Archdiocese Of Louisville Family Ministries
The promotion of dignity within family through the love, mercy, and hope of Christ.
by Michelle Herberger Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest to all of us. Meister Eckhart March signals the beginning of Spring, a time of rebirth and new beginnings. However, for those who are grieving, new life can seem unreachable, … Continue reading “From Grief to an Experience of New Life”
by Deacon Stephen Bowling Believe it or not, one of the greatest moments in my life is the time I once encountered a group of angels. Some time back, I happened to turn the channel to PBS (which I rarely watch) and there, with melodic voices filling my ears, I saw five honest-to-goodness angels. That … Continue reading “The Call”
Holy Trinity Parish’s Olive Branch Divorce Ministry will sponsor a free evening seminar, "Divorce: The Impact on Families and Children” on Wednesday, March 22 6:30PM, meet and greet,7-9PM presentation. This event is free and open to the public, and no advance registration is necessary. This event will be held at Spalding University’s Egan Leadership Center, 901 … Continue reading “Divorce: The Impact on Families and Children” Seminar – Wednesday, March 22 6:30PM
by Michelle Herberger This is the month that celebrates love. Everywhere we look there are signs that point to romantic relationships. However, there are times when regardless of how much you want to make the relationship last, it simply doesn’t work. This is especially difficult if this means the end of a marriage. Rarely would … Continue reading “Healing the Hurt” – Divorce Care and Recovery Programs
by Ed Harpring First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a … Continue reading “Choices Have Consequences” – Historic Pro-Life Pilgrimage to the March for Life
by Martine Bacci-Siegel It is a well-known fact that warm-loving parents create equally warm and loving children. Through this relationship, your children would learn things about life initially. It has been found that young people, who grow in and around secure attachment, stand a much better chance of developing happy and content relationships with others … Continue reading “Parental Love”
by Deacon Stephen Bowling It’s that time of year when again Ordinary Time makes a short appearance in our lives . . . and I always love it when we hear Matthew’s gospel like we are doing this cycle. The Beatitudes are always one of the very first readings we hear; fitting since they are … Continue reading “Marriage Matters: Our Search for Right Relationship”
The Archdiocese of Louisville Family Ministries Office is pleased to announce a Leader Training seminar on “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide”, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This day-long training program is specially designed for anyone involved in ministry to divorced Catholics or those interested in starting a Catholic Divorce Recovery group (clergy, DRE, catechist, … Continue reading “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide” Training Program for Ministers
by Ed Harpring As Sanctity of Life Month and the commemoration of the notorious Roe v. Wade decision approaches, I wanted to highlight some of the remarks in a recent talk given by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at the Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation Dinner in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 29, 2016. The Archbishop’s inspirational talk is especially befitting … Continue reading What Does Sanctity Really Mean?
You may have thought you had no choice, as having a baby simply wasn't an option you could grasp. Immediately following the results of your decision, there may have even been a sense of relief. Problem solved. It's over. You can resume life as it was before you knew you were pregnant. However, you've found … Continue reading There Is Hope For Healing After Abortion . . .
Archdiocese Of Louisville Family Ministries 