Divorce is a difficult topic. Fr. Josh Johnson shares sympathy and advice based on Catholic teaching for anyone struggling in this season. We are reminded that throughout the hardest times, Jesus is inviting us to join Him on the cross. He is calling us to bless those who curse us, pray for those who hurt us, and forgive those who do not apologize.
Snippet from the Show
Nothing is impossible for God.
Shownotes
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Glory Story (1:29)
Listener Question (5:08)
For many years I have thought about becoming Catholic. Long story, but this is how I felt God was leading me. But this year my husband is…leaving me. He had an affair and wants a different life. I’m completely destroyed, of course. But he won’t file for divorce. He wants to put me away, go live like a single man, and be married on paper. I feel I should divorce him if he is “dating” and doesn’t want to be with me. But then I think…now I can’t become Catholic because I’m going to be divorced. I was under the impression that’s not ok. This is the most confusing time of my life. And I truly don’t know what to do. I keep praying for a miracle.
-Anonymous
Prayer (18:00)
The Celebration of Matrimony, The Consent (Marriage Vows)
Option #1: I (name) take you (name) to be my wife/husband. I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.
Option #2: I (name) take you (name) for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do us part.
Resources
- Submit your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
- Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
- Ascension is pleased to offer our new and improved online bible study programs and sacramental preparation programs digitally to help you minister with flexibility. Go to ascensionpress.com to view all our offerings.
Meet Fr. Josh Johnson
While Fr. Josh was raised Catholic, he didn’t like the Church growing up. Then, one day in adoration, he fell in love with Jesus and received the call to become a priest.
Now, Fr. Josh is the Vocations Director of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. He is a presenter in four of Ascension’s programs: Altaration, YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body, The 99, and Connected: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation, as well as the author of Broken and Blessed: An Invitation to My Generation, Pocket Guide to Adoration, and co-author of Pocket Guide to Reconciliation.
