The Church’s job is to call men and women in “second marriages” to virtue and repentance, and to holiness

Pope Francis on the Verge of Changing Church Teaching? Not Likely

by J.D. FLYNN 

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In the conversation about divorce and “remarriage,” we seem to forget that those who are divorced and “remarried” are not barred absolutely from the Eucharistic table. Instead, they are encouraged to live honestly. 

“Remarriages” following divorce are often the source of conversion and healing. 

Partners in these relationships may have children together, and be called to parent together, to share life together and to support one another in old age. 

But unless a man and women are free to marry — unless they aren’t already committed to a life-long bond — their relationships are not marriage.

Men and women who find themselves in “remarriages” are called, like all of us, to receive the Eucharist. But like all of us, they’re called to receive the Eucharist when they’ve committed to living in truth. 

To do so, they must live chastely, respecting the true nature of their relationship — and respecting the true nature of marriage. 

The Church’s job is to call men and women in “second marriages” to virtue and repentance, and to holiness.

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