Remarriage in the Catholic Church: A Couple's Guide

Remarriage in the Catholic Church: A Couple's Guide by Sclafani, Linda V.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781585957965.

All marriages have challenges, but for Catholic couples preparing for remarriage, these challenges are unique. The spouses will have gone through the death of a partner or divorce and will have been deeply affected by these experiences. And often remarriage involves the blending of families, a challenge in and of itself. Here the authors, as practicing Catholic clinicians, share their personal and professional experiences, as well as insightful recommendations for couples who are re-marrying. They seamlessly blend real-life stories, common sense, and the spiritual and sacramental values of the Catholic Church. Topics include: 1) marriage as a sacramental vocation; 2) ways to handle loss and grief issues after a marriage ends (due to divorce or death); 3) tips on self-forgiveness and reconciliation; 4) frank discussion of issues all couples must face; and 5) how to build and grow a healthy relationship. The book also addresses issues related to children dependent minor through adult age and how they respond to a parent s remarriage. This is an excellent guide for all couples who want to re-marry in the Church but aren t quite sure how to proceed.