Why the mariage is forbiden for nuns ?

[Godobeyer]

is the mariage is bad ? then how they come to this life ? of course grace to mariage
any way they lived with the priests in the same building "church " without mariage !!!!
was not Marry got maried after the birth of Jesus (pbuh) ?

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

is the mariage is bad ? then how they come to this life ? of course grace to mariage

Generally, Catholics consider marriage to be holy, but some think that they're called to something else.

any way they lived with the priests in the same building "church " without mariage !!!!

I suppose there might be some settings where this happens, but it wouldn't be common. Typically, nuns live with other nuns in convents without any men living there. A priest might visit the convent's chapel to perform mass, but he wouldn't live there.

And in any case, regardless of the living arrangements, sex between priests and nuns is a big no-no.

was not Marry got maried after the birth of Jesus (pbuh) ?

According to the Catholics, she married Joseph but remained a virgin for life.

 

[Sleeppy]

Well they are married.. To the church.

 

[BSM1]

According to the Catholics, she married Joseph but remained a virgin for life.

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How do they explain Jesus' brother, James?

 

[Awoon]

How do they explain Jesus' brother, James?[/quote]


In the genealogy of Jesus, Mary is mentioned. Why, because Joseph had other wives. So James may have been a son of Joseph of a previous marriage.

Think Semitic.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

How do they explain Jesus' brother, James?

AFAICT, they say that he was Jesus' cousin, and "Brother of the Lord" was a title or euphemism for apostles who were especially close to Jesus.

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Brethren of the Lord

 

[Reverend Rick]

Well they are married.. To the church.

That is my understanding, Nuns are married to the church, or God, something like that. Perhaps a Catholic will explain it better than I.

 

[Draka]

To my knowledge nuns are considered married to Christ. They live in a convent with only other nuns, not with priests. It's not like they are "shacking up" with male clergy.

--called my mother for Catholic verification...yes, nuns are considered married to Jesus. They even wear wedding rings and take vows.

 

[lunakilo]

is the mariage is bad ? then how they come to this life ? of course grace to mariage
any way they lived with the priests in the same building "church " without mariage !!!!
was not Marry got maried after the birth of Jesus (pbuh) ?

My guess would be that mariage involves sex, and since sex is "bad" (of the flesh or what ever ) it makes you dirty somehow.

p.s. not christian in any way myself

 

[Godobeyer]

How do they explain Jesus' brother, James?[/quote]
good point

any way Marry should be the ideal exemple (to follow ) for the nuns , she married to man and she got babies !!!!
"not for the church "

now ,what is ideal exemple woman to follow for the nuns in this case ?

 

[ChristineES]

Sorry for butting in, but why would anyone care if nuns get married or not? 1. It is a Catholic belief, and they are entitled to it. 2. No one is forced to be a nun and a nun can leave the convent if she feels it doesn't suit her.

 

[Godobeyer]

Sorry for butting in, but why would anyone care if nuns get married or not? 1. It is a Catholic belief, and they are entitled to it. 2. No one is forced to be a nun and a nun can leave the convent if she feels it doesn't suit her.

just to get an answser "because"

a religouis or law decision should had a reference " because "

 

[ChristineES]

just to get an answser "because"

a religouis or law decision should had a reference " because "

OK. I guess that's fair.

 

[Godobeyer]

My guess would be that mariage involves sex, and since sex is "bad" (of the flesh or what ever ) it makes you dirty somehow.

p.s. not christian in any way myself

sex is bad !!! dirty
sex in mariage relation is not dirty , sex without mariage is dirty

 

[Godobeyer]

That is my understanding, Nuns are married to the church, or God, something like that. Perhaps a Catholic will explain it better than I.

hi Rick
then what is the first (ideal woman ) nun that got married to church ?
and why they did not follow Marry as ideal (as exemeple ) and they get married (as she did ) ?

Marry (pbuh) did not married to church , she married to man

 

[4consideration]

sex is bad !!! dirty
sex in mariage relation is not dirty , sex without mariage is dirty

I have not ever heard that the Catholic church viewed sex as dirty. As I recall, it was taught as good, and good that it is pleasurable -- but that sex is reserved for marriage alone.

