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Hi, guys —
My name is Cheryl.
- I would like to know if a person who has
been twice-divorced would be accepted into
the Catholic Church?
My first marriage lasted three years and ended
because my husband was very abusive; he also
committed adultery.
My second marriage lasted nine years and ended
because of adultery on my husband's part.
We reconciled and remained together for another
sixteen years. It has recently ended due to extreme
hardships. I now know we should have never
reconciled but I felt, at the time, it was
the right thing to do. I really tried to make
it work.
I have always felt the Catholic Church
is the One, True Church and wanted to convert
many years ago, but due to my second husband's
negative views of the Church, I did not. I
have two siblings who converted over thirty years
ago.
My pull towards the faith has always been
very strong, I have learned a lot about the
faith by teaching myself, since that was the
only way I could learn for many years. I have
several Rosaries; some purchased and blessed
by me, and one purchased and blessed by my
sister. I felt it very important that I have
them in my life . . . even if I had to say the
Rosary without being confirmed.
Over the years I have purchased various medals
and reading material because, as I stated, I have always felt that the Catholic Church
is the One, True Church.
I am now 51 years old and have no intentions
of ever remarrying.
- I would like to know if it would be possible
for me convert to the faith which I have treasured
for so long?
I pray that I can, but if the life I have
led outside the Church prevents it, I
understand.
Thank you,
Cheryl
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