理解婚姻中的男性贞洁

Why Practice male chastity within marriage? While sexual intimacy is a beautiful gift from God within the covenant of marriage, some couples may choose to practice periods of abstinence or chastity for various reasons. One motivation may be spiritual growth and deepening one’s relationship with God. By temporarily setting aside physical intimacy, a couple may seek to focus more intently on prayer, meditation, and cultivating the spiritual dimensions of their relationship. As Saint Paul writes, “Do not deprive each other…