|
Hi, Anne —
Not to be too forthright, but I think
you need to focus on your eternal
destiny more than whether your body
is going to have a Catholic funeral.
A Catholic funeral will do your
soul absolutely no good; it's window
dressing on a dead body.
You are presently, according to the
law, having relations with another
woman's putative husband, and your
eternal destiny is at risk. Your
fear is understandable — the
uncertainty is awful and the possibilities
frightening
— but please overcome whatever
fear you have and look into having
your marriage convalidated.
If the annulment isn't granted, you
can possibly live in continence with
your husband until his
ex-wife's death and have confidence
in your salvation.
I feel for you — this is a
very difficult situation, to be sure,
but your relationship with God is
more important than your marriage.
- Did your husband marry in the
Church?
If he married outside the Church
without a dispensation, an annulment
would be easy to obtain.
Eric
|
