[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Yes, John, I understand that. The point I'm making is that as far as the pope is concerned, priests and bishops may make individual exceptions on a case-by-case basis. The Philadelphia archbishop can't overrule the pope on that point. All he can do is say, I'm not going to allow any exceptions

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Judy, The archbishop is merely reiterating the Church position for centuries regarding marriage and annulment. I don't see how any other archbishop can have any other interpretation. That's one of the reasons why Pope Francis will have problems in administrating the church the longer he

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Ann, You're making good points. For those who want to stay in the church, the only way to get out of a bad marriage is through the annulment process. If the person does not agree with the annulment process, he or she would have to consider leaving the church. However, there are those who

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Marriage is difficult enough (so I hear) without the Catholic Church barging in and laying down the law. Such a complex issue - religion and how to incorporate it into your life. Religious doctrine can be so rigid

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Marriage is difficult enough (so I hear) without the Catholic Church barging in and laying down the law. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Feste, The Church has become legalistic because of its interpretation of marriage in the Bible. It has determined that

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

(chuckle) I see you didn't read the article. I know what the church says about marriage, John. Nevertheless, the archbishop of Philadelphia has jurisdiction only over Catholics in the Philadelphia archdiocese. From the article: "Francis didn't create a church wide admission to

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Feste, The Church has become legalistic because of its interpretation of marriage in the Bible. It has determined that marriage cannot be broken. This has become a stumbling for many church members. As such, they either leave the church or ignore the rules set by the church. They

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Judy, That's not the way the Catholic Church works. The church teaches the indissolubility of marriage. Once marriage is entered validly and blessed by the church, the marriage cannot be broken. Therefore, divorce and remarriage are not recognized. The only way a marriage can be

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Or move to another diocese. This is just for the Philadelphia archdiocese, John. Did you read the article? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Easier said than done. If this is the case, a lot of

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

I'm staggered by the lack of understanding shown by the Catholic Church in Philly of how intimate relationships between people work. What he says is ridiculous, completely clueless. You would have to be equally clueless to take any notice of it. My prediction is that no one will. ---In

[FairfieldLife] Re: Divorced Catholics Must Avoid Sex

Or move to another diocese. This is just for the Philadelphia archdiocese, John. Did you read the article? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, wrote : Easier said than done. If this is the case, a lot of Catholics will leave the church. Philadelphia archbishop: