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Speaker and author of numerous books on divorce, annulment, and remarriage, Rose Sweet joins the show to discuss an issue that many Catholics find themselves facing...Divorce. A topic that is shrouded in shame and confusion, Rose openly shares her experience of multiple divorces and annulments. She explains what helped her to heal and how the Church gives us the opportunity to find healing through the annulment process. In this episode: 1. What about the kids? 2. Process of an annulment 3. Finding hope after divorce ______________________ Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznick NEWEST BOOK "12 Rules for Manliness | Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" on Amazon or Bear's Online Store https://my-site-100622-104377.square.... DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Bear's School of Manliness: https://bit.ly/BearsSchoolofManliness iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWA-iTunes YouTube: http://bit.ly/BWA-YouTube BlogTalkRadio: http://bit.ly/BWA-BlogTalkRadio Stitcher: http://bit.ly/BWA-Stitcher

Questions Covered: 22:27 – A relative of mine just had his spouse leave him out of nowhere. How should we guide him towards hopeful reconciliation?  30:31 – If a couple is living in a sinful divorce, goes to confession, but then goes right back to that same lifestyle, do they have to confess again before receiving communion and keep doing that over and over?  33:58 – If your spouse had a previous marriage that was never annulled, and then they go through the annulment process, do you now need to get your marriage convalidated?  35:44 – My brother married outside the Church and got a divorce. Now he's dating a Catholic, cohabitating with her, and receiving the Eucharist. Should I say anything?  42:01 – I was civilly married, then we had our marriage convalidated in the Church. My husband was a non-Christian. Now during our divorce he's saying he never intended to become Catholic or raise our children Catholic. Is this grounds for annulment?  45:43 – If someone's spouse dies, does she still need to get an annulment before marrying someone else?  49:12 – I've had two priests say it's okay for me to date before I've had an annulment. Are they correct?  …

Questions Covered: 23:17 – I'm a recovering sexaholic and have worked with people getting over those addictions and premarital sex. 29:05 – I always hear people’s reasoning for shacking up is to figure out if you’re sexually compatible. 34:15 – My niece shacked up with her boyfriend and had 2 kids. 10 years later they're battling for custody in court. It seems to be worse for women. 45:11 – How much of this is a result of fathers encouraging their daughters to go out and experience the world? …

Questions Covered: 15:07 – If you’re divorced and remarried but your first marriage wasn’t in the Church, can you receive communion? 18:46 – While you wait for an annulment, what does it mean to live like brother and sister 23:19 – I was married to a non-Catholic and having trouble finding proof of this prior marriage. Only divorced. What can I do to prove it was not a marriage in the Church? 30:07 – What does it take to get an annulment? 34:13 – I just wanted to say that the advice to give, to go to a priest should also include the deacons. I feel like the deacons were made for this. 35:07 – Why don’t they treat casual sex with the same degree as being in a non-Catholic valid marriage? 43:34 – What’s the Church’s guidance for those who don’t have a valid marriage and are separated but don’t seek divorce? 45:28 – What is the reason for annulments being valid if the couple are married outside of the Church building? …

One of the most corrosive elements in the human character is unforgiveness. Bitterness and fighting in relationships is really a drain. Physically and emotionally, we're simply not wired to survive long-term problems in this area.    According to Dr. Michael Berry, 61% of cancer patients have forgiveness issues. And Dr. Karen Schwartz of the Johns Hopkins Hospital confirms that the hurt and disappointment associated with forgiveness issues can spike incidents of heart disease, depression, and diabetes. On the other hand, forgiveness calms stress levels, leading to improved health.    The Bible tells us that we can make the decision to forgive when someone wrongs us.    In Colossians 3:13 we read, “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.” Did you notice that? We should basically cut each other some slack.    We all fail, but making a choice to let it go, especially with an individual, will benefit everyone. Your own stress will melt away. It's like a gift you can give yourself.    In a Focus on the Family article by Rose Sweet, we find this key piece of wisdom that can unlock our inability to forgive: “Forgiveness is returning to God the right to take care of justice. By refusing to transfer the right to exact punishment or revenge, we are telling God we don't trust him to take care of those matters.”    So you see, it's not really so much about the person who wronged you, it's more about your refusal to let God handle it. By doing that, by letting God handle it, taking that critical step, we can step into the freedom that God had waiting for us the whole time. Your physical health will improve, but that pales in comparison to the improvement in your spiritual health.    Let's pray.    God, an unforgiving spirit is so hard to carry. Help us see daily that we can choose to forgive just like you chose to forgive us. In Jesus' name, amen.

Questions Covered: 18:26 – If you get married civilly then divorced, are you married in the eyes of the Church? 20:45 – I have a family member who married in the Church and her husband was abusive. She divorced him and now she feels pushed out of the Church. What are her options? 24:14 – Is addiction a valid reason for divorce and annulment? 31:12 – Is divorce illegal in the Church? Is it punishable by sin? 35:12 – My husband divorced me when I became Catholic. I know I can't remarry but I know some others have. This feels like the Church is inconsistent. 42:21 – Under the circumstances where divorce is allowed, would one still need to confess their divorce? 45:33 – How do I explain to my stepdaughter that an annulment would not affect the legitimacy of her children? 48:55 – I'm on my second marriage. My priest just told me that it’s not valid. What are your thoughts? 52:09 – My sibling received an annulment. She hasn't gone to confession. Do you think it’s important for her to go? …

