Mother with Child
Spiritual Enrichment During Pregnancy
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Introduction
I was inspired to encourage and speak up for All Souls: the Mother’s, Father’s, and their Offspring’s. I am devoted to God’s love for all parents and their children; for all those precious souls awaiting their entrance into the light. Therefore, this book is written for all parents and babies, no matter what the circumstances were when the Baby was conceived.
I write to:
1. Parents who are blessed under the Sacrament of Marriage - Both the mother & father are looking forward to their child’s birth with great joy and hope. There is a sense of security and protection in their union. There is an excitement to prepare a room with all the necessary essentials for this new family member. Yes, there could be some struggles in their marriage, but love moves them forward to overcome their problems with forgiveness, perseverance, and more love. They choose to turn to God and to keep hope in their hearts.
2. Parents who are not married. The mother and father may marry in the future, or they may find that there was no true love in the union. Generally this union causes great pain & suffering. It is then the woman who will usually carry most, if not all, of the responsibility. The decisions will fall on her shoulders “to carry” through and to make the “important” and “tough choices”. She may feel abandoned and alone in this extreme pain.
A Loving Message from Your Little One:
I Am Here
Mom & Dad
I am in the Protective Place God placed me.
I can’t wait to be held & loved by both of you.
“Make room for me that I may live.”
Isaiah 49:20
“Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed.
Each of us is loved. Each of us is necessary.” Pope Benedict XVI
Examples of Daily Inspiration:
Day 1
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:5a
Thank you Lord for loving us so much that You held us dear in your heart even before we were conceived. I know you have a special purpose for my life & for the new life in my womb.
From the moment of conception, 46 chromosomes with 30,000 genes combined to determine all of your baby’s physical characteristics: his/her sex; facial features; body type and the color of hair, eyes, and skin. Even more amazing, his/her intelligence and personality - the way he/she thinks and feels; his/her talents, tastes, athletic abilities and more - were already in place within their genetic code. At the moment of conception, your baby was already essentially and uniquely 'their own person' – Although no bigger than a grain of sugar.
Each and every person has been given their own unique identity and a soul, that comes from the mind of God – even before being formed in the womb!
Day 19
Women shall be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. I Timothy 2:15
In bearing children we cooperate with our Creator, Who through the parents, transmits His own image and likeness to the child.
From the beginning our baby receives a soul! Our responsibility is to always seek the Lord’s guidance, that we and our children may grow in faith, love, and in holiness. May we give our very best to the next generation. Remember, we are forming souls for eternity!
“The Church teaches that every spiritual soul is created immediately by God – it is not "produced" by the parents – And also that it is immortal.” CCC 366
Day 30
“He has blessed your sons within you.” Psalm 147:13b
Since conception, your baby has been blessed with all the necessary genetic information needed for his/her development. God has also blessed your little one with many other gifts: a spiritual soul, their own unique personality, and a calling distinctly their own. Only that person can accomplish the calling God has designed for him or her alone. Your Baby’s calling is a promising future hope; watch and see it unfold!
“Take courage, stand up! He is calling for you.” Mark 10:49
“We were all created for the same end – God!” Baltimore Catechism No.3, Les. 1
“To this end we always pray for (both of) you. We ask our God to make you worthy of the life he has called you to live. May he fulfill by his power all your desire for goodness to complete your work of faith.” 2 Thess. 1:11
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About the Book
Mother with Child
This book is written for all Parents
expecting their miraculous Gift from God.
Each little one is a uniquely precious inspiration of God’s
love that has taken form in flesh - with a soul – perfectly
formed by God. That soul is the mark of the Creator
and our connection to the Blessed Trinity.
Your Baby is not just a Gift to hold and nurture;
this little one is - and holds - the spark of God within.
This child has a soul that will live forever –
an eternal connection to God!
The goal of this book is to inspire Parents
to grow in faith, hope, and love as they await
the birth of their child. Through Holy Scripture,
God builds us up in what we need. All parents need to be
encouraged, strengthened, and equipped so as to impart these
treasures of truth and wisdom to their children. Then each
generation will grow deeper in faith, character, and in God’s virtues.
The intent and design of the book is to reach two audiences:
To encourage those that recognize the Gift of Life that they have been given,
to grow deeper in God’s wisdom so as to impart His knowledge to the next generation.
In addition, this book was equally written for those that may feel lost, where life seems
to just be a whirl of confusion and despair. Hope still pervades, and God always inspires
us to seek His Truth. Both situations must be addressed, since the same Lord made all
of us and He loves each one of us. God always has the perfect solution to repair
and to build us UP. “Do all in love,” I Corinthians 16:14.
“This unique and inspirational book provides Scriptural
encouragement to mothers during their nine months of pregnancy.
At a time when a woman really needs encouragement,
the Mother with Child book provides unparalleled support.
This perfect gift for an expectant mother cannot be
highly recommended enough.”
Steve Wood, Family Life Center International
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About the Author
Annette Marian is a Roman Catholic wife & mother, scientist & teacher, and a Pro-Life advocate who has worked with the youth and the Culture of Life to direct souls towards the Holy Trinity’s great love and mercy. She feels called to be of service to others in thanksgiving for the incredible love and noble grace God always showers on all of us, as His beloved children.