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Canon Law

The Role of the Defender of the Bond in Marriage Annulments

Introduction Given my recent appointment as a Defender of the Bond, many people have asked me about the specifics of the role. So, I will briefly explain it here. Most of you have heard of marriage annulments in the Catholic Church. Perhaps a few of you know the nitty-gritty details Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 3 months ago
Canon Law

Marriage Nullity: Exploring its Contemporary Relevance

Introduction In this post, I discuss the question I am often asked as a canon lawyer: What is the point of seeking a declaration of nullity of a Catholic marriage from the Ecclesiastical Tribunal? The answer to this question is multifold, but I will try to keep it simple by Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 1 year ago
Bible

Social Media Comments: The Modern Throwing Stones

Introduction I was always taught that the Bible is adaptable to any time; yes, even to our times. As Christians, it is up to us to read the Bible and to apply it to our circumstances, not for us to be exempted from our responsibilities, but for us to be Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years10 August 2021 ago
Canon Law

Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus: Discussing Three Reforms

Introduction In 2015, Pope Francis issued Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus (MIDI) in motu proprio. There were several reforms that came with MIDI which updated the CIC1983 particularly the part concerning matrimonial procedural canon law. In this blog post I intend to choose three of these reforms and discuss them briefly. Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years9 March 2021 ago
Canon Law

The Catholic Church and The State: Their Dynamic in Sexual Abuse Cases

Introduction Reported cases of sexual abuse by Catholic priests or other Catholic Church representatives have been coming into light in the past few years and months. This is a deep and saddening wound for the Catholic Church, and for the rest of the Catholics, both clerics and lay persons. I Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years4 February 2021 ago
Canon Law

Holy Saturday: What happened when God died?

“…he was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell.” This is what Catholics confess at Mass during the Creed. What does this really mean? When one thinks of the paschal mystery, one often has in mind Good Friday and Easter Sunday. But what exactly goes on, on Saturday, Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years4 January 2021 ago
Amoris Laetitia

Christian Marriage: The Erotic Dimension as Portrayed in Amoris Laetitia

Introduction For the intended purpose of this blog article, Amoris Laetitia Chapter 4, particularly from paragraph 151 till paragraph 164 will be observed and discussed. Pope Francis openly discusses the concept of love as eros in the Christian marriage in this apostolic exhortation. Along the document, he explains what the Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years29 November 2020 ago
Amoris Laetitia

Marriage in Gaudium et Spes and in Lumen Gentium

Introduction In this blog article, two Church documents will be discussed, Gaudium et Spes and Lumen Gentium, particularly because they specifically speak about marriage. Before delving into the subject, it is important to keep in mind that in the context of the Catholic Church, the general definition of marriage is Read more…

By Brenda Prato, 4 years26 November 2020 ago
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