"What is marriage? Why is the sacrament important? How does a couple make marriage work? A true Christian marriage is far more than just a wedding. The insights in this book bring perspective on the sacramental nature of marriage as an outward sign of a couple's lifelong commitment not only to each other, but also to Jesus. Drawing on the trusted and popular "Catholic Update" newsletter, the "Catholic Update Guide to Marriage" will help you understand marriage as a promise of love, compassion and fidelity that makes a couple a symbol of God's plan and of his love for the world. "