TRADITIONAL, COURT OR CHURCH MARRIAGE? (.this is a reply to a post some months ago) I have seen the most absurd of arguments since i created this page. How can a Catholic possibly argue that Church wedding is the same or even almost less important than Traditional and Court marriages? How can you compare a dowry ceremony to a sacrament instituted by Christ by which grace is given to men? How can these marriages be essentially the same? Some even asked me to go read my bible well as though the bible said that courts have jurisdiction over such holy institution as marriage. Marriage being one of great spiritual significance is rightly under the auspices of the Church and not of state. The state cannot perform a sacramental action. Traditional marriage is important since it is in it that dowries are paid in some countries, but this does not constitute valid spiritual union between man and woman. It is merely symbolic of the consent of families and the witness of onlookers; it is in the form of a BETROTHAL. This is also an element in the sacramental union of the two in the church. However, added to Church wedding is the blood of Christ which is the source of every sacrament; Christ himself imparts grace through them. I was so disappointed knowing that Catholics can actually argue that traditional and court marriages are essentially the same with and equal to Church marriage. Those who say this are those who still consider the Church as only a social gathering. The Church like other gatherings is indeed social, however it is also spiritual and this is what makes the huge difference. Marriage in court is bound by law, traditional marriages are a symbol of consent of families, and an acceptance of dowry in most countries. It also signifies the witnessing requisite in a valid marriage. However these two are incomplete since there is no sacramentality in them; they neither signify nor impart the grace of Jesus Christ. Church marriage is also spiritual Union not just a simple social gathering, it is the joining of two individuals by the authority of Christ. What the other two marriages lack is the christification of the event. Making the source of their Union Christ himself, who is the source of all sacraments. Sacraments received in the Church can never be equal to what you get in court. In many countries, the Church honors traditional ways of marriage, but still maintains the surpassing greatness and completeness of Church Union. Let us not make the mistake of saying the three are equal. Marriage is spiritual in its core and is rightly under the auspices of the Church rather than State. The Church teaches and believes that court marriages have no force before God, since they are neither done in Christs name nor are sacraments of life. So anyone who isnt married in Church should struggle to do so, no matter how small the event, rather than argue that a sacrament as lofty as matrimony is nothing but a social gathering, or that it is same with traditional and court marriages, or worse still argue that ANYONE can celebrate the sacrament of matrimony. Traditional marriages are even more significant than court marriages. State has no real spiritual authority to wed people. Their jurisdiction terminates on social matters. Traditional marriages are GREAT,LOFTY and highly significant, but not equal to Matrimony received in Church. Many who believe in the validity of court marriages have ceased to believe that marriage is something spiritual and sacramental. Many no longer believe it is unbreakable/indissoluble. Courts tell you they can join and break, thats not our marriage. Christian marriage, which also respects and encourages traditional marriages, is unbreakable. No power in heaven nor on earth can separate what God has joined. Just because society tries to invent new things that undermine true christian values, doesnt make their inventions right. Just because they are believed and used by many, doesnt mean they are right. Marriage remains spiritual and a Union wrought in heaven and on earth under the authority of the Church. Anyone who says otherwise is either running from a responsibility, or is not a Catholic, or does not know the spiritual dimension of marriage. Let those who can learn understand. We all mustnt believe in one thing. If you believe I have not spoken CATHOLIC, then correct me, if you think the Church is wrong, keep you opinion, and I am not forcing you to take mine, only that this is a Catholic Community Page, and the Church alone is Teacher of Gods word to us. God bless your marriage !
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:00:01 +0000
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