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