346. What are the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony? (part 1)
(Comp
346) The sacrament of Matrimony establishes a perpetual and exclusive
bond between the spouses. God himself seals the consent of the spouses.
Therefore, a marriage which is ratified and consummated between baptized
persons can never be dissolved. Furthermore, this sacrament bestows upon the
spouses the grace necessary to attain holiness in their married life and to
accept responsibly the gift of children and provide for their education.
“In brief”
(CCC 1638) "From a valid marriage arises a bond between the spouses which by its
very nature is perpetual and exclusive; furthermore, in a Christian marriage
the spouses are strengthened and, as it were, consecrated for the duties and
the dignity of their state by a special
sacrament" (Cf. CIC, can. 1134).
To deepen and explain
(CCC 1639) The consent by which the spouses mutually give
and receive one another is sealed by God himself (Cf. Mk 10:9). From their
covenant arises "an institution, confirmed by the divine law, … even in
the eyes of society" (GS 48 § 1). The covenant between the spouses is
integrated into God's covenant with man: "Authentic married love is caught
up into divine love" (GS 48 § 2).
Reflection
(CCC 1640) Thus the marriage
bond has been established by God himself in such a way that a marriage
concluded and consummated between baptized persons can never be dissolved. This
bond, which results from the free human act of the spouses and their
consummation of the marriage, is a reality, henceforth irrevocable, and gives
rise to a covenant guaranteed by God's fidelity. The Church does not have the
power to contravene this disposition of divine wisdom (Cf. CIC, can. 1141). [IT
CONTINUES]
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