The Gift of Self: A Spiritual Companion for Separated and Divorced Faithful to the Sacrament of Marriage
- Powerful Catholic guide for separated spouses who stay faithful to their vows
- Structured path of spiritual growth rooted in the Gospel and sacramental grace
- Includes meditations, prayers, and the widely recognized “I Do” renewal rite
- Endorsed by the USCCB and the Pontifical Council of the Family
- Meaningful gift for anyone carrying the cross of marital separation
These pages were written by one hand and many hearts...
This moving and spiritually rich book is a beacon of hope for separated spouses who, though abandoned by their partner, remain faithfully committed to their sacramental vows.Â
It draws from the lived experience of those who carry the cross of separation with quiet strength and supernatural trust.
Far from being a resignation to suffering, this book presents marital faithfulness as a true path of sanctification—a call to reflect Christ’s enduring love, even in brokenness. Rooted in the “joyous paradox of the Gospel,” it guides readers through a spiritual journey with practical steps, meditations, and reflections designed for individuals or small groups.
Particularly moving is the final section, which includes the “Marriage Vows Renewal”—a public recommitment to the sacrament, now known and used around the world.Â
Promoted by the Pontifical Council for the Family, this ceremony is a profound expression of fidelity, grace, and trust in God’s plan.
With an imprimatur from Bishop Richard G. Lennon and a recommendation from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, this book stands as a unique and vital pastoral tool. The USCCB praised its clarity in presenting the separated spouse’s vocation as a living sign of God’s covenantal love for His people.
A remarkable source of consolation, strength, and inspiration, this book affirms that even amid abandonment, grace abounds. It invites the separated spouse to witness to eternal love—not by moving on, but by moving deeper into Christ.
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- Powerful Catholic guide for separated spouses who stay faithful to their vows
- Structured path of spiritual growth rooted in the Gospel and sacramental grace
- Includes meditations, prayers, and the widely recognized “I Do” renewal rite
- Endorsed by the USCCB and the Pontifical Council of the Family
- Meaningful gift for anyone carrying the cross of marital separation
These pages were written by one hand and many hearts...
This moving and spiritually rich book is a beacon of hope for separated spouses who, though abandoned by their partner, remain faithfully committed to their sacramental vows.Â
It draws from the lived experience of those who carry the cross of separation with quiet strength and supernatural trust.
Far from being a resignation to suffering, this book presents marital faithfulness as a true path of sanctification—a call to reflect Christ’s enduring love, even in brokenness. Rooted in the “joyous paradox of the Gospel,” it guides readers through a spiritual journey with practical steps, meditations, and reflections designed for individuals or small groups.
Particularly moving is the final section, which includes the “Marriage Vows Renewal”—a public recommitment to the sacrament, now known and used around the world.Â
Promoted by the Pontifical Council for the Family, this ceremony is a profound expression of fidelity, grace, and trust in God’s plan.
With an imprimatur from Bishop Richard G. Lennon and a recommendation from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, this book stands as a unique and vital pastoral tool. The USCCB praised its clarity in presenting the separated spouse’s vocation as a living sign of God’s covenantal love for His people.
A remarkable source of consolation, strength, and inspiration, this book affirms that even amid abandonment, grace abounds. It invites the separated spouse to witness to eternal love—not by moving on, but by moving deeper into Christ.
