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What is the sacrament of matrimony?
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Matrimony is the sacrament by which a baptized man and a baptized woman bind themselves for life in a lawful marriage and receive the grace to discharge their duties.
And God created man to his own image; to the image of God he created him. Male and female he created them. And God blessed them, saying "Increase and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 1:27-28) |
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What are the chief duties of husband and wife in the married state?
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The chief duties of husband and wife in the married state are to be faithful to each other, and to provide in every way for the welfare of the children God may give them.
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is becoming in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter towards them. (Colossians 3:18-19) |
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Why does the bond of the sacrament of Matrimony last until the death of husband or wife?
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The bond of the sacrament of Matrimony lasts until the death of husband or wife because Christ has said: "What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder."
A woman is bound as long as her husband is alive, but if her husband dies, she is free. (I Corinthians 7:39) |
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What should Catholics do to prepare for a holy and happy marriage?
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To prepare for a holy and happy marriage, Catholics should:
first, pray that God may direct their choice; second, seek the advice of their parents and confessors; third, practice the virtues, especially chastity: fourth, frequently receive the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist. Or do you not know that your members are the temple of the Holy Ghost, who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought at a great price. Glorify God and bear him in your body. (I Corinthians 6:19-20) |
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How can Catholics best obtain God's blessing for their marriage?
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Catholics can best obtain God's blessing for their marriage by being married at a Nuptial Mass and by receiving Holy Communion devoutly.
Sara also said, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us; and let us grow old both together in health." (Tobias 8:10) |
