A Matter of Justice: The Work of Marriage Tribunal Advocates
Divorced? Remarried? Want to receive the sacraments, but a marriage impediment prevents you? Linda Edmondson, and 32 other Marriage Tribunal Advocates in the Diocese of Tyler are anxious to help you. “I felt called to help people who wanted to get into...
Learning to Love as Christ Intends: Bernice and Gerardo Robledo Share Their Journey to the Sacrament of Marriage
When we read the Gospels, we find Christ saying many difficult things. One of the challenging things he gives us is his teaching on marriage. We hear Christ say things like, “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mk 10:9) to describe the...
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?
Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
Why Does the Sacrament of Marriage Matter?
When I talk to my high school students about marriage, I lay out overlapping ideas which build upon each other. The first idea is that marriage is essential to civilization; this highlights the natural aspect of marriage. The second idea is that there is more to our...
How do I Incorporate Ongoing Formation into My Marriage?
When an engaged couple informs their parish that they would like to get married, the Church communicates the necessary steps to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. In the Diocese of Tyler this consists of a mentor couple program, meetings with the priest,...Upcoming Events
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