I should know much more about Catholicism than I do

[schmerica]

Dear people who have more religious knowledge than me,

Okay, so, Ray Vecchio has a living ex-wife. I am assuming that for as long as this is true, any relationship he has with another woman (or even, like, getting remarried outside the church) a) counts as adultery and b) so in that case -- comitting an ongoing sin you don't intend to stop -- he would not be able to confess and take communion? Or am I totally and completely off base here? Because, like I said, I would very much appreciate clarification from anyone less ignorant than I am.

Comments

[zeenell]

well, I know the church i attend now doesn't really seem to care (except, um, Jesuits are some of the most liberal priests around, so take that as you will).

In fact, the only time I've heard a priest say anything negitive about divorce is because this one couple where using their children as tools to hurt each other.

*shrugs*

it pretty much seems to be - go to confession (which is suggested you do before you receive communion) and then go to mass. Nowadays, the priests will generally forgive you your sins, and than suggest you talk to someone, etc... because most divorce's hurt you, etc...

On the other hand, sex before marriage is generally considered wrong no matter what, but you won't be harshly punished most times. Heck, i know a priest who managed to work it out so a couple could get married in the church even though they had 2 kids, the woman had a very doubtful baptisim, never had the classes, and the husband stopped going before to church before he was confirmed. *shrugs* Lot of things in that that in older times would have meant no marriage in the church. Times are a-changing *g*

[pearl-o.livejournal.com]

Thanks!