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Marrying in Church is a right only for those who believe in Christian marriage, says Pope
Asia news ^ | January 22, 2010

Posted on 01/23/2011 3:36:17 PM PST by NYer



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Marrying in Church is a right only for those who believe in Christian marriage, says Pope
The importance of the canonical and pastoral preparation for marriage focus of words addressed by Pope Benedict XVI to the Roman Rota. The bride and groom should be aware of and want this act that ultimately aims to holiness of life. This also to avoid future annulments.

Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Getting married in church is a right only if you believe in "true marriage” that is, an act for the realization of the “integral good, human and Christian, of the spouses and of their future children, ultimately projected towards the holiness of their lives".  From here, follows the importance of preparation for Christian marriage, also to avoid annulments, which were at the heart of Benedict XVI address delivered today to members of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota, received at the beginning of the judicial year.

"The canonical dimension of marriage preparation – began the Pope - is perhaps not an immediately perceived element" both because the preparation phase holds "a very modest, if not insignificant, place ", and because "there is a widespread mentality that the examination of the spouses, the publication of banns and other appropriate means to carry out the necessary pre-marital investigations, of which marriage preparation courses are a part, are purely formal obligations. In fact, it is often assumed that, in admitting the couples for marriage, pastors should proceed with speed, as it regards the natural right of people to marry".

The fact, however, is that "there is no marriage of lives and another of law: there is only one marriage, which is constitutionally a real legal bond between a man and a woman, a bond based on the true dynamics of conjugal life and love. The marriage celebrated by the spouses, the marriage that is dealt with both pastorally and in canonical doctrine, are one single natural and salvific reality, the wealth of which certainly gives rise to a variety of approaches, however without ever losing its essential identity. The legal aspect is intrinsically linked to the essence of marriage. This is understandable in light of a non-positivistic concept of law, but considered from the perspective of relationality according to justice. "

Therefore, the "right" to marriage in church, "presupposes that the individuals can and intend to really celebrate it, in the truth of its essence as taught by the Church. No one has the right to a wedding ceremony", because the right to marry "refers to the right to celebrate an authentic marriage". The "right to marry, then, would be denied "where it was obvious that the basis for its exercise are absent, where the required capacity to marry is obviously lacking, or where the will poses an objective that is in contrast to the natural reality of marriage. "

Marriage preparation, therefore, is an issue that requires "the greatest pastoral care" in the formation of the couple and in "testing their convictions regarding the obligations required for the validity of the Sacrament of Marriage. Serious discernment in this matter will avoid impulsive decisions or superficial reasons that lead two young people to take on responsibilities that they will not know how to honour".

Given the different means available for a "careful preparation and examination” among which " the pre-marital exam stands out", an effective pastoral action aimed at preventing marriage annulments can be developed. All efforts must be made to stop, as much as possible, the vicious circle that often occurs in the granting of admission to marriage, without adequate preparation or a serious examination of the requirements for its celebration, and a judicial declaration that sometimes just as easily, but of an opposite nature, considers marriage invalid solely on the basis of finding in favour of failure. It is true that not all reasons for a possible declaration of nullity can be detected or perceived in preparation for marriage, but, equally, it would be wrong to hinder access to marriage on the basis of unfounded assumptions, such as, believing that nowadays, people are generally incapable or have only an apparent matrimonial will”. For this reason, even though canon law requires specific and particular knowledge, all those committed in the pastoral  field must be aware of their responsibilities in this area.


TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; Ministry/Outreach; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: marriage

1 posted on 01/23/2011 3:36:21 PM PST by NYer
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To: netmilsmom; thefrankbaum; markomalley; Tax-chick; GregB; saradippity; Berlin_Freeper; Litany; ...

I like the Holy Father’s restoration of orthodoxy in Catholic marriage. Lest we forget the vows: “for better or worse”.


