Why six months?

[Carolinagirl411]

If this has been asked before could you please direct me to some info, and I apologize.

My fiance and I have been engaged for over 6 months. We did not go to a priest around here b/c our living situation was uncertain at the time. We now know where we will be but the church requires us to wait another 6 months before getting married. Is there any way around this? We were hoping to get married by September. I understand not rushing into things, and taking the classes, but why always 6 months?

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Dear friend,

Those of us who vow celibacy spend at least four years in preparation for such a commitment. It is until death, after all!

Six months is hardly too long for a commitment of marriage that is just as long. By your very question, you sound like you very much need at least six months. You are in our prayers.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.