The Truth about Moving in Together Before Marriage
A Reason for Hope
In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on whether it is permissible for Catholic couples to conform to the cultural norm of living together before marriage, reflecting on the Church's teaching on the relationship between sex and marriage, as well as Her teaching on avoiding the near occasion of sin and giving scandal. -Support Our Sponsor- Scapulars.com - Divine protection in life and in death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made. ✨See How We Can Help Your Parish/Faith Community https://arrayofhope.org/ - Connect with us! - Facebook: @arrayofhopeministries Instagram: @arrayofhopeministries X: @aohministries TikTok: @arrayofhopeministries LinkedIn: @arrayofhopeministries YouTube: @ArrayofHopeMinistries Website : https://arrayofhope.org/podcast #cohabitation #marriage #Chastity ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00: Introduction 01:28: Why is living together before marriage an issue? 01:56: The meaning of marriage and sex? 03:21: So why is marriage necessary? 05:11: Why is it so critical? 06:37: Scapulars.com 07:54: Sex outside of marriage is wrong and outside God's plan 09:47: Being engaged does not make you married 10:11: What if couples refrain from any sexual activity, is it still wrong? 12:35: Final Thoughts 13:06: END