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.
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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.
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