Reclaiming Our Children: A Blog About Healing After Abortion

Did not even know I had 2 articles up on Catholic online..

Year of the Priest: Issuing God's Invitation, Offering God's Healing

Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)

It was through the words of that priest that hope was born in me.

BRONX, NY (Catholic Online) - When I
witness to my healing from the effects of abortion, I tell the story of
when my older son was seven and ready to make his First Penance. At a
meeting for the parents, a priest talked about God's mercy and His
desire to forgive any sin, even the sin of abortion.

I
remember thinking: "Can this be true? Did I hear him correctly? Can God
really forgive abortion?" After years of suffering, it seemed a foreign
thought. However, that evening I left with the first ray of hope I had
known in years.

It took time and courage, but I contacted that
priest and asked him to hear my confession. The priest was gentle,
leading me through the commandments and into the arms of Jesus. He
showed great empathy and support. At last, I was on my way home.

I
began to see that priest regularly for spiritual direction. At first,
all I knew was darkness. It was an effort to do the things he asked of
me, like examining my life. I was sure I would uncover what a terrible
person I was, but tired of the depression that had become my constant
companion, I decided to try. I began going to daily Mass, and spent
time before the Blessed Sacrament. I needed so badly to trust in this
God I had been told was so good.

http://www.catholic.org/national/national_story.php?id=35702