When a stander slips
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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.
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
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.
Book Review: "How to Stay Married" by Harrison Scott Key
"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
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.
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Your Spouse is not Running From You
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Monthly Meeting March 2025
This month we are honored to have guest speakers David and Lucia Godshalk, who will be married 39 years this May! Their marriage was repaired with the help of Retrouvaille ministries (helpourmarriage.org) and they now serve as coordinators for Retrouvaille of Atlanta. Meeting is Tuesday March 4 at 6pm
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Do people think you're crazy for standing?
Be encouraged!
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Don't Push God On Your Prodigal
When they are not ready... another message from Dr. Christine Bacon
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Your Prayers are Amassing Legions of Angels
Another reminder from Christine!