The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 220: Marriage in the New Covenant (2025)
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Aug 8, 2025 Discover how marriage transforms in the New Covenant, becoming a sacrament enriched by Christ's teachings. Explore biblical perspectives that highlight marriage as a remedy for sin and a reflection of God's covenant. Delve into the transformative power of love and sacrifice within marriage, emphasizing selflessness and fidelity. Learn about the permanence of marriage, the challenges of divorce, and the grace offered by Christ to strengthen relationships.
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Marriage as Covenant Sacrament
- Christian marriage symbolizes the covenant between Christ and the Church, making it a true sacrament.
- Baptism is a nuptial bath preparing for the wedding feast at the Eucharist.
Love Always Involves Sacrifice
- Pain and toil after the Fall are remedies, not curses, to help overcome selfishness and open toward love.
- Love in marriage always involves sacrifice, even joyful sacrifices, defining true love's cost.
Student Questions Love's Sacrifice
- A student challenged Fr. Mike on whether love must involve sacrifice.
- Fr. Mike explained that even joyful love means sacrificing time and exclusivity to one person.
