Marriage

Marriage Index Page

 

Part 1  Introductory Materials

Part 2  The Rite of Marriage

Part 3  The History of Marriage

Part 4  The Theology and Spirituality of Marriage

Part 5  Marriage and Canon Law

Part 6  Pastoral Applications

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Part 1  Introductory Materials

11 Syllabus 12 Introduction 17 Bibliography

18 Glossary

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Part 2  The Rite of Marriage

21 Structure and Elements of the Roman Rite

22 The Ordo of 1969

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 24 Prayers of the Rite

25 Lectionary for Weddings: Old Testament Readings 

26 Lectionary for Weddings: New Testament Readings 

 27 Lectionary for Weddings: Gospels

28 Homily Themes 

29 Preparing the Wedding Liturgy

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Part 3  The History of Marriage

31 History of Marriage 32 History of Ritual Elements 33 Elements of the Marriage Rite in World Cultures 

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Part 4  The Theology and Spirituality of Marriage

41 Love

42 Theology of Marriage

43 Spirituality of Marriage

 45 Interreligious Perspectives on Marriage

 

 49 What marriage says about God

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Part 5  Marriage and Canon Law

51 The Canons on Marriage 52 Annulments

54 Marriage and Civil Law 

 53 Other Responses to Divorce

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Part 6  Pastoral Applications

61 Marriage Preparation 62 Support Groups Chapter 66 The Internal Forum Solution

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