Chapter 8: Meeting Christ in Marital Discord

This chapter explores meeting Christ amid marital discord—from abuse and betrayal to emotional abandonment. It highlights saints like Cornelia Connolly, Rita of Cascia, and Marguerite d’Youville, who chose either courageous resistance or patient forbearance. It urges discernment, prayer, and refuge in Christ’s love to navigate suffering, uphold dignity, and seek holiness.











Avoiding Bitterness in Suffering - Sophia Institute Press