When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. -The 2nd Joyful Mystery

Catholics in an illicit marriage

Catholics in an illicit marriage
Question from wayne on 7/1/2008:

Dear Gentleman, I understand that if a Catholic is not married in the Church (i.e. civil marriage only) they cannot partake in the Sacraments. Does this mean that they will be denied a deathbed confession?

Thank you.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 7/7/2008:

If a person on his or her deathbed is willing to renounce the marriage, then he or she can receive the sacraments.

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