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Project Rachel Helps Bring Healing to Women After Abortion
BRAINTREE -- Over 2,500 years ago, the prophet Jeremiah described Rachel, one of the matriarchs of Israel, "weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more" (Jeremiah 31:15). He then passed on the Lord's message to cease such mourning, offering hope for Rachel's descendants.
Speaking in December, Pro-Life Office Director Marianne Luthin said she believes the significance of the archdiocese's Project Rachel lies in the latter half of that passage. As a ministry for women who have had abortions, it offers grieving mothers healing and hope for the future.
"When you think about it, Rachel could have wept her entire life, and she never could have healed herself from the pain. It was only the action of God coming first, God speaking to Rachel," that enabled her to heal, Luthin said. She added, "and we know that hope for healing ultimately comes from God." Read More http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=194017
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WHO WE ARE
Project Rachel is a confidential ministry of the Catholic Church that offers hope and healing for women (and men) in pain from past abortions.
Project Rachel takes both its name and mission from the Old Testament passage of “Rachel Weeping” (cf Jer 31:15-17) – Rachel weeping for her children “who are no more”. In the Scripture passage, the weeping Rachel encounters the merciful love of God who wipes the tears from her eyes and offers her the promise of hope for her future. Today, through the Church’s Project Rachel ministry, God’s tender love and mercy is offered to those experiencing post-abortion pain, regret and grief.
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HOW WE CAN HELP
Project Rachel offers both one-on-one and small group opportunities for healing including:
- one-day retreats
- support group
- Sacramental Reconciliation (confession) with specially trained priests
- counseling referrals
More than 500 women have participated in our one-day “Come to the Waters of Healing” retreat. If you are in pain from a past abortion experience, we invite you to call (508-651-3100) or email us at help@projectrachelboston.com to discuss which services would best address your needs.
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