The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 225: Total Fidelity in Marriage (2025)
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Aug 13, 2025 Dive into the beautiful yet challenging concept of fidelity in marriage. Discover how the faithfulness between husband and wife symbolizes God's unwavering love for humanity. Explore the complexities of separation and divorce while considering the supportive role of faith communities. Gain insights into the difficult yet vital aspects of maintaining loyalty in matrimony, and understand the deep significance of these commitments in light of church teachings.
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Marriage Mirrors God's Unbreakable Covenant
- Conjugal love by nature requires inviolable fidelity as a reflection of God's covenantal faithfulness.
- Through the sacrament spouses witness Christ's fidelity and give deeper meaning to marriage's indissolubility.
Keep Engaged With The Church
- Encourage divorced or remarried Catholics to remain engaged: attend Mass, pray, and perform works of charity.
- The community should offer solicitude so they feel included and supported in living their faith.
Choose A Forever Vow
- Promise forever rather than temporary commitments because love seeks to be definitive.
- John Paul II warns that without a forever vow, couples will struggle to truly love even for a day.