CATHOLIC COURTSHIP #1: What is it? Marriage & Family | Episode 12 | Fr. Mark Stafki

Join Fr. Mark Stafki in the twelfth episode of the Marriage & Family catechism series as he introduces the concept of Catholic courtship. Discover what sets Catholic courtship apart from modern dating, its purpose in discerning marriage, and how it aligns with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Learn about the values and virtues that underpin a holy courtship, guiding couples towards a relationship that is grounded in faith and oriented towards a sacramental marriage. Have questions or thoughts? Leave them in the comments, and we’ll do our best to address them here or in a future Q&A session. Please like, share, and subscribe for more insightful content on marriage, family, and faith.
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[@BridgetTushabomwe]

Thanks Father for this truth about courtship that is lost in the world

[@StanislausJoseph2021]

Holy Family, help us to be like Thee.

[@louisew7697]

I've been single and celibate. I am 60. I still would like to marry. I know Elizabeth had children late, and anything is possible, but I don't think it highly likely. ;) I'm just wondering what Fr. Stafki will say about the purpose of marriage for seniors?

[@mariambannaga9026]

How do you deal with the loneliness and societal pressures from your family and people around you?

[@europeanconfidence32]

​@@mariambannaga9026Loneliness is but a frame of mind, You can be lonely with many people around you, or you can be happy with your own company. Everything is relative. As for societal pressure you have to be comfortable in your own skin. Celibacy is a virtue, no where in Catholic teaching does it say that marriage is greater than celibacy, in fact it's the opposite. In heaven there is no marriage. If you're called to marriage by all means get married because that is God's plan for you. If you're called to be single make the most of it, look at the positive side and accept God's will for your
life. It's no one's business to tell you that you have to marry, or why you didn't marry..

[@SSPXANZDistrict]

Marriage is not impossible for seniors, nor is it forbidden. The fact that children are not to be expected due to age (short of a miracle), does not debar someone from marriage. Impotency, antecedent to the marriage and permanent, disqualifies one from marriage. Infertility or menopause do not. The ends of marriage are not violated by those who, late in life, enter marriage lawfully. The act of marriage will still, of itself, be open to life (i.e. as long as contraceptive methods are not used); the fact that age impacts fertility does not change the act itself. The secondary ends of marriage are also still very applicable: mutual love and support, as well as remedy for concupiscence. To say otherwise, would imply that a couple with fertility issues or wife post-menopause would be forbidden to exercise marriage rights, which is NOT the teaching of the Catholic Church. God bless you for your question and virtuous efforts over the years.