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The Moral Act:
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The Moral Act:
an action that results from a deliberate choice between good and evil, or degrees of goodness.
a personal act, involves intellect and the will, never leaves us exactly the same
True Freedom
- Man's vision in various is obscured in certain situations
- Causes him to seldom think of what glorifies God or offends Him
Conscience is a Precious But Delicate Guide
- Must be listened to sensitively
- must be constantly interrogated
- gives awkward answers because they conflict with what we want to do
Condemned to Freedom
- We're afraid of freedom because that means we're responsible
- We only want things that are easy
- We do not love freedom when it is hard
- Everyone has a moral freedom
Conscience Must Be Informed
- well formed conscience is enlightened by the wisdom of the creator
- educate it because of the negative influences around us
Having a Plan of Life
- adopt a plan and live that plan to reach holiness
- has to be based on Catholic norms