Catholic Resources

Healing the Pain of Abortion

A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat is a beautiful opportunity for any man or woman who is struggling with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion in their life. Come and receive peace, the forgiveness of self and others, and the compassion of God. These retreats are private, strictly confidential, and for people of all faiths. For more information, call 904-221-3232 or email rachelsvineyardjax@yahoo.com.  All calls & inquiries are very confidential. Come and be restored!

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The next English retreat is March 8^th – 10^th, 2024

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There are over 375 locations where Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are currently held.  This includes Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Europe, North America, and South America. 

We need to be aware of the endless numbers of babies aborted, and in the aftermath, the endless numbers of mothers & fathers soulfully wounded.  Know that through prayer, education, and advocacy, you can reduce, if not eliminate, the choice of abortion. 

If you would like to learn more about the creation of Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat and the woman behind it, please email human life and dignity to borrow the book, Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion.  Or, you can read the information on the website, https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/.

 Diocesan Fourth Annual Rosary Congress

One God, forever and ever.  Amen.

https://www.diobelle.org/respectlife/prayer-resources

LORD OF ALL LIFE,

You have entrusted us to the care of one another,

and called us to be one Body in Christ.

You call us to rejoice with those who rejoice,

and to weep with those who weep.

Hear our prayer today

for our brothers and sisters who have lost children to abortion.

Help us to understand

the pain that is in their hearts,

and to be a living sign to them

of your welcome, your mercy, and your healing.

Help them to undergo with courage

the process of grief and the journey of healing.

Never allow them to feel alone;

Always refresh them with the presence of Your Spirit

and of their brothers and sisters in Christ.

Console them with the sure hope

that you love and care for their children.

Give them new strength,

that even while they grieve what they have lost,

they may look forward to all the good

that you still have in store for them.

Lord of healing and hope,

give us all the forgiveness of our sins,

and the joy of your salvation.

We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Source: PriestsforLife.org