Reclaiming Our Children: A Blog About Healing After Abortion

There are times when all of us feel under siege. It seems that no matter where we turn or what we do we are confronting suffering. What do you do when you are experiencing that?

Before Mass today for a pro life procession to  Planned Parenthood, it struck me how most times, when I am under siege, my human desire is to turn from God. Not that I do…I have learned to "act as if" especially in those times and still do what I do when I am feeling calm..go to mass, say my rosary spend time in prayer etc etc..it may not be peaceful, but I still do it, and that is the point!

In any relationship we have our struggles..the times when we may not feel like our spouse is very lovable, or for that matter our children, or our friends, but we continue to love them anyway…

I thought of how much easier my life would probably be if when I felt this way I ran into Marys arms and allowed her to hold me…but the truth is, most times when I am feeling this way it is because I somehow want my will to be done instead of Gods and so, like a child, I kick and scream for her to let me go. It is always just a matter of time though, before I am worn out and hurting and return to Her like a injured child running into their mother's arms.

Mary is always there waiting for me, giving me the peace and support I was too stubborn to accept to begin with.

Today, I thank God for Mary, our Mother, to whom I have consecrated my life for over 20 years. I know no matter what, she is interceding with her Son, aiding me to everlasting peace with Him!