The Burden of Infertility
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, May 25, 2012
Many of us will never know the tremendous sadness of infertility. We go about our day and focus on how God uses our family size, our openness to life, to draw us closer to Him through trust in his love for us—even in the hard seasons of busy family life.
For some couples, there is a similar lesson in trust, through opposite circumstances entirely. And unless you know someone very personally struggling... READ MORE
Eternal Rest
Posted by Robyn Lee in Faith on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Recently my family received some very shocking news. My younger cousin died suddenly at the age of 22. I can’t tell you the amount of sadness that we all felt at such a young death.
It is tragedies like this, that make one question whether our God is good.
Why God? Why so young? Is there anything I could have done? Why didn’t you take my life instead? Are you in control?
But it is tragedies like... READ MORE
Fr. Corapi's Goodbye Announcement
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Saturday, June 18, 2011
I know that many of you have followed Fr. Corapi and the story of the accusations against him. Today comes the sad announcement that he is leaving the priesthood. You can read his announcement here or listen to it in the video.
Let us pray for everyone involved in this sad and strange story, Fr. Corapi, and for all of our priests.
Suffering in Haiti
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, January 14, 2010
The world watches and prays as the news and information from Haiti remains dire. The Anchoress has frequently updated, comprehensive coverage.
Honestly, I find myself overwhelmed by the sadness. I feel hopeless in the face of such destruction. I can only remind myself that God is bigger than all this, even as I worry that these words are simply to comfort myself. What can we possibly do? Donate, fast—and most importantly pray. Is there anything better than that?
Kindness to Others
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, August 17, 2009
Years ago, before any of our boys were born, I suffered a miscarriage. In that time of sadness and grief, I was blessed by the cards and meals, the beautiful flower arrangements and understanding words showered upon us by family and friends.
Soon after we came home from the hospital with Henry a few years ago, some friends of ours experienced a similar hardship, a miscarriage of their first pregnancy.... READ MORE
Remembering Ryan
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Saturday, August 15, 2009
I was devastated yesterday to learn that the family of mom blogger and occasional Faith & Family writer Mary Ellen Barrett has suffered a terrible loss.
Yesterday, they lost their 13-year-old son Ryan in a tragic drowning accident. Ryan was autistic and Mary Ellen has written eloquently about the blessing he was in her life. Please keep Ryan and the Barrett family in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And may he rest in peace.
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