Celebrate the beauty and sanctity of marriage with
Humanae Vitae (1968-2018)
Married love particularly reveals its true nature and nobility when we realize that it takes its origin from God, who "is love" (no.8)
"Marriage...[is] ordained toward the procreation and education of children. Children are really the supreme gift of marriage and contribute in the highest degree to their parents' welfare" (no. 9; GS, no 50)
"The fundamental nature of the marriage act,...renders [husband and wife] capable of generating new life—and this as a result of laws written into the actual nature of man and woman." (no. 12)
Marriage Benefits Everyone...
Economically: Married men and women have more wealth and financial stability.
Personally: Men and women in a stable marriage live longer lives and have better health and greater personal happiness.
For Children: Children who are raised by a married mother and father perform better in school and have less trouble with the law, teen pregnancy, and addiction.