A Gift of Self

Continuing tidbits from Facing Infertility A Catholic Approach -

God created Adam and Eve for one another.  God established marriage as a "communion of life and love by which a man and a woman share with one another a sincere gift of self." p.35

"In the loving act where the two become one flesh, men and women reflect the very image of God." p. 35 God created our bodies to be a gift to be freely given.A husband makes himself a gift to his wife and a wife maker herself a gift for her husband.

The Catholic faith teaches that sex is designed for two purposes: to bring husband and wife together in an intimate union of persons that strengthens their mutual love for one another (unitive) and to cooperate with God in bringing forth new life (procreative).  Christopher West has a great book if you are interested in learning more about this:  Good News About Sex and Marriage.  Unfortunately, many Catholics were not taught these purposes of marriage.  Society has skewed the view of children being a "right" that everyone should have if they want it.

Jean, the author, goes on to share some moral guidelines to the treatment of infertility and the struggles that occur as a result.

Please consider reading this book for your own knowledge and to help those you know dealing with infertility.

Till next time . . .

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