Marriage and family life are extremely important to Catholics. The Church has a long tradition of recognising the importance of healthy marriage and family life to the wellbeing of individuals, neighbourhoods and to the Church itself.
The wedding of Mary to Joseph is not recorded in the Bible. So for artists who painted this marriage ceremony, from what sources were they inspired?
This Novena focuses on the Bible texts for the Sunday readings during National Marriage Week 2026 with an accompanying daily petition.
A Christian marriage is rooted in faith; that means faith in God, as the giver of life and the one who promises eternal life to those who believe in him.
In the Scriptures, marriage develops as a divinely ordained covenant between a man and a woman which sustains physical, emotional and spiritual intimacy.
As we begin Marriage Week, we invite you to pray this novena each day for the vocation of marriage.
Marriage is a source of stability and happiness, showing us the endless love that God has for all of us.
Marriage Week is an annual celebration offering the opportunity to support and promote marriage and family life.
