George R. Hoelzeman wrote:
> It's no longer part of our culture. Engagements were ritualized in the
> Middle Ages and in many parts of the West even to this century. In many parts of the world there are still rituals of commitment, etc...
If I recall correctly, the new marriage rites for RCs (at least over
here) include rites that can be used to celebrate engagements... I'm
not sure how far the Liturgical Commission has got in getting them
improved.
Joe
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