There is something that really bothers me, when I hear good Catholics speak about married couples that are divorcing or separating. I have even heard a few priest say this:
Picture this: Catholic parent, grandparent speaking to another about their son, daughter or grandchild who ran off and got married. Although the young person involved was raised Catholic.
Now, the couple has since divorced and wants to marry again, but this time he/she is planning a Catholic Church wedding.
Going back to the parents, etc. speaking they say, "Good thing she didn't get married in the Church the first time." I have even heard a good Trad. priest say this.
I hate that!
Not saying she is not allowed to marry again.
What I am really hearing is this!
Its a good thing we disobeyed God's law and ran off, because now we can get a second chance. Poor Janie, over there got married the first time in Church, her husband left her and their child now she has to live as a spinster the rest of her life. Why, because she obeyed Church teaching.
I just wish I didn't hear such nonsense among Catholics, just don't say anything except Congratulations on your marriage.