The Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Matrimony
MARRIAGE IS A PROMISE
A marriage is a promise
that two hearts gladly make,
A promise to be tender,
to help, to give and take.
A marriage is a promise
to be kind and understanding,
To be thoughtful and considerate,
fair and undemanding.
A marriage is a promise
to share one life together...
A love-filled promise meant to be
kept lovingly forever.
Written by M. F. Ames
The Grace of the Sacrament of Matrimony
"By reason of their state in life and of their order, Christian spouses have their own special gifts in the People of God." This grace proper to the sacrament of Matrimony is intended to perfect the couple's love and to strengthen their indissoluble unity. By this grace they "help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1602-1666
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