Losing a little one a great mystery

Despite our loss, we are incredibly blessed

A woman holding her newborn baby makes sure she doesn't lose her rosary. CNS photo / Giampiero Sposito, Reuters.

So many mothers and fathers suffer the loss of a baby through miscarriage in relative silence, and are left to heal alone. I have always thought we should support them more, and encourage them to share their stories. Little did I know that after five healthy births we would suddenly lose our sixth child during labour. Now I have a story of my own. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Father Gerald O'Reilly carries the Eucharist through Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago June 25 during a two-week period of prayer, education and action on preserving religious freedom. CNS photo / Karen Callaway, Catholic New World.

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Christian apologist and theologian, J I Packer spoke on the importance of ongoing catechesis of all ages to the Anglican Network in Canada's Synod2014. Deborah Gyapong / CCN.

 The Nov. 4-7 Synod of the Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) 2014 focused on being Bible-based, bold witnesses with a love for children and mission. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.