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 certain vows, and difference of religion between the parties where both are baptized.

2. Such as render it not only illegal, but null if attempted. These are: lack of proper age, physical incapacity, bond of previous marriage still existing, difference of religion between a Catholic and an unbaptized person, sacred orders, solemn religious profession, relationship by blood or marriage, spiritual relationship, public propriety, abduction and crime.

'''21. What is understood by the ' forbidden times '? '''

1. The time which begins with the first Sunday of advent and ends with the Epiphany of our Lord; and that which begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Low Sunday, within which times the Church forbids the solemnizing of marriage, because they have been particularly set apart for penance and prayer.

'''22. Can the Impediments of Marriage never be dispensed with? '''

The Church can dispense with some when there are sufficient reasons, but not with all; on this subject the parties must confer with their Pastor.

'''23. What should we think of 'mixed' marriages — i.e., marriages which are contracted between Catholics and non-Catholics, especially Protestants? '''

That the Church has, at all times, disapproved of such marriages, and never permits them, except on certain conditions.

'''24. Why does the Church disapprove of such marriages? '''

1. Because the Catholic party is exposed to great dan-