Marriage - The Inner Life - January 23, 2025

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Marriage (3:23) What is Marriage defined by the Church? What is the matter and form of marriage? (18:12) Shana - My husband and I married 33 years. Married in American Catholic Church not Roman. I just wanted to share what we've been through now as we pursue to get the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church. (22:01) Break 1 (23:50) John - My wife and I are Catholic. 3 kids. Want Father's perspective on the whole idea on holding off and practicing NFP.  Having the 3rd was challenging...wife had postpartum depression. Barbara - We have to work to fortify our marriage and strength in the Lord as time goes on.  Worked in the Diocese of Phoenix in marriage prep for over 13 years. (30:51) Maria - I was baptized in the church and married in the church. Husband died last year. I am now single. I have a suitor who is Maronite Catholic. As a Roman Catholic, I can get married in an Eastern Church. How does that work between Roman and Maronite Catholic church? Is it possible for a couple to married sacramentally? John - Married 45 years. We're called to suffer. Could marriage be source of suffering?  Not trying to be disrespectful. (37:46) Break 2 (39:41) James - Wife is in process of divorcing me. How do I maintain the marital relationship, the love for her, when she keeps pushing me away and says she doesn't want to be with me? In a sacramental marriage? Maria - Question regarding children who are living together. How should I advise them. Should I tell them to get married or tell them they shouldn't live together? They have a 2.5 year old child.