Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB

In a world of technology, I still need to hold a physical book and read it to calm myself down.

This Sunday I sat back after evening mass and prayed the rosary and watched how they were closing the entire church up , rolling the curtains up and covering everything while a lady and me sat there silently trying to catch extra few minutes in prayer.

We all need that extra time to say what we feel, asking and seeking for that one miracle we hopelessly search for. It is like having a conversation with my parents every week, I update them about what I am doing and upset about and they provide me with details of their week and solutions to my issues which are usually ” use Holy water.. say a prayer “

Seeking and asking God is something very easy but I know I have made alot of effort to ensure that happens, whether it is my education by studying hard or my family andbfriends by being there for them during their tough times…

I always lived how easy it is to say a prayer and ask whatever we want but the outcome is finally in God’s hands … same as my patients . We operate and take everything cancer we can see out of the body while some respond so well .. some don’t!

But it all begins with asking , being persistent in prayer and faith.

I am praying the daily rosary this month and it has been so calming.

Sorry for the extremely short reflections, I am fi nding it hard to make time for a detailed one.

Keep mein your prayers always.

AMEN

About the Author

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.