{"product_id":"marriage-as-a-sacred-mystery-a-catholic-theology-of-covenant-sacrament-and-domestic-church-paperback","title":"Marriage as a Sacred Mystery - A Catholic Theology of Covenant, Sacrament, and Domestic Church - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOwen Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a profound and accessible exploration of the Christian understanding of marriage through the lens of Catholic theology, history, and spiritual tradition. Drawing upon Scripture, the writings of the Church Fathers, medieval scholastic theology, magisterial teaching, and modern scholarship, this book presents marriage not merely as a social institution but as a sacramental vocation rooted in the divine plan for humanity. From the creation narratives of Genesis to contemporary reflections on family life, the work traces the development of Christian thought on marriage as a covenant of love that reflects the enduring union between Christ and the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough rich historical narratives, theological analysis, and engaging biographical examples of holy married couples across the centuries, the book reveals how the marital vocation has served as a path to holiness, moral formation, and social renewal. Each chapter examines key themes such as conjugal love, openness to life, the domestic church, forgiveness and redemption in family life, and the challenges faced by marriage in the modern world. By weaving together intellectual depth with pastoral insight, the study demonstrates how the sacrament of matrimony remains one of the most powerful expressions of Christian faith lived in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for scholars, students of theology, clergy, and thoughtful readers interested in the spiritual meaning of marriage, this book presents a compelling vision of marital love as both a human commitment and a divine calling. In a time when the institution of marriage faces cultural uncertainty and social change, this book invites readers to rediscover the enduring beauty, dignity, and transformative power of the marital covenant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45458299289679,"sku":"9798231226405","price":29.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/JPDY94kH8W9798231226405.webp?v=1780581157","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/marriage-as-a-sacred-mystery-a-catholic-theology-of-covenant-sacrament-and-domestic-church-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}