Hello, and welcome to the
Tiber River Café. My name is Dean
Humphreys, and today’s two minute topic is the Sacrament of Marriage.
The Catholic Church recognizes seven Sacraments: Baptism,
Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick, and
Reconciliation. We believe that there is
a sacred reality to each of the Sacraments and that each Sacrament points us
towards Jesus. Catholics believe that
each of the Sacraments was instituted by Jesus himself, pointing to Biblical
events in the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, our Lord and Savior.
Marriage is the sacred and lifelong covenant
between one man and one women, in the presence of God. The marriage bond is between the two spouses
and God. This mutual consent is sealed
by God, and the man and woman enter into a covenant agreement with God, and this
covenant can never be dissolved. God
created marriage so that by design man and woman should complement and complete
one another, we draw strength from each other, and we encourage each other’s
spiritual growth.
The husband and wife give
themselves to each other, they give themselves to their family, and they give
themselves to the larger community. Each
spouse models the love Christ has for his Church. Husband and wife are equal in human dignity
and in marriage both are equal as one.
The union of man and woman reflects the symbol of divine union between
Christ, who is the Bridegroom, and His Church, the Bride.
The Sacrament of Marriage is more
that the civil legal contract between a man and a women which can be provided
by the state and marriage is more than simply obtaining certain government and
civil benefits. The Catholic Church
holds firm that marriage is a covenant, a sacred oath between the bride and the
groom and God. From marriage comes the
family. It is within the family that
parents love, nurture, and teach their children. We raise and care for our families, we educate
our spouse and children in the Faith, and we provide the necessary moral and
ethical training for future generations.
Well, thanks again for
stopping by the Tiber River Café, where there is always plenty of room at the
banquet table. I hope to see you next
time. Peace be with you
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