Michael and Catherine Pakaluk

Ruth Pakaluk's cause for canonization

How Michael and Catherine met

Break 1

Novena - Mary, Mother of Fairest Love

Listener questions and comments 

Break 2

Challenges of a second marriage

How children accept a new mom

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Steve - We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05)
Joanna - I read Catherine's book and I love it! (25:07)
Linda - My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses and we have children. I love him but his children just don’t like me. Is it ok to not think about marriage? (27:10)
Deedee - What does canon law say about a marriage after the death the first spouse? Does the second marriage need to be sacramental? (31:16)

 

Resources:

Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth

https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/

Drs. Michael and Catherine Pakaluk join Doug to discuss Catholic second marriages.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Steve - We are part of a second marriage retreat and we help with second marriage prep. (23:05)</li>
<li>Joanna - I read Catherine's book and I love it! (25:07)</li>
<li>Linda - My boyfriend and I both lost our spouses and we have children. I love him but his children just don&rsquo;t like me. Is it ok to not think about marriage? (27:10)</li>
<li>Deedee - What does canon law say about a marriage after the death the first spouse? Does the second marriage need to be sacramental? (31:16)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth
<a href="https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/">https://ignatius.com/hannahs-children-hchh/</a>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air every Saturday from 11am – 12pm CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered

Second Marriages

Forgiveness in marriage

4 Lessons from Christ's passion

4 Steps to forgiveness

Doug explores the importance of forgiveness in marriage sharing how to forgive like Jesus did from the cross.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Kathy - I think your book should have been called 'suffering in marriage'. You are very good at talking about this topic. (21:15)
Esther - Should I feel shame when I forgive my spouse but people are judging me for forgiving him? (35:46)
Dianna - I want to say thank you. Your show is a ministry and it’s just the best. (40:28)

 

Resources:

The Forgiveness Institute

https://internationalforgiveness.com/

 

4 Lessons we can learn from Christ’s passion
Our Lord’s Passion shows that love shows up especially when it’s the costliest.
Jesus forgives in the middle of being wounded.
Christ turned suffering into redemption.
It’s the Passion that leads to the Resurrection

 

Forgiveness Prayers 

 

I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently)

                                                                                             

I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently) Sweet Jesus, I ask you to also forgive (NAME) for (name the offense). Do not hold this offense against him/her. Look not upon this offense but look rather at his/her virtues and help me to also see those virtues. He/she was created in your image and likeness. See that reflection of yourself in him/her. I ask you to give him/her joy and peace. Keep him/her closely united to You. Sweet Jesus, I thank you for this injury I have suffered at the hands of (name)____________. Help me to unite this suffering with your suffering on the cross. Help me to use this suffering to grow more detached from myself and closer to you. Help me to use this suffering to grow in humility and all virtues. Help me to use this suffering to obtain the forgiveness of my sins and the conversion of all sinners.

 

 

 

 

Doug explores the importance of forgiveness in marriage sharing how to forgive like Jesus did from the cross.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Kathy - I think your book should have been called 'suffering in marriage'. You are very good at talking about this topic. (21:15)</li>
<li>Esther - Should I feel shame when I forgive my spouse but people are judging me for forgiving him? (35:46)</li>
<li>Dianna - I want to say thank you. Your show is a ministry and it&rsquo;s just the best. (40:28)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
The Forgiveness Institute
<a href="https://internationalforgiveness.com/">https://internationalforgiveness.com/</a>
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4 Lessons we can learn from Christ&rsquo;s passion
<ol>
<li>Our Lord&rsquo;s Passion shows that love shows up especially when it&rsquo;s the costliest.</li>
<li>Jesus forgives in the middle of being wounded.</li>
<li>Christ turned suffering into redemption.</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s the Passion that leads to the Resurrection</li>
</ol>
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Forgiveness Prayers 
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I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently)
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I forgive you (NAME)___________________ for ____ (name the offense) _______. I ask God to bless you and keep you in His love and peace. (Repeat frequently) Sweet Jesus, I ask you to also forgive (NAME) for (name the offense). Do not hold this offense against him/her. Look not upon this offense but look rather at his/her virtues and help me to also see those virtues. He/she was created in your image and likeness. See that reflection of yourself in him/her. I ask you to give him/her joy and peace. Keep him/her closely united to You. Sweet Jesus, I thank you for this injury I have suffered at the hands of (name)____________. Help me to unite this suffering with your suffering on the cross. Help me to use this suffering to grow more detached from myself and closer to you. Help me to use this suffering to grow in humility and all virtues. Help me to use this suffering to obtain the forgiveness of my sins and the conversion of all sinners.
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Forgiving From the Cross

Prioritizing our children 

Can we get rid of no-fault divorce?

When a relative cheats

Katy Faust with Them Before Us joins Doug to share how children need to be a priority in our society.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Patrick - Do you think there is a way to get rid of no-fault divorce? (20:41)
Mike - It seems like women leave marriage at a higher rate than men. What do you think about this? (25:07)
Stephen - Would you cover the verse that mentioned you commit adultery if you get remarried? (33:40)
Trinidad - What do you do if you have a relative who cheated? What's my role in this? My cousin is struggling. (38:56)

 

Resources:

 

https://thembeforeus.substack.com/

 

Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement

https://www.amazon.com/Them-Before-Us-Childrens-Movement/dp/1642935964

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Katy Faust with Them Before Us joins Doug to share how children need to be a priority in our society.
&nbsp;
Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Patrick - Do you think there is a way to get rid of no-fault divorce? (20:41)</li>
<li>Mike - It seems like women leave marriage at a higher rate than men. What do you think about this? (25:07)</li>
<li>Stephen - Would you cover the verse that mentioned you commit adultery if you get remarried? (33:40)</li>
<li>Trinidad - What do you do if you have a relative who cheated? What's my role in this? My cousin is struggling. (38:56)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
&nbsp;
<a href="https://thembeforeus.substack.com/">https://thembeforeus.substack.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Them-Before-Us-Childrens-Movement/dp/1642935964">https://www.amazon.com/Them-Before-Us-Childrens-Movement/dp/1642935964</a>
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Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

Making Children Our Priority

How Christ saves souls

Moving forward after an intense fight

Practical tips

What Jesus' sacrifice teaches us

Judas and betrayal in marriage

Doug shares how marriage can be a vessel for Christ’s redemptive work.

 

 

Resources:

 

How Christ Saves Souls—with Us: The Mystery of Co-Redemption

https://stpaulcenter.com/store/how-christ-saves-souls-with-us-the-mystery-of-co-redemption

 

Catholic Therapists

https://catholictherapists.com/

 

Catholic Psychotherapy

https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/

Doug shares how marriage can be a vessel for Christ&rsquo;s redemptive work.
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Resources:
&nbsp;
How Christ Saves Souls&mdash;with Us: The Mystery of Co-Redemption
<a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/store/how-christ-saves-souls-with-us-the-mystery-of-co-redemption">https://stpaulcenter.com/store/how-christ-saves-souls-with-us-the-mystery-of-co-redemption</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Therapists
<a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Catholic Psychotherapy
<a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/</a>

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