Choose a topic from Part 3 Suppl:
1. A sacrament is a sensible sign, instituted by Christ,to signify and confer grace. Matrimony meets the requirements ofthis definition. Hence, it is truly a sacrament.
2. Matrimony is instituted for the begetting of childrenaccording to God's providence and law. It was established fromthe beginning, before the fall of man, as a holy institution ofnature. It was raised to supernatural rank by our Lord when he madeit a sacrament.
3. Like every sacrament, matrimony confers grace uponthose who receive it worthily. It also confers the specialsacramental grace which helps the spouses to be faithful in theperforming of all their duties.
4. The actual use of marital action is not an integralelement in the sacrament of matrimony.
"Though the path is plain and smooth for people of good will, those who walk it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty if they do not have good feet, courage, and tenacity of spirit.
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St John of the Cross, OCD - Doctor of the Church
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"It is vanity to love what passes quickly and not to look ahead where eternal joy abides.
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Thomas á Kempis
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"Let persons in the world sanctify themselves in their own houses, for neither the court, professions, or labour, are any hindrance to the service of God."
St Philip Neri
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