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Feb 2023
8m 59s

Why Marriage Is NOT a Contract (It’s a C...

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For the past 50 years the institution of marriage has been under attack. More and more couples are choosing not to get married with the mindset that, "we don't need a piece of paper to show that we love each other." And yet, that is not at all what the Catholic Church teaches about this sacrament. Today, Fr. Mike delves into the difference between a contrac ... Show More
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