Chris Pratt spoke about one of his most emotional fatherhood moments.
In a recent personal essay on Maria Shriver Sunday paperthe 46-year-old actor reflected on how his spiritual world changed after the birth of his eldest son, Jack.
the Jurassic World The actor recalled how he had always been connected to faith since childhood, and began with an intimate reflection, “I was baptized in a Catholic church and have believed in God since childhood.”
As the actor grew up moving between Catholic, Lutheran and Evangelical churches, Chris noted that he was always aware of the “healing power of grace.”
The actor and film producer said his inner world followed “cycles of sin and forgiveness; a recurring pattern of rebellion, shame, and grace” until one moment of weakness prompted him to return to prayer.
“Then, when my son Jack was fighting for his life, I found myself on my knees again, begging God for a miracle,” Chris revealed.
He added: “I promised that if Jack survived, I would devote my life to spreading God’s message. This time I meant it.”
For those who don’t know, Jack, who Chris shares with ex-wife Anna Faris, was born nine weeks premature and was under intensive care for about a month.
Since Jack is now 13 years old, Chris continued: “Not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for his life and for the lives of my other children.”
While Chris showed his appreciation for other parents’ unanswered prayers, he wrote, “I know there are countless parents who pray the same prayers and never receive the answer I did. My heart goes out to them always.”
Chris and Anna, who first met in 2007, married in 2009 and split in 2017.
Later, Chris married Katherine Schwarzenegger, the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The couple has three children: two daughters, Laila and Eloise, and a son, Ford.