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Fr. Thomas G. Morrow: How to Live a Marriage for Life – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Fr. Thomas G. Morrow: How to Live a Marriage for Life

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Elderly married couple. Photo by Junior REIS on Unsplash

By Fr. Thomas G. Morrow, Catholic Exchange, July 11, 2025

Rev. Thomas G. Morrow graduated from St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia and was ordained in 1982 for the Archdiocese of Washington (DC). He has an STL in Moral Theology from the Dominican House of Studies and received his Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. …

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The first question we must ask ourselves before diving into this topic is: Do we want to marry for life? In the twenty-first century that’s a tall order. How can we be sure that the person we’re dating is someone with whom we will be able to persevere throughout a lifetime? And how important is that whole perseverance thing?

Well, for a Catholic—indeed for any Christian—it’s extremely important. Jesus said, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her” (Mk. 10:11). Even in the Old Testament we find: “I hate divorce, says the LORD, the God of Israel . . .” (Mal. 2:16). So if you believe in Scripture, getting married is a lot more serious than asking a woman to a dance.

To have a lasting marriage, you must be very smart about dating. The first step in seeking a good spouse is to pray—and not just an Our Father, Hail Mary, and a Glory Be. I recommend praying the Rosary and attending some weekday Masses (in addition to Sunday Mass) dedicated specifically for this intention. …

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