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

Day 224: The Grace of the Sacrament of Marriage (2024)

Aug 11, 2024

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Discover the divine power of the Sacrament of Marriage, emphasizing the strength it offers couples to love deeply. Explore the importance of mutual submission and selfless love, shifting away from traditional hierarchies. Learn about the essential qualities of conjugal love, including faithfulness, openness to fertility, and the indissoluble nature of the marital bond. Fr. Mike sheds light on how these principles provide a spiritual foundation for navigating both joys and challenges in married life.

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The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage empowers couples to support each other in faith, fostering a journey toward holiness and deeper connection.

Indissolubility, fidelity, and openness to fertility are essential aspects of conjugal love, reflecting the lifelong commitment inherent in the marriage bond.

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The Bond of Matrimony

A valid marriage creates a perpetual and exclusive bond between spouses, underscoring its significance in Christian teachings. This bond is not merely a legal agreement but a divine covenant established by God, which integrates human commitments with divine fidelity. Once the marriage is consummated, the commitment becomes irrevocable, meaning it cannot be dissolved, reflecting the deep spiritual connection that characterizes such unions. The exclusivity of this bond emphasizes that shared love is uniquely reserved for one another, reinforcing the belief that polygamy contradicts the essence of true marital love.

Intro

2min

The Profound Grace of Matrimony and Mutual Submission

12min

The Essence of Marriage: Mutual Submission and Selfless Love

7min

The grace of the Sacrament of Marriage provides husbands and wives the strength to love one another with supernatural, tender, and fruitful love. Fr. Mike covers the characteristics of the marriage bond and the different roles of husbands and wives. He explains what it means to “be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.” We also learn that indissolubility, faithfulness, and openness to fertility are requirements of conjugal love. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1638-1645.

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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