{"product_id":"9781612788418","title":"Catholic Prayer Book for the Separated and Divorced","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up: there are no situations which God cannot change…\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Pope Francis, Homily, Easter Vigil, March 30, 2013\u003cp\u003eDivorce and separation are painful realities for many Catholics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a landscape that is often full of bitterness and betrayal, grief and loss, feelings of failure, aching concerns for children, pain of lost friendships, rancorous relationships with exes, and even the sense of abandonment by people at Church. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a life event that does have a permanent effect. But as Pope Francis encourages us: \"Never let the past determine your life … always look forward.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, two fellow divorced Catholics share their heartfelt original prayers, personal prayers and reflections, favorite traditional prayers of the Church, and prayers for the intercession of saints for the separated and divorced.  Catholic Prayer Book for the Separated and Divorced is full of brief prayers for real-life struggles and situations including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnger, depression, and isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoping with the effects on  children - your own, as well as stepchildren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrappling with less-than-peaceful interactions with former spouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus -- How to forgive yourself, find closure, and let go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor yourself, an adult child, a friend, or someone in your parish -- these simple prayers can help the separated and divorced find comfort, courage, and the conviction to move ahead confidently with the grace that comes from their Catholic faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129990267120,"sku":"9781612788418","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781612788418_p0.jpg?v=1763846797","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781612788418","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}