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The Quiet Victory of Endurance
Victory is not always advance. Sometimes victory is not giving ground. The enemy counts on weariness. On discouragement. On the quiet thought that says, “What’s the point?” But this order is clear: Stand. Not explain. Not argue. Not retreat. A man loses authority the moment he abandons his post
Wrestling, Waiting, and the God Who Has the Final Move
I can’t stop thinking about Jacob lately. Even his name—heel-grabber, supplanter—tells the story. He took what wasn’t his. He manipulated. He “got ahead.” And then he lived long enough to feel what that kind of living feels like when it comes back around (Genesis 25–27)
St. Wenceslaus - a link in the chain
“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
What God Has Joined : Standers Retreat 2025
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/
The Inverted Mentality: Reflexive Annulment Seeking
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
If they fell OUT of love they can fall back INTO love. Feelings are fickle.
A message from Dr. Christine Bacon:
CFMR Standers’ Retreat 2025
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
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
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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The Cross Brings Transformation
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