This document discusses the basic realities of marriage from a Catholic perspective. It presents marriage as both a secular and sacred reality, as it is celebrated through religious rituals but also exists in the real world. Marriage is viewed as both a human and divine institution, as it is entered into freely by individuals but is also ordained by God for purposes like procreation. The document also characterizes marriage as both a state and an event, as it is a lifelong commitment but also marks a transformative moment. Additionally, marriage incorporates elements of both a legal contract and a covenant of love between spouses. Finally, marriage is presented as both a personal affair between partners but also a social institution supported by community.
This document discusses the basic realities of marriage from a Catholic perspective. It presents marriage as both a secular and sacred reality, as it is celebrated through religious rituals but also exists in the real world. Marriage is viewed as both a human and divine institution, as it is entered into freely by individuals but is also ordained by God for purposes like procreation. The document also characterizes marriage as both a state and an event, as it is a lifelong commitment but also marks a transformative moment. Additionally, marriage incorporates elements of both a legal contract and a covenant of love between spouses. Finally, marriage is presented as both a personal affair between partners but also a social institution supported by community.
This document discusses the basic realities of marriage from a Catholic perspective. It presents marriage as both a secular and sacred reality, as it is celebrated through religious rituals but also exists in the real world. Marriage is viewed as both a human and divine institution, as it is entered into freely by individuals but is also ordained by God for purposes like procreation. The document also characterizes marriage as both a state and an event, as it is a lifelong commitment but also marks a transformative moment. Additionally, marriage incorporates elements of both a legal contract and a covenant of love between spouses. Finally, marriage is presented as both a personal affair between partners but also a social institution supported by community.
Welcome to SCL9 Marriage: A Commitment Love, Life, and Family Welcome to A.Y. 2017 - 2018
Jose Jojo Carlos
Basic Realities of Marriage Marriage: Profound Reality LESSON NO.1 Do you have a knowledge of what this state of life is? What is your perception of marriage? Is marriage instituted by man/law or it is ordered by God? Marriage is a contract/paper or lifetime bond between man and woman. What is your view about this? Is marriage a private affair between the husband and wife? The Best Love Story Ever is
That no matter how difficult the
situation is you did not abandon meNo matter how bad I hurt you still you forgave me and you gave up everything even your life because you want to save me Thank you for loving me JESUS! Basic Realities of Marriage A Secular and Sacred Reality A Human and Divine Institution A State and an Event A Contract and Covenant A Personal Affair and a Social Institution A Secular and Sacred Reality A Secular reality but linked with the Divine (E.Schillebeeckx) Marriage is celebrated within a sacred ritual revealing perception that is not exclusively a human affair. A secular reality = it is a reality of creation that reveals its sacred character. A Secular and Sacred Reality Early Christians = mysterion, a sacrament: a sign of higher and a sacred reality This perception finds its full development when Church declared that marriage is one of the seven sacraments A Human and Divine Institution Marriage in Theological tradition is considered as a duty of nature (officium naturae) = God ordained the task of procreation Marriage is naturally human because out of their own free wills man and woman enter into a union of life and love with consent. A Human and Divine Institution
CCC (Catechism of the Catholic
Church): it is not purely a human institution: it is the work of God Himself = to correct misconception that married couples are on their own. A Human and Divine Institution Casti Conubii (On Christian Marriage, Pius XI): If one has contracted matrimony he/she is subject to it divinely made laws and essential properties. A Human and Divine Institution Gaudium et Spes (Joys and Hopes): God himself is the author of matrimony and gave it with various benefits and purposes. It demands not only two to make it happen, but three: God, male and female who are all in love with one another. A State and an Event CFC (#1886): A Being in the state and also a becoming in that state To become implies a life-long process which only began on their wedding day, of gradual transformation of an I and a Thou into a We. A State and an Event Marriage is in fact a lifetime project of the couple to bring about the many realities and values of married life (matrimonium in facto esse) Marriage can also be an event (matrimonium in fieri) A full blossoming of that togetherness cannot be definitely achieved on wedding day but demands continuous nurturing of love. A Contract and Covenant
Contract = mutual agreement of
two persons with all legal nuances which may not fully capture the rich meaning of marital life.
Covenant = expresses the rationale
why the couple decide to bring their lives together. It is love that seeks their union and in turn seeks to fulfill the love-covenant. A Contract and Covenant
Pag-Iisang Dibdib vs. Pag-Aasawa
Love-covenant in marriage takes place only between man and a woman; in the complementarity of their sexuality; ordained towards union and procreation. A Personal Affair and a Social Institution Marriage cannot be sought in terms of a personal matter like sexual life, relationship between husband and wife; Other factors that determine marriage and family: education, economics, property, social security, public morals etc A Personal Affair and a Social Institution Marriage needs the support of the community. Community laws protect the rights and privileges of individuals within marriage. In the midst of threats the couple needs a source of strength and grace that can be channeled to them by the believing community, the Church. How ready are you to face the complexities of a married and family life? Marriage is not a magic solution to falling in love Be open-minded Reflect on what God tells you about marriage August 19, 2017: Activity A Secular and Sacred Reality A Human and Divine Institution A State and an Event A Contract and Covenant A Personal Affair and a Social Institution - Summarize / Synthesize. In your own words. End