I was recently on EWTN, the Global Catholic Television Network, recording a couple programs about my recent book, Healing the Deepest Wounds: A Pastoral Guide to Abortion, Trauma and Grief. Here is a short video promoting one of the programs where Doug Keck and I discuss the book and the…
Upcoming Retreats
Rachel’s Vineyard of Bowling Green offers weekend retreats for healing after abortion in Western Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, and Northern Alabama. Our retreats are confidential, and are deep experiences of encountering the healing love and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ. They are open to both women and men who have…
Healing the Deepest Wounds
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book by our Kentucky Rachel’s Vineyard Site Leader, Fr. Ben Cameron. It is a concise introduction to the spiritual and emotional wounds of abortion. In addition to explaining the grief and trauma of abortion, it also addresses both spiritual healing…
Branches on the Vine (Jesus)
On Sunday, April 28th, Fr. Ben Cameron, our Kentucky Rachel’s Vineyard leader, gave a homily on Jesus as the Vine and us as the Branches at the Chapel of Divine Mercy in Auburn, Kentucky. During his homily, Fr. Ben spoke about three major areas of wounds that afflict millions in…
‘You are worth it’ – Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offered for post-abortion healing
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…
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…
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…