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kimdyuma
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| Joined: | Mon Oct 9th, 2006 |
| Location: | Arizona USA |
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| First Name: | Kim | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | cradle Anglican, Episcopal /Catholic-04/07/07 |
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Posted: Tue Jan 9th, 2007 10:18 pm |
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| My husband had a vasectomy- ay the time I reluctantly agreed becuase our sone had some major problems at birth and then I had to spend the latter potion of my second child's gestation on bedrest- I was informed that a third pregnancy wouldn't be a good idea. Since I will be 50 soon and my husband is 54, how do we reconcile this steriliation issue with the church's birth control views?
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DrDave
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| Joined: | Mon Nov 6th, 2006 |
| Location: | Mildura, Australia |
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| First Name: | Dave | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Cradle - Lapsed - Renewed Catholic |
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Posted: Tue Jan 9th, 2007 10:36 pm |
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The simple answer is that the church requires confession not reversal.
That said many people choose to pursue a reversal in order to "put things right" and often recieve a sense of healing from doing so. In your case I would suggest talking to your local priest.
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CajunRick
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Houma, Louisiana USA |
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| First Name: | Rick (& Kermie) | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Lifetime Catholic, Latin Rite |
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Posted: Tue Jan 9th, 2007 11:11 pm |
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kimdyuma wrote: My husband had a vasectomy- ay the time I reluctantly agreed becuase our sone had some major problems at birth and then I had to spend the latter potion of my second child's gestation on bedrest- I was informed that a third pregnancy wouldn't be a good idea. Since I will be 50 soon and my husband is 54, how do we reconcile this steriliation issue with the church's birth control views?
DrDave is correct. The Church considers this a forgivable sin that must be confessed and may be forgiven. Consult with your priest, preferably with a private appointment rather than while others are waiting, so your priest will have the time to address the issue and offer guidance.
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