Not 'marriage' or 'family' as the term has been used/misused for generations, rather a bond between two human beings. For me, the Pope states clearly that a bond and commitment made in love is worthwhile.
Marriage as Instrument of Salvation: God's gift to us of marriage and family life enables us to experience something of the infinite love that unites the three divine persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Human beings, made in the image and likeness of God, are made for love; indeed at the core of our being, we long to love and to be loved in return. Marriage is truly an instrument of salvation, not only for married people but for the whole of society. Like any truly worthwhile goal, it places demands upon us, it calls us to be prepared to sacrifice our own interests for the good of the other. It requires us to exercise tolerance and to offer forgiveness. It invites us to nurture and protect the gift of new life .... I encourage all of you in your efforts to promote a proper understanding and appreciation of the inestimable good that marriage and family life offer to human society.
General Address, May 5, 2010 (from The Virtues, Pope Benedict XVI)Marriage as Instrument of Salvation: God's gift to us of marriage and family life enables us to experience something of the infinite love that unites the three divine persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Human beings, made in the image and likeness of God, are made for love; indeed at the core of our being, we long to love and to be loved in return. Marriage is truly an instrument of salvation, not only for married people but for the whole of society. Like any truly worthwhile goal, it places demands upon us, it calls us to be prepared to sacrifice our own interests for the good of the other. It requires us to exercise tolerance and to offer forgiveness. It invites us to nurture and protect the gift of new life .... I encourage all of you in your efforts to promote a proper understanding and appreciation of the inestimable good that marriage and family life offer to human society.
Though he may not agree, and suggest that my reading of his words are not 'proper', i have to fully agree with everything Benedict says. Though not married, in my thoughts, words and actions i approach my relationship in the verysame way. Who would begrudge a human being and human society committing, sustaining and knowing this very love for which we have been created?
I'll not cast the first stone.
Deo gratias.
I'll not cast the first stone.
Deo gratias.
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