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Is Anger a Graver Sin than Hatred and Envy?--(a) As to itsmatter, anger is less grave than hatred and envy, for it purs Hence, a superior who hasthe power to make appointments to office should disregard the votes ofhis advisors, if he can prove that they are wrong in their opinionsabout a nominee for office. An assertory oath,however, seems to be more binding than a vow, because it is a greaterinjury to God to make Him the witness for falsehood than to break apromise made to Him. Cohabitation refers todwelling in the same house, even though it be only during the day, andthe woman be a servant; companionship refers to visits, conversations,signs of friendship, and the like.

(a) Liceity. pleasure, but especially in the subordinationof spirit to the flesh and in the damage done to mind and body. The confessor or physician can decideabout cases of impossibility that are not manifest, but dispensationshould be had from the pastor (Canon 1245). he Canons; otherwise he wouldbe guilty of a very grievous sin and would expose himself to the dangerof sharing in the sins of others (I Tim.