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Catechism› 3.Life in ChristPart 3› 1.Man’s Vocation Life in the SpiritSection 1› 1.The Dignity of the Human PersonChapter 1› 4.The Morality of Human ActsArt. 4› In Brief

In Brief CCC 1759

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"An evil action cannot be justified by reference to a good intention" (cf St. Thomas Aquinas, Dec. praec. 6). the end does not justify the means.

In the Compendium: Q368

Read the full chapter 1. The Dignity of the Human Person ¶1700–1876

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