Question 33 — Fraternal Correction

We must now consider Fraternal Correction, under which head there are eight points of inquiry:

(1) Whether fraternal correction is an act of charity?

• (2) Whether it is a matter of precept?
• (3) Whether this precept binds all, or only superiors?
• (4) Whether this precept binds the subject to correct his superior?
• (5) Whether a sinner may correct anyone?
• (6) Whether one ought to correct a person who becomes worse through being corrected?
• (7) Whether secret correction should precede denouncement?
• (8) Whether witnesses should be called before denouncement?