Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) Holy Matrimony: A Vocation of Service
Apr 17, 2024
Marriage is more than just emotional support; it's a sacrament of communion and mutual service. The hosts explore how societal views differ from the Church’s understanding of marriage. They delve into the Eucharist's role in spiritual warfare and the significance of intimacy and communication in relationships. The discussion emphasizes that serving one’s spouse is akin to serving Jesus. They also tackle loneliness in marriages and the commitment needed for personal growth and spirituality within family life.
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Marriage as Service to Others
- Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders serve the salvation of others through service, not just personal salvation.
- Marriage is a vocation of giving yourself entirely to your spouse and children as service to Jesus.
Prioritize Marriage Over Kids
- Prioritize the marriage relationship over children to prevent spouses from growing apart.
- Keep grounding marriage prep in the procreation and education of children and spouses' good.
Marriage Confusion in Culture
- Our culture struggles to know what normal marriage means, complicating marriage preparation.
- Many people don’t understand marriage's true concept, making effective preparation crucial.