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| − | '''Continence''' is the ability to control and direct sexual desires, or concupiscence (strong desire, especially sexual desire) of the flesh, and their consequences. It is a part of the virtue of temperance, which is about moderating physical desires. Continence is also defined as abstaining from even the licit gratifications of [[marriage]]. | + | '''Continence''' is the ability to control and direct sexual desires, or concupiscence (strong desire, especially sexual desire) of the flesh, and their consequences. It is a part of the virtue of temperance, which is about moderating physical desires. Continence is also defined as abstaining from even the licit gratifications of [[marriage]]. In [[Catholic]] [[theology]], continence is a commonly mentioned [[virtue]]. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/the-life-of-virtue-continence/ The Life of Virtue – Continence], Dominincan Friars, England, Wales and Scotland | *[https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/the-life-of-virtue-continence/ The Life of Virtue – Continence], Dominincan Friars, England, Wales and Scotland | ||
| + | *[https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/continence Continence], Catholic Answers | ||
{{Virtues}} | {{Virtues}} | ||
[[Category: Virtue]] | [[Category: Virtue]] | ||
[[Category:Virtues]] | [[Category:Virtues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:38, May 18, 2024
Continence is the ability to control and direct sexual desires, or concupiscence (strong desire, especially sexual desire) of the flesh, and their consequences. It is a part of the virtue of temperance, which is about moderating physical desires. Continence is also defined as abstaining from even the licit gratifications of marriage. In Catholic theology, continence is a commonly mentioned virtue.
External links
- The Life of Virtue – Continence, Dominincan Friars, England, Wales and Scotland
- Continence, Catholic Answers
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