Marriage: A Gift from God, a Commitment to Grow Together

Illustration from Mount Athos depicting Cana Marriage miracle.

Marriage is a holy sacrament instituted by God, uniting man and woman as “one flesh” in a mystical union of love. This divinely ordained covenant has a twofold purpose: the spiritual perfection of the couple and the procreation of children. Defining the Sacrament of Christian Marriage The sacrament of marriage unites man and woman in […]

Karolina Kózka, Blessed: Patron Saint of Purity and Chastity

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Blessed Karolina Kózka (1898-1914) was a young Polish woman renowned for her deep Catholic faith and commitment to remaining chaste. She grew up attending church regularly and often gathered neighbors to read scripture and pray. When she was 16 years old, during the chaos of World War I, Kózka was killed while resisting the advances […]