Abstract
In order to understand the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia on its pastoral level is necessary - according to the author - to pay close attention to the theological fundaments of the practical conclusions of the Pope Frances. Therefore, in his study, the author focuses on the theology of the sacrament of marriage as formulated by Pope Frances in the exhortation, and presents a systematically structured view of important issues concerning marriage in the light of sacramental theology.
The author shows that the concept of marriage in Amoris Laetitia is based on two basic pillars: trinitarian and christological. The Pope emphasizes the essential relationship between the mystery of the Trinity and the marriage, the rooting of the sacramental marriage in the baptismal grace, and the connection between marriage and the sacrament of the Eucharist.
According to the Pope, from the creation of the world marriage constitutes a picture of the Holy Trinity and the participation in the Trinitarian love, as well as the image and presentation of the unifying love of Christ to his Church.