

An Historical Overview: The Growth of Marriage as Avenue of Holiness | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
Feb 10, 2025
Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P. is the President of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception and a moral theology expert. He discusses marriage's evolution as a spiritual partnership, highlighting its transformation from a societal norm to a universal call to holiness. Petri examines the historical teachings on marriage and contraception, particularly in light of Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae, and addresses the tensions between traditional doctrines and modern perspectives. He also delves into the complexities of dissent within the Church and the theological developments of the 20th century.
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