Marriage, Divorce & Annulments - Explaining the Faith

Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses this sacred covenant of marriage — and the things that can go wrong, such as divorce. He will discuss the Catholic teaching on when a decree of nullity (commonly known as annulment) can be granted in this episode of Explaining the Faith.

[katiedid]

Thank you Fr. Chris for this podcast. I know Catholics who divorced and left the Church because they thought they could receive the sacraments and felt separated from the Church. I was in an emotionally abusive marriage marriage for 27 years. I stayed for the sake of the children . I was granted an annulment on the grounds of Emotional abandonment on several levels, as my husband was not capable to have an emotionally intimate relationship per a professional psychologist and from testimony to the Church from witnesses. I sought the annulment to also free me from the sense of obligation I felt to him on a spiritual level. The annulments process was lengthy and for the most part very healing. Never remarried.

[browniespongy]

Thank you, Father Chris. Please do not shorten the talk. I love listening to your teaching.

[claudiasch.]

Hi Fr. Chris. I wanted to thank you for everything you do to get prepared for your Saturdays’ presentations. Please don’t worry about the time you spend talking. There’s no need to shorten your time. I really enjoy hearing you and learning more about our Catholic faith. God bless you 🙏🏻

[kanderme]

Length of your video isn’t an issue -getting all the info is important! Thank you Father Chris!

[k.w.]

My sons are Deaf, and planning to get engaged, so PLEASE add Subtitles to these most important teachings. God bless you and your Marian Community. Your followers in Ireland.

[flowergirl]

I am so happy to have found this video which is dated 3 years ago, because I recently watched a video with you Father on another persons podcast where she stated that abuse was not a reason to get an annulment and that the marriage would still be valid, even with an annulment. I am a victim of abuse, and I will not be uncharitable to my ex-husband, so I cannot get into details. There was a lot I didn't know about him, which came out later in counseling, and our counselor was a Catholic priest. I followed all the rules and homework assignments, and my then husband broke every rule and guidance suggestion. It was horrible and scary to even get in a car, for fear of my life. My annulment process was very long and painful, but in the end, it was granted. I later got married in the Catholic church to my present husband. I wish I could send this video to the person you made the podcast with so she would have some clarity, because she is counseling couples and I would hate to see her giving wrong advice or making statements that are just not true.

[bradgo]

Praying always for the soul of my wife Grace that in God'd perfect time she may receive Eternal Life!!! Thank you Fr. Chris, and hoping that Catholics may realize the importance of Sacramental Marriage! Greetings from CLAMP.

[loida]

Thank you, Fr. Chris. Please do not shorten your talk. I am learning so much about my Catholic faith. God bless and keep you always! My prayers are with you and all priests.

[shadetreemech]

Thank you Father Chris. I saw myself in so much of what you said. I was the victim. And I felt isolated from the church when my ex abandoned me. Every thing is now straightened out. But, still what you said was comforting.

[almagarcia]

A blessed marriage
grounded in true forever
love is :
For better for worse
in sickness and in health
For richer for poorer
till death do us part!
Not to be taken lightly.

Thank you Fr Chris.Thank
for setting us straight.
I love your humorous side.
It brings me joy and
laughter!🙏😄😅

[cindyshipway]

Father Chris, Congratulations on your promotion. I continue to pray for you and your intentions., This Saturday class will help so many Catholics who misunderstand. God bless all who read these words, "Jesus i trust in You"

[shaywalsh]

Fr Chris well done, when you are disappointed the talk is coming to the end, then you know it's good. Keep the talks going 🇮🇪 Ireland

[michellewong]

Thank you father Alar. I love listen to all your lectures. You are amazing speaker. You help understand and it comes right into my heart. I enjoy your humor. You have special gift.
I can’t listen enough of you. I pray for you everyday🙏🙏🙏

[graciella-violetlaclaire]

I love listening to Father’s Saturday talks!✝️❤️

[pqsunrise]

Thank you Fr. Chris!! Your talks are very helpful! Please stop apologizing, there is nothing to apologize for!! You are in the very important business of saving souls!! Truth matters and should NEVER be apologized for. Thank for for what you do!🙏🙏

[mariacristinaaquino]

I thank you, Fr. Alar, for an enlightening talk about marriage and divorce. It helped to bring peace of mind to me. God bless you.

[guillermaseria]

Heavenly Father please protecr Fr Chris..Amen

[princesadoradaestrellase]

What an amazing gift for all!!!! Thank-you Father I truly thank-you for all that you teach us. God bless you eternally.

[cindyspridgeon]

I am learning alot through these videos. I do feel that divorce is one of the reasons we are losing people from the Catholic Church. I personally know several people that have left the church after divorce because they no longer felt welcome. They felt like they had to jump through hoops. Unfortunately when the parent or parents leave the church they usually take the kids with them.

[redrose]

Thank you Fr Chris for your imformative talked. For sharing about Croatia wedding. I remembered my parents wedding they were given a blessed crucifix during their wedding ceremony in the church. My mom told me when you got married you have to carry your cross till death. Again thank you Fr Chris as usual your talked always great. God bless you always.💖