Lesson Nine: Marriage

If you don't take the time to read all the notations and background information on this chapter, I can guarantee that you're not going to like this lesson. Right from the get-go, Paul makes some statements that can be easily misunderstood, and the deep satisfaction that he expresses for his own religious and celibate life can come across the wrong way. So, before you get all out of joint over his writings in this chapter, give Paul the benefit of the doubt and remember that he is addressing specific questions posed by the members of the Corinthian Church--and that we can still glean some good Catholic teachings about marriage from his words.

Don't forget to bring a picture from your own wedding day to our meeting. It doesn't have to be a formal picture--just a shot of the happy couple on your big day.

Hope to see you all on January 29!

Study Guide: Lesson Nine