There are plenty of ways you can teach kids about why sex outside of marriage is wrong and sinful without tearing down the gift of human sexuality. When we give our children right ideas about sex, abstinence, and marriage they can go forth in the pagan world armed with the truth, without being ashamed of who God created them to be. Read more
Going through a divorce is often equated with losing a spouse through death, and while there are some similarities, there are some striking differences. For example, when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse is showered with sympathy cards, meals, flowers, prayers and people checking in to make sure he or she is okay. But, when a spouse walks out and files for divorce, none of this happens and many times the one left behind experiences the exact opposite of what... Read more
A Million Unheard Souls contributor, Amanda Rose, draws a beautiful, poignant distinction between ALS-stricken NFL star Steve Gleason's pledge to his son, and the passionate, urgent, undying love our heavenly Father has for each one of us. Read more
Need a little help staying hopeful and positive after divorce? These 5 poignant quotes from our new saint, Saint Mother Teresa, are perfect for anyone struggling with the after affects effects of divorce. Read more
I am certainly thrilled, and definitely not surprised that Blessed Mother Teresa will be canonized on September 4, 2016. My mother knew – even way back then – that this day would come and I will always be grateful to my parents for giving us that beautiful experience so many years ago... Read more
“What is Catholicism?” is one question. “Who is a Catholic?” is a very different question; it is the question. For the past few weeks, the Patheos Catholic Channel has been exploring this question. I invite you–Catholic or not–to read, share, comment, and most of all to ponder the question with us. Read more
Having a successful marriage takes effort on the parts of both husband and wife, so when the question of whether or not a wife should obey her husband is presented, it naturally sparks some very strong responses from women and men alike. What, then, is the answer? Read more
A leader can’t lead unless he knows where he’s going. That’s one of my favorite TV show lines, spoken by the ever-evolving character, John Locke, in the television series Lost. That statement speaks volumes about a lot of the discontentment many people in general feel these days, but definitely a familiar lament for men and women who go through a divorce and can’t seem to move past it. Divorce is a devastating experience that effects all levels of life, especially... Read more
What does your heart desire? Since you are reading a Catholic divorce support blog, it’s likely you want to find advice on how to heal from divorce and rebuild your life. Well, all of us here at A Million Unheard Souls would like to help since each one of us has also been through a divorce, and without a doubt, will tell you we don't know how we would have gotten through it without our faith. So we wanted to share with you a small collection of our favorite quotes from our beloved Popes. We hope they inspire you and bring you some consolation and understanding as they did for us. Read more
If you are struggling with loneliness and hardship after going through a divorce, I encourage you to take some time and reflect upon Mary’s life. You will certainly find a reason to persevere, and a richness and elegance that is lacking in many “role models” of today. You will come to know a trustworthy and caring friend that you can always rely on. I’m so lonely! Those words were very difficult for me to say, and when I dared to share... Read more
Lisa Duffy: A Million Unheard Souls
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