Articles Archives - Your Holy Family

The Trauma of Sin

We recently moved to a new city and found an awesome Catholic community that we didn’t think possible (We moved here for a secular job). The Pastoral staff and fellow parishioners are incredible and even in the midst of the COVID pandemic restrictions we were able to meet some great people and get involved in activities with other Catholics. One of those activities for me was to work with another man to organize a Lenten based men’s fraternity in January ...

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MAY
2022

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Articles, Community, Corporal Works of Mercy, Improving Society

abuse, community, love, relationships

Queen of Families Novena

Posted by: Allen Hebert

Today begins the annual Novena to Our Lady of Good Help – Queen of Families. How appropriate, just the day before the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! How important to pray for the protection and strengthening of our families!
Here is a link leading to the Novena from the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help:
Queen of Families Novena

Below are two quotes as we begin the Novena together, whether for our own families, ...

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FEB
2021

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Articles, Family Prayer, Prayer

Be Generous with Your Time – 2019 Feast of the Holy Family

Posted by: Allen Hebert

December 29, 2019, Feast of the Holy Family

Greetings supporters and friends of Your Holy Family Ministries. We pray that your Christmas season has been and will continue to be filled with Faith and Family. We write to you with much joy after celebrating Christmas with most of our children who were able to travel home. Our hearts are full of gratitude for what God has been building in our family over the years. We have seen ...

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29
DEC
2019

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Articles, God's Plan for Family Life, Mission of the Family, Practical Advice

children, church, community, Family, holy family, parenting, relationships

Is Your Faith Stronger Than Scandal?

Posted by: Allen Hebert

It seems we just cannot escape being personally affected by sexual abuse within the Church—with the news of Fr. Michael Sullivan, L.C. Continue Reading →

9
DEC
2019

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Articles, Clerical Abuse

abuse, catholic, healing, holiness, saints, scandal

Your Family Can Heal the Church

Posted by: Allen Hebert

September 8th, 2019 – 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (other years, Birth of the Virgin Mary)

In January of 2019, Denae and I began writing a book to bring hope and healing to the Church and those who have been abused by members ...

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8
SEP
2019

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Articles, Clerical Abuse, Community, God's Plan for Family Life

abuse, church, community, Family, healing

An Open Letter to Pope Francis

Posted by: Allen Hebert

Love Will Heal All Wounds

Most Holy Father,

As you prepare for the extraordinary meeting on sexual abuse with the presidents of the world’s conferences of bishops, I am compelled to write to you as a survivor of sexual abuse from a Catholic Priest. I am one of many, and I hear that you regularly meet with other victims. I don’t know any specifics about your meetings with survivors, but I hope that you listen to ...

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19
FEB
2019

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Articles, Clerical Abuse

Healing From Clerical Sexual Abuse

Posted by: Allen Hebert

As for God, his ways are perfect;
the word of the Lord, purest gold. Continue Reading →

6
JAN
2019

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Articles, Clerical Abuse

abuse, church, Family, healing, holy family, sexual abuse, trauma, victim

Only You Can Form Saints

Posted by: Allen Hebert

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 Ministry has had many new doors opened to us this year. We are excited to share with you the many gifts God has granted to the ...

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29
DEC
2018

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Articles, Clerical Abuse, General, God's Plan for Family Life

abuse, faith, Family, holy family, primary educators, scandal, sexual abuse

2018 Lenten Family Prayer Activity

Posted by: Allen Hebert

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 days. For many people, daily prayer is a challenge, it involves sacrifice and perseverance and thus Lent is the perfect time to resolve once again ...

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FEB
2018

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Articles, Prayer

What is Love? Baby don’t hurt me

Posted by: Allen Hebert

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 were made to love and to be loved, and our hearts are restless until we find it. God is love and thus we should look to ...

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31
DEC
2017

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Articles, Engage, Joy, Practical Advice

emotions, Family, holy family, love, parenting, relationships, respect