On January 22, 2018, we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion in the United States. In these 45 years, there have been over 60 million abortions – surgical abortions – in this country! That does not include abortions caused by the “birth control pill,”…
Bishop Choby: A Dear Friend of Rachel’s Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard mourns the loss of a dear friend, Bishop David Choby of the Diocese of Nashville. Some years ago, while hearing confessions in his cathedral, Bishop Choby saw the tremendous grief, trauma and guilt than many people suffer with following an abortion. As a result of this experience, Bishop…
By His Wounds, We are Healed
Every human being is wounded. Some of us are wounded by sins committed against us — injustices, abuse, violations of our human rights and/or our dignity as children of God. Some of our wounds are self-inflicted — wounds that stem from our own pride, anger, lust, envy, etc. There may…
What Can I Do After Rachel’s Vineyard to Continue Healing?
After making a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat for the healing of the wounds of abortion, many people might ask: “What do I do now? How do I continue healing?” Some people find that some follow-up counseling can be very helpful; others find that going deeper in their relationship with Our Lord…
Carol’s Testimony of Healing after Abortion
During a recent radio interview, a lady named Carol called in from Illinois to share her story of how abortion affected her, and how she continues to receive healing from the wounds from her abortion: If you, or someone you love, has been wounded by abortion, we invite you to…
Testimony to Healing by a Married Couple
Our experience at Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat What a gift from GOD when we have priests who are persistent in God’s plan. Our story about Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is unique. We moved to Kentucky about 8 yrs ago. My husband and I and our teenage children were invited to The Fathers…
How Can Pro-Lifers Reach Out to Those Hurting from Abortion?
During a recent radio interview, Fr. Ben Cameron was asked: how can those who are active in the pro-life movement reach out to those who are hurting from abortion? What do I do when people respond with anger to my pro-life efforts? Fr. Ben gives some pointers for all pro-lifer…