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“There should be in the life of every married couple a continual building of the sacrament.”<\/strong>
<\/p>Mother Angelica<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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It was God\u2019s instrument for the begetting, the rearing, the education, and the moral training of successive generations of human beings. Marriage was a \u201cnatural,\u201d we might say, for elevation to the holy rank of a sacrament. Besides the priesthood, there is no state in life that pleads for grace as demandingly as does marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between one man and one woman. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like every sacrament, it gives two kinds of grace. First of all there is the increase in sanctifying grace, imparted at the very moment that the sacrament is received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the just-wed couple turns away from the altar, their souls are spiritually stronger, spiritually more beautiful than when they came to the altar a few moments earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bride and groom must contact the rectory upon engagement to begin wedding preparation.  A minimum of six (6) months in advance of the anticipated wedding date is required.  Wedding dates cannot be established until the bride and groom have personally met with the pastor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“There should be in the life of every married couple a continual building of the sacrament.” Mother Angelica It was God\u2019s instrument for the begetting, the rearing, the education, and the moral training of successive generations of human beings. Marriage was a \u201cnatural,\u201d we might say, for elevation to the\u2026
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