Questions Covered: 15:42 – Why doesn’t the Church try to mend a marriage instead of immediately going forward with the annulment process? 18:34 – I'm in an irregular relationship and am working on it. Do I have to confess it every time? 22:53 – You’re focusing on the irregular part but can you discuss the union part? Is it really a union? 31:35 – How does one explain the current issues on irregular union blessing to a protestant? 40:40 – If a lesbian marries a man, is that grounds for annulment? 43:00 – Why are priests not bringing more clarity on this topic? 47:15 – Can you give us the 6 A's again. I couldn’t write them down? 49:22 – My husband’s annulment has been suspended and has not received any guidance from my parish. What should I do? …

Questions Covered: 20:27 – Where do annulments come into play when children are involved? 23:39 – My diocese requires a civil divorce before obtaining an annulment. What are your thoughts on this? 30:01 – Isn’t it true that if a person wasn’t married in a Church to a non-Catholic without a dispensation, it would make the marriage invalid? 34:02 – You’re right in saying that therapists will tell a couple to abstain to get in touch with the emotional component. 40:09 – How do I get my intimacy back with my husband now that we entered the brother and sister phase? 43:39 – I want to share my reason why I remained celibate. 46:29 – Wouldn't it be more prudent to file for an annulment before a divorce in case the annulment is rejected? 50:59 – Some dioceses may reject an annulment while another will. Keep on trying! …

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Being Human Podcast: Is it Wrong to Separate From My Spouse? Q&A w/ Dr. Greg (A Relationship Series Wrap Up) This week, Dr. Greg wraps up our recent Relationship Series by diving deeper into the complex topics of divorce, separation, and annulment to answer listener questions like “What if separation from my spouse seems to be my only recourse?”  Discussed in the episode:  The difference between separation, divorce, and annulment; Sacramental marriage as a path to holiness and sanctification; Why staying faithful to one's marriage vows does not always mean remaining in physical proximity to one's spouse; What does it mean when the Church grants an annulment? Instances where separation from a spouse is the only way to serve the good of a marriage and the individuals involved; How each person is only responsible for their own salvation and not held eternally accountable for the decisions of one's spouse; The need for discernment and support when making the decision to separate from a spouse;  The impact of divorce and separation on children;  How do I know if my spouse is sexually abusing me?  Why infidelity does not automatically equal grounds for an annulment;  Resources available for those dealing with the aftermath of divorce.   Resources mentioned or relevant: Past Being Human episodes:  Ep. #142: How To Start Healing An Unhealthy Relationship  Ep. #141: Seven Signs of Emotional Abuse;  Ep. #116: Catholic & Divorced: From Pain to Purpose, w/ Rose Sweet;  Ep. #115: Hope for Adult Children of Divorce, w/ Dr. Daniel Meola;  Life Giving Wounds Ministry;  Surviving Divorce: Hope & Healing for the Catholic Family;  For Your Marriage (USCCB Resource);  Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you; More about the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of accompaniment; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Join the waitlist to be notified about our next Open House to learn more about the new CPMAP certification!   Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you!   Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!  

Questions Covered: 16:24 – Jesus says in the bible if the husband divorces her and remarries that she is committing adultery. How does that make sense? 21:42 -What kind of example does a pastor who was divorced set for his congregation? 24:10 – I'm a revert after being away for most of my life. I was only baptized. During that time I was married and divorced. Do I have to get that marriage annulled? 32:26 – It sounds like people feel entitled to sex and love and don't like that the Church has something to say about it. 36:19 – Is seeing the other party a necessity when going through an annulment? 37:17 – I'm going through an annulment now. What are the roots of annulments? Where did it come from? 44:18 – Are there any marriages that would not be granted an annulment? 47:22 – My partner left the Church, and doesn’t want to return to Catholicism. Can we get married in the Church? 51:01 – Is my marriage valid since the priest that married us left the Church afterwards? …

Questions Covered:  16:15 – I have two struggling children from a previous marriage. How can I support them while also protecting my younger children?    19:34 – What can a wife and kids do about a man who struggles to bond with the family?   22:12 – What can I do if my children will not talk to me after a divorce?  29:58 – Are there any books or tips for father with kids who are being influences by the LGBTQ teachings in schools?   38:20 – Can a mother compensate for the lack of a relationship with a father?   45:23 – Is there a movement to give funding for parents who desire to homeschool?    50:43 – How do I deal with my 5-year-old son, who is difficult? …

One of the most corrosive elements in the human character is unforgiveness. Bitterness and fighting in relationships is really a drain. Physically and emotionally, we're simply not wired to survive long-term problems in this area.    According to Dr. Michael Berry, 61% of cancer patients have forgiveness issues. And Dr. Karen Schwartz of the Johns Hopkins Hospital confirms that the hurt and disappointment associated with forgiveness issues can spike incidents of heart disease, depression, and diabetes. On the other hand, forgiveness calmed stress levels, leading to improved health.    The Bible tells us that we can make the decision to forgive when someone wrongs us. And Colossians 3:13 we read, “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.” Did you notice that? We should basically cut each other some slack.    We all fail, but making a choice to let it go, especially with an individual, will benefit everyone. Your own stress will melt away. It's like a gift you can give yourself.    In a Focus on the Family article by Rose Sweet, we find this key piece of wisdom that can unlock our inability to forgive: “Forgiveness is returning to God the right to take care of justice. By refusing to transfer the right to exact punishment or revenge, we are telling God we don't trust him to take care of those matters.”    So you see, it's not really so much about the person who wronged you, it's more about your refusal to let God handle it. By doing that, by letting God handle it, taking that critical step, we can step into the freedom that God had waiting for us the whole time. Your physical health will improve, but that pales in comparison to the improvement in your spiritual health.    Let's pray.    God, an unforgiving spirit is so hard to carry. Help us see daily that we can choose to forgive just like you chose to forgive us. In Jesus' name, amen.

