About this episode

Jillian and Fr. Paul discuss the sacrament of Baptism and its significance in the context of infertility.

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!

People in this episode

Host: Jillian

Guest: Fr. Paul West

Topics covered

• sacraments
• infertility
• Baptism
• spirituality
• Christian living

Keywords

• infertility
• sacraments
• Baptism
• spiritual life
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Baptism, Romans 6:4

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