Her name is Angela, diminutive mother of three grown children who almost every day attends 8 AM mass with her hands full. Her arms hold a new born child wrapped in a blanket as she attends mass. Sometimes she stands in the rear of the church to soothe the feelings of a restless child and protect the sacred atmosphere of the church. After mass so many of us ask to hold the child, some even offer to bottle feed the baby.
These babies who stay with Angela up to 6 months, or perhaps only a week ,are awaiting adoption disposition. Perhaps a mother will decide to keep the child or it will be placed in a loving Christian home. Her gentle rocking and quiet voice let the babies feel the human touch and love that only a mother can give. While they wait, they know in a special way that they are loved. Angela and baby stand out in a senior citizen dominant parish. So many seniors long to hold a new born baby even if only for a few moments. Even Arturo, our Seminarian had his picture taken with the baby in his arms.
Her first foster child named Adam stayed six months. Her seventh child (in a period of 18 months) is Peyton. What better Pro-life action than to let a newborn child know love? Jesus is Life and Love. We can experience Him in this relationship.