Welcome to Episode 116 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic & Divorced: From Pain to Purpose, w/ Rose Sweet This week on Being Human, Dr. Greg welcomes Catholic coach, author, and speaker Rose Sweet to the show for a conversation about hope, healing, and how to get help after going through a divorce as a Catholic. Rose shares how God brought good from the suffering she experienced through multiple failed marriages, and reveals how her experience resulted in a desire to minister to others in similar situations.   Discussed in this episode: Meet Catholic coach, author, and speaker Rose Sweet; Rose's journey in finding healing after going through multiple divorces; The impact that wounds from our childhood can have on our adult relationships;   How good things in life can become idols if our desire for them is disordered; The astounding way that Christ can use even sin and suffering for our own good; Why we need to go beyond “checking boxes” in our faith;  The misunderstanding about divorce and annulments within the Church; Pain as a means God can use to bring us back to Himself; How those seeking to heal can oftentimes feel abandoned by others; Why compassion rather than judgment and condemnation is appropriate for those who have gotten a divorce; Rose's use of the principles of listening, leading, loving, and letting with her clients.   Resources mentioned or relevant: Find out more about Rose at rosesweet.com;  Surviving Divorce: Hope & Healing for the Catholic Family - an online course;  More on Theology of the Body Institute courses; Looking for help? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with our staff! Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of daily accompaniment;  Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;  Find out more about our new CPMAP Certification.  Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you!   Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!  

Questions Covered: 23:15 – I’m 59 and have never been married. I just met a man and now I have a desire to get married. Can I get some advice? 30:08 – Thank you for sharing the Catholic view of marriage! Not enough people hear it. 33:15 – I feel like my wife has given the love that belongs to me to our children. What can I do to help correct this? 38:55 – If one has been married multiple times, can God forgive that? 46:15 – Thanks for a great show topic! I requested therapy with my, now deceased wife to show her that I would never stop working for our marriage. 49:26 – How do I best prepare for the work in marriage? …

Questions Covered: 28:46 – My parents divorced when I was 11 and my dad ended up marrying his high school sweetheart. Even today, decades later, I'm still feeling the effects of it. Can you just comment on that? 31:54 – I'm divorced, and my depression kicks up around this time of year. How do I get over it? 34:59 – I'm annulled after a marriage that lasted 6 months. How do I discern marriage with this hanging over my head? 40:55 – Can you clarify your point of inviting someone to a gathering but rejecting the significant other? It doesn't seem very Christ-like. 44:47 – Your advice is great for other situations, not just for the divorced! I just wanted to thank you for your advice! 50:13 – If someone is not married in the Church can they still receive communion? …

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Questions Covered: 19:15 – What advice would you give to a couple if one person doesn't want intimacy and the other is depressed/despaired? How does one stay faithful in that regard? 24:22 – If someone was baptized Catholic, fell away from the church, and then got married in a protestant ceremony, is that marriage valid? 31:05 – My wife of 2 years and I went through marriage prep and married in the Catholic church, but she is 18 years older and her tubes are tied. I know I can't be fruitful in having children, but can I be so in a different way? 34:45 – My parents, in their will, indicated their money would go to their children, and if the child passed, it'd go to the spouse and grandchildren. It is now my husband and I's will to go to the spouse and children. Is it wrong to split up the money rather than giving it all to the spouse? 38:59 – My wife, before deciding to get married, decided to come to the Catholic faith. We were not married in the Catholic Church. She has now decided not to become Catholic. Is our marriage valid and/or lawful? 43:01 – I was born into a Catholic family but never really practiced. When I was 40, I married a woman in a courthouse who was married 3 times before. We were together for 6 months and split up. I just returned to the Church in March of last year. What is my standing in the Catholic Church? 46:36 – I was born and raised Catholic, was married to my ex-husband and we share 3 kids. He had an affair and I've been with my fiancé now for 12 years. He's Baptist and said I don't need an annulment and we can just get married in the Baptist church. I don't want to go against the Catholic church so what do I need to do? 52:25 – I am widowed for 2.5 years after 30+ year marriage. I've just started dipping my toes into the dating scene, however, I feel like I'm paralyzed. Can you please give me some advice? …

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Questions Covered: 19:15 – During my current experiences with divorce, I am hesitant to tell my children not to cohabitate. 29:19 – Does cohabitation affect marriage in a bad way, or are the people who are inclined toward cohabitation already predisposed to divorce? 41:55 – How do I help my friend who is a lapsed Catholic and is cohabitating without an annulment from his marriage? 45:06 – How can I help my brother who is now getting married after cohabitation for a while? 48:48 – What do I make of people who get married civilly? 51:58 – I am bothered by thoughts I have of a friend who is cohabiting. How can I find peace? …

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Questions Covered: 31:13 – I'm divorced and have a child with my ex. She remarried but I still battle with wanting her. Am I committing the sin of lusting over another man’s wife? 36:10 – My daughter in law is abusive to my son. Is there anything I can do as an outsider? 42:32 – My ex-husband decided that our marriage was over because the Holy Spirit wasn't with us. He also had a porn addiction. Does a porn addiction play a role in the annulment process? 45:25 – Forgiveness of a habitual sin is necessary only when they are willing to be forgiven. 48:18 – What happens when you have a husband who proposed because a medium said he would marry a woman that looks like me? 51:27 – Does the unwillingness to have children after we've already had kids fall within your broad definition of infidelity? …

