Catholic author and speaker Rose Sweet shares ideas and encouragements for divorced families facing the holidays.
Questions Covered:
- 16:20 - After my divorce, I went to Mass on Christmas Day. I didn’t feel a sense of loss or abandonment because I was where I was meant to be, with the Lord.
- 21:27 - I’m not divorced but separated from my child’s father. A family member invited herself this year. I just bought a home and so I decided that this year, Christmas is going to be just my son and me. I feel this is what we need and what is best for our relationship. Is that okay?
- 28:27 - My husband’s parents divorced. What kind of support can I provide for my husband during this time?
- 31:20 - What if the spouse with primary custody doesn’t want to let the children to go to Christmas Mass with other parent?
- 35:05 - If a family has a troubled past, how can they come together during the holidays and discuss their hopes for the future rather than dwelling on the past and feeling they are destined for hurt?
- 43:18 - Last year my sister told my husband something he didn’t like and he now refuses to go to my parents for family occasions. With the holidays coming up, should I press the issue and try to resolve this?
- 46:30 - I’d like to confirm what you said about splitting the holidays and comment on how well this worked out with my son.
- 49:44 - My sister-in-law has been separated for 2 years and in a relationship with a married man. My husband and I have been uncomfortable with the situation. How do we handle this?
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