Faithfulness in Marriage

Goal

Imitate God who is faithful in our lives through our relationship as couples.

Grab

Share one memorable experience on your wedding day.

Grace

God loves us with a definitive and irrevocable love…married couples share in this love…it supports and sustains them, and…by their faithfulness, they can be witnesses to God’s faithful love. -  Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1648

When we look back at our wedding day it brings back good, happy, and loving memories. We committed to one another in front of God and his people that are love will be strong through His grace. After years of being together, we found out that it was easier said than done. We need the guidance of God in our lives and we need to strive to be better for one another and our families. Faithfulness to God is an important component of a long-lasting marriage. The faithful love of couples in marriage is a witness to God’s faithful love to His people. Through the Sacrament of Matrimony, we receive the grace to love as Christ loved: freely, totally, faithfully, and fruitfully. What are the things we need to be able to live faithfully in our marriage?

Fidelity to God: As Christians, we need to have a strong relationship with God. We must never forget to give ample and quality time to the Lord. Our relationship with God is crucial to our marriage. Both in good times and bad we need to establish a deep connection to God through prayer and the eucharist.

Aim to be Better: Our deep relationship with God will guide us to know and love Him in return. It will help us embrace the attitude to be better in our relationship as a couple, attitude, and love for each other. Let us always strive to be the best version of ourselves for our spouses.

Imitate Jesus: Jesus showed us how to love truly. Let us always desire to imitate His love in our married life. It is a love that is sacrificial and always thinks the best for the one they love.

Trust One Another: Mistrust is as destructive to a relationship as acid is to metal. When trust is lost, a spouse can't feel safe. One of the most important steps toward building a stable marriage is learning how to rebuild trust. Trust is the keystone of a committed, intimate relationship.

Humility: Humility in marriage is the ability to see our faults and admit when we are wrong, to ask and grant forgiveness, and to put our spouse's needs above our own. Humility is a choice, an attitude, and a reflection of Jesus. It can help us to maintain unity, peace, and trust in our relationship. Humility requires dying to self and relying on God's grace and provision.

Gather

What aspect do you need to improve as a husband or wife to deepen your faith in God through your faithfulness to one another? 

Go Forth

This month we celebrate love. Do not forget to invite your wife to a date this month and affirm her your faithful love that is driven by God’s grace.

Give

God is Generous and in response, let us be good stewards by consistent Spiritual Giving, our tithing. 

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