Questions Covered: 34:05 – I met my wife when I was 50. None of us can have kids but both of us willed to be together. She now has dementia, but I visit her every day at the home she lives at now.  37:40 – I'm someone who’s trying to take the Faith seriously, but my partner is not. We are in the process of getting our civil marriage blessed by the Church. How can I present the faith to her in a sympathetic way?  45:00 – Can you speak on the Church's official teaching on people who want to get married but can't have kids because of age?  48:28 – How do we reconcile the Catholic view of marriage with other cultural views that exist?  …

Questions Covered: 39:18 – You talking about kicking your son to the curb brought up some old wounds about my parents. It didn't strike me quite right. Can you talk through why you ultimately did it?  42:26 – Can I spiritually adopt my daughter and granddaughter who are atheists?  45:57 – As an older single adult, I've found it difficult to be alone. I just wanted to comment that there is a whole group of people that I feel people should remember.  49:18 – Could you go into more detail about the exorcism prayers you were talking about? Do you have to be in a state of grace to say them?  51:10 – Can you talk about adopting/praying for your own siblings? How do you reach out to them and help them get back to faith when they don't want to listen to you? …

Today's special guest is Catholic author, speaker, retreat leader, and life coach Rose Sweet. She's written 14 books that inspire people to live happier lives by living in Christ. She understands the struggle of many because she too, like myself, has experienced them. I love talking with her because I really learned something. That's what it's about today. Let's talk life, liberty, and Jesus with Rose Sweet! She's pretty amazing! And fun too!

Questions Covered: 16:50 – Is there a patron saint for loving relationships? 31:45 – There are some members of my family who don't get along and it's driving a wedge in my family. How can we address this? 44:45 – My daughter has cut off communication from me and I'm wondering what's healthy for me to do in this situation. …

Questions Covered: 22:54 – All of my children have left the faith and a large part of why we won't talk to them about it is because we're afraid, like how Rose mentioned fear dictating our actions. What should I do?  29:29 – I've been in a relationship where I'm trying to bring the person to Jesus. Now I think I want to break up and discern the priesthood, but I'm afraid that might lead her down a bad path.  36:46 – How do I honor my father who abandoned me when I was young and has no relationship with me?  42:54 – I ended a relationship in which I felt a bit emotionally unsafe. How can I move on from the things I feel sorry about?  49:14 – I'm a domestic abuse survivor with PTSD and have plans to get euthanasia-assisted suicide because I have no reason to live. If I do that, will I go to hell?  …

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     Slam the Gavel welcomes Anne DeSantis, wife and mother, who just celebrated her 32nd wedding anniversary, on to the show.  She is the Director of  St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for Freedom, Family and Faith.  A Philadelphia native, Anne is also a book author, 55+ model and podcaster/host.   Anne has been the Director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation since 2018. The foundation is a  Catholic 501C3 non-profit faith-based organization located in the Philadelphia area that exists to bring pastoral accompaniment to families in crisis.     Though Catholic, the foundation welcomes all faiths that are suffering through crisis and divorce. Saint Raymond Nonnatus Foundation was founded by the Mercedarian order that was founded in 1218, well over 800 years old. It is a group of brothers, priests and friars now located in four different cities in the United States, Philadelphia being one of them. In  September of 2015, they attended the World Meeting of Families when Pope Frances came to the United States. After they attended, they came together in prayer because they wanted to do something to help families who are affected by adversity, divorce and separation.  Since that time they made the outreach to Catholics who are affected by divorce. They have helped hundreds with a free service to Catholics and other faiths.    Anne talked about handling crisis calls, giving support to parents, grandparents, relatives and neighbors as well. Also, the foundation helps adult children of divorce. The foundation offers one-on-one with a Mercedarian friar for a call or on-line meeting. They offer podcasts that addresses issues with children of divorce.    There is a wealth of information on the website to help people in adversity and divorce. We discussed Rose Sweet in California and she is also an excellent resource.   The church also recognizes annulments and Anne explained that they recognize divorce because it is a civil union, therefore children are legitimate.    In her latest faith-based book that took her two months to write, "Love and Care for the Marginalized," Anne wrote 40 meditations for reflection. This book is on Amazon and Kindle and between September 8th through the 15th , Kindle will offer the book for .99 cents.To reach Anne:  mailto:%E2%80%8Bdirector.srnf@gmail.comhttp://www.annedesantis.com/Anne's Book: Love and Care for the Marginalized is available on Amazon and KindleTo reach the foundation:  http://www.nonnatus.org/The foundation is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am EST to 5:00 pm and listeners can call 215-870-9913Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEhttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com     Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)

Questions Covered: 05:53 – What is the process of annulment and how do these processes vary between dioceses?  22:22 – In the case where children are involved, should the parents seek the counsel of the priest who married them?  29:52 – If I was married in the Protestant Church, how is this considered valid by the Catholic Church?  36:10 – I am new to the Church, and I'm being told I need an annulment even though I was never married in the church. Why?  42:50 – If one member does not consent to annulment, what is the status of the marriage?  46:39 – My fiancé is trying to annul a marriage with someone who is mentally unstable and is trying not to involve her out of fear. Now, my diocese tells me this is unallowed. What should I do?  …