 

[Godobeyer]

I have not ever heard that the Catholic church viewed sex as dirty. As I recall, it was taught as good, and good that it is pleasurable -- but that sex is reserved for marriage alone.

thanks
that's what i talking about

 

[4consideration]

thanks
that's what i talking about

OK. Good. I thought that you may have believed that to be the Catholic church's teaching on it from your response.

Regarding your original question, I do not know the official reason or where it may have come from, so I won't address that part of your question, but I can mention what I remember and it may shed some light on the issue for you. I grew up in a Catholic family, but please keep in mind that I am not really up to date on current Catholic teachings/practises.

The nuns are considered "married" to Christ, in the sense of total and complete devotion of their lives (not sex.) In order for a nun to completely dedicate her life to serving God, it is part of the practise that she will take a vow of chasity and poverty and redirect the energy might otherwise go toward "wordly" pursuits and apply that energy spiritually, as well as all her time, to God's service and prayer.

There are/were many Orders of nuns -- groups that have specific jobs. I do not know them all, but they include orders that focus on teaching, some on helping in the community (like operating orphanages), some devoted to almost constant prayer, etc. It is considered necessary that a nun be completely mobile to be available to go where the Church needs her to go (similar to a priest,) and with no other personal commitment than serving God in the capacity of the type of vow that she took.

I do not think that the Catholic church has the position that being a nun is an "ideal" role for women. The church has a focus upon vocation, meaning a "calling" or a way in which a particular person could best serve God -- by answering God's calling. So, for example -- being a nun is thought to b good, but not better than being a wife/mother. There are other recognized vocations. It was not considered that a woman has to be one or the other, but that may have been typical in the past.

As I understand it, what is considered most important is that a person follow a path they believe is part of their life's purpose. There is a lengthy process for becoming a nun. Often women begin the process of becoming a nun but do not complete it -- because either that person, or the church, comes to the conclusion that being a nun is not the right vocation for that person.

Does that answer your questions?

 

[Godobeyer]

OK. Good. I thought that you may have believed that to be the Catholic church's teaching on it from your response.

Regarding your original question, I do not know the official reason or where it may have come from, so I won't address that part of your question, but I can mention what I remember and it may shed some light on the issue for you. I grew up in a Catholic family, but please keep in mind that I am not really up to date on current Catholic teachings/practises.

only the Catholic nuns did not married ?

The nuns are considered "married" to Christ, in the sense of total and complete devotion of their lives (not sex.) In order for a nun to completely dedicate her life to serving God, it is part of the practise that she will take a vow of chasity and poverty and redirect the energy might otherwise go toward "wordly" pursuits and apply that energy spiritually, as well as all her time, to God's service and prayer.

married to christ ? Jesus (pbuh) had/have many wives now
then what is the ideal person for the nuns , Christ or Mary ?

is the mariage bad enough for them (nuns) to considerate it as an obstacle to pray God ?

and from where they took this law (nun should not married ), from the bible or it's Catholic Church decision ?

Does that answer your questions?

thanks

i have this question

why the confenssion is only at the priest , why not the nun ?

 

[4consideration]

only the Catholic nuns did not married ?

I don't know about any other nuns. So Catholics are the only type I am commenting on.

married to christ ? Jesus (pbuh) had/have many wives now
then what is the ideal person for the nuns , Christ or Mary ?

I do not know the answer to that question.

is the mariage bad enough for them (nuns) to considerate it as an obstacle to pray God ?

I am not aware of any belief that marriage is bad. That is not the point. It is my understanding that it considered a vocation of life that involves complete dedicatation to God, via service as part of the church.

and from where they took this law (nun should not married ), from the bible or it's Catholic Church decision ?

I don't know the answer to that question.

thanks

i have this question

why the confenssion is only at the priest , why not the nun ?

I found a link to a website that may be better able to answer your questions better than I can. (I am not familiar with this site, but the answer to your question on it seemed accurate to me.)

Hope this helps. Why Do Catholics Confess Their Sins to a Priest?