BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Megan was “at first super excited” when she learned about the concept of a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, “but as the date got closer I got nervous.” Rachel’s Vineyard is an international program which, since its first retreat in 1995, has spread around…
Oceans of Mercy: A priest’s role in Rachel’s Vineyard retreats
Recently, our Team Priest, Fr. Ben Cameron, was interviewed on the “Oceans of Mercy” TV program about his call to serve in Rachel’s Vineyard, the role of the priest in the retreat, and how it has impacted his priesthood. You can find the interview below:
Upcoming Retreat: May 20-22, 2022
Rachel’s Vineyard of Western Kentucky will be having a retreat for the healing of the wounds of abortion on the weekend of May 20-22, 2022, at the Passionist Retreat Center outside of Owensboro. This retreat is a powerful way to encounter Jesus Christ as the Healer of our deepest and…
Can God Forgive Abortion?
Fr. Ben Cameron was asked the question: “Can God forgive abortion?” in a radio interview recently. His response: Absolutely!! Listen as he explains why and how God, not only can, but wants for forgive and heal us from abortion: If you, or someone you love, has been wounded by abortion,…
Roe v. Wade: 45 years later:
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…