The Ascension of Jesus Fruit of the Mystery: Hope & Desire for Heaven Babes in Arms, Babes in Heaven by Maria Riley There was only one thing I was sure of from a very young age: I wanted to be a mother. I scared off suitors numerous times by the second date by mentioning myContinue reading “Second Glorious Mystery”
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Fifth Sorrowful Mystery
The Crucifixion Fruit of the Mystery: Forgiveness & Perseverance Love Embodied, Suffering Embraced by Kirby Hoberg How is this real? I have wondered at every positive pregnancy test, each birth, each time I rock a child to sleep. Also at the “I’m so sorry”s given in sterile ER rooms, the quiet scans, the terror ofContinue reading “Fifth Sorrowful Mystery”
Fourth Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus Carries His Cross Fruit of the Mystery: Patience A Lesson in Patience by Olivia McCarthy In October of 2014, I was desperate. I had an eighteen-month-old daughter and I could not wait to be pregnant again, to hold a newborn again, and to experience the joys of family life as a family of four. Continue reading “Fourth Sorrowful Mystery”
Third Sorrowful Mystery
Jesus is Crowned with Thorns Fruit of the Mystery: Moral Courage “Let it be done” by Theresa Louise Thomas A few short months ago, I was in the middle of a month’s worth of fertility testing. Running back and forth from hospitals and doctors’ offices. Counting days and meticulously tracking my cycle. Blood test afterContinue reading “Third Sorrowful Mystery”
Fifth Joyful Mystery
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple Fruit of the Mystery: Joy Heaven is Worth It by Hannah Marks I was sitting in the waiting room of my OB-GYN’s office, waiting to be called back for my yearly checkup. That office brings back so many emotions every time I enter it, but at this particularContinue reading “Fifth Joyful Mystery”
The First Sorrowful Mystery
The Agony in the Garden Fruit of the Mystery: Accepting God’s Will “You Are Such a Strong Woman“ by Megan Madden I still remember our long flight to Austria and walking off the airplane in Vienna. We had spent the summer of a lifetime with friends who had slowly become family over the course ofContinue reading “The First Sorrowful Mystery”
Motherhood Through the Mysteries 