In this episode I talk about some elements that are necessary in a marriage ceremony to make it valid: who are the ministers of the sacrament, what is the matrimonial consent, and the freedom from coercion and freedom from fear for the spouses to put forth a valid consent.

• You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1621-1637.

• Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html

• Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871

• Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

• Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

• This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org

• To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

• Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

• Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

• Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.

• Intro music from pond5.com