Matrimony: By which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate communion of life and love.
The fruits of this Sacrament are:
The grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church
A perfecting of their human love
A strengthening of this indissoluble unity
Sanctification on their way to Heaven
The grace to “help one another to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and educating their children.”
An integration into God’s covenant with man: Authentic married love is caught up into divine love.
- Daily Roman Missal, Third Edition, Midwest Theological Forum (MTF), 1993-2012.
Link to the Catechism of Catholic Church on Matrimony is
here
Saint James Parish needs to hear from you as you plan your marriage. Please call Fr. Anthony to arrange for an appointment and start the process. We are waiting to hear from you!