Jesus Himself said that He came to call sinners and not the
self-righteous. I pray that all who participate in Rachel's
Vineyard with the longing to be free and to be healed by Jesus,
may find Him, the source of true joy, peace and love, and allow
God to restore them to wholeness and happiness. I am praying
much for you.
Rachel's Vineyard
Ministries began as a single weekend retreat held on the
grounds of Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Darby, PA, for
persons suffering emotional and spiritual pain from their
participation in abortion. From this small seed, in
only eight years this ministry has grown to offer over 1200
retreats across the United States, and now spreading to many
countries throughout the world. The retreat process
has been effective in bringing relief from the suffering
that is common to many persons after abortion; nightmares,
depression, anxiety, difficulties in relationships and a
host of other symptoms that can bring great personal,
relational and family suffering. With effective healing
programs like Rachel's Vineyard, we can help to bring an end
to this suffering, and help bring healing to individuals,
couples and families.
Rachel's Vineyard is a unique weaving of spirituality and
psychology. Participants are invited to experience God's
conversion by reverencing the mystery of their own lives,
experiencing the gentle embrace of Jesus and the power and
transforming grace of the sacraments. Rachel's Vineyard calls
each participant into the heart of the God who passionately
desires their wholeness and holiness, loving each as if they
were the only one.
The experience of the healing leads one to an openness in
faith and life that often draws those who are broken back to the
church and the Christ who loves them. Rachel's Vineyard is an
experience that leads its follower to a wholeness that can only
be God's gift.
I cannot think of another work of this kind so well done. A most
difficult and painful human problem is engaged with faith,
psychological insight and trust.
Rachel's Vineyard is a program that fosters the healing of
persons through Christian community. Groups of wounded,
post-abortive women are sensitively led to our Divine Physician
for healing of psychological trauma. The darkness of their minds
is dispelled by truth-bearing group facilitators who harness the
eternal light of God's Word. Chilled hearts are warmed by
merciful group leaders who transmit the living flame of God's
love.