text: Then we have different views of the same issue, GerardJoseph.  Not surprising.  But if one thing is true, it is that Pope Francis, just as Jesus in the Gospels, always always always shows everyone the path to forgiveness,  without a myriad of rules and rubrics to overcome when possible, as opposed to a sort of rigid and punishing stance so very characteristic of traditionalist Catholicism.  Jesus moved us away from exactly that sort of thing under Mosaic Law (prevalent at the time of His public ministry on earth) and it is exactly what those true to Vatican II have been trying to do, despite those who think they know better.  And to be of assistance, I can refer you to better theological writings then Familiaris Consortio.  Likewise, I an provide you with excellent readings on the doctrine of Reception, which may help explain what is lacking in so much of traditionalist chatter.