“These people fashion Catholicism into a lifestyle, they listen attentively to the voice of God in their lives, and they passionately pursue their personal adventure of salvation. As a result, they capture the attention and the imaginations of everyone who crosses their path. Paradoxically, the modern world tends to pity
Another reminder! Registration is open for the 2025 retreat for divorced or separated faithful sponsored by Catholics For Marriage Restoration and hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. We hope to see you there! For more information and to register go to: https://archatl.com/events/what-god-has-joined-retreat-2025/
When our marriage is difficult, will we seek an escape from our trials or will we see this as an opportunity to take up the cross we have been given and walk the path of the Saints? Dr. Christine Bacon and Leila Miller discuss modern inversions of the historical mind
A message from Dr. Christine Bacon:
Catholics for Marriage Restoration in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Atlanta is hosting a standers retreat from October 22-24. If you could not attend last year, you truly missed out on a blessing. But you don’t have to miss out this year! Make plans to attend and be encouraged
Standers, you are in good company! Another message from Dr. Christine.
A reminder from Dr. Christine
A message from Dr. Christine Bacon
Another message from Dr. Christine Bacon:
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
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
A reminder from Dr. Christine Bacon
From one of our standers: https://substack.com/home/post/p-164025166
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
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
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
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.
Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the weightiness of placing your life in the hands of a covenant partner.
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Life is a journey filled with valleys of pain, fear, and loneliness—moments that challenge us to our core. In these struggles, feeling lost or questioning their purpose is natural. Yet, within these trials lies a profound truth: transformation is born from hardship and faith in God's guiding
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.
"How to Stay Married: The most insane love story ever told" is a humorous look at a not so humorous situation. Key's self deprecating humor and comedic spin on the trial of his marriage is a fun and lighthearted read. As he takes you through the
#standers Your prodigal won’t see it. Sin blinds us. https://buff.ly/Yt7HfdV