The Sacrament of Matrimony. A Sign of Things Invisible but Real

Abstract

Sacramental transformation of conjugal love does not eliminate a physical relationship between the spouses, which is a source of satisfaction and happiness for them, but transfigures it into a spiritual dimension. Spouses are likely to learn how to love, however, only if they manage to establish an intimate bond with Christ. The basic element of love is affirmation of the beloved person and offering him or her one's confidence and trust. The person truly in love does not seek self-satisfaction, but aims at the well-being of the marital partner. Such an attitude implies that their lives are guided by deep faith.