I am a divorced man who remarried and had three children with my new partner.
We didn't want to hurt our family, nor did we want to continue living in sin, so we decided to make a very important decision.
A priest who knows our story well advised us to share our testimony, as there are many people who are going through similar situations and perhaps knowing what we went through could help them.
I would also like members of the clergy to read my testimony, as it is a possible solution that many do not consider.
We found the solution we were looking for thanks to the advice of a courageous priest, a true priest, a priest who gave us the right advice.
He told us, “You have this problem, so live as brother and sister, live in chastity.”
A harsh response? No, neither harsh nor soft. We knew that he was a good priest and that he wanted what was best for us. His advice was the Truth, and we knew that what he was telling us was what we should do.
Are there “magical” answers? Is there “miraculous” advice? Yes, there are, and they are the ones that lead to fulfilling the word of God. Because in those cases, good advice is accompanied by the work of God's Holy Spirit.
My partner and I analyzed the proposal individually and also together, and we very conscientiously decided to preserve our family and our relationship, but to live as brother and sister, in chastity.
Does it seem very difficult? Of course it does. Perhaps I myself would have thought it was almost impossible. But... it wasn't. God helped us, God made it easy for us. I think I'm understating it; perhaps God did almost everything.
My wife made her confession, and a few days later I made mine. Right now, as I write this, I am moved when I think that we had the courage and grace to do it.
What a joy to be able to offer that gift to God, whom we had hurt for so long by living in sin!
I still remember the date and the memory of that afternoon when a good priest, thanks to a courageous decision, absolved me of my sins and allowed me to start a new life. “Thank you, God, for always waiting for us to return to You.”
I remember the first time I was able to receive Communion again after so many years. We left Holy Mass, turned the corner, raised our arms to the sky in celebration and thanksgiving to God, and I said to my children, “Today heaven is celebrating.” We fought not to be dead and came back to life, and we fought not to be lost and were found.
GOD'S REWARD:
A new life began for us. How I wish I could explain what this meant to us! Not only to be able to get closer to God, but also to be able to bring Him a gift of which I am proud. We both feel very grateful and proud, and our relationship is very good.
I must tell you that most of the time when I receive Communion, I cry with emotion. I return to my pew and kneel for as long as I can. I remain on my knees, and even that seems insufficient, because I would like to throw myself on the floor to honor and thank our God even more. (...)
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