Divorced. Catholic. Now What?: Navigating Life After Divorce - Paperback

by Vince Frese (Author), Lisa Duffy (Author)

A must read for divorced men and women, especially if you are Catholic, and the perfect curriculum for parish groups. This book is an indispensable tool for healing, no matter how long you've been divorced and is completely Catholic. Originally a successful program directed in parishes, "Divorced. Catholic. Now What?" provides answers to the difficult questions that Catholics face because of divorce, practical tools to help move past the pain and loneliness, and hope for the future. Issues Covered: Praying During Times of DistressAnger with Our Spouses, Ourselves and GodWhy Did God Allow This to Happen?What Does the Church Really Teach about Divorce?What is an Annulment?Stay Close to the SacramentsDealing with the Ex-SpouseHow are the Children?The Healing BeginsOur Own Self-WorthThe Value of SufferingLetting GoWorking on ForgivenessGratitudeSex and Dating as a Divorced CatholicMary, Our MotherHope for the Future and Our Vocation in Life

Author Biography

Lisa Duffy has more than 21 years of personal and professional experience in helping others deal with their divorces. Born and raised in Southern California, Lisa suffered through the pain of being a divorced Catholic in the early 1990s and knew that after seven years intense struggle, spiritual growth, personal triumphs, and finally remarriage in the Church and the birth of three miracle children, her one desire was to help others who were suffering find hope and healing. Lisa has been featured on many radio programs including "Catholic Answers Live", "The Teresa Tomeo Show", Relevant Radio's "On Call with Wendy Wiese", Sirius Satellite Radio's "The Catholics Next Door" with Greg and Jennifer Willits, "Kresta in the Afternoon" with Al Kresta. She and Vince will appear on EWTN's "Living His Life Abundantly" with Johnette Benkovic this fall (dates to be announced). Lisa has given workshops for the North American Conference for Separated and Divorced Catholics (NACSDC, now Catholic Divorce Ministry CDM) national conference and a part of their speaker panel, and a weekend conference for the Diocese of Lexington, KY. Lisa's popular weekend conferences, Journey of Hope 2010 and Journey of Hope 2011 have successfully helped people from the US and abroad find healing from divorce and support from the Catholic Church. ***** Vince Frese, a lifelong Catholic, is a father, a ministry leader, a catechist, and a business leader. After experiencing first hand the pain and difficulty of divorce, Vince felt a calling to help serve other divorced Catholics. He has worked with the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to help create programs and resources for divorced Catholics. Vince founded the Embrace Ministry, a ministry serving the on-going needs of divorced, separated, and single-parent Catholics. Through this ministry he has hosted a variety of spiritual, educational, and social programs that have helped many Catholics rebuild their lives after divorce. He is Vice President for Journey of Hope Productions Corporation, and is active in his parish as a catechist, ministry head, and program facilitator. He has been President and CEO of Tridia Corporation, a software development company, for twenty years. Vince lives in Marietta, Georgia with his wife, Monica, and their seven children.