3. Something is Really Contained under the Idea of the Name

207. Third [n.196], I say that this has been done.

208. The foundation for this is taken from the authorities adduced for the opposite [nn.192-193].

209. And that it can be dispensed by a priest only is had from Gregory IX, Decretals, I tit.1 ch.1.

210. And from this follows a corollary, that nothing pertaining to the sacrament of penitence can be dispensed by a layman, just as neither can the confection of the Eucharist; and therefore confession (which is preparatory to the sacrament of penitence, as will be said later [d.16 n.26]), when made to a layman, has no value by virtue of the work worked.

212. And further, it is doubtful but that this be to the detriment of salvation, because this revelation [sc. to a layman] cannot be confessional.