
audiobook
by John A. (John Ambrose) McHugh, Charles J. (Charles Jerome) Callan
BY
PREFACE
REVISOR’S NOTE
MORAL THEOLOGYA Complete Course
INTRODUCTION
PART IGENERAL MORAL THEOLOGY
Question ITHE LAST END OF MAN AND THE MEANS TO THAT END
Art. 1: THE LAST END OF MAN
Art. 2: ACTS AS HUMAN
Art. 3: ACTS AS MORAL
This work offers a clear‑cut, systematic introduction to Catholic moral theology, grounding every discussion in the timeless principles of St. Thomas Aquinas while bringing in the insights of contemporary scholars. It tackles the questions of right and wrong that arise in today’s world—issues the classic texts never imagined—presenting them as a cohesive whole rather than a collection of isolated debates.
The authors prioritize logical foundations over polemics, laying out the definitions and rules that underlie moral judgments before moving to applications. Concise paragraphs are enriched with concrete examples and brief “casus conscientiae,” allowing listeners to see theory in practice without getting lost in technical canon‑law minutiae. The style is both rigorous and approachable, aiming to make complex concepts memorable and useful.
Ideal for students, clergy, or anyone seeking to form a solid moral conscience, the book balances the negative warning against sin with a positive guide to virtue and the life of grace. Listeners will come away with a deeper grasp of how reason and revealed truth shape ethical living.
Full title
Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities
Language
en
Duration
~57 hours (3336K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-02-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1880–1950
A Dominican priest, teacher, and editor whose books helped shape Catholic theological reading in the first half of the twentieth century. Best known for clear, practical religious writing, he also co-authored widely used works on moral theology and prayer.
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A Dominican priest and prolific Catholic writer, he helped make theology and scripture study more accessible for priests, students, and general readers in the first half of the twentieth century.
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