The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility Springs in the Desert

We warmly welcome Leigh Snead on the podcast this week to talk about the topic of feminine fruitfulness. Leigh is a well known writer, radio host, and speaker who shares with Jillian her ideas on the topic of feminine fruitfulness. Leigh reminds us that although homemaking and creating things are beautiful, you don't have to "do" anything for your fruitfulness to shine forth. You have so much to offer this world!



Links:


The Catholic Association
Carrying the Cross of Infertility: An Open Letter
Conversations with Consequences Radio Show


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You might be asking yourself why we've decided to talk about trauma during this month of April when we have been focusing on hope and new beginnings, but there is an important connection we want to share. We welcome back psychotherapist and theologian, Clare Kane, to explain what trauma really is, how it can manifest itself, and what you can do about it.


Links:


Resources & Links to Counselors
Emotional Temperature Article
How Should We Process Grief? with Edward Luersman


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We've arrived at the third and final minisode of our theological virtues series, this time focusing on the virtue of Love. Father Paul joins Ann to begin unpacking what love really is, and spoiler alert, it's not what the world will try and tell you or sell you. The great news for us is that real love is so much deeper because it involves Jesus!


Links:


1 Corinthians 13



Want to "up your game" with love? Do this fun exercise - and share your experience with us:

Try replacing the word “love” in St. Paul’s list of characteristics with your own name, and your spouse’s.

How do you measure up? Where can you improve?


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In this second minisode of a three part series on the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love, we'll explore the virtue of Hope. Ann and Stacey discuss what it is and what it is not. They will talk about practical ways to help you cultivate the virtue of Hope. Also, they'll discuss the accompaniment of the saints on our journeys of infertility. Let's aim to be like St. Peter advises, always at the ready with an answer for the reason for our hope!

Links:


Catechism of the Catholic Church 1817 & 1818
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur


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In this first minisode of a three part series on the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love, we'll explore the virtue of Faith with psychotherapist and theologian, Clare Kane. Clare explains what Faith is and how it's lived out in our own personal prayer lives, but also in our marriages.  Listeners please let us know how you are putting your faith into action!

Resources:

If you are in Connecticut and seeking a counselor, connect with Clare at Harborlight Counseling.

Learn more about Faith in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Try Clare and Wade's "bookends of prayer" with 15 seconds to start the day - "Lord, bless my husband's/wife's day and fill him/her with peace."

- and 60 seconds at bedtime, asking each other, "What would you like prayer for?"

Let us know how you are "keeping the faith" in marriage!


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If you missed our Lenten retreat titled, "Into the Garden", then this episode is especially for you. We will continue our recent meditations on a couple of the gardens in Scripture and how those encounters with God relate to infertility. May this discussion enrich your prayer time this Holy Week!



Resources:

Thoughts on Embers: A Lenten Reflection

A Holy Week Reflection on Infertility

Bright Sadness









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