Does Christian Marriage Really Have Two Ends?

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe unpack a classic—and often misunderstood—question in Catholic teaching: what is marriage actually for?

Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and the Church’s tradition, they explore the answer.

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