In this episode I discuss how the modern secularization of marriage has blurred in most, the vocational call of marriage; to help build the Domestic Church and be an earthly reflection of Christ and His Bride, The Catholic Church. In understanding the marriage between Christ The Bridegroom, and His Bride, earthly marriage can be properly understood. It is only by putting God first, and understanding Heavenly truths that the vocational aspect of marriage can be properly lived out, and understood in the spiritual sense of cultivating the Domestic Church.
Two people who have allowed themselves to be transformed by God, and who are actively striving for Sainthood, can bring forth great fruit for the Kingdom via their marriage. Hence the devil has been on a mission to infiltrate the Church with the secularization of marriage, watering down the true call for a husband and wife to be an earthly reflection of Christ and The Church.
"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the Church, and delivered Himself up for Her." - Ephesians 5:25
"Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church, His body, of which He is the Savior." - Ephesians 5:22- 23
The problem is sin. In eradicating sin and striving for greatness, a man can become virtuous and Christ-like, and a woman can become virtuous and reflect The Bride of Christ. Unfortunately, many Catholics have gotten comfortable living in a lukewarm state, and prevent themselves from spiritually advancing; thus not properly living out the vocational call of marriage to be a witness to the marriage between Christ and His Church.
The Good News, is that zeal and sanctification are made available to you, and Christ The Bridegroom is coming to restore and replenish hearts.
The books I mention in this episode are “Three To Get Married” by Fulton J Sheen and “Interior Castle” by Saint Teresa of Avila.
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Season 1 Episode 6 : The True Vocation of Marriage, The Domestic Church Unveiled