117 Effects of the Sacrament of Marriage

Today I talk about the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony, particularly, the marriage bond and the graces it gives to fulfill the responsibilities of the spouses. The Catechism states that from a valid marriage arises a bond between the spouses which by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive. That, moreover, the spouses are strengthened and consecrated for the duties and the dignity of their new state.

- You can find the topics discussed in this episode in the Catechism, numbers 1638-1642.

- Encyclical “Familiaris Consortio” (John Paul II): https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html

- Another great book to read about Marriage is “Three to Get Married” by Fulton Sheen: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Get-Married-Fulton-Sheen/dp/0933932871

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.

- Intro music from pond5.com