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PublisherSquare One Publishers

ISBN-100757003605

ISBN-139780757003608

eBay Product ID (ePID)117058659

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Book TitleOil on the Wounds : A Contemporary Examination of the Effects of Divorce and Abortion on Children and Their Families

Number of Pages268 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

TopicDivorce & Separation, Abortion & Birth Control, Christian Life / Social Issues

GenreFamily & Relationships, Religion, Social Science

AuthorLivio Melina

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight15.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-017329

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal261.8/3589

Table Of ContentPreface Address to the Participants at the International Congress Introduction Part One: THE CHILDREN OF DIVORCE I: The Drama of a Broken Tie Impact of Separation and Divorce on Children: Research Insights on What Children Need Broken Ties and the Next Generation: Effects of Marital Separation on Adolescent and Young Adult Children The Spiritual Lives of Children of Divorce Parents in the Wake of Divorce: Some Points of Reference on Theological Ethics II: A Pastoral Approach A Pastoral Care Plan for Children of Divorce Building a Ministry with Children of Divorce: Obstacles & How to Overcome Them An Educational Initiative Addressing Children of Divorce in the Church "Voice Groups" for Children of Divided Families Part Two: THE AFTERMATH OF ABORTION I: The Hidden Sufferings of Abortion Being the "Good Samaritan": Between Works of Healing and the Responsibility to Educate The Dark Side of Maternity The Psychological Aftermath of Abortion for Children And Families: A Clinical Perspective The Psychological Consequences of Abortive Mentality in the Family Abortion of the Sick Child II: Towards a Pastoral Outreach of Mercy To Act According the Merciful Example of God Project Rachel: A Sacramental Response to the Grief of Abortion A Sacramental Journey to an Inheritance of Mercy AGAPA: Following Christ, Welcoming and Accompanying Those Who Experience Suffering as a Result of Abortion The Gift of Support

SynopsisAlthough it is not always recognized, the damage left by a divorce or an abortion can be devastating. These actions have not only physical consequences, but psychological and spiritual ones as well. No individual or family comes out of either experience unharmed. Recently, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute's International Congress, comprised of the world's foremost experts in each field, was held to discuss the suffering of people who have been affected by these acts and the ways in which their lingering pain should be approached and relieved. The findings of this symposium, compiled by leading authorities Carl Anderson and Father Livio Melina, form the basis of Oil on the Wounds: A Response to the Aftermath of Divorce and Abortion. The book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the aftermath of divorce, its long-term effects on the social lives of children, and the ways in which the Church can offer compassion and counsel to those affected. The second section addresses the issue of abortion, the pain that results from ending a pregnancy, and what the Church's role should be in the alleviation of that pain. The text relies on sociological and psychological perspectives to illuminate these "wounds," and suggests both practical and spiritual methods of healing. Inspired by the biblical story of the Good Samaritan, this volume asks us to recognize the profound torment left in the wake of divorce and abortion. It urges us to act accordingly in the face of these ordeals--to shoulder the burden of the tormented in an attempt to one day alleviate their suffering by the grace of God. Ultimately, this collection of essays is meant to create a dialogue, promote recognition of those psychologically and spiritually harmed by divorce or abortion, and explore our duty to listen to these victims and, like the Good Samaritan, "bandage" their wounds. This book is for laymen, professionals, and clergy who seek to understand the issues not only from a religious point of view, but also from a human perspective., Although it is not always recognized, the damage left by a divorce or an abortion can be devastating. These actions have not only physical consequences, but psychological and spiritual ones as well. No individual or family comes out of either experience unharmed. Recently, the Pontifical John Paul II Institute's International Congress, comprised of the world's foremost experts in each field, was held to discuss the suffering of people who have been affected by these acts and the ways in which their lingering pain should be approached and relieved. The findings of this symposium, compiled by leading authorities Carl Anderson and Father Livio Melina, form the basis of Oil on the Wounds : A Response to the Aftermath of Divorce and Abortion. The book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the aftermath of divorce, its long-term effects on the social lives of children, and the ways in which the Church can offer compassion and counsel to those affected. The second section addresses the issue of abortion, the pain that results from ending a pregnancy, and what the Church's role should be in the alleviation of that pain. The text relies on sociological and psychological perspectives to illuminate these "wounds," and suggests both practical and spiritual methods of healing. Inspired by the biblical story of the Good Samaritan, this volume asks us to recognize the profound torment left in the wake of divorce and abortion. It urges us to act accordingly in the face of these ordeals--to shoulder the burden of the tormented in an attempt to one day alleviate their suffering by the grace of God. Ultimately, this collection of essays is meant to create a dialogue, promote recognition of those psychologically and spiritually harmed by divorce or abortion, and explore our duty to listen to these victims and, like the Good Samaritan, "bandage" their wounds. This book is for laymen, professionals, and clergy who seek to understand the issues not only from a religious point of view, but also from a human perspective.

LC Classification NumberBX2254.O35 2010