Does Divorce Disqualify a "Godparent"?

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I dont know what case you are referring to of mine. My case of receiving wrong guidance concerning the use of condoms was resolved between myself, my confessor and the diocese.

This priest admitted to being in the wrong.
 
Sure, one of many priests you approached. Just as by “the diocese” you mean a short, generic diplomatic “go away” note from a lay official to a Dubia type question from your good self that didn’t actually go into the details of your situation.
Please.
The Vademecum does allow for exceptions - whether it actually applies in your case I do not pretend to judge…but if a number of priests who know you did believe your situation was a case then its not a good look “seeking further advice” until you find the “correct” answer you want…and then get upset at those who saw otherwise and brow-beating them into submission.
But I am not interested in relitigating old threads.
 
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Vademecum says no such thing! You have no grounds for contradicting the diocese response at all!
 
“Radicle” (going to the root) is usually interpreted as liberal by “conservatives” and conservative by “liberals”.
 
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Thistle you have swum out beyond your depth, its time to humbly recognise that and swim back to shore. Your CCC quote does not mention the phrase “mortal sin” does it?
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Are you seriously trying to tell everyone here that adultery is not a mortal sin???
 
No, Pope Francis is.
Adultery is a “gravely disordered matter” - “mortal sin” is another step entirely.
 
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Let me know when it makes it into the Catechism… as of now, the Teaching in the Catechism is clear.
 
Pope Francis, after the above quote, quoted the Catechism where it makes the very same theological point. Have you read AL for yourself? The theology here is a little difficult for the untrained, perhaps just go with the interpretation of your supreme pastor. That’s why he’s there.
 
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No, Pope Francis is.

Adultery is a “gravely disordered matter” - “mortal sin” is another step entirely.
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Pope Francis on many occasions where people misinterpret what he has said regarding Church teachings has always referred to the CCC and said no teachings have or will be changed. The teaching in the CCC clearly does NOT support your view that adultery is not a mortal sin. If anyone commits an act that is a sin of grave matter and they know it is grave matter but they do it anyway that is a mortal sin.
Please do not tell me that these divorced and remarried (without an annulment) Catholics do not know they have committed a sin of grave matter. If you think that you are living in fantasyland. If any really do not know that then the second the priest tells them they now have knowledge and if they continue in their action they would put themselves in a state of mortal sin and are not permitted to receive Communion.
 
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The Catechism (paragraph 1650) does not distinguish whether the sin is mortal, but that the situation objectively contravenes God’s law. It isnt concerned with the culpability of the couple, only that the situation is wrong. As long as the couple lives in complete continence, the situation is resolved. This is the manner which the doctrine removes the couple from the barrier of adultery. Saying it wasnt mortal sin for them to get into the situation does not mean they can embrace the adultery.

“In other words, if the prior marriage of two divorced and remarried members of the faithful was valid, under no circumstances can their new union be considered lawful and therefore reception of the sacraments is intrinsically impossible. The conscience of the individual is bound to this norm without exception.[2]”

This is what two previous popes and the Church affirmed in a Magisterial manner. As for now, I hold those pronouncements more authoritatively than AL. We will see if the AL suggestion holds ground. I have a feeling it will not prevail.
 
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Thank you… My friend’s wife left him over a year ago and he has since moved on and is not looking to reconcile the relationship (she began seeing another man shortly after their divorce – or maybe while they were even still married?). As for his personal life as to whether or not he’s becoming physically involved with another women since the divorce? I’ve no idea and I don’t feel it my place to even ask.
 
I will say, for the record, he has been commanding over in Afghanistan for the past several months and will be there almost all the way up until my due date.
 
Its not your place to ask if he plans to uphold Catholic Teaching?

I wish i would have asked my child’s GP’ if they had intentions to use contraception. I would not have chosen them if i knew how they are now.
 
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I’m not here to be judged for my choice to not ask. It’s my decision. Thank you for the concern.
 
Definitely not judging! Dont ask, if you dont want.

I dont think you need to ask. Just that i dont think it would be wrong to ask either. Its asking if someone has intentions to follow the Teachings of Jesus.
 
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Admittedly being sarcastic, as I doubt Cardinal Burke would get a response if he asked, unfortunately. (Dubia reference).
 
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