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--(a) It is binding in conscience; for it is merely theapplication of law to a particular case, and law obliges (see 377). d be estimated by the property loss, that is, that theftshould be deemed a grave sin which in view of a Even spiritual good is not a sufficient reason; forexample, one may not castrate oneself in order to escape temptation, --(a) Such complaint is obligatory in virtue of commutativejustice, when by reason of his office, oath, or function a person isunder contract to

, street beggars who havenothing may eat as often as they are given an alms, if it does not buythem a dinner), and those who cannot do their necessary or customaryhard work if they fast. (b) It is against a sacred thing, that is, against the sanctity which athing acquires from its dedication to God (e. The clement man, on the contrary, keeps his poise and useshis authority with moderation. st for absolution, or, in the case of those who are unconscious,by a call for a priest or the practices or prayers of a Christian life.