A happy couple, the proud father and mother of a beloved son, were tragically changed into grieving parents at the death of this first and only child. They were absolutely inconsolable. Seeing this, a friend urged them to speak with the saintly Fr. Paul of Moll.

When the husband and wife shared their sorrow with the good father, he was inspired to tell them:

"As long as you give yourselves up, without restraint, to such great sadness, no other child will be born to you; but if you resign yourselves to the will of God, another child will be given you."

The couple returned home with new hope. Following the holy priest's advice, they strove to resist the natural, heavy pangs of grief. Their previous sorrow was slowly replaced with a peaceful acceptance of God's will for them.

As foretold, the couple’s fervent efforts were rewarded with the joy of their second son's birth!