Testimonials
Quotes, videos, and stories given by participants and volunteers about our Rachel’s Vineyard Minnesota retreats.
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Quotes
Testimony from Pete
“After a few years, it hit me what I had done. Reconciliation with the Lord happened and another 10 years passed and I was invited to a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. After a few more years I decided to attend. One of the first comments from a team member was “I’m sorry...
Testimony from Bishop Andrew Cozzens
"Many women and men carry the wounds and scars of an abortion from their past. God’s desire for them is that they would know his merciful love and healing. Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer women and men a safe, confidential, powerful, opportunity to receive the...
Testimony from Mary
"The Rachel’s Vineyard retreat was a safe and secure haven. I deeply mourned the loss of my first grandchild and expressed my love for her. It was so healing to speak openly to people who understood and who honored my grandchild. I wish everyone impacted by abortions...
Videos
Mass with Bishop Andrew Cozzens
The November 8, 2020 Mass was our closing mass celebrating of 20 Years of Faith, Hope, Healing and Love.
Panel Presentation: Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Process
This panel presentation was part of the Harm, Healing and Wholeness series at Our Lady of Lourdes on January 19, 2020. Nancy Blom, Victoria Johnson, and Fr. Marcus Milless spoke on the Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Process.
Victoria Johnson: The Many Facets of Abortion
This presentation was part of the Salt & Light series at Our Lady of Lourdes on January 22, 2017. Victoria Newcome Johnson spoke on the personal, cultural, legal, and spiritual facets of abortion....
Letters, Poems & Stories
We’ll Be Just Fine
This letter was written by a young mom.
Dad’s Shirt
A special gift and note from a dad who attended one of our retreats. I would like to leave this shirt here to help the healing process.This was the shirt I wore when our son was aborted.Please do with it as you see fit as I no longer have need of it.A Dad
Unborn: A Father’s Lament
A heartfelt poem by an anonymous retreatant.