The Permanence of Matrimony

Jesus re instituted marriage as a Sacrament, the same status it had with Adam and Eve. Therefore marriage is permanent, so if someone remarries after divorce, that person is considered to be in a state of adultery. "Every one who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery" (Luke 16:18; cf. Mark 10:11–12).
"Thus a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. . . . Accordingly, she will be called an adulteress if she lives with another man while her husband is alive" (Rom. 7:2–3).

Despite popular culture the Catholic Church in that past and present stands firm in its denial of Divorce. A Divorce is only allowed if the marriage was never consecrated, which means the two parties did not exchange matrimonial consent, and it is annulled.
If, however,
the parties are genuinely and sacramentally married, then, while in some cases there may be good reasons for them to live apart and even to obtain a legal separation, in God’s eyes they are not free to remarry (CCC 1649).

"To the married I give charge, not I but the Lord, that the wife should not separate from her husband (but if she does, let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband)—and that the husband should not divorce his wife" (1 Cor. 7:10-11).

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it" (1 Cor. 10:13). This text means that God gives us Sacramental aid in our dealings.

Works Cited

Brom, Robert H. "Tracts." The Permanence of Matrimony. Catholic Answers, 10 Aug. 2004. Web. 03 May 2013
http://www.catholic.com/tracts/the-permanence-of-matrimony
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Penance

Catholics and Wealth

The Catholic Church and its members, especially the clergy, emphasize a life of poverty. However may Catholics are very wealthy especially within the Strake Jesuit community. Are these members sinful just because of their wealth? Shouldn't all Catholics live in a life of poverty? Doesn't it say in scripture, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the gates of heaven?
Wealth in itself is not sinful, nor is the pursuit of it. However living a life of excess, living beyond your means, and an improper mindset are sins. In ordinary circumstances those with extra wealth are called to give away the excess. Wealth is not a sin, but too much of it is.

How the Sacraments Correspond to Human Nature

Every human person has a common nature. As a result of Original Sin, we all have a natural inclination towards sin. Because of this god gave us the Sacraments. These Sacraments correspond to our sinful nature. These efficacious signs of grace allow us to become closer to god by correctly complementing our various errs. For Example, the Sacrament of Marriage helps us from being polygamous and sinful. The Sacrament of Baptism allows us to be cleansed of sins that we naturally accumulate. Every Sacrament Corresponds to human nature because we need God's expiation from Original Sin.