022 | The Lie: Fertility & Motherhood are a burden.

Fertility and motherhood are often viewed as obstacles to fulfillment for women. We would be so much happier if we could just shut off our pesky cycles, right? We would be able to chase our dreams if kids didn't get in the way, right? This week's episode explores why these ideas are complete lies and how our fertility and motherhood are enormous gifts bestowed upon us by a loving God.

 

Links:

*PLEASE read: What the Church Actually Teaches on Responsible Parenthood (Christopher West)

Catechism - children are a gift

Catechism - why contraception is harmful

Catholic Answers - predictions from Humanae Vitae

Nancy Ray podcast - self-care (Apple, Spotify)

Suzanne Venker's podcast (Apple, Spotify)

 

Book Recommendation: These Beautiful Bones (Emily Stimpson Chapman)

 

Prayer: Make My Soul Your Home (available on my website on the post for Episode 022)

 

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