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(a) Mere presence consists in a purely material attendance at aservice, as when non-Catholics assist at Mass and sit, rise and kneelwith the congregation or remain seated throughout. Example: If a confessor imposes a fast as apenance, this penance cannot be performed on a fast day; for the motiveof the law of fast is general, that of the sacramental penance isparticular. (b) The sin committed is but onesin, regardless of length of time, and is incurred at the time oneomits due diligence in acquiring knowledge, as is the case with othersins of omission. Example: Caius was baptized by an excellent priest, but the date wasomitted in the register.

--It is easy to say in the abstract that oneshould always have a suitable reason for adopting a probable opinion infavor of liberty. the Fathers,which requires one to observe the laws of God with understanding anddiligence;(b) It leads to corruption of morals. (b) Wehave solid or slight probability, according as the supporting motivesare or are not such as would move, if not convince, a prudent man--thatis, a man who shows good judgment in most things. , as soon asthis can be conveniently done.