Rose Sweet is a highly experienced and certified life and relationship coach, and a pioneer in the field of divorce healing ministry. With over thirty years of experience, she has spoken at the 2015 World Meeting of Families, created the parish video program "Surviving Divorce," and authored a book on annulments. Her goal is to help people "put religion back into relationships."
Rose's personal journey has taken her from being raised Catholic to straying from her roots and experiencing several failed marriages. It was only after she realized that God was missing from her life that she began to experience the healing power of God's mercy and love, and drew closer to Christ. This experience inspired her to share her newfound love and wisdom with others.
Rose offers personal retreats to people from all over the world, many of which are conducted over Zoom. Her approach emphasizes accepting God's love and forgiveness, but also the need to forgive those who have hurt us, as well as ourselves. In situations of sexual, emotional, or physical abuse, Rose advises that one must first seek safety and then trust in God's plan for their life.
Shame is a common obstacle, but Rose helps individuals understand the difference between shame and guilt, and how to move beyond shame toward repentance. Through her work, Rose emphasizes that God wants us to be healed and grow closer to Him, and become the person we were called to be. Trusting in God, even in difficult times, is key to this growth. Trust doesn't mean everything will turn out as we expect, but it does mean carrying our cross and being a beacon of hope to others.
Rose offers individual coaching and can be reached through her website at RoseSweet.com. If you're seeking inner healing and a closer connection with Catholicism, Rose Sweet is here to guide you on your journey.
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