Summa Theologiae by St Thomas Aquinas
SS: Treatise On The Cardinal Virtues
Q101 Of Piety
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After religion we must consider piety, the consideration of which will render the opposite vices manifest. Accordingly four points of inquiry arise with regard to piety:

A1 To whom does piety extend?

A2 What does piety make one offer a person?

A3 Whether piety is a special virtue?

A4 Whether the duties of piety should be omitted for the sake of religion?

 
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