The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
ECHO with Bishop Donald Hying
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5m 36s
"You shall not commit adultery." In post-modern society, many find that the Church's teachings on love, sexuality, and marriage are some of the most difficult aspects of the moral life to understand and live well. Much of modern culture is impacted by a spirit of selfishness and individualism; in contrast, to make a free, total, faithful, and fruitful gift of one's self in marriage is a radical witness of God's plan of authentic love. This session will explore the central role of marriage and sexuality in God's saving plan for the world.
Read and Study: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 30 (pgs. 401-416)
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