THEOSISAmbrose of Milan
Let those who have chosen the path of marriage not denounce celibacy, nor should those who uphold celibacy cast disdain on marriage. For the Church has long condemned those who misinterpret this latter view, particularly those who speak ill of the sacred union of matrimony. Hear the words of the holy Church: "Come, my beloved, let us go into the field, let us stay in the villages, in the morning let us go into the vineyards, let us see if the vine has blossomed." There is abundant fruit in the field, yet that field which overflows with both fruit and flowers is even more precious. This is akin to the Church, rich in diverse gifts.
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Here we witness the flourishing of the flower of virginity, and in another area, widowhood thrives with strength; while elsewhere, the Church's field fills the storehouses of the world with the plentiful yields of marriage, showcasing the bountiful grapes of our Lord Jesus, reminiscent of a vineyard blessed in marital union—those vines where the grace of faithful matrimony flourishes abundantly.