Tag Archives: marriage

What homosexual “marriage” advocates are really after

Posted on 30 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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From the site of the Illinois Family Institute earlier in April comes this.
Homosexual Activist Admits True Purpose of Battle is to Destroy Marriage Written
By Micah Clark | 04.06.13
Even knowing that there are radicals in … Continue reading →

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Theologian responds to Archbp. Marini’s less than helpful comment on same-sex unions

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A noted Swiss theologian has responded to the non-theologian but former-papal MC, Archbp. Piero Marini, in the matter of Marini’s approval of recognition of civil same-sex unions.
Archbp. Marini, Piero (not to be confused with the present papal MC Msgr. Guido … Continue reading →

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ENGLAND: 1000 priests and bishops sign letter against redefinition of marriage

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today the UK’s daily The Telegraph published a letter to the editor signed by some 1000 priests and bishops about the Tory party’s attempts to redefine marriage.
One quarter of the priests in England.
I am proud of my brethren across the way for … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Participating in wedding of sister to a married man

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
My sister is getting married next month. She has asked me to ‘give her away’ as our father is deceased. She has not practiced the Catholic faith for a long time. Although she was civilly married once before, … Continue reading →

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Bp. Paprocki on Illinois’ absurd “Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act”

Posted on 4 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, wrote a letter to be read in parishes or put in parish bulletins this weekend. The letter concerns the absurdly titled “The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act”. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bishops call for project of prayer, fasting to begin 30 DECEMBER to defend Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty – FR Z POLL

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Did you know that the Bishops of these United States of America have asked for Catholics to pray, fast and abstain on Fridays, and take part in a holy hour each month?
Click HERE.
Call To … Continue reading →

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An 80th Wedding Anniversary!

Posted on 21 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is some great news.  A couple celebrated their 80th Wedding Anniversary.  HERE.
On Nov. 25, 1932, FDR had just defeated Herbert Hoover, the daily newspaper cost two cents, and Ann Shawah said “I do” to John Betar in Harrison, N.Y.
Fast … Continue reading →

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Ed Peters on civil effects of Church marriages

Posted on 14 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Canonical Defender, the distinguished Ed Peters, has some comments on his fine blog In The Light Of The Law about civil consequences of Catholic marriage ceremonies. In the USA marriage ceremonies are also the civil act. In Italy, there … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: “Marry us or you’ll drive us out of the Church!”

Posted on 10 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Starsky and Phyllis [LOL] were married while vacationing on a cruise ship in the Caribbean last summer, and now want to have their married “blessed.” Starsky does not believe this is necessary because even though he was baptized … Continue reading →

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Hypocritical, one-sided, biased, mendacious, “tolerance” is on the horizon

Posted on 26 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Minnesotan readers!   Get out the vote!  Get your like-thinking to the polls and VOTE!
Otherwise, have a taste of Christmas-Yet-To-Come.
Not only is the Obama Administration actively and doggedly undermining our religious freedom, trying to reduce freedom of religion to freedom … Continue reading →

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