How Does Grace Work in the Sacrament of Marriage?

In the sacrament of Marriage, God gives the couple a special grace – real, ongoing, supernatural help – to love each other faithfully, forgive each other generously, raise their children in the faith, and grow in holiness through their shared life. Grace in marriage isn’t a one-time gift received at the altar and then stored away. It’s a living reality that the couple can draw on every single day, in every argument, every act of service, and every moment of tenderness. ...

February 23, 2026 · 3 min · Katie Palitto