How do I help a loved one who has been sexually abused? Is it still wrong to have premarital sex if we know we want to be with each other forever? Is it sinful if my eyes are drawn to those parts of the body that reveal fertility? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body. Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community (https://tobpatron.com)! Patron Question: A friend of mine who was abused in her childhood recently told me, “If God would ask me, I would ask to be non-binary, because beeing a woman is too dangerous and I don‘t want to be a man either.” How can I help her? She is already trying to read Theology of the Body for Beginners. Question 2: If I have premarital sex with my boyfriend whom I love but we just don't want to get married yet because of the economy but I love him and we're sure we both want to be together forever, is it still wrong? Qestion 3: Hi Wendy! Hi Christopher! I thank both of you for the blessing you have been in my life. My question is about someone who has already experienced a significant degree of sexual redemption. I would consider myself to be a part of that group, but when I go for a walk, or shopping my eyes are still often drawn to the female body parts that reveal their fertility. I don't really have lustful thoughts after them, and I always try to see the whole person, and thank God for all the beauty he created around me, but the fact remains, that this is what catches my eye, and I partly ascribe that to my sexual past. Should I overcome this? What would be the most dignifying way to look at the women around me? Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com (http://www.askchristopherwest.com). Resources mentioned this week: *Our Sponsor: *We can't say enough about Rose Sweet (https://rosesweet.com) and her ministry! Be sure to learn more about her work by clicking the link. Titles by Rose Sweet (https://rosesweet.com/store/) View our COURSE SCHEDULE (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON! If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recomended on this podcast, contact: michele@tobinstitute.org Find Christopher West on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cwestofficial) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/cwestofficial). Discover the Theology of the Body Institute (http://www.tobinstitute.org). If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christopher-west/id1448699486). Thanks for listening! Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals (https://tobinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/TOBI-Recommended-Psychologists-Updated-6-8-20.pdf). Featuring music by Mike Mangione (https://www.mikemangione.com/).

Are wet dreams sinful? Are there any exceptions in which getting a vasectomy would be permitted? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body. Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community (https://tobpatron.com)! Patron Question: I submitted a question to you a few weeks ago but I HAD to thank you for recommending John Paul IIs "Jewelers Shop." It has changed me, maybe forever. Utterly. Also, your beautiful words regarding Elisabeth Leseur: I was aware of her but it was wonderful to hear. She is one of my “special saints.” Finally, I'm doing a doctorate on spirituality, embodiment, and dementia. I see so much in Theology of the Body that relates. Maybe I can someday work with you on issues related to aging. It's a challenging field, dementia and TOB. God bless! I Adore you both! Question 2: Christopher, how would you approach the topic of wet dreams? To me they seem involuntary or uncontrolled, and the sometimes very lustful content of them shocks me. Since I don't masturbate or watch porn anymore, and desire to live chastely. I have them about once a week, and when I wake up, I'm usually a little bit confused about my body and my mind. Qestion 3: I just listened to Matt Fradd's latest interview with you and found it beautiful. I'm a father of four who's just coming up on forty this year and was really struck by your reflections on parenting, growing older, and God's Grace throughout it all. My wife and I both really enjoyed it. Speaking of my wife, we have been married for almost twelve years and have four beautiful children. We met in church and were, right out of the gate, practitioners of and advocates for the Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning. Yet now, I find myself waiting for a urologist consultation to get a vasectomy. I'm in a position where it is unsafe for my wife to become pregnant. In fact, my doctor said he normally dissuades young men from getting them but is making an exception because of my wife's situation. Being married for over a decade and being around other long-lasting marriages has revealed a lot of otherwise conservative Catholic couples with lots of kids who use contraception. I cannot see any demonstrable reason why it's bad, in an otherwise healthy marriage, unlike abuses like porn or alcohol addiction. So, between our medical situation and my lived experience, I'm struggling. I understand there's Natural Family Planning, but we've experienced two surprise pregnancies and we honestly view it now with suspicion. That's where I'm at. I've talked to priests about this and other strong Catholics. Their advice always is, "The Church's teaching is clear but you are right to protect your wife." Again, it was a wonderful talk with Matt Fradd and I'm sure God led us to it for multiple reasons. I hope you can give me some clarity to square my conscience with Church teaching. Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com (http://www.askchristopherwest.com). Resources mentioned this week: *Our Sponsor: *We can't say enough about Rose Sweet (https://rosesweet.com) and her ministry! Be sure to learn more about her work by clicking the link. View our COURSE SCHEDULE (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON! If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recomended on this podcast, contact: michele@tobinstitute.org Find Christopher West on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cwestofficial) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/cwestofficial). Discover the Theology of the Body Institute (http://www.tobinstitute.org). If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christopher-west/id1448699486). Thanks for listening! Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals (https://tobinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/TOBI-Recommended-Psychologists-Updated-6-8-20.pdf). Featuring music by Mike Mangione (https://www.mikemangione.com/).

Questions Covered: 17:03 – Before I reverted to Catholicism, I used to go to gay clubs because my best friend is lesbian but, I am afraid to set a boundary with her now because I don’t want to hurt her feelings. How do I set the boundary without hurting her?  2. Alexandria…. Mansfield, TX…910 AM…17:03 – Before I reverted to Catholicism, I used to go to gay clubs because my best friend is lesbian but, I am afraid to set a boundary with her now because I don’t want to hurt her feelings. How do I set the boundary without hurting her?  22:58 – I am struggling to set boundaries with my in-laws. My wife and I separated for a few months and now her family shuns us because of it even though we are back together living out the catholic faith. Do we cut them out? Do we ignore the issue?  32:28 – My college kids are home this summer and I had the expectation that we would all attend church together, but my kids said because they are adults they do not have to come, and my husband stands by them in this. How do I enforce the boundary while remaining a good mom and wife?  46:35 – In the context of marriage how do you set boundaries with the friends of the opposite sex. In other words, how do you respect your spouse and have friends of the opposite gender? Where do you draw the line?  48:28 – How do you set boundaries with family members who have stolen and have been dishonest. In other words, how do I use boundaries to protect my relationship with my family who have overstepped them in the past.  …

