Catholic Diocese Of Joliet

Original sin has had negative consequences for marriage. There has been a rupture of communication between man and women. Through baptism, we are transformed into new life and elevates us to share in God’s divine life. Marriage is then elevated to the dignity of a sacrament. It is the permanent self giving of one flesh. When people are transformed by baptism and united to someone else similarly transformed, then the union of these two people results into something wonderful. Marriage, thus, is the visible embodiment of Christ’s love for the Church. Jesus is the spouse and takes the Church as His bride.