Why, my Lord – dare I ask why ? It will not hear the whisper of the wind or see the beauty of its parents’ face – it will not see the beauty of Your creation or the flame of a sunrise. Why, my Lord ?
“Why, My child – do you ask ‘why’ ? Well, I will tell you why
You see, the child lives. Instead of the wind he hears the sound of angels singing before My throne. Instead of the beauty that passes he sees everlasting Beauty – he sees My face. He was created and lived a short time so that the image of his parents imprinted on his face may stand before Me as their personal intercessor. He knows secrets of heaven unknown to men on earth. He laughs with a special joy that only the innocent possess. My ways are not the ways of man. I create for My Kingdom and each creature fills a place in that Kingdom that could not be filled by another. He was created for My joy and his parents’ merits. He has never seen pain or sin. He has never felt hunger or pain. I breathed a soul into a seed, made it grow and called it forth.”
I am humbled before you, my Lord, for questioning Your wisdom, goodness, and love. I speak as a fool – forgive me. I acknowledge Your sovereign rights over life and death. I thank You for the life that began for so short a time to enjoy so long an Eternity.
- Mother M. Angelica
Patron Saint of Miscarriages, St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for Us
After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman's Companion to Healing and Hope
This is a book about grief, healing, and hope after miscarriage. Not afraid to examine the raw emotions that accompany such an experience, the author tells women that they are not alone in reacting strongly, even frighteningly, to their loss and reassures them that hope and healing will come. Having experienced multiple miscarriages herself, Karen shares excerpts from her personal journals, as well as other women’s stories, rich quotes about grieving and the healing process, and practical advice. A helpful resource section includes a wide variety of information from both Catholic and secular sources. Click here to learn more.
Mourning a Miscarriage: Prayers for a Couple Grieving the Death of their Unborn Child
This booklet of prayers offers couples facing the loss of a baby through miscarriage comfort, understanding and expression. (This book is an Elizabeth Ministry exclusive written by founders, Jeannie & Bruce Hannemann.) Click here to learn more.
Suffering a Stillbirth or Newborn Death: Prayers for a Couple Grieving the Death of Their Baby
This booklet of prayers offers couples facing the loss of a baby through stillbirth or newborn death comfort, understanding and expression. (This book is an Elizabeth Ministry exclusive written by Mary E. Smits an Elizabeth Ministry International contributing writer. Cover may vary. Click here to learn more.
Shrine of the Holy Innocents: Visit the shrine's website to add your baby's name to the "Book of Life". You may also request a certificate in honor of your child.
Memorial Cards: Personalize the prayer card of your choice as a remembrance of your loved one. Available from:
Catholic Company