One of the search phrases that lead people to my blog is the phrase, “Can IVF be forgiven?” I find this an interesting phrase and it’s a complex scenario. What I find very sad in this question is that someone must feel that this cannot be forgiven; which tells me, they also feel that IVF…
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Not My Will, But Yours Be Done
Last July I was assisting with an event at my church, when a friend mentioned in passing that she had heard it was easy for demons to possess people. I knew this of course, but I listened to what she had to say. People become possessed through little ways and they don’t even have to…
First Catholic Book on Miscarriage
My article was finally released! The interview was a blessing and Makena wrote so eloquently about the first Catholic miscarriage book, Donum Dignitatis: The Catholic’s Guide to Miscarriage. I will admit I am nervous when interviews and articles come out. They open me up to criticism and I just don’t handle that well. I’m praying…
Catholic Abortion Doula?
Psychology Professor Melissa Goldberg was fired from her position at The Catholic University of America for bringing and abortion advocate to speak to her classes. I have been a guest speaker at colleges on doulas and their role in childbirth many times. I also have experience with many facets of doula work including when abortion…
Chemical Pregnancy
I recently wrote about my miscarriage of my natural pregnancy at age 47. This type of miscarriage is often called a chemical pregnancy. I find this term perplexing and the friends I know who have been through a chemical pregnancy are left confused. I had never had a chemical pregnancy before but it’s worth discussing…
Miscarriage Book for Priests
“Answers a real need in the Church,” “I learned quite a bit,” “priests would definitely benefit,” “when this gets published, share the link with me so I can purchase it and recommend it to my brother priests” – These are all statements I have heard from the Catholic priests who have read my new miscarriage…
The Devil Doesn’t Want You To…
Monday, October 9, 2023“I know it’s crunch time in preparing for the Three Hearts Pilgrimage. Please remember the devil doesn’t want you to participate in the suffering of our Lord. So this is when he will throw doubt, fear and excuses at you to not do this Pilgrimage…” At the time my husband wrote and…
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor media requests, please contact:elizabeth@elizabethpetrucelli.com Nickdow Maher Publishing Announces First Catholic Miscarriage book on the market! DONUM DIGNITATIS: The Catholic’s Guide to Miscarriage offers the Catholic view and teaching on the most common pregnancy complication for women. PARKER, CO (November 9, 2023) – Nickdow Maher Publishing announced today the publishing of DONUM DIGNITATIS:…
Being a Good Steward on Social Media
Last month, I was approached by a publishing company’s acquisitions editor to write a book for them. This requires a marketing campaign; which in turn requires a social media presence. However, this is very tricky because you have to be extremely careful about what you share and really focus on being a good steward on…
Three Hearts Pilgrimage – Day 2
Last night was a gorgeous night. The weather was so perfect that many people didn’t even set up their tents, they just slept under the stars. And there were no cows mooing all night! The morning wake up was similar. Chanting monks! This time though, we could barely move. How on earth will we be…