Religious Profession: A Commentary on a Chapter of the New Code of Canon Law

Hector Papi

ISBN 10: 1331267102 / ISBN 13: 9781331267102

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents the concepts of religious profession or vows in the Catholic Church, as illustrated in the new code of Canon Law, which was recently authorized by the Vatican. The book provides a commentary on a chapter of the code that deals with religious profession, or the public contract by which a Christian commits to the three vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in an approved community. The book clarifies how these vows are to be carried out, how they affect the religious life, and what conditions must be met to make the profession valid. This book is a valuable resource for any Catholic religious, as it provides practical, timely guidance on this important aspect of religious life and is based on the most up-to-date ecclesiastical legislation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religious Profession: A Commentary on a Chapter of the New Code of Canon Law
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331267102
• ISBN 13: 9781331267102
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

A clear, practical guide to understanding the canon law of vows, profession, and governance in religious life.

This concise manual explains what religious profession means, how vows work, and how the Code of Canon Law applies to institutes of poverty, chastity, and obedience. It outlines the different kinds of religious profession and the steps that make a profession valid, including the role of superiors and the status of incardination.

Designed for students and practitioners of canon law, religious studies, or church governance, this edition translates and clarifies key canons, showing how the law affects daily life in religious communities.

• Clear definitions of religious profession and the three vows
• Explanation of simple versus solemn vows and their legal effects
• Guidance on validity, requirements, and procedures for professing
• Insights into governance, administration, and the role of superiors

Ideal for readers needing a practical understanding of how canon law shapes religious vows and governance.