Does God will the circumstances that allow illegitimate children to be born? How does one deal with not hearing God's voice when struggling with abandonment? How do I test my heart without falling into lust? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body. Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community (https://tobpatron.com)! Patron Question: I know the Church teaches that some marriages aren't true marriages because of something that was wrong from the very beginning. Yet sometimes these couples have children together. I'm struggling to understand whether God actually willed for these people to “get married” so that there children could exist. Question 2: When I was a child, my father abandoned us. I have fallen many times by wanting to feel the physical love and embrace of someone, even knowing that it is a sin to fornicate. When I go to God with my wounds, I hear no voice and feel no physical embrace. That makes it very difficult to not look for it elsewhere. How does one deal with not hearing God's voice or feeling His embrace when He is our Father? Qestion 3: I have been a sex addict for many years in my life and God has healed me. I do not have temptations to look at women anymore, but I do turn away when I see immodestly dressed women because I want to protect myself. I have heard you say that this is not the end of the road; we should be able to look in a different way. How are we supposed to test our heart? I don't want to fall back into lust by looking at women to see if I can look at them purely. How can I grow in this? Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com (http://www.askchristopherwest.com). Resources mentioned this week: *Our Sponsor: *We can't say enough about Rose Sweet (https://rosesweet.com) and her ministry! Be sure to learn more about her work by clicking the link. View our COURSE SCHEDULE (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON! If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recomended on this podcast, contact: michele@tobinstitute.org Find Christopher West on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cwestofficial) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/cwestofficial). Discover the Theology of the Body Institute (http://www.tobinstitute.org). If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christopher-west/id1448699486). Thanks for listening! Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals (https://tobinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/TOBI-Recommended-Psychologists-Updated-6-8-20.pdf). Featuring music by Mike Mangione (https://www.mikemangione.com/).

Rose Sweet joins Caitlyn to discuss money and its impact on marriages and divorce. Rose is a conference and retreat speaker, advanced certified life and relationship coach, and author of numerous books on relationship healing and strengthening. This episode is a conversation about dealing with money issues when you’re going through an imperfect situation such as divorce or dealing with 2nd marriage financial issues. To learn more about Rose, please visit RoseSweet.com If you or someone you know is going through a divorce, please refer him/her to the National Catholic Divorce Ministry for supportive resources. To learn more about Compass Catholic, please visit www.CompassCatholic.org

Does the Catholic Church ever allow for divorce? Next, with Rose Sweet. Questions Covered: 19:15 – I am in my third marriage. I never have had any concept of a sacramental marriage. I always thought if things didn’t work out, you got a divorce. How can we do better in educating people who are getting married for the first time so they can have a lifelong marriage?  28:56 – What makes a marriage valid?  42:38 – Can a Catholic parent attend the second marriage of their child, outside of the Catholic Church?  46:40 – You mentioned that the Church tolerates divorce, but I disagree. The Catholic Church only recognizes annulment or separation.  …

Rose Sweet joins Anne DeSantis on this episode of A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics.  Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

Rose Sweet joins Anne DeSantis on this episode of A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics.  Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

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Rose Sweet joins Anne DeSantis on this episode of A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics.  Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

This week, we are hearing from some of the best and brightest women in the world on issues ranging from life, to work, to roles in the Church and everything in between. Questions Covered: 21:20 – I’m a guy who just came out of a relationship that ended, that was very serious. I struggled to make my girlfriend happy. What is the man’s responsibility for the happiness of our female partners?  29:09 – My girlfriend suffers from anxiety and depression. She is getting professional help. She says she can’t see or hear God. How can I help her to see the beauty of life and God in it?  40:30 – I am married, for over 40 years. My husband isn’t always the kindest to me. My dad was abusive and so I became a quiet person. I don’t want to be pushed around anymore. What can I do to assert myself?  44:55 – I grew up without a dad and I am still broken. How can I heal?  49:15 – I think we need contentment more than happiness.  …

Mary Harrell talks to Rose Sweet about her new book, “A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Relationships.” The post Morning Blend Guest: Rose Sweet, Author appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.

Anne DeSantis talks with Rose Sweet on this episode of St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Presents: A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics. Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

Do you want a healthy and happy marriage this year? Rose Sweet is here to help! …

Rose Sweet joins Anne DeSantis on this episode of Journeys in Faith. Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

I think life is easier once we realize that we are always drowning. I know that sounds like a paradox, but life is easier once we realize we are drowning and that all we need to do is cry out, "Lord Save Me," just as Simon Kephas did. This a talk I gave at the 'After Divorce Conference', hosted by Rose Sweet and Smart Catholics on October 10-11, 2020. "Divorce is a source of pain and confusion for many Catholics. It shouldn’t be!" The post “Lord, Save Me” – The Healing Cry of Simon bar Jonah first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.

I think life is easier once we realize that we are always drowning. I know that sounds like a paradox, but life is easier once we realize we are drowning and that all we need to do is cry out, "Lord Save Me," just as Simon Kephas did. This a talk I gave at the 'After Divorce Conference', hosted by Rose Sweet and Smart Catholics on October 10-11, 2020. "Divorce is a source of pain and confusion for many Catholics. It shouldn’t be!" The post "Lord, Save Me" - The Healing Cry of Simon bar Jonah first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.

