In this issue of Every Day Catholic, main article author Susan K. Rowland explores divorce as a kind of death with all the challenges it presents for the couple involved, their families and friends, and the parish community. Frank Frost spotlights the movie The Accidental Tourist and offers insights for reflection and discussion in the “Movie Moments" column. Debbie George, a parish minister in Texas, shares insights gained from her personal experience of divorce as well as the Divorce & Beyond support group she leads in “Putting Shoes on the Gospel" by Joan McKamey. Jeanne Hunt explores the return of hope after divorce in “Passing on the Faith" and invites us to pray for families of divorce in the Prayer. The issue is rounded out with a quote from Pope Benedict XVI's Address on Marriage and Family and with questions for reflection and discussion. Preview this issue.

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