What Does God Think of Divorce?

Divorce is a difficult topic. Fr. Josh Johnson shares sympathy and advice based on Catholic teaching for anyone struggling in this season. We are reminded that throughout the hardest times, Jesus is inviting us to join Him on the cross. He is calling us to bless those who curse us, pray for those who hurt us, and forgive those who do not apologize.

Snippet from the Show

Nothing is impossible for God.

Glory Story (1:29)

Listener Question (5:08)

For many years I have thought about becoming Catholic. Long story, but this is how I felt God was leading me. But this year my husband is…leaving me. He had an affair and wants a different life. I’m completely destroyed, of course. But he won’t file for divorce. He wants to put me away, go live like a single man, and be married on paper. I feel I should divorce him if he is “dating” and doesn’t want to be with me. But then I think…now I can’t become Catholic because I’m going to be divorced. I was under the impression that’s not ok. This is the most confusing time of my life. And I truly don’t know what to do. I keep praying for a miracle.
-Anonymous

Prayer (18:00)

The Celebration of Matrimony, The Consent (Marriage Vows)

Option #1: I (name) take you (name) to be my wife/husband. I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life.
Option #2: I (name) take you (name) for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do us part.