The Thomistic Institute Why Get Married? The Catholic View of the Meaning and Purpose of Marriage – Prof. Michael Dauphinais
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Dec 26, 2025 Join Prof. Michael A. Dauphinais, a theologian from Ave Maria University, as he dives into the profound meaning of marriage through a Catholic lens. He explores marriage as a lifelong covenant reflecting Christ's love for the Church, discussing how it promotes sanctification and family. Dauphinais contrasts modern views on sexuality with classical insights from Aquinas, revealing how our cultural practices challenge authentic relationships. With references to scripture, he highlights the beauty of mutual consent and the need for a balanced patriarchal and matriarchal dynamic.
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Morality Is A Lifetime Practice
- Sexual ethics shape lifelong happiness more than one-off choices.
- Thomas Aquinas frames moral life as practices forming persons over a lifetime.
Conversion Through A Relationship
- Michael Dauphinais returned to faith through a romantic relationship that awakened moral conviction.
- He married that girlfriend and has been married 31 years, illustrating personal transformation.
Classical Nature, Not Statistical Law
- Classical nature means what happens for the most part, not always.
- Use that view to judge human sexual nature rather than strict empirical regularity.