Author: Allen Hébert
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Healing From Clerical Sexual Abuse
As for God, his ways are perfect;the word of the Lord, purest gold.He indeed is the shieldof all who make him their refuge. Psalm 18:31 How the Clerical Abuse Scandal Affects Me No one knows the pain of the sexual abuse crisis in the Church better than a victim staunchly refusing to abandon the truth…
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Only You Can Form Saints
2018 Feast of the Holy Family “Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, Subduing nations before him, stripping kings of their strength, Opening doors before him, leaving the gates unbarred:” Isaiah 45:1 Dear Your Holy Family Ministry Supporters, Just as Cyrus had doors opened for him, Your Holy Family…
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2018 Lenten Family Prayer Activity
Lent is a time of preparation for the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. Many people choose something to give up for Lent like sweets, meat or various vices, but I would like to suggest another option. I would like to propose for your consideration adding family prayer to your daily routine for the next 33…
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What is Love? Baby don’t hurt me
What is Love? This is a question that has been asked throughout all of history. Many poets, songwriters and philosophers have sought to provide an answer to people of every age and yet people continue to ask and to seek a love that will fulfill the deepest desires and longings of their hearts. For we…
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Being Poor in Spirit
December 30th, 2016 – Feast of the Holy Family A Family that is Poor in Spirit, is a Happy Family The Beatitudes are the successor to the Ten Commandments, the fulfillment of the Law given by God to his people. The Rich Young Man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to inherit eternal…
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33 Days to a Great Family Prayer Life
On November 29th, 2014, work began on the 33 day Family Prayer Consecration Program. Family friendly reflections were written for each day of Fr. Nathan’s Totus Tuus, A Contemplative Approach to Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Together with my wife’s family, we prayed, discussed and grew closer to the Lord as a family. When we…
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What God has Joined, Let No One Divide
Your Family was started on the day you got married, and after you took your vows. The presider may have uttered words similar to the ones above. It not only applies to you and your spouse, but also to your entire family. The world many times seeks to separate what God has joined together. Living…
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Advice to New Parents
The Keys to Raising a Holy Family When speaking with new parents I often get asked what advice I have for them as they begin their family. It makes sense, they have a blank slate and they want to do everything they can to ensure success and happiness for their children. So for all of…
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Let’s Bring Back Family Game Night
While my family was living in Galveston, TX last year, we discovered a pretty nice little cafe named “Board Game Island“. The food was pretty good, but that isn’t why our kids loved the place. They served alcohol and coffee, but that isn’t why we liked it. We loved this place because it provided an…
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Launching Children
As parents of nine children, the process of launching them into the world is both exciting and daunting. The responsibility to prepare them to be mature adults involves helping them discover and utilize their unique gifts. Ultimately, as parents, we must guide them towards their individual paths while trusting in God’s providence.