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ssion); bodily imperfection that makes oneunsuited for the service of the altar, on account of mutilation (e. The most ordinary form of participation indefamation is that of the listener, for no one defames successfullyunless he has a sympathetic listener. fection),for pollution is gravely sinful in the married, as well as in thesingle state (see 2539 sqq. , and scandal; and henceit is forbidden in the first commandment: Thou shalt not have strangegods before Me.

1447, 1464). (b) Surliness is the sin of those who are ungracious in their manners,not because of hate or anger, but because of a desire to be unpleasantand to make others yield to themselves. This right applies to an extraordinary, as well as to an ordinaryreputation. But there is no good that has not some riskattached to it, and the risk here is due, not to the vow itself, but tothe weakness of the will which may use it improperly.