Marriage as a Way to Communion with God in the Light of Familiaris consortio by John Paul II

Abstract

The objective of the article is to present marriage as a way leading toward communion with God. Therefore, the contents of the exhortation of John Paul II entitled Familiaris consortio has been submitted to analysis. The entire reflection has been divided into several parts modeled on the respective parts of the exhortation. Firstly, vocation to marriage in God's plan has been presented followed subsequently by particular tasks of marriage together with the realization of these tasks. The findings of the conducted research are given in the conclusions. It has been revealed, among others, that God's intention for marriage can be recognized as a basis to acknowledge marriage and the family as a sure way leading the spouses toward communion with God. Moreover, it has been stated that John Paul II, unfolding God's intention for marriage together with the tasks standing before marriage and the realization of these tasks, concurrently pointed out that without love the fulfillment of God's plans towards marriage and the family would be impossible. Thereby it can be considered that undertaking the vocation to marriage is synonymous with entering on a definite and, at the same time, specific way leading to full communion with God.