“When a husband and wife are united in marriage they no longer seem like something earthly, but rather like the image of God himself.”
St. Josemaría Escrivá:
“Marriage is to help married people sanctify themselves and others. For this reason they receive a special grace in the sacrament which Jesus instituted. Those who are called to the married state will, with the grace of God, find within their state everything they need to be holy.”
St. John Paul II:
“Love that leads to marriage is a gift from God and a great act of faith toward other human beings.”
St. Gianna Molla:
“Love is the most beautiful sentiment the Lord has put into the souls of men and women.”
St. Thomas Aquinas:
“The greater the friendship, the more solid and long-lasting the marriage will be, as we are united not only in flesh but in domestic activity.”
Venerable Fulton Sheen:
“It takes three to make love, not two: you, your spouse, and God. Without God, people only succeed in bringing out the worst in one another. Lovers who have nothing else to do but love each other soon find there is nothing else. Without a central loyalty life is unfinished.”
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This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2023, and has been updated.
Francesca is the Social Media Manager for Catholic News Agency. She received her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Digital Media from the University of Colorado - Denver.