1650. Today there are numerous Catholics in many countries who have recourse to civil divorce and contract new civil unions. In fidelity to the words of Jesus Christ – “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another, commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery”158 The Church maintains that a new union cannot be recognized as valid, if the first marriage was. If the divorced are remarried civilly, they find themselves in a situation that objectively contravenes God’s law. Consequently, they cannot receive Eucharistic communion as long as this situation persists. For the same reason, they cannot exercise certain ecclesial responsibilities. Reconciliation through the sacrament of Penance can be granted only to those who have repented for having violated the sign of the covenant and of fidelity to Christ, and who are committed to living in complete continence.
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417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
41. In what way is God the truth?
229. Why are the sacraments efficacious?
589. How is the Name of God made holy in us and in the world?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
How to deal with opposition to the truth of the Gospel?
How is the humility and grace of God manifested in the Christian’s life, according to Psalm 138:6-7?
