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For
Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public
sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is
also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and
wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
Marriage
Share your marriage reflections
In April 2009, St. Anthony Messenger magazine will publish a special issue on Catholics as a sacramental people. The articles will celebrate the richness of the seven sacraments in the everyday lives of today’s Catholics.
Here’s a chance for you to contribute your experiences to the magazine! We are seeking your special memories about how the sacrament of marriage has touched you.
Specifically, what have you done for your marriage today?
Click here to submit your reflections.
Newsletter Articles:
"Bringing
Your Marriage Into the Church"
by Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin
"The
U.S. Bishops Between Man and Woman: Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex Unions"
Between Man and Woman: Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex Unions in condensed form
"Cohabitation
Before Marriage"
by Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin
"Sacrament
of Marriage: Sign of Faithful Love"
by Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., Th.D.
"The
Sacrament of Marriage"
by Mary and James Kenny
"Marriage:
Supernatural and Sacramental"
by Jim Auer
"Marriage:
Forgiving and Being Forgiven"
by Carol Luebering
"Interchurch
Marriages: How to Help Them Succeed"
by Elizabeth Bookser Barkley
"Vocations:
How Is God Calling Me?"
by Fidelis Tracy, C.D.P.
Update Your Faith:
What
does the Sacrament of Marriage reveal to us about God?
How
do different religious backgrounds affect a marriage?
Can
a Catholic wedding ceremony be held outdoors?
FAQs
on other Sacraments
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