Table of Contents

Contents
 
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Prologue
Preface
The Title
Introduction
   I. The Importance and Dignity of the Sacrament of Matrimony
   II. Duties and Ministries
   III. The Celebration of Marriage
       The Preparation
       The Rite to Be Used
   IV. Adaptations to Be Prepared by the Conferences of Bishops
I. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony within Mass
   The Introductory Rites
   The First Form
   The Second Form
   The Liturgy of the Word
   The Celebration of Marriage
   The Questions before the Consent
   The Consent
   The Reception of Consent
   The Blessing and Giving of Rings
   The Blessing and Giving of the Arras
   The Universal Prayer
   The Liturgy of the Eucharist
   The Blessing and Placing of the Lazo or the Veil
   The Nuptial Blessing
   The Conclusion of the Celebration
II. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony without Mass
   The Introductory Rites
   The First Form
   The Second Form
   The Liturgy of the Word
   The Celebration of Matrimony
   The Questions before the Consent
   The Consent
   The Blessing and Giving of Rings
   The Blessing and Giving of the Arras
   The Universal Prayer
   The Blessing and Placing of the Lazo or the Veil
   The Nuptial Blessing
   Holy Communion
   The Conclusion of the Celebration
Editio typica altera III. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in the Presence of an Assisting Layperson
   The Introductory Rites
   The Liturgy of the Word
   The Celebration of Marriage
   The Questions before the Consent
   The Consent
   The Reception of the Consent
   The Blessing and Giving of Rings
   The Universal Prayer
   The Nuptial Blessing
   Holy Communion
   The Conclusion of the Celebration
III. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony between a Catholic and a Catechumen or a Non-Christian
   The Rite of Reception
   The Liturgy of the Word3
   The Celebration of Matrimony
   The Questions before the Consent
   The Consent
   The Reception of the Consent
   The Blessing and Giving of the Arras
   The Universal Prayer
   The Blessing and Placing of the Lazo or the Veil
   The Nuptial Blessing
   The Conclusion of the Celebration
IV. Various Texts to Be Used in the Rite of Marriage and in the Mass for the Celebration of Marriage
   I. Biblical Readings
       Readings from the Old Testament
       Readings from the New Testament
       Responsorial Psalms
       Alleluia Verses and Verses before the Gospel
       Gospel Readings
   II. Collects
   III. Other Prayers for the Blessing of Rings
   IV. Prayers over the Offerings
   V. Prefaces
   VI. Commemoration of the Couple in the Eucharistic Prayer
   VII. Other Prayers of Nuptial Blessing
   VIII. Prayers after Communion
   IX. Blessings at the End of the Celebration
Appendices
   I. Examples of the Universal Prayer
   II. The Order of Blessing an Engaged Couple
       The Introductory Rites
       Reading of the Word of God
       Prayers
       Prayer of Blessing
       Conclusion of the Rite
   III. The Order of Blessing a Married Couple within Mass on the Anniversary of Matrimony
       The Blessing of Rings
Afterword
Bibliography
Index
 

About the Author

Paul Turner is pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception  in Kansas City, Missouri and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant’ Anselmo in Rome.He is a former president of the North American Academy of Liturgy and a member of Societas Liturgica and the Catholic Academy of Liturgy. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. His publications include One Love: A Pastoral Guide to the Order of Celebrating Matrimony, Inseparable Love: A Commentary on The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in the Catholic Church, Glory in the Cross: Holy Week in the Third Edition of The Roman Missal, Let Us Pray: A Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass, and Whose Mass Is It? Why People Care So Much about the Catholic Liturgy, all published by Liturgical Press. He is also a contributor to Give Us This Day.

Reviews

"Fr. Paul Turner's Inseparable Love is one of those rare books that is both scholarly and pastoral. For scholars he offers deep background on the reformed rites of marriage, particularly by making available the discussions and debates among the drafters of the reformed rites on various aspects of the theology and practice of Christian marriage. For those with pastoral responsibilities he offers a host of practical suggestions, born of years of experience, for carrying out the rites with fidelity and grace. This is a splendid and indispensable resource."Deacon Frederick C. Bauerschmidt, Professor of Theology, Loyola University Maryland

"This book is a must-read for those who wish to seriously study and understand The Order of Celebrating Matrimony in all its intricate details. Pastors, deacons, catechists, liturgists, and musicians who prepare the engaged couple for the liturgy of marriage and prepare the liturgy for the worshiping community would benefit from this highly annotated and scholarly work. Fr. Turner leaves no stone unturned; he gives a thorough historical background to each and every paragraph of the OCM while at the same time providing a pastoral examination of present-day realities in the celebration of marriage."Dolores Martinez, Liturgist and Music Minister, San Antonio, Texas

"Inseparable Love is Paul Turner at his best. Historical study is perfectly integrated into a theological account of the new translation of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony. The commentary on the various texts and rubrics are both pastorally and theologically rich. Even someone who has spent a lifetime studying the theology of the sacrament of marriage will discover something new in this volume. This in-depth commentary should be read by liturgical theologians, graduate students, those involved in marriage formation, and every member of the clergy."Timothy P. O'Malley, PhD, Associate Professional Specialist, Director, Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, Institute for Church Life

"Paul Turner is a sure and reliable commentator on the newly translated Order of Celebrating Matrimony. This paragraph-by-paragraph commentary is comprehensive, including in its view liturgy, history, translation, and custom. It is readable, pastorally useful, and delightfully interesting. Highly recommended."Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB, Associate Professor of Theology, Saint John's University and School of Theology-Seminary

"Inseparable Love is recommended for all pastoral teams and theological libraries."John Leonard Berg, Catholic Library World

"Substantive, comprehensive, and well-written."Catholic Press Association award, first place

"Father Paul Turner provides an easy-to-read, comprehensive commentary on the recently released English translation of the Order of Celebrating Matrimony, 2nd edition. An indispensable resource that should find its way into every parish where couples are prepared for the Sacrament of Matrimony. It will prove to be of particular benefit to clergy and collaborating parish administrative professionals who are engaged regularly in marriage preparation."Ecclesia Orans