Thanks for your answer to the last question in the Q+A! I needed to hear it - I'm pregnant, work part time for my parish, and have two toddlers, and I made the questionable decision to read "Ask Your Husband" after it was recommended to me by one of my sisters - I couldn't finish it as I was feeling so overwhelmed and demoralized at reading what the author insisted was necessary and morally obligatory for every Catholic wife. It was good to read a more measured and reasonable Catholic response, especially with the end post-script about God's love for us. It encapsulated a lot of the thoughts I had swirling around my head after reading that book. I am looking forward to the new encyclical!
I think I'm going to like this encyclical! I am struggling in hope. My 9 year old has level 2 autism and I'm in the middle of IEP writing and ABA sessions. We're starting to have more difficult conversations about his future and what we need to do. I feel very worn and fear what the future holds. I need hope. God has been faithful, but I can't keep that thought on my heart.
Thanks for your answer to the last question in the Q+A! I needed to hear it - I'm pregnant, work part time for my parish, and have two toddlers, and I made the questionable decision to read "Ask Your Husband" after it was recommended to me by one of my sisters - I couldn't finish it as I was feeling so overwhelmed and demoralized at reading what the author insisted was necessary and morally obligatory for every Catholic wife. It was good to read a more measured and reasonable Catholic response, especially with the end post-script about God's love for us. It encapsulated a lot of the thoughts I had swirling around my head after reading that book. I am looking forward to the new encyclical!
I think I'm going to like this encyclical! I am struggling in hope. My 9 year old has level 2 autism and I'm in the middle of IEP writing and ABA sessions. We're starting to have more difficult conversations about his future and what we need to do. I feel very worn and fear what the future holds. I need hope. God has been faithful, but I can't keep that thought on my heart.