomicide. e has received from God as to aspireto the betterment for which they prepare one, while humility makes onerealize o