They are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.Mark 10:6-9 The union of husband and wife can be compared to the union between Christ and his Church. The two become one flesh and share in the great union of Christ's love.
A Christian marriage is a sacrament in which a baptized man and woman pledge their love through a deep and personal covenant.
To celebrate this sacrament, the man and woman must be of mature age. There can't be a previously existing valid marriage. And they must freely intend to enter a lifelong commitment.
To arrange a marriage, a couple must contact a Priest or Deacon at least six months prior to a planned wedding and arrange for premarital dialogue. Registered members of Our Lady of the Snows and Church of Saint Benedict can call (570) 586-1741 to initiate this process.
To celebrate this sacrament, the man and woman must be of mature age. There can't be a previously existing valid marriage. And they must freely intend to enter a lifelong commitment. 
