We thought rounding out this series with the much-loathed “a” word was pretty appropriate. Each of us have had to carry this cross in different ways, but as Emily once heard Jesus tell her, “The cross is love.”

What exactly does the Church mean when it says that married couples are to practice “responsible parenthood”? Isn’t it just an invitation to avoid pregnancy for arbitrary reasons? Jen, Mary and Emily break this down and explain why this teaching is vital to understand properly.

Ever heard someone say that NFP limits the power of God? It’s completely bunk! And we three have the children – born, unborn and adopted – to prove it!

As Catholics, we have a vast understanding of the nature of parenthood as something that transcends biology, from godparents to priests and nuns. So why do we have such a hard time recognizing that in married couples, especially the infertile?