The Church has always taught that voluntary celibacy is the best state for sanctification, not Marriage. This is a hard teaching for many, but it is the truth.
That does not mean that if you are married, you can't be holy, of course, but Marriage has a specific purpose attached to it. The formation of a family.
This is one of the main VII errors, displacing the primary means of marriage, from procreation of children, to "love" and companionship of the spouses.