The Marriage Bond

What makes a marriage valid and sacramental? What is the marriage bond? Rose Sweet explains.

Questions Covered:

• 21:10 - Can a marriage still be valid even if it is not sacramental? 
• 28:58 - Has there been an increase in the dissolution of marriage throughout the country? 5 of my friends have gotten divorced and were granted annulments in the last year. 
• 32:06 - I’m contemplating filing for an annulment. I have been divorced for 2 years. In my opinion, our marriage was valid, but my husband didn’t think it was. When is it appropriate to file for annulment? 
• 36:50 - What do you do when you have an argument with your wife, but she misunderstands what you said and is hurt by it? What can you do? 
• 42:10 - My daughter and her fiancé were both raised Catholic but are not marrying in the Church. Is it still a marriage? 
• 48:25 - How can I know that I am ready for marriage?