Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan

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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan A Pastoral Letter of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Washington, D.C., 2009

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Conflict, quarrels, and misunderstandings can be found in all marriages. They reflect the impact of Original Sin, which ―disrupted the original communion of man and woman. They also reflect modern stresses upon marriage: the conflict between work and home, economic hardships, and social expectations.

Nevertheless, God‘s plan for marriage persists, and he continues to offer mercy and healing grace. We bishops urge couples in crisis to turn to the Lord for help. We also encourage them to make use of the many resources, including programs and ministries offered by the Church, that can help to save marriages, even those in serious difficulty.

In some cases, divorce may be the only solution to a morally unacceptable situation. A specific example is a home where the safety of a spouse and children is at risk. (page 25)