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If your wife divorces you ("just" because she doesn't love you anymore), you should not remarry (assuming no annulment).
But if you do, are you then called to have a sexless marriage (or should you divorce?)? Or is the second marriage even a marriage?
Thanks!
Kieron
kieron_mitchell@mail.com
P.S. Please e-mail me your answer.
Kieron,
If you assume no annulment, then no marriage after that would be recognized as “sacramental” by the church. In the eyes of the state and the rest of the world, it would, of course be a real marriage, and even the Church would consider it a “legal” marriage. I frankly cannot imagine a sexless marriage under any conditions.
The solution is obvious: obtain an annulment from the Church.
Deacon Tom
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Tom Schott
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I am an ordained permanent deacon in Catholic church. Married with three children. I am able to answer questions about most aspects of our faith, from Scripture to prayer. My perspective is pastoral and progressive.
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Ordained to permanent diaconate in 1985. Parish work in hospice, RCIA, liturgy, evangelization, and adult education since then.
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