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: November 11-13, 2022
Rachel’s Vineyard of Western Kentucky will be having a retreat for the healing of the wounds of abortion on the weekend of November 11-13, 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…
Rachel’s Vineyard’s Post-abortion ministry helps couples like Rosemary and Joey Medeiros heal…
Rachel’s Vineyard’s Post-abortion ministry helps couples like Rosemary and Joey Medeiros heal… On a trip to Mexico, her parents’ homeland, Rosemary Medeiros was visiting a chapel for adoration when she heard a voice say, “I have forgiven you; now forgive yourself.” “I walked out shocked,” she said. “I knew in…
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
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,…