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MyLittleFlowers
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A dear friend of mine, who was raised minimally Catholic (baptized but no other sacraments, no religious education) recently suffered the loss of child through an abortion she was advised to have because her child was diagnosed with anencephaly. She was told by her doctor that this was medically necessary, and while I know what Catholic teaching has to say regarding this, I believe my friend was ignorant and doing her best in a terrible situation.
The reason I mention this, is that she is finally having a funeral service for her baby (another relative died and she decided to have the baby’s remains interred with this relative). I will be attending, and she actually asked me if there was a special patron saint for babies. This surprised me, because she has not been open to Catholicism in the past.
Of course there are many saints and devotions to chose from, but especially given her circumstances, the fact that her heart may be softening toward God, and that she so desperately needs comfort, can anyone give me some specific help? Thank you so much in advance!
The reason I mention this, is that she is finally having a funeral service for her baby (another relative died and she decided to have the baby’s remains interred with this relative). I will be attending, and she actually asked me if there was a special patron saint for babies. This surprised me, because she has not been open to Catholicism in the past.
Of course there are many saints and devotions to chose from, but especially given her circumstances, the fact that her heart may be softening toward God, and that she so desperately needs comfort, can anyone give me some specific help? Thank you so much in advance!