{"id":7451,"date":"2019-10-09T10:43:32","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T10:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosesweet.com\/?p=7451"},"modified":"2022-10-12T01:02:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T01:02:00","slug":"about-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosesweet.com\/about-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"About Divorce"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR THE SEPARATED, DIVORCED, OR REMARRIED<\/h4>\n

Do you have questions about your civil divorce, someone else’s, or what the Church really teaches?\u00a0 Feel free to access these helpful links:<\/p>\n

DO YOU NEED PERMISSION TO DIVORCE?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Clear advice from one of the nation’s top and most respected Canon Lawyers, Ed Peters, JD, JCD, Ref. Sig.Ap.<\/p>\n

IS IT OKAY TO SEPARATE?<\/strong><\/a>
\nSeparation is delicate; it may be necessary for safety, to facilitate needed reform, or it may be seriously sinful.<\/p>\n

IS DIVORCE A SIN?<\/strong><\/a>
\nThere is always serious sin involved in some way, but filing for civil divorce may not always be a sin.<\/p>\n

DIVORCE ER! QUICK TIPS<\/strong><\/a>
\nGet some quick, wise guidance if you (or someone you love) are in a crisis now!<\/p>\n

THIRTY COMMON QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/a>
\nQuick answers to tough questions; each with a BIBLE and a CATECHISM reference.<\/p>\n

SUMMARY OF WHAT THE CHURCH TEACHES<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Church always looks to Christ for the truth that will set us free: from woundedness, fear, anxiety, and sin.<\/p>\n

COMMON MYTHS ABOUT DIVORCE<\/strong><\/a>
\nNo, you are not excommunicated and yes, you may receive the Sacraments; find out more here.<\/p>\n

CAN I DATE AFTER DIVORCE?<\/strong><\/a>
\nDating is never “casual.” Better know what you are doing this time around.<\/p>\n

WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO FORGIVE?<\/strong><\/a>
\nIt’s never easy, especially when the wounds are deep. But it is the KEY to your freedom and happiness.<\/p>\n

REMAINING FAITHFUL EVEN AFTER CIVIL DIVORCE<\/strong><\/a>
\nEvery situation is different. Even after a divorce, you can live alone, remain faithful, and be truly content.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR ME NOW?<\/strong><\/a>
\nGod is not a distant puppetmaster whose will is difficult to discover. He has given you the answers.<\/p>\n

HOW CAN I HELP MY KIDS?<\/strong><\/a>
\nFirst stabilizing yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is what your children need most.<\/p>\n

HELP FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF DIVORCE<\/strong><\/a>
\nEvery child, no matter the age, takes a huge hit with divorce. Healing is still God’s specialty!<\/p>\n

ABOUT ANNULMENT<\/strong><\/a>
\nCatholic “annulment” (Declaration of Nullity) is a gift but is also feared and often misunderstood.<\/p>\n

HELP WITH YOUR ANNULMENT<\/strong><\/a>
\nIt’s not as simple as filling out a form. Get professional guidance.<\/p>\n

IF ANNULMENT IS DENIED<\/strong><\/a>
\nWhat to consider if your Petition for Nullity is not granted.<\/p>\n

REMARRIAGE and HOLY COMMUNION<\/strong><\/a>
\nSome guidelines to help you see and understand next steps.<\/p>\n

THE GOOD THING ABOUT DIVORCE<\/strong><\/a>
\nDivorce is never “good” but lots of graces and good can come from it if you will trust God in it all.<\/p>\n

FOR MINISTRY LEADERS<\/h4>\n

If you lead or want to lead, a divorce healing support group in your parish or diocese, contact Rose<\/strong><\/a> for support, training, and access to files for relevant pamphlets, brochures, images, and PowerPoints.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9649,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68,66],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAbout Divorce - Rose Sweet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Answer your questions with practical, faithful support and resources for separated, divorced, and remarried Catholics.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/rosesweet.com\/about-divorce\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About Divorce - 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