November 8. Bryan had spoken to a few couples who had described the pain of a miscarriage after awaiting a new birth with excitement.  Bruce and Eliza admitted their sadness but also acknowledged that when they had discovered that their baby would have been badly deformed they were at peace accepting that she would not be able to survive.  After some time they shared a quiet joy knowing that Hope, their innocent treasure, was already at home with God.    

Reflect, share, act. Scripture:  Our commonwealth is in heaven and from it we await a saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ who will change our lowly bodies to be like a glorious body.  Phil. 3:17- 4:1. Pope Francis:  By serenely contemplating the ultimate fulfilment of each human person, parents will be even more aware of the precious gift entrusted to them. God allows parents to choose the name by which he himself will call their child for all eternity. AL 166.  Eco-tip and prayer:  Creator God in this month of commemoration of loss and death comfort us in our pain and strengthen us in our understanding that you never abandon us and care for each of your creatures day by day.