Sensus Fidei and Sensus Fidelium in a marriage debate

Abstract

Men and women today express themselves quite differently than ever in the past. Marriages nowadays exist on the basis of diverse kinds of unions. They fall under varying categories, different ways of experiencing a shared life, and different challenges involved in raising children responsibly. Every marriage union starts with the genuine desire and hope that spousal love is the most beautiful thing one can attain in earthly life. Every couple nourishes high expectations of mutual support and help in their personal development. They are also happy of experiencing companionship, and of sharing each other’s joys, problems and sorrows. But what are the tools that can help marriage and family develop these expectations in society and politics? Are not the leaders of society and politics themselves also married people? What are the instruments available to the Church today to assist her in preparing couples for marriage in a changing world? And above all, how can a community of married people help couples and their family attain the fulfillment of at least their basic aspirations?