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…
Letter from Nancy to future retreatants
My Dear Sister/Brother in the Lord: How far and how long can we run and hide from the pain? This had been the constant in my very being. After 37 years,I finally came clean in confession.I was told to pray about attending a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. I was full of…
Recommended Book on Post-Abortion Healing
Fr. Ben Cameron has published a blog-post on the Fathers of Mercy website about a new book related to post-abortion healing. We recommend this book by Shawna Arnold: From Darkness into Light by Shawna Arnold
Brief conversation about healing from abortion
Listen to a brief conversation about healing the wounds of abortion: Rachel’s Vineyard of Western Kentucky will be holding a weekend retreat October 8- 10, 2021 for the Healing of the Wounds of Abortion. If you, or someone you love, has had an abortion, this retreat can be a powerful…
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…