The Church’s Canon Law on marriage has often been a complex labyrinth, traditionally navigated only by those working in seminaries or ecclesiastical tribunals. Today, however, increasing demands are placed on parish priests and marriage counsellors to have a clear and practical understanding of at least three essential aspects of this teaching.
While the revised Code of Canon Law offers greater clarity than its predecessor, the canons themselves are still not always self-explanatory. This updated edition is an essential resource for any parish library or Catholic marriage guidance centre, and serves as a practical vademecum for priests and counsellors involved in the pastoral care of marriage in the Church today.
The Church’s Canon Law on marriage has often been a complex labyrinth, traditionally navigated only by those working in seminaries or ecclesiastical tribunals. Today, however, increasing demands are placed on parish priests and marriage counsellors to have a clear and practical understanding of at least three essential aspects of this teaching.
While the revised Code of Canon Law offers greater clarity than its predecessor, the canons themselves are still not always self-explanatory. This updated edition is an essential resource for any parish library or Catholic marriage guidance centre, and serves as a practical vademecum for priests and counsellors involved in the pastoral care of marriage in the Church today.