God in His providence has two ways of blessing marriages: one by giving them children; and the other, sometimes, because He loves them so much, by not giving them children. I don’t know which is the better blessing. -St. Josemaria Escriva A Lenten Reflection:It can be tempting to think that God loves us less because … More Reflection – Fifth Friday in Lent
We shall steer safely through every storm so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God. – St. Francis de Sales A Lenten Reflection:With infertility, we all know well a life of uncertainty. These feelings and experiences can be triggered once again with the circumstances … More Reflection – Fourth Friday in Lent
We must not wish anything other than what happens from moment to moment, all the while, however, exercising ourselves in goodness. – St. Catherine of Genoa A Lenten Reflection:With infertility, it is tempting to look ahead into the future with trepidation and to crumble under the weight of what God might be asking of you … More Reflection – Third Friday in Lent
I remember a discussion in one of my graduate theology courses about how having a child is, in a way, our first brush with mortality. When a child comes into the world we realize that our time will pass, and we will hand over the business of living, of creating and of stewarding the earth … More Bright Sadness
“Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.” St. John Chrysostom A Lenten Reflection:Infertility burdens each of us in particular ways, and that burden manifests sometimes as anger, jealousy and uncharitable thoughts and words. The whole point of Lent is to help us “unburden” ourselves, … More Reflection – First Friday in Lent
