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…
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…
What if I can’t forgive myself for my abortion?
Fr. Ben Cameron, who is the Site Leader for Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreats in Western Kentucky, was recently asked: “what about people who just can’t forgive themselves for their past abortion(s)?” He shares with us about the need for Emotional Healing, and how Rachel’s Vineyard retreats are so effective…
The Massive Shockwaves of Abortion
Abortion affects millions of people in the United States, and hundreds of millions of people around the world. It’s not only the women who have had abortions, but the fathers, grandparents, and siblings of those who have had abortions are affected. Fr. Ben Cameron speaks of these “shockwaves of abortion.” …