Our marriages are not small stories in which we are the main characters. From the beginning of creation, God unveiled his plan for married couples to share in his divine love. Our "I do" fits into the much bigger story of God's desire for humanity, going all the way back to Adam and Eve.
God reveals the meaning of love most perfectly on the Cross where Jesus Christ—the Bridegroom—lays down his life in sacrifice for his bride, the Church. In this session, we'll see how the Cross connects to a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Matrimony.
What does it mean to give ourselves completely to our spouses? How does it impact us emotionally, physically, and spiritually when we do—and what happens when we don't? This study explores the power of sacrificial living and loving in our relationships.
Marriage creates something that didn't exist before:a sacramental bond between a husband and wife. It is essential in both the mystery and the reality of married life. But how do we make that bond a reality amidst the daily pressures of our lives together?
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