On Miscarriage: Your faith spoke for this child

Father Rob Waller shared reflections on the pain of miscarriage and the importance of remembering lost children during a parish Memorial Mass in November. He noted that the service includes lighting an extra candle for miscarried children and for mothers who often suffer in silence without the comfort of a funeral or a burial place.

Waller observed that the trauma of a hospital emergency or the heartbreak of losing a pregnancy at home can prevent parents from seeking what remains of their child. He stated that both mothers and fathers may experience guilt over their actions or lack of action during these unplanned and difficult moments. While words cannot remove the pain, Waller suggested that faith and time can help lessen the suffering.