The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2024)

Aug 12, 2024

The podcast dives into the profound meaning of fidelity in marriage, portraying it as both a beautiful gift and a significant challenge. It connects the commitment between spouses to God's everlasting covenant with humanity. Fr. Mike discusses the painful realities of separation and divorce, emphasizing the church's role in offering support and love. Personal stories illustrate the journey of couples navigating difficulties, highlighting the vital importance of lifelong promises and reconciliation.

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Marital fidelity symbolizes God's unbreakable covenant, highlighting the necessity for couples to commit to a lifelong union despite challenges.

The Church emphasizes the need for community support and understanding for couples facing difficulties, advocating for faith and reconciliation through hardship.

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The Nature of Conjugal Love

Conjugal love inherently calls for fidelity and a commitment to the permanence of marriage. This fidelity is rooted in the mutual giving of oneself between spouses, which is essential not only for the couple's relationship but also for the well-being of their children. The love in marriage is characterized as definitive, rejecting the notion of temporary arrangements. Such love mirrors God's covenantal faithfulness to humanity, establishing marriage as a sacred representation of this divine love.

Intro

3min

The Essence of Marital Fidelity and Divine Commitment

4min

The Definitive Commitment of Love in Marriage

12min

“Love seeks to be definitive,” the Catechism tells us in this section on marital fidelity. The faithfulness of husband and wife in the sacrament of Matrimony is a sign of God’s irrevocable covenant with humanity. This fidelity is both beautiful and challenging. Fr. Mike addresses painful separation and divorce situations and how the whole ecclesial community should respond with truthful love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1646 through 1651.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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