Adoption Story, Part 2: God In the Details
Blog: From Vow 'Til Now
Mary Jo shares what it was like to welcome their three-and-a-half year old son Peter into their family through international adoption. More →...
Family Life and Parenting
Welcoming Children
Married couples are called to be open to life and generously welcome children into their home. Children are a great blessing to a family! They are not without their challenges, though, and adding children to the family can cause financial strain, career questions, and marital tension, in addition to bringing so much joy. Learning Natural Family Planning can help couples discern and respond to God’s will for their family, and adoption is also a beautiful way for families to grow.
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“Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give, and gifts will be given to you” (Lk 6:37-8). Marriage requires each spouse to be generous and to forgive, but also to accept gifts and forgiveness from the other. Pray for these graces today.
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