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Divorced/Remarried RCIA	Father Smith	Thursday, October 29, 2009
Question: Just a reminder. There is a possible legitmate case for a divorced/remarried couple to be admitted to the Sacraments. The case is, of course, a brother/sister arrangement. This has happened a couple of times in my priesthood when I have been questioned about why person X is receiving the Sacraments I usually give a safe answer such as "Everything was worked out". Sadly in our time many priests do break the rules and it makes people question or assume that that is what happens. However, in this case that might not be the case.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Father: Yes, I mentioned the brother/sister possibility, though few seem to think that is possible. We live in such a sex crazed culture that the idea of a married couple living as brother and sister for any period of time is somehow a blasphemy and impossible to do. This is, of course, ridiculous. I guess passions are more important than God. In a direct way, sex has become a god. Nothing is more important than sex and people will risk their souls to hell for sex. Very sad. I have a great deal of respect, and I believe God will give great graces, to those couples of integrity who have gotten themselves in a mess, but now want to do the right thing and will do whatever is necessary to correct the situation as God wishes, even if that means living as brother and sister for a while. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary Footer Notes: This forum is for general questions on the faith. See specific Topic Forums below: Spiritual Warfare, demons, the occult go to our Spiritul Warfare Q&S Forum. Liturgy Questions go to our Liturgy and Liturgical Law Q&A Forum Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) Questions go to our Divine Office Q&A Forum Defenfing the Faith Questions go to our Defending the Faith Q&A Forum Church History Questions go to our Church History Q&A Forum

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Divorced/Remarried RCIA

Father Smith

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Question:

Just a reminder. There is a possible legitmate case for a divorced/remarried couple to be admitted to the Sacraments.

The case is, of course, a brother/sister arrangement. This has happened a couple of times in my priesthood when I have been questioned about why person X is receiving the Sacraments I usually give a safe answer such as "Everything was worked out".

Sadly in our time many priests do break the rules and it makes people question or assume that that is what happens.

However, in this case that might not be the case.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Father:

Yes, I mentioned the brother/sister possibility, though few seem to think that is possible. We live in such a sex crazed culture that the idea of a married couple living as brother and sister for any period of time is somehow a blasphemy and impossible to do. This is, of course, ridiculous. I guess passions are more important than God.

In a direct way, sex has become a god. Nothing is more important than sex and people will risk their souls to hell for sex. Very sad.

I have a great deal of respect, and I believe God will give great graces, to those couples of integrity who have gotten themselves in a mess, but now want to do the right thing and will do whatever is necessary to correct the situation as God wishes, even if that means living as brother and sister for a while.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

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