http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9791107_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9791114_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9791219_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800109_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800206_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800213_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800305_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800312_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800326_en.html

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...9800402_en.html

woh, thanks cmom!

With all the bad talk of marriage these days I thought I'd ressurect a good Catholic marriage thread so every can have at least a quick read and remember what the sacrament of marriage is all about.

God bless us, everyone.

Thank you. We certainly do need to remember. Also, your last line "God bless us, everyone" fits in during this time of year Tiny Tim.

I was reading the Sooner Catholic online (I like to keep up with my old friends), and there was an article written by Christopher West on a new book called "Holy Sex." He gave such a glowing recommendation, that I ordered it. When I get a chance to read it, I'll let you married 'massers know my opinion.

My husband and I have it and are reading it. While books like Good News About Sex and Marriage can be for both married and non married people, I think that Holy Sex is geared more towards married couples. It's a good book if you are looking for good ways to apply the Catholic Church's teaching on sexuality and the practices of NFP directly to your marriage. It's really great for couples who want to read good things about sex and marriage without going to a cosmo magazine or some sex book that cheapens and waters things down. However, it is definitely a more mature read.

Why does it say in the bible that it is better to not marry?

I'm just curious.
And also why does it say, in Heaven they will not marry, they will be like the angels.

Because an unmarried person can devote their entire life to God without the distraction of other commitments. This is obviously not an option for everyone.


Because the essential purpose of marriage is procreation, and we will not be making babies in heaven.

What if here on earth they become one flesh?

Nvmd, i forgot it also says in revelations, "the one who overcomes, will inherit all things."