Catholic Church and Marriage

It seems as though there is a lot of talk about marriage these days.  Looking at the issues in the news, I can see why there is.  Equal marriage is what the political title is.  I thought I would say a word on the Catholic view of marriage for us to be clear on its stance on the issue.  The Catholic view, plain and simple, is that Marriage is a covenant that has God as its origin.  That being the case, it is something we do not change, we accept.  Where do we see God as it's origin?  In the beginning, Genesis, we see God creating Adam and Eve for each other.  Marriage is the proper place for the mutual love between two people, man and woman, established by God, faithful, lasting, and where children are raised and where they come form.  More to follow...