Thursday 2nd May 2024

remain in love…

Today as I type this reflection, I mourn the loss of my pet cat .. of 4 years.

Losing a pet who is a regular partner of our daily mundane lives can be so painful.. while we seek some solace in loved ones as we get home, the wagging tail or purring head makes us feel calm and makes home the place we want to be.

Jesus sent his disciples with a commandment of love. The ultimate rule jn our faith. It is hard, to love someone who doesn’t make it easy to be loved. Maybe at work or at home ..

Putting faith into practise is very hard. Remaining in love with humans and God is harder.. As I mourn my pets loss, I want to learnt to be patient and calm like him with unconditional love for us and the absolute trust he had in us to never abandon us.

I want to have that trust in God and patience for the things coming my way.

You should too..

All this will happen if we pray and surrender ourselves to the Lord.

Amen.

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Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency. I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke's Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.

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8 Comments

  1. I’m so sorry for your loss, Analise. I hope the many sweet memories you have of your beloved pet can bring you comfort

  2. That constant belief that God is with us in all our situation is like an analogy displayed in the trust the pet had in you all at home. Love indeed is the ultimate commandment in our belief in God; it is learned in practice and is refined with time…

  3. Your simple reflection touched my heart Analise.We are created for love and our pets show us that,unconditionally.Peace be with you.🙏🏻

  4. I’m sorry for the loss of your pet. I pray that soon when you think of your beloved cat it will bring a smile to your face rather than a tear. May God place another pet in your life when you’re ready. Thank you for sharing.

  5. I have always taken comfort from this quote from Queen Elizabeth.
    “Grief is the price we pay for love”.
    So sorry for your loss…..

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