[SES1066]

Saint Dymphna (also: Dympna, Dimpna) was the daughter of a pagan Irish chief and his Christian wife in the 7th century. She was martyred by her father who sought her as a replacement for his dead wife.

It is always nice to know context and I would presume that this was a church founded and named by the Irish. Other than that I FULLY approve of the views expressed. Would that marriage be still viewed as a sacrament rather than a license.

[Tax-chick]

I believe the author, who seems to be pastor of a St. Lambert’s Parish, was making a joke about St. Dymphna, who is patron saint of the mentally ill.

[Melian]

St. Dymphna is also the patron saint of the mentally ill (since her father obviously was and she suffered great mental distress because of him). I have prayed to her and asked her to help me with my children and I believe she has helped me.