by Lisa Duffy
I have vivid memories from when I was seven years old and preparing to make my first Communion. My mother brought me in to the church where the CCD class was being lined up in a procession line, and when the teacher took one look at me and my height (or lack thereof), she moved me right to the front of the line as all the kids laughed. I had always been the smallest kid in my class even up to high school graduation. I also remember receiving the Eucharist for the first time on that special day and as the priest laid the Host on my toungue, a camera flash in my face practically blinded me. All I could see was a huge purple and gold splotch in the shape of the flash and I almost tripped as I turned to walk back to my seat. It's funny what we remember from our childhood, but it always struck me that I didn't remember anything more significant from that very significant day in my life. The day I received the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.

Rating: 5.0/5

by Lisa Duffy
Change is a guaranteed result of divorce. Divorce changes life on almost every level possible; physically, financially, emotionally, intellectually. It is one of the most difficult aspects of to deal with because for at least half of the spouses, they didn't want or ask for this change and they feel it is the worst thing that could have happened to them. But change has a positive side to it, and as painful as your situation might be, I believe you can uncover something positive about it. This is how you use the third key to healing, gratitude.

Rating: 5.0/5

by Lisa Duffy
Oh, that dreaded word... forgiveness. After a divorce, forgiving a spouse may seem to be nearly impossible to achieve. I've heard many stories of divorce over the years and know that the damage inflicted upon spouses and children can be unconscionable. Certain situations seem nearly unforgiveable. If you have suffered through a divorce, you might feel the same. Let's talk about why forgiveness is hard and how, despite all the pain, it can be achieved.

Rating: 5.0/5

How long does it take to heal a broken heart after divorce? Some say two years, some say three years for every one you were married. I believe the healing process is different for everyone and is rarely the same for everyone. That's because so many people miss some of the crucial aspects of healing.

Rating: 4.0/5