Tag: Marriage

If a Muslim who has four wives and has children with each of the wives, wishes to convert to Catholicism, what should he do with the wives, since marriage in Catholicism is only between one man and one woman, and divorce is prohibited?

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As far as I know, historically, the Church has consistently asked the husband to acknowledge only one of them to be his wife. He may continue to care for the others, but upon baptism he may only live and have marital relation with only one of them.

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I was wondering why people are allowed to remarry once their spouse died. Wouldn’t they end up with several spouses then? I also want to know if marriages on Earth will be honoured in heaven or if God will take away our marriage? I love my girlfriend and plan on marrying her and the idea of losing the special exclusive connection we have terrifies me.

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In the passage (Mt 22:23ff) where the Sadducees challenged Jesus about the existence of the resurrection, Jesus stated clearly that in the resurrection, there will be no more marriage, but all will be “like angels”, not marrying nor given to marriage.

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My girl feels guilty in getting married in a Catholic Church as they may plan not to have children. This would forbidden them to a Catholic matrimony. Is it true?

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The Church believes that a marriage must contain four essential elements, that it must be free consent of both parties, that their gift to each other is total, that they will be faithful to each other until death, and that they are open to life. Formal refusal to accept or practise one of them would make the marriage defective, and is considered grounds for annulment. If one or more parties refuse to agree to one of these elements before the marriage, the priest will not be allowed to marry them.

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A practising Catholic will be marrying a non-practicing Catholic (who may not believe in God anymore) in the Catholic Church. Can they have a Nuptial Mass with the non-practicing Catholic not receiving Communion? Since sacraments should be received in a state of grace, and the non-practicing one obviously is not in such a state, what does it mean for the non-practicing one to receive the sacrament in that state? Will the non-practicing Catholic still receive the grace of Matrimony?

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This question is one of the several reasons why the Catholic Church stipulates an extended period of time for marriage preparation, typically one year before the wedding day. The first step for the couple to take is not to shop for banquet halls or churches or exotic locations, but to sit down with their pastor so he can assess their needs.

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My husband has serious illnesses called dermatillomania and trichotillomania. His skin problem has ruined 90 percent of his skin and his emotional wellbeing. I am determined to keep my family intact with a marriage not functional in terms of physical intimacy. As a Catholic, what are the tips for me to shoulder my cross my marriage easier? That is to maintain chastity, I am middle age, in my situation?

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Love and intimacy is more than just physical and sexual intimacy. In the marriage vow, you promised to be faithful in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health.

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Are civil union or civil partnership considered “marriage”?

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People who seek civil union or partnership are seeking civil recognition and protection of their relationship. In essence it is just one step up from common-law. They are not the same as marriage, but very much enjoy the same legal benefits as well as responsibilities as marriage. These are legal constructs, and as such the Church, though does not agree with the union, does not have the prerogatives to deny it.

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