Nurturing the experience of hope in modern marital life: A liturgical-catechetical discourse on marital spirituality

Department/Unit

Student Affairs Office

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Mystagogia: A Journal of Evangelization, Catechesis, and Religious Education

Volume

2

Issue

1

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

This paper examines the connection between a liturgical paradigm of marital spirituality and the experience of hope in contemporary marriage. Tosay's marital relationships are increasingly challenged by shifting social norms, economic strains, and digital-age complexities, often resulting in disillusionment and despair. This study argues that liturgical spirituality can restore hope and enrich marriages by helping couples recognize their union's spiritual purpose. Through theological and sociological perspectives, the research explores liturgical elements that nurture hope in married life.

By integrating these disciplines, this study addresses a key question: how does a liturgical paradigm of marital spirituality influence social dynamics and enhance marital quality, fostering hope? Practical strategies and interventions are proposed within this framework to strengthen marital bonds. The see-judge-act method of Joseph Cardinal Cardijn and symbolic interactionism serve as complementary approaches, offering insights into marital interactions. Symbolic interactionism highlights how spouses interpret and respond to expressions of hope, rituals, and liturgical practices, impacting satisfaction and well-being

Ultimately, this study underscores the significant role of spirituality in shaping marital relationships within family sociology. The liturgical paradigm of marital spirituality is vital in fostering hope, strengthening bonds, and enhancing the overall quality of contemporary marriage.

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Keywords

Marriage—Religious aspects; Married people—Religious life

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