2 posted on 01/23/2011 3:37:57 PM PST by NYer ("Be kind to every person you meet. For every person is fighting a great battle." St. Ephraim)
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To: NYer

Seems fair enough,,,


3 posted on 01/23/2011 3:44:02 PM PST by DesertRhino (I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office)
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To: NYer

Hey even my parents got marry in Cathoic church they believe in that better and worst this like late 1960s


4 posted on 01/23/2011 3:47:44 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
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To: NYer

Hey even my parents got marry in Cathoic church they believe in that better and worst this like late 1960s


5 posted on 01/23/2011 3:47:47 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
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To: NYer
 
Marriage = One Man and One Woman

Daily Marriage Tip for January 23, 2011:

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” (Winnie the Pooh) Sometimes childish things carry wisdom. If you have a child what has she or he taught you about life and love?

6 posted on 01/23/2011 4:07:36 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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7 posted on 01/23/2011 4:09:50 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: NYer

“Marrying in Church is a right only for those who believe in Christian marriage, says Pope”
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Sounds reasonable to me.

If your not a believer just go down to the court house and hit Chili’s on the way home.


8 posted on 01/23/2011 4:13:43 PM PST by NeverForgetBataan (To the German Commander: ..........................NUTS !)
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To: NYer

There are some episcopal churches and such that are very ornate. I seen ones in my area rent themselves to folk who want to marry in a fancy cathedral setting. Folk who are not Christian.

Watch the gays and such target this.


9 posted on 01/23/2011 4:17:57 PM PST by I still care (I miss my friends, bagels, and the NYC skyline - but not the taxes. I love the South.)
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To: NYer
Lest we forget the vows: “for better or worse”.

lest we not make them hastily, or with ignorance of the nature of Holy Matrimony.

10 posted on 01/23/2011 4:20:10 PM PST by the invisib1e hand (talk to the hand.)
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To: I still care
I know Catholic priests who have told me they will die in prison before they ever disgrace their parish with gay marriage.
11 posted on 01/23/2011 4:21:57 PM PST by warsaw44
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To: NYer

As a life-long Protestant (Disciples of Christ), I’ve got to say I like this Pope. He is intelligent and strong with the Faith.

Oldplayer


12 posted on 01/23/2011 4:26:50 PM PST by oldplayer
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To: NYer

Although I am not a Roman Catholic, I applaud the Pope’s point of view in this instance. Orthodoxy is hopefully making a comeback in all Christian denominations.


13 posted on 01/23/2011 4:37:10 PM PST by sueuprising (The best of it is, God is with us-John Wesley)
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To: SevenofNine
Hey even my parents got marry in Cathoic church

Well we'll all keep a lookout for that "Cathoic" church.

Also for anyone who got "marry" in it.

14 posted on 01/23/2011 4:39:56 PM PST by humblegunner (Blogger Overlord)
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To: humblegunner

When you went to that Church back in da day priest really want make sure you get marry into and they have classes for marriage what I understand from my mom it was Latin Mass that they got marry into LOL!


15 posted on 01/23/2011 5:39:28 PM PST by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us ,resistance is futile")
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To: oldplayer

They don’t call him the Panzerkardinel for nothing.


16 posted on 01/23/2011 8:40:58 PM PST by BenKenobi
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To: NYer

Woo-hoo! Tell it like it should be Pope Benedict!


17 posted on 01/24/2011 7:04:17 AM PST by Cronos (Bobby Jindal 2012)
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To: sueuprising; oldplayer

yes, we conservatives in whichever Christian group ought to support one another on this matter (though we of course will spar on doctrinal matters) — that is why I support the LCMS and WELS movements to salvage Lutheranism from the ELCA


18 posted on 01/24/2011 7:08:09 AM PST by Cronos (Bobby Jindal 2012)
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To: SevenofNine; humblegunner
It's still the rule in the Church that you MUST attend Engaged Encounters before you can marry. This consists of a number of questionnaires that the couple fill and give TO EACH OTHER, so that they know if they share the same views on important topics like religion, family, children, even money. I have recommended it to my non-Christian friends and they find it very good too.

I think it is important for you to know about your spouse's views
19 posted on 01/24/2011 7:12:41 AM PST by Cronos (Bobby Jindal 2012)
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To: humblegunner
Married? Married!
20 posted on 01/24/2011 8:56:58 AM PST by T Minus Four ("If Mormonism were a cult, I would know it and I would not be in it")
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