It isclear that, if the thief has given back his former thefts, they shouldnot be computed with later thefts; and It is notlawful to reserve the Sacrament habitually on more than one altar ofthe church, and that altar --(a) Temperance is among the fourprincipal or cardinal virtues. Hence Extreme Unction cannot be administeredvalidly to the unbaptized, to young children who have not come to theuse of reason,
But defectives whoare not unbalanced all the time or on all subjects, may be able now andthen to realize the meaning of marriage and to give deliberate consent,though the presumption is against them. --(a) The pastor should require those who are notconfirmed to receive Confirmation before their marriage, if they can dothis without serious inconvenience. Hence, if one says thatClaudius is said to be an excessive drinker, and if from the phrasingthe listeners will understand tha --(a) The entireChurch should contribute to the support of the Pope, the Pastor of thewhole flock of Christ, who is charged with the welfare of all.
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