What is Marriage defined by the Church?

Shana 

Break 1

John

Maria

Break 2

James

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Marriage
(3:23) What is Marriage defined by the Church?
What is the matter and form of marriage?
(18:12) Shana - My husband and I married 33 years. Married in American Catholic Church not Roman. I just wanted to share what we've been through now as we pursue to get the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church.

(22:01) Break 1
(23:50) John - My wife and I are Catholic. 3 kids. Want Father's perspective on the whole idea on holding off and practicing NFP.  Having the 3rd was challenging...wife had postpartum depression.
Barbara - We have to work to fortify our marriage and strength in the Lord as time goes on.  Worked in the Diocese of Phoenix in marriage prep for over 13 years.
(30:51) Maria - I was baptized in the church and married in the church. Husband died last year. I am now single. I have a suitor who is Maronite Catholic. As a Roman Catholic, I can get married in an Eastern Church. How does that work between Roman and Maronite Catholic church? Is it possible for a couple to married sacramentally?
John - Married 45 years. We're called to suffer. Could marriage be source of suffering?  Not trying to be disrespectful.

(37:46) Break 2
(39:41) James - Wife is in process of divorcing me. How do I maintain the marital relationship, the love for her, when she keeps pushing me away and says she doesn't want to be with me? In a sacramental marriage?
Maria - Question regarding children who are living together. How should I advise them. Should I tell them to get married or tell them they shouldn't live together? They have a 2.5 year old child.

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Marriage
<ul>
<li>(3:23) What is Marriage defined by the Church?</li>
<li>What is the matter and form of marriage?</li>
<li>(18:12) Shana - My husband and I married 33 years. Married in American Catholic Church not Roman. I just wanted to share what we've been through now as we pursue to get the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church.</li>
</ul>
(22:01) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:50) John - My wife and I are Catholic. 3 kids. Want Father's perspective on the whole idea on holding off and practicing NFP.&nbsp; Having the 3rd was challenging...wife had postpartum depression.</li>
<li>Barbara - We have to work to fortify our marriage and strength in the Lord as time goes on.&nbsp; Worked in the Diocese of Phoenix in marriage prep for over 13 years.</li>
<li>(30:51) Maria - I was baptized in the church and married in the church. Husband died last year. I am now single. I have a suitor who is Maronite Catholic. As a Roman Catholic, I can get married in an Eastern Church. How does that work between Roman and Maronite Catholic church? Is it possible for a couple to married sacramentally?</li>
<li>John - Married 45 years. We're called to suffer. Could marriage be source of suffering?&nbsp; Not trying to be disrespectful.</li>
</ul>
(37:46) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:41) James - Wife is in process of divorcing me. How do I maintain the marital relationship, the love for her, when she keeps pushing me away and says she doesn't want to be with me? In a sacramental marriage?</li>
<li>Maria - Question regarding children who are living together. How should I advise them. Should I tell them to get married or tell them they shouldn't live together? They have a 2.5 year old child.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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