The Springs in the Desert Podcast: Catholic Accompaniment Through Infertility

Marriage and Holy Orders are called "sacraments of service." Husbands and wives vow their lives to each other, and priests vow their lives to Christ in these important moments of grace and surrender.
Fr. Paul joins Jillian on the podcast to talk about the meaningful similarities we can draw between these sacraments. They'll discuss:
Similarities between the liturgical celebrations of Marriage and Holy Orders, and the symbolism that can help us deepen in understanding
The importance of the domestic church
How the Holy Mystery of matrimony invites us to give our own Fiat on the path of infertility
It is our honor to walk with you!
Links:
Baptism Episode
Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick Episode
Eucharist Episode
Confirmation Episode

If you're confirmed, do you ever stop to think about how you've received the Holy Spirit?! God has given us a wonderful gift in the Sacrament of Confirmation! This grace can strengthen us and our marriages as we carry the cross of infertility.
In this episode, Jillian and Fr. Paul talk about:
How Confirmation/Chrismation is like a "personal Pentecost"
What it means to have received the gift of the Holy Spirit
Why it's important to nurture our friendships with the Saints

It is our honor to walk with you!

Links:
Baptism Podcast
Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick Podcast
Eucharist Podcast

At Mass, Catholics hear the words of consecration spoken over the bread and wine. How can the Eucharistic mystery and Christ's giving of His Body and Blood strengthen our faith on the path of infertility and loss?
In this episode, Jillian and Ann speak with Fr. Paul about the Holy Eucharist. They'll talk about:
Seeing the Paschal Mystery as one event, from the Last Supper through Christ's death and resurrection
Receiving Our Lord in our own "broken" bodies
How we can open our hearts to Jesus and become more like Him through the Eucharist

It is our honor to walk with you!

Links:
Podcast Episode on Baptism
Podcast Episode on Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick

Do you feel desperately in need of healing – spiritually and physically – on the path of infertility and loss? This episode is for you!
Jillian and Fr. Paul talk about the "Sacraments of Healing," Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. They'll discuss:
Why healing is a necessary part of our path to holiness
How regular Confession can strengthen us in our lives and marriages
If Catholics on the path of infertility should ask for the Anointing of the Sick

It is our honor to walk with you!

Links:
Springs Examen
Purchase the Examen Here
Podcast Episode on Hope

Examen podcast series:
Relationship with God
Relationship with spouse
Relationship with others
Relationship with self

This month, we'll be talking with Fr. Paul about the seven sacraments. In each episode, we'll explore one or two of the sacraments and how we can understand them in a new light on the path of infertility.
Jillian and Fr. Paul begin with the sacrament of Baptism. They'll discuss:
What happens to our soul at Baptism, and why the sacrament should still comfort us even years and decades later
Why Romans 6:4 shines light on how we are called to live through difficult seasons
How all Christians are called to bear witness to their Baptismal grace in the world through nourishing the spiritual lives of others
It is our honor to walk with you!