The Thomistic Institute Sacramentality of Marriage and the Universal Call to Holiness | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
Apr 22, 2024
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, a Dominican priest, delves into the sacramentality of marriage and the universal call to holiness. He discusses the significance of intending to have children in marriage, the sanctity of mutual support in relationships, the influence of parental religious devotion on children's beliefs, and the challenges and permissibility of marriage later in life.
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Kids Are Crucifixion In Slow Motion
- Phil and Carol Zaleski described having children as 'crucifixion in slow motion.'
- Fr. White uses that image to show parenting slowly sanctifies spouses through countless small sacrifices and acts of love.
Ask Christ Daily To Sanctify Your Marriage
- Pray daily and ask Christ to sanctify your married life explicitly.
- Make short acts of faith and hope each day: ask Christ to help you grow in sanctification within your marriage.
Every Marital Moment Can Be A Means Of Sanctification
- There are no missed sacramental opportunities: joys and trials in marriage both become means of sanctification.
- Natural blessings and challenges alike can be converted into growth in Christ through grace and charity.