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On Marriage

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by Michael Mouawad

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Marriage is a treasure hidden in Scripture, waiting to be uncovered. Whether you are single, engaged, newly married, or have journeyed through decades of matrimony, this Bible study is for you. This series supplements "The Seven Percent," a five-talk series that delves into the secrets of happy, natural, and sacramental marriage. Seven Percent focused on the structure of marriage. In this series, we explore marriage through the lens of Scripture—its beauty, trials, and deeper purpose in God’s plan.

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July 21, 2025

08 Marital Strength

The Sacraments -- Marital Strength <ul><li>(00:00) - introduction</li> <li>(01:51) - Back to the Beginning</li> <li>(05:36) - Marital Moral Imperative</li> <li>(18:40) - Sacramental Recapitulation</li> </ul> Access the companion slides <a href="https://qorbono.com/study/on_marriage/Mar_8.pdf">here</a> In the final installment of this series, we contemplate the source of true strength in marriage—not human resolve, but divine grace.Drawing on the sacramental richness of the Church, we examine how marriage is strengthened when spouses ground their lives in the entire sacramental life of the Church. Matrimony may be the sacrament that binds them, but it does not stand alone. Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Confession, and even Anointing of the Sick all nourish and sustain the married vocation.This talk challenges the popular notion that love alone is enough. Love must be ordered by moral responsibility and supported by sacramental grace. True marital strength is not power over the other, but a shared surrender to Christ.We reflect on:<ul><li>The sacraments as pillars of married life</li><li>The moral imperative of marriage: fidelity, fruitfulness, and forgiveness</li><li>The Cross as the center of marital strength</li><li>The Church as the family of families—a source of guidance, correction, and healing</li></ul>This final talk is not merely a conclusion, but a commissioning—a call for spouses to walk the long road of love with courage, humility, and hope.

June 26, 2025

07 - Marriage in the New Testament

Episode 7 – Marriage in the New Testament <ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction</li> <li>(03:50) - On Virtues</li> <li>(13:57) - Marriage in the New Testament</li> </ul>Grab the slides for this talk <a href="https://qorbono.com/study/on_marriage/Mar_07.pdf">here</a>. In this sweeping episode, we explore how Christ not only reaffirms marriage—but transforms it.We begin by examining the state of marriage during Jesus’ time, both in Roman society and among the Jews in Judea. Against this backdrop of civil contracts, permissive divorce, and widespread moral disorder, Jesus’ words are radical: “From the beginning it was not so.” (Matthew 19:8)We then dive into the heart of the Church’s teaching: marriage is no longer merely natural—it has been raised to a sacrament. Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, and the Catechism, we discuss:<ul><li>Why natural marriages, though real and valid, cannot provide sanctifying grace</li><li>How Christ’s sacramental institution of marriage offers the supernatural strength needed to fulfill the covenantal call</li><li>Why the grace of marriage must be called upon daily, and what it does not automatically do (eliminate suffering, guarantee happiness, or force love)</li><li>What sets sacramental marriage apart from both the marriages of fallen man and even that of Adam and Eve</li></ul>This talk concludes with a stirring reflection on the cross-shaped nature of Christian marriage. The sacrament gives grace, but it requires our “yes”—not once at the altar, but every day.🛤️ Next up: If the sacrament does not exempt us from the Cross, what does it mean to live a cruciform marriage? This episode sets the stage for the final talk in the series: The Church—Marital Strength, where covenantal love is purified and perfected.

June 5, 2025

06 - Into the Wilderness -- Inner Journey

Episode 6 – The Desert: Inner Journey <ul><li>(00:00) - introduction</li> <li>(03:30) - Covenental Curse: A Typology</li> <li>(14:36) - Initial Plan</li> <li>(19:20) - Plan B</li> <li>(43:00) - Life in the wilderness</li> <li>(51:43) - Plan C</li> <li>(57:12) - Plan D</li> <li>(01:09:24) - Conclusion</li> </ul> In this sixth episode, we enter the wilderness with Israel—dry, hot, and unyielding—where God forges a covenantal people. But this isn’t just Israel’s story; it’s the story of every marriage that ventures beyond the honeymoon phase into the real terrain of family life.With penetrating clarity, Naji Mouawad guides us through Israel’s desert trials—from the Golden Calf to the fiery serpents—drawing powerful parallels to the trials couples face today: the temptations of material comfort, rebellion against sacrificial love, and the spiritual fatigue that sets in during lean seasons. He shows how these trials are not punishments, but invitations to growth—how God uses the wilderness to mature, instruct, and sanctify.This talk offers hard truths and deep consolation: that God's faithfulness never falters, even when we fail, and that the virtues we need for married life—trust, obedience, courage, and meekness—are often born in barren places.📍Whether you're in the lush comfort of "Goshen" or the testing ground of the "Wilderness," this episode reminds us: the tent of God is still at the center—if we have eyes to see it.

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What is On Marriage?: Marriage is a treasure hidden in Scripture, waiting to be uncovered. Whether you are single, engaged, newly married, or have journeyed through decades of matrimony, this Bible study is for you.

This series supplements "The Seven Percent," a five-talk series that delves into the secrets of happy, natural, and sacramental marriage. Seven Percent focused on the structure of marriage. In this series, we explore marriage through the lens of Scripture—its beauty, trials, and deeper purpose in God’s plan.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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