What if the greatest gift your mother ever gave you was a family you had never met?

On Father Simon Says, a caller named Larry shared a touching story about his adoption and the one request his birth mother made that would shape his entire life.

Although Larry has never met his biological mother, he knows she specifically requested that he be placed with a family who would raise him in the Catholic Church.

“That was the greatest gift I've ever been given,” Larry told Father Simon.

Larry described his adoptive parents as loving and devoted, explaining that he always knew he was adopted. Now, he hopes to someday meet his birth mother or someone from her family, if only to express his gratitude.

“All I would be able to say is thank you,” he shared.

His testimony led to a powerful reflection on the dignity of adoption and the gift of life.

Father Simon recalled how his late brother John adopted his first son before welcoming two more children biologically. When someone referred to the younger siblings as his "real children," John firmly responded, “I have 3 real children.”

For Father Simon, adoption reflects something even greater: our relationship with God.

“All of us are adopted children, adopted by God,” he reminded listeners.

Larry's story is a beautiful reminder that parenthood is rooted in love, not biology, and that passing on the Catholic Faith is a priceless gift.

Father Simon ended by praying that, if it is God's will, Larry and his birth family might one day be reunited.

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What if the greatest gift your mother ever gave you was a family you had never met?
On Father Simon Says, a caller named Larry shared a touching story about his adoption and the one request his birth mother made that would shape his entire life.
Although Larry has never met his biological mother, he knows she specifically requested that he be placed with a family who would raise him in the Catholic Church.
&ldquo;That was the greatest gift I've ever been given,&rdquo; Larry told Father Simon.
Larry described his adoptive parents as loving and devoted, explaining that he always knew he was adopted. Now, he hopes to someday meet his birth mother or someone from her family, if only to express his gratitude.
&ldquo;All I would be able to say is thank you,&rdquo; he shared.
His testimony led to a powerful reflection on the dignity of adoption and the gift of life.
Father Simon recalled how his late brother John adopted his first son before welcoming two more children biologically. When someone referred to the younger siblings as his "real children," John firmly responded, &ldquo;I have 3 real children.&rdquo;
For Father Simon, adoption reflects something even greater: our relationship with God.
&ldquo;All of us are adopted children, adopted by God,&rdquo; he reminded listeners.
Larry's story is a beautiful reminder that parenthood is rooted in love, not biology, and that passing on the Catholic Faith is a priceless gift.
Father Simon ended by praying that, if it is God's will, Larry and his birth family might one day be reunited.
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