Vatican II on Marriage

I agreed with the council in that marriage is a vocation. In today's society, people see marriage as an event when in reality it is a symbol of dedication for another person. I appreciated the council's view that "the love of a husband and wife ought to grow and ripen." It is easy to see marriage as a burden and become bored with the concept. In my opinion, to encourage longer marriages couples must embrace growth individually as well as together. Lastly, marriage affects more than just those receiving the sacrament. As the Bishops explained, “the call to love reaches beyond the home to the extended family, the neighborhood and the larger community.” It is pivotal that as a couple you reach out to your community and church, working as one towards a common goal. Through helping your community the bond in your relationship can only grow.