Explanation of Catholic Morals A Concise, Reasoned, and Popular Exposition of Catholic Morals

"Explanation of Catholic Morals" by John H. (John Henry) Stapleton is a detailed look at the moral guidelines of the Catholic Church, probably from the early 1900s. It explains the basics of morality from a Catholic point of view, highlighting how faith and moral behavior are intertwined and crucial for a person's spiritual well-being and salvation. The book aims to simplify ideas about sin, conscience, and living a virtuous life by presenting Catholic teachings in an organized way that's easy for many people to grasp. Beginning with the fundamentals of Catholic morals, the author clarifies the connection between what a person believes and how they act, arguing that living by God's laws and having faith are both needed to truly follow moral principles. Stapleton points out that being morally responsible involves awareness, the freedom to choose, and the ability to tell right from wrong, preparing readers for a discussion about conscience and the moral effects of human actions.