When facing overwhelming challenges within marriage, what can be done? Many therapists will posit that some conflicts are simply insurmountable; these pages beg to differ. Doug Hinderer addresses what to do with problems that cannot be solved by viewing them through a spiritual lens: turn to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church to discover invaluable lessons on suffering. In learning that suffering is a natural and unavoidable part of married life and that there is real spiritual value in suffering- that it is not something to escape from but something to be embraced- we are able to sanctify all areas of our ordinary life, heal wounds that at one time seemed inescapable, and find goodness and peace in places we never expected. This book can help all married couples, but especially those enduring trying times, struggling within their marriage, contemplating marriage therapy, or contemplating divorce. In these pages which can be used as a workbook to help couples in their marital difficulties, the author offers spiritual guidance, encourages marital counseling, gives practical advice on how to express love and affection, and proposes assistance in mental prayer.
