For it to be a valid Catholic marriage, it needs to go "through" the Catholic church. Doesn't mean it can't happen in the Lutheran church, but before setting a date and making any other pre… (View Post)
They cannot do this. The priest is acting as a witness for the Church, and the proper form for a Catholic to have a valid marriage is in the Catholic church. There are dispensations given by the bish… (View Post)
Your mom was shocked to hear that a Catholic priest wanted you to read a book about what marriage is in the Catholic church while preparing you to get married in the Catholic church? (View Post)
An Annulment in the church is looking at the time the vows are said to see if there was something lacking that would prevent it from being valid. It can't use it as a penalty for people that slack on… (View Post)
That book is incredible. Please read it with an open heart and mind. The priest's job is to make sure that you are freely entering into this covenant and that you fully understand what you are undert… (View Post)