November 18, 2005

My Journey to God

Healing from Abortion

The healing is slow,
the pain is always there,
but God is merciful.

I have guilt for what I’ve done,
the shame is very hurtful,
but God is with us.

The tears fall around us,
our confession eases the sorrow,
God always listens.

Our penance is done with joy,
The light of God can be seen,
God forgives us.

We have peace!

(This poem about abortion reconciliation was written by a woman who is a member of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour and asked that her name not be published with her poem. The archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry has scheduled a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat on March 24-26 at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center in Bloomington. Rachel’s Companions, a Catholic support group for woman harmed by abortion, will begin again in early March. For more information about the retreat or support group, contact Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, director of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, at 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. All calls are confidential.)

 

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