Anne DeSantis talks with Rose Sweet on this episode of St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Presents: A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics. To register for the Advent Pilgrimage visit parousiamedia.com Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

Anne DeSantis talks with Rose Sweet on this episode of St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Presents: A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics.  Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

Leading up to the 'After Divorce Online Conference', Catholic Author and Speaker Rose Sweet dropped onto 'Talking Catholic with David L. Gray' to highlight the conference and why so many people need healing and ministry in this area. This was a LIVE Broadcast with questions from the audience. The post Life After Divorce with Rose Sweet first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.

Leading up to the 'After Divorce Online Conference', Catholic Author and Speaker Rose Sweet dropped onto 'Talking Catholic with David L. Gray' to highlight the conference and why so many people need healing and ministry in this area. This was a LIVE Broadcast with questions from the audience. The post Life After Divorce with Rose Sweet first appeared on DavidLGray.INFO.

Anne DeSantis talks with Rose Sweet on this episode of St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Presents: A Podcast for Divorced and Separated Catholics.  Click here to download The Fearless Scriptural Rosary Resource for FREE! Help support the joint venture between Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network by purchasing your premium content subscription and becoming our Patreon. We have two premium content tiers: The Hear Your Faith tier is a premium audio subscription, featuring a 38-part in-depth study of the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church, by John Kuhry Sr. It is only $10 a month to get exclusive access to this amazing series that you cannot find anywhere else. The Discover Your Mission tier is a premium video subscription, featuring personal monthly missions (3 full-length presentations that build on a central theme) from at least one different Catholic speaker, author, or evangelist each month. Exclusive access to this ongoing video series is only $25 a month. Check out the Discover Your Mission trailer These premium subscriptions help us to grow and expand our ministries to "sew hope into broken hearts" and "encourage all to say yes to Jesus Christ." Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries by becoming a subscriber, we are confident that these tools will help you grow deeper in your faith!

What makes a marriage valid and sacramental? What is the marriage bond? Rose Sweet explains. Questions Covered: 21:10 – Can a marriage still be valid even if it is not sacramental?  28:58 – Has there been an increase in the dissolution of marriage throughout the country? 5 of my friends have gotten divorced and were granted annulments in the last year.  32:06 – I’m contemplating filing for an annulment. I have been divorced for 2 years. In my opinion, our marriage was valid, but my husband didn’t think it was. When is it appropriate to file for annulment?  36:50 – What do you do when you have an argument with your wife, but she misunderstands what you said and is hurt by it? What can you do?  42:10 – My daughter and her fiancé were both raised Catholic but are not marrying in the Church. Is it still a marriage?  48:25 – How can I know that I am ready for marriage?  …

Anne DeSantis the director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation is joined by Rose Sweet.   Original Air Date - August 4, 2020

Rose Sweet helps Catholics to navigate spousal separation and to understand the Church’s teaching on marriage. Questions Covered: 16:52 – I have a son who is getting ready to file for divorce. He is married to an abusive woman who is on drugs and there are 3 kids involved. How will the Church view this?  21:55 – Is Rose Sweet available for private advice?  23:23 – I was previously in the marine corps and was married, but things didn’t work out. I wasn’t religious at that time. Will it ever be possible for me to have a wife again?  30:50 – When is it okay to realize that divorce is the right answer? My dad was sexually abusing my mom and me and she finally left him and got a divorce once it affected me.  34:39 – I have been separated from my wife for 8 years. I don’t think either of us intends on getting married to anyone else and we may get back together someday. She just filed for divorce. Will we still be married in the eyes of the Church if we divorce?  42:38 – My husband and I are separated. I have my stuff in the car because I just left him. We still love each other, but we’ve had so many complications. What can I do? I am not a Catholic.  46:45 – What is a justification for getting an annulment? My wife already married someone else.  …

In this podcast: Rose Sweet returns to talk about the Catholic woman's guide to romance which is not a dating book but a comprehensive understanding of how we are drawn to God https://rosesweet.com https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/a-catholic-woman-s-guide-to-romance.html Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SyEzHh Check this out on YouTube Hear more interviews on Youtube: kyleheimann.com/youtube Subscribe to the (highlights) Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Android Podcast | Other Android Apps | Stitcher | RSS | Spotify Podcast: www.kyleheimann.com Live: www.redeemerradio.com Email: show@redeemerradio.com follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube @KyleHeimannShow Call/Text: Holy Cross College Textline: 260-436-9598 Theme Song: -Custom music written by Shawn Williams (www.musicbyshawnwilliams.com) for The Kyle Heimann Show -Licensed via The Sound Cabin Inc. (www.thesoundcabin.com)

Happiness on this earth comes in many forms. I find happiness in my marriage, trips, hikes in the mountains, spring weather (minus the allergies), a good song that comes on my Spotify playlist, and a good cup of cold coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts. But we're made for transcendent happiness, the kind that nothing on this world can fulfill. What do our desires for happiness here on earth teach us about the life to come? Today, I sit down and talk with Rose Sweet about how we can search for (and find!) authentic happiness and true joy. This episode was brought to you by Sudio headphones. Use to code letters15 to receive 15% of your purchase of your next set of headphones, and enjoy Sudio’s free world-wide shipping.

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The Catholic Woman's Guide to Happiness integrates Theology of the Body and teachings on prayer with Rose's unique brand of story telling and humor. We enjoyed Rose's analogies and practical teaching. We discussed the difference between joy and happiness and the different doors we choose in life that lead to good and not so good paths. And how we can look for happiness in the goods around us but detached view of finding the joy - joy of new shoes, chocolate, and a good glass of wine.

