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Ends of Marriage
The Good of the Spouses
Love-uniting element that brings two
person together
Love that manifests an unselfish
giving of self to another
Conjugal love involves totality of all
the elements John Paul II (FC, 13)
Love is not only a prerequisite for
marriage but the soul of marriage
Ends of Marriage
The Good of the Children
Naturally, marriage is ordained
towards procreation and education
Nature to propagate
Need to perpetuate race and culture
From Covenantal dimension, then the
children are considered as the fruits of
conjugal love
Extension of lasting pact, and
witnesses of a couple unwavering
fidelity to each other
Ends of Marriage
The Good of the Children (cont.)
Since God is always present in
the covenant, the task of
procreation is considered as a
generous way of cooperating in
Gods work of creation.
Children are not considered as
burdens but as gifts and the
crowning glory of marriage and
married love
Ends of Marriage
The Good of the Children (cont.)
Spouses should take their duties
as parents with greater
responsibility
Having to provide them with
proper nurturing
Fullness of life
Become responsible
End of Lesson