Grounds for Marriage Annulment in the Catholic Church

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Wait a minute, i thought you expect and think that petitioners are approaching the tribunal seeking truth?

To maintain a civil marriage forbidden by the Church is not sincere.

Yes, one should expect the couple to divorce any marriage that they entered while not being free to marry. Even if they were free to marry, they cannot simply get civilly hitched and treat it like a valid marriage. That is grounds for annulment, while seeking an annulment with another Marriage! Wow!
 
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One commits a grave sin yet denies it’s a sin and rejects Confession openly. It’s not me who judges, it’s self condemnation.
 
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Fortunately, the Church does not exercise such tyrannical methods in dealing with those who’ve made mistakes. Rather, the ministry of the Church, including the work of tribunals, reflects the tender mercy of Christ who calls sinners to himself and to new life and possibilities.
 
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Fortunately, the Church does not exercise such tyrannical methods in dealing with those who’ve made mistakes. Rather, the ministry of the Church, including the work of tribunals, reflects the tender mercy of Christ who calls sinners to himself and to new life and possibilities.
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That’s not mercy. That’s turning a blind eye.

It’s permitting an invalid marriage while offering a decree of nullity for another. Silliness
 
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Yet, only God sees the heart. You may judge outward appearances, but you cannot see the interior life of the one you judge. Your perception may also be wrong. Indeed, such judgements may be spiritually harmful to you if they are uncharitable. This is why Christ warns us to “Stop judging.”
 
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I am judging no One!

Yet some people’s judgment is evident. It’s their own doing. We are to admonish and call them to turn.

Titus 3
As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.

It does harm to ignore and condone.

The tribunal should require the couple to end the invalid union, who are seeking God’s affirmation regarding their marital status.

No judgment necessary, just requiring the sinful union to be broken.

If they are seeking the truth, like you say, they will oblige gladly!
 
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As I see it, you’re experiencing two main issues. Firstly, you have a very limited understanding of Canon Law. Secondly, you do not trust competent Church authority to apply that Law.
 
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As I see it, you’re experiencing two main issues. Firstly, you have a very limited understanding of Canon Law. Secondly, you do not trust competent Church authority to apply that Law.
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I do not trust men, whether Church positions or not. I trust Jesus and submit to my leaders for His sake.

Your intimidation does not frighten me.

I would never marry without the Church recognizing my freedom to do so. And I would not Marry outside the Church either. I respect the Church’s judgment.

That doesn’t mean we must trust the Tribunal to be infallible or not cooperating as it should.
 
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The church already requires that couples who are living together in an invalid union refrain from sexual relations, but requiring them to divorce is too burdensome to require WHILE the annulment process is taking place.

Do you realize how long it takes to divorce someone civilly and how expensive it is? it would be pointless and burdensome…especially if the annulment is granted
 
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the church already is against someone being in an irregular union. I don’t understand the point you’re making.
 
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It sounds like you intend to follow Church teaching, even to the point of personal sacrifice, regarding marriage. So, it appears you do trust the Church. So, why not trust the Church in all matters Sacramental and Lawful?
 
I said I don’t trust men.

Only to degrees.

And I expect the same of people towards myself.
 
The magisterium is made up of men and the gospels were written by men. God works through men.
 
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If you do not trust others and expect others not to trust you, then that’s a rather lonely existence isn’t it? Relationships without trust do not endure.
 
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Doesn’t this post go against conduct rule #3?

Do not view the discussion area as a vehicle for single-mindedly promoting an agenda.
 
I trust magisterial Teachings, because Jesus intervenes and protects. This is not the case with tribunal decisions.

But I may very well be convinced that a decision is just. I only am concerned judging my own case personally. The rest is general.
 
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This topic along with your other topics. Anyone can view your post history
 
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