Ken talks with Rose Sweet “A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Happiness” and Mary Sheehan Warren “The thoughtful Girl’s Guide to Fashion, Communication and Friendship” (both books published by TAN Books) Rose’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/a-catholic-woman-s-guide-to-happiness.html Mary’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-thoughtful-girl-s-guide-to-fashion-communication-and-friendship.html Visit Rose’s website: https://rosesweet.com/ Mary’s website is: https://marysheehanwarren.com

In this episode of the Faith & Good Counsel Show, you are simply going to love the joy, laughter, and feminine wisdom of Rose Sweet as we discuss her latest work, "A Catholic Woman's Guide to Happiness". If you are familiar with Rose's books and work, then you know her joy, laughter, and feminine wisdom have been borne as the fruit of a rather "bumpy ride" to which I know many of you can relate.  If you are not familiar with Rose....let today be the day that you get to know her! After the show, check out her new book "A Catholic Woman's Guide to Happiness" which will make a lovely gift for women of all ages - there is something here for everyone!     And check out two prior interviews with Rose Sweet on the Faith & Good Counsel Show: https://stacigulino.com/episode-10-sunshine-love-rose-sweet/ https://stacigulino.com/rose-sweet-redemption-from-the-brokenness-of-divorce-through-theology-of-the-body/    

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Catholic, Divorced Catholics who are divorced go through a hard process, and can feel forgotten, marginalized, or unwanted at our parishes. How can we make sure that is not the case? This episode features Rose Sweet of Divorce Healing, Patty Breen, Brad Grey, and Fr. Steve Porter.

Catholics who are divorced go through a hard process, and can feel forgotten, marginalized, or unwanted at our parishes. How can we make sure that is not the case? This episode features Rose Sweet of Divorce Healing, Patty Breen, Brad Grey, and Fr. Steve Porter.

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Join John Sablan and his guest Rose Sweet as they tackle the tough topic of Marriage, Divorce and Annulment.

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Rose Sweet has spent forty years in different areas of parish ministry and more importantly, she’s spent even more time as an avid follower of Jesus Christ. Drawing from her experience in ministry and especially from the way Jesus relates to people in the gospel, Rose shares with us “Four Rules of Relationship” that we can follow to help us avoid ministry burn-out. And even though we’re focusing especially on the relationships you build while doing ministry, I think you’ll finish today’s episode feeling empowered to improve all the different relationships in your life.

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We did something special for the 25th episode of the show. Instead of having a guest for 18 minutes in the second segment like normal, I had Rose Sweet as my guest co-host for the entire hour!  The primary reason for having her on the show was to talk about the difficult subject of marriage, divorce and annulments. She has been a speaker and author on the topic for over 25 years and has great personal insight to go along with her deep knowledge of Catholic theology on the issue.  So whether you are a single person wanting to get married at some point, struggling in a current relationship or have felt the pain of divorce in family or friends, this podcast will help you focus on the truths and mercy of Catholic teaching as well as dispel common misconceptions about the church's view on divorce and annulment.

Take a look at this California beauty, Rose Sweet.  Don't you just LOVE her name?  Her face radiates joy, I know, right?   But, Rose wasn't always so joyful. In fact, as a young woman in the 1950's to 1960's, Rose was seduced by the revolutionary culture away from her faith....and she paid a heavy price for picking and choosing what she determined was true and good and beautiful. Living out certain feminist ideals of the sexual revolution led her to three failed marriages and divorce, the first one as a young woman brutalized by an alcoholic husband.  Disturbing it is that so many in the post-1960's generation uphold the whole "revolution" as something to be aspired to....it seems that it's way cool to be a "hippie" nowadays. Living through those times, however, was a different experience than what is glorified about it today. Our culture..and dear Rose...has suffered tremendous wounds because of it. But Our God is faithful!  And, no matter how far we run away from Him, the hound of Heaven never stops pursuing us as our Bridegroom.  In her brokenness and despair, Rose opened to the call of the Bridegroom....and she said "'YES'", I will receive You, Lord". This is the story of redemption - available to every human person - that Rose wants to share with you! It was through Theology of the Body that Rose found the Truth which pierced through the lies of the culture, revealing her mission to pour out the Lord's sweetness upon her brothers and sisters.  Rose is an accomplished Catholic author, speaker, and media producer, sharing intimately and authentically her personal experience and the way to healing from broken relationships and divorce through Theology of the Body.  There's a lot of "water under the bridge" (we only skimmed the surface!) from the 1960's to her redemption through Christ in the spousal mystery for which we were created, to her mission today of serving from the very places that she herself experienced her deepest sufferings.  Rose has a beautiful story to share that evidences how the Lord works in our lives, if only we ask, open and receive, saying "YES" to being His vessel of beauty in this broken world. You're gonna love Rose's interview....:) http://traffic.libsyn.com/stacigulino/FGC2015-05_Rose_Sweet.mp3   Rose is available to speak at your next event!  And, she has so many fabulous resources to help you and those you love in their journey to authentic love and freedom. Here are some of them: The Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide A Woman's Guide to Healing the Heartbreak of Divorce How to Understand & Petition for Your Decree of Nullity:  A Little Book with Big Help Healing the Divorced Heart Rebuilding After Divorce:  Making Your House A Home Dear God, Send Me a Soulmate:  8 Steps for Finding a Spouse...God's Way Ascension Press   Here's how you can connect with Rose to invite her to speak, or to benefit from the her knowledge and experience through her body of work: Rose Sweet Twitter Facebook   Pax Christi, ya'll

In this episode: Can coffee and donuts help build better parishes? Also, author Rose Sweet joins us to talk about Catholics, Divorce, and Annulments. This podcast is courtesy of SiriusXM 129 (The Catholic Channel). You can get a full three...