Faith, love and marriage
Articles on Catholic marriage, courtship and family life from the Jesus Choice Matrimonial team.
When a Catholic Marries an Orthodox, Mar Thoma or CSI Christian
Kerala families often cross church lines. What the Catholic Church asks when a Catholic marries an Orthodox, Jacobite, Mar Thoma or CSI Chri...
What the Church Asks Before a Catholic Wedding in Kerala: Documents, Banns and the Pre-Marriage Course
The paperwork and preparation the Church requires before a Catholic wedding in Kerala — baptism and confirmation certificates, the banns, th...
Syro-Malabar Wedding Customs: The Betrothal, the Minnu and the Manthrakodi
What happens at a Syro-Malabar wedding, from the betrothal at the bride's parish to the tying of the minnu and the giving of the manthrakodi...
Kerala Christian Wedding Budget: Planning a Simple, Meaningful Wedding
Where the money in a Kerala Christian wedding actually goes, which costs can be cut without anyone noticing, and why the Church has been ask...
Catholic Marriage for Keralites in the Gulf: A Practical Guide
Working in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Saudi Arabia and planning a Catholic wedding in Kerala? How to plan leave, which documents to col...
Marrying a Doctor: What Catholic Families Should Know
Postgraduate entrance exams, night duty and transfers: what a medical career really means for the early years of a marriage, and the questio...
Kerala Christian Engagement Ceremony: What Happens and How to Plan It
The engagement, or betrothal, is where two Kerala Christian families formally agree to a marriage. Where it is held, who attends, the exchan...
25 Questions to Ask Before Marriage: A Guide for Catholic Couples
Faith, money, family, children, work and where you will live: twenty-five honest questions an engaged or nearly engaged Catholic couple shou...
Prayer for a Good Life Partner: Saints Catholics Turn To
St Joseph, St Raphael, St Anne and Kerala's own saints: who Catholics have long asked to pray for them while searching for a spouse, and a s...
A Parent's Guide to Finding a Match for Your Son or Daughter Online
Many Kerala Christian profiles are created by a parent. How to set one up well, how to involve your son or daughter from the start, and what...
