Posted by kat on July 13, 2001 at 16:21:54:
In Reply to: Re: annulment of a marriage posted by john on July 13, 2001 at 06:39:20:
: : : Could someone help me out with something that is confusing me very much. Pastor, perhaps? It is my understanding that divorce is not acknowledged in the Catholic faith. However it seems one or both parties of a marriage can loophole this by having their marriage annuled. My confusion is how could it possibled be sanctioned by the church when the marriage is on of over 25 years and there are children involved? And if both parties are not in agreement. ie: the husband wishes it so but the wife is totally against it. Please help me understnd how this could possibly be?
As someone who has experienced this type of rejection and hurt, I can say that no matter what be in prayer and remember that God will give you his Joy in the very hard times when you feel lowest.
Know that you should not feel guilty if the spouse that wants to end the marriage is not seeking reconciliation or counseling at all. If communication with the spouse has ended and the relationship seems unreconcileable I would advise you seek comfort from God and guidance that you have done all that is required from your priest or pastor. Regardless of your denomination or faith, God's grace is sufficient to carry you and heal you and even restore you. I can tell you from experience that any loss you endure, God will be faithful and give you back what you lost in ways you can't even imagine right now. Simply be steadfast and know that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Even survive divorce. Jesus loves you regardless, and that is all that matters.