Summa Theologica

IIa IIae q. 188 : Of The Different Kinds Of Religious Life (Eight Articles)

[Letter] [A4] Entire question
[Letter] [A4] 1. Whether there is only one religious order?
[Letter] [A4] 2. Whether a religious order should be established for the works of the active life?
[Letter] [A4] 3. Whether a religious order can be directed to soldiering?
[Letter] [A4] 4. Whether a religious order can be established for preaching or hearing confessions?
[Letter] [A4] 5. Whether a religious order should be established for the purpose of study?
[Letter] [A4] 6. Whether a religious order that is devoted to the contemplative life is more excellent than on that is given to the active life?
[Letter] [A4] 7. Whether religious perfection is diminished by possessing something in common?
[Letter] [A4] 8. Whether the religious life of those who live in community is more perfect than that of those who lead a solitary life?