Indissolubility and the Synod of Bishops: Reflections of a Canon Lawyer

This book focuses on the Synod of Bishops' consideration of canonically irregular marriages, the principles implicated in the Church's teaching on indissolubility, and ways that canonical practice might be streamlined. Part One: Sacramental and Indissoluble Marriage A.Anticipation of the Synod: Conflicting Views B.The Synod's Deliberations (October 5-19, 2014) C.Divorce and Remarriage D.Indissolubility and Sacramentality E.Consummation Part Two: Streamlining Canon Law suggests how to update the current canonical process for addressing irregular marriages. A. Substantive Marriage Law B. Procedural Marriage Law Conclusions to this piece urge a rediscovery of the newness Christ brought to marriage.