James welcomes John Clark to discuss his latest book on the decline of marriage in the Catholic Church brought to you by TAN books titled "Betrayed Without A Kiss: Defending Marriage After Years of Failed Leadership in the Church." Clark emphasizes the role of laypeople in educating and promoting the importance of marriage, both before and after the wedding ceremony. He emphasizes the need for support and encouragement from fellow parents and the power of prayer. He highlights the importance of living a sacramental life and the beauty of receiving the sacraments together as a couple. Lastly, he encourages listeners to share the beauty of marriage with priests and reminds them of the importance of strong marriages in the Church.
Takeaways
1. The Catholic Church has seen a significant increase in annulments and a decrease in Catholic marriages, indicating a crisis in the institution of marriage.
2. There is a correlation between the use of contraception and the high divorce rate, as contraception undermines the procreative and unitive aspects of marriage.
3. The decline of marriage is influenced by diabolical forces that seek to break up marriages and undermine the sanctity of the institution.
4. Lay people have a crucial role in defending and upholding the sanctity of marriage by challenging the Church hierarchy and promoting the importance of marriage education and preparation. Rely on 5. God's strength and have Him at the center of your life.
6. Live a sacramental life and receive the sacraments together as a couple.
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2. Check out all of his articles on the National Catholic Register here - https://www.ncregister.com/author/john-clark
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