Unconditional Love and mariage

[Peace-bwu]

SMHW:

I think we are all called to love our spouses unconditionally. However I think it’s humanly impossible to actually acheive that goal.

That’s why we have the Sacrament of Matrimony. We are incapable of loving unconditionally without the graces of the sacrament. If no sacramental marriage exits, because one or more of the parties is unbaptized or because the marriage is invalid for other reasons, then the couple could love each other, but they haven’t much chance to be loved unconditionally.

As others have said unconditional love does not include unconditional acceptance of all behavior. Seeking what is good for a spouse might mean depriving them of the benefits of continuing the bad behavior however painful that might be for either or both parties.

Wow great post, I agree. It isn’t humanly possible with out the Grace from God in the Sacrament of marriage. you are right.

 

[ceceswa]

Philena:

We both have children from previous marriages and none together, thankfully.

After all that I’ve gone through the past few years, I’m honestly beginning to wonder if God really cares.

I’m sorry that you have those doubts. Know that God does love you, and that he never gives us more than he knows we can handle. He must have a lot of faith in you to be testing you with these hardships. I hope that you have enough faith in him to show that he’s right.

 

[HappyCatholic01]

I think both are true…

For a marriage to last, the love must be unconditional.

However, this does not preclude actions which can destroy that love - spousal rape, child molestation, infidelity, murder.

Now I suppose by definition, if the love is unconditional, even the most neinous of crimes would not taint that, but I don’t know anyone who could maintain this love if they saw any of these things occur. Save for Jesus and Mary.