Prodigals Do Come Home!

St. John the Baptist, Martyr for Marriage

Standers, you are in good company! Another message from Dr. Christine.

Don’t fall for the lies

A reminder from Dr. Christine

Standers: Keep Living Contrary to the World

A message from Dr. Christine Bacon

When a stander slips

Another message from Dr. Christine Bacon:

Resources for abandoned spouses

Leila Miller offers a compilation of helpful articles and resources for standing and abandoned spouses, with a Catholic perspective, here on her blog: https://www.leilamiller.net/blog/2025/06/03/resources-for-abandoned-spouses

June Meeting 2025 - Greg and Julie Alexander

Our monthly meeting for June is coming up on Tuesday, June 10th at 6pm EST! We are excited to have guest speakers Greg and Julie Alexander, founders of The Alexander House Apostolate which ministers to couples in hurting marriages. Zoom link will be shared in Mighty Networks for Sacred Standers

True Love Does Not Quit

A reminder from Dr. Christine Bacon

Meaning in Suffering

From one of our standers: https://substack.com/home/post/p-164025166

May 2025 Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting is coming up on Tuesday, May 6th at 6pm EST. Our guest this month is Melanie Benforado. Melanie served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, where she met her husband Mark and married in 1981. In 1982 they divorced and went to different parts of

What God Has Joined Standers Retreat 2025

Catholics For Marriage Restoration in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be hosting the 2nd annual retreat for the divorced and separated faithful to their covenant marriage. The retreat is scheduled from October 22nd - 24th 2025 at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The retreat will be

Divorce Healing with Coach Carolyn Clika

If you or someone you know is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce, we invite you to a special free online event offering hope, healing, and encouragement. Witness to Marriage, and Abounding Joy Ministry are hosting An Evening for the Separated & Divorced Tuesday, April 22 7:00 – 8:

April 2025 Monthly Meeting!

Our monthly standers meeting is Tuesday, April 1st at 6pm EST. This is a great opportunity to connect with the group. Our guest this month will be Carly Davis, who reconciled with her husband after a five year long separation. It should be a great testimony and as usually we

What do I tell the judge when my spouse says I’m delusional about reconciling?

Dr. Christine Bacon answers a question about how to answer if your spouse suggests your hope for reconciliation is not realistic. We know that thousands of couples have reconciled though! It is not unrealistic. Feelings change, and marriage is a covenant for life regardless of how we are feeling today.

Marriage is a risk

Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the weightiness of placing your life in the hands of a covenant partner.

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Case study on a wife keeping marriage vows after husband left

On this episode of “Marriage Unhindered” Doug Hinderer shares the story of a wife who has chosen to honor her marriage vows even after her husband left.

Sin blinds us

#standers Your prodigal won’t see it. Sin blinds us. https://buff.ly/Yt7HfdV

Miracles Happen Unexpectedly

The paralytic at the pool of Bethesda had no forewarning, no indication that he was going to be healed that day (John 5:2-15). When Jesus shows up, miracles happen unexpectedly.