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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.

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The Sacraments: Marriage

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Don't miss the reflections and stories that appear in the St. Anthony Messenger magazine article, "What Have You Done for Your Marriage Today?," marriage.
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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Theophilus of Corte: If we expect saints to do marvelous things continually and to leave us many memorable quotes, we are bound to be disappointed with St. Theophilus. The mystery of God's grace in a person's life, however, has a beauty all its own. 
<p>Theophilus was born in Corsica of rich and noble parents. As a young man he entered the Franciscans and soon showed his love for solitude and prayer. After admirably completing his studies, he was ordained and assigned to a retreat house near Subiaco. Inspired by the austere life of the Franciscans there, he founded other such houses in Corsica and Tuscany. Over the years, he became famous for his preaching as well as his missionary efforts. </p><p>Though he was always somewhat sickly, Theophilus generously served the needs of God's people in the confessional, in the sickroom and at the graveside. Worn out by his labors, he died on June 17, 1740. He was canonized in 1930.</p> American Catholic Blog God doesn't abandon people just because an accident happened. He doesn't abandon people who are the victims of poor judgment or of evildoers. He is always there. It's up to us to find him.


 
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