Show 237: Matrimony part 1

God Himself instituted matrimony in the beginning of the world, for the procreation of the human race, and the mutual assistance of husband and wife. Christian marriage is a contract between man and woman, binding' them to an undivided and indissoluble partnership, and conferring on them at the same time grace to fulfil all the duties required of them. Civil marriage is to be distinguished from Christian marriage, inasmuch as it is no sacrament, and consequently in the sight of God no true and real marriage for Catholics. According to the ordinance of Christ, Christian marriage is strictly a union of two persons only, and it is indissoluble. Christian marriage consists of the union of one man and one woman only. Christian marriage is indissoluble; that is to say, neither husband nor wife can contract a second marriage during the life time of the other. The Sacrament of Matrimony confers upon Christians who embrace that state both an increase of sanctifying grace, and in addition the special graces necessary to enable them to discharge the duties required of them. Please subscribe to my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzuBq5NsNkT5lVceFchZTtg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-uncensored-catholic--5855002/support. Read about my new book: A Daily Catholic Devotional Reflections on the Daily Mass readings January-June, 2026: Caroll, Judson: 9798242070172: Amazon.com: Books My substack newsletter for The Uncensored Catholic is: https://judsonc.substack.com/ Missio Dei's site is: https://www.missiodeicatholic.org/ Confirmation, an Autobiography of Faith https://southernappalachianherbs.blogspot.com/2023/05/confirmation-autobiography-of-faith.html Available in paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47Q1JNK