The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 226: The Supreme Gift of Marriage (2025)
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Aug 14, 2025 The podcast discusses the profound role of marriage as a sacrament that nurtures family life and openness to procreation. It emphasizes parents as primary educators within the Domestic Church, guiding their children in faith. The episode also offers insight into the experiences of couples facing infertility, showcasing their resilience and love. Additionally, it touches on the inclusive nature of the Church, supporting all families, whether they are thriving or facing challenges. This deep exploration of marriage underscores its significance in the Christian life.
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Marriage Oriented Toward Life And Formation
- Marriage is essentially ordered to the procreation and education of children as its crowning glory.
- This fruitfulness also includes moral, spiritual, and supernatural formation parents hand on to their children.
Parents As First Educators
- Parents are the primary and first educators of their children and shape their faith and virtues.
- The family serves as the first school of Christian life and human enrichment.
Support Childless Couples Concretely
- Support couples who cannot conceive by praying with and for them and by recognizing other ends of marriage.
- Value their marriage's fruitfulness in charity, hospitality, and sacrifice.