Facing Infertility: A Catholic Approach

by Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz

Publisher:

Pauline Books & Media

, 2012

Overview

Drawing upon her personal struggles with infertility as well those of other Catholic women, Dimech-Juchniewicz evokes a heartfelt, tangible honesty. While she operates from a highly supportive standpoint, she is also realistic and practical in acknowledging that some couples will never deliver a child of their own into this world. Yet, an overriding sense of comfort and hope prevails, affirming that the “Divine Physician” has a plan for each of us—a plan which may involve “bear[ing] fruit in the desert” in a way other than childbearing. Blending Catholic teaching with the best that medical science has to offer, this book offers a path to healing in a sensitive and gradual manner. Dimech-Juchniewicz is deeply grounded in Catholicism, and explains the morality or immorality of various infertility treatment options in context of the Church’s teachings. You will discover that help is available from doctors who share your faith and are at the cutting edge of infertility treatments with effectiveness that rivals IVF. In addition to the religious, Dimech-Juchniewicz considers the emotional, psychological, medical, biological, cultural, and financial aspects to dealing with infertility, offering a comprehensive overview. Each chapter contains a Scripture passage, a reflection from a Catholic woman who has been struggling with infertility, commentary, discussion questions, tips for friends and family, and a prayer from the Book of Psalms.

Product Details

• Title: Facing Infertility: A Catholic Approach
• Author: Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz
• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 192
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Infertility; Infertility › Psychological aspects; Infertility › Religious aspects
• ISBNs: 0819827029, 9780819827029
• Resource ID: LLS:FACINFERTILCATH
• Resource Type: text.monograph.study-guide
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:41:33Z