delectatio

That which by this expression the Holy Ghost intendeth is the prevalency of lust in drawing the soul unto that which is by the casuists termed delectatio morosa, “a secret delight” in the evil, abiding some space upon it, so that it would do that which it is tempted and enticed unto were it not forbidden; as the fish liketh the bait well enough, but is afraid of the hook.

The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed 1616-1683 1966

Nonetheless, his power to move us by attraction, the arranging of circumstances, the example of others, the holy inspiration that comes from the reading of Scripture, interior grace that conveys the delectatio spoken of by Augustine — these and many other ways are some of the means by which he reigns efficaciously over intelligent creatures.

Scripture 2009

A similar pattern emerges within the different acts exercised by each sense power: the sense apprehends (apprehensio) the object, delights (delectatio) in its object, provided that the object does not exceed the natural limits of the organ, and judges

Amputee 2009

Agri Neapolitani delectatio, elegantia, amoenitas, vix intra modum humanum consistere videtur; unde, &c. Leand, Alber. in Campania.

Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

I got 28 Hail Marys and 5 Our Fathers for my sins of sloth and delectatio morosa!

Modern Indulgences Michelle 2006

I got 28 Hail Marys and 5 Our Fathers for my sins of sloth and delectatio morosa!

Archive 2006-01-01 Michelle 2006

For already there was the sin of desiderium, which was the desire for what is sinful; of delectatio morosa, the pleasure taken in a sinful thought; of gaudium, the dwelling with complacency on sins already committed.

At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002

For already there was the sin of desiderium, which was the desire for what is sinful; of delectatio morosa, the pleasure taken in a sinful thought; of gaudium, the dwelling with complacency on sins already committed.

At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002

* [6746] Effectus amoris quando habetur amatum, est delectatio.

Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 1616-1683 1965

[44] “Effectus amoris quando habetur amatum, est delectatio.” —

Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost 1616-1683 1965