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--(a) Theperson of the defamer increases the harm when his authority is greater. In this way it isworse for a person vowed to God to blaspheme or lie than for one whohas no vow; it is worse to carry on frivolous or calumniousconversations in church than on the street. In reference to First Communion, the Church requires thatchildren who are not in danger of death must have a mental and moralfitness, Itis generally admitted that there is no grave sin even in a solemn andofficial performance of a Sacrament, if the Sacrament is urgen

Theft from One's Wife or Minor Child. The common good requires that taxes be not imposed exceptfor just reasons, and that there be a fair distribution of the burden. nd the like), for the Church recognizes no devotionor ceremony unless it is true and useful as an expression of religion. thankfulness for gifts or otherbenefits is only a moral duty, and generally laws do not take accountof ingratitude.