By Kevin Burke, LSW As we draw closer to the most solemn week on the Church’s calendar, I’d like to suggest a spiritual and scriptural journey with Jesus that will take you through each day of this final week of his earthly life.   Scripture scholar Dr. Brant Pitre, in his presentation on Holy Week, draws upon the writings of the Old and New Testaments and other ancient Jewish sources that are essential to understanding Jesus, and His mission.  Dr Pitre…

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From Project Joseph: We hope you can join us on Sunday at 7 pm to hear Project Joseph speak! Reg Platt, Coordinator of Project Joseph, and his team will help you see why the manual of Project Joseph, through the story of the Prodigal Son, speaks to the men who have come to them seeking healing after having suffered a loss due to an abortion decision. They will help you understand the why and the how that has been such an…

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By Kevin Burke, LSW and Theresa Burke, Ph.D. March 25th is The Solemnity of the Annunciation, the celebration of the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce her special vocation to be the mother of Jesus Christ. The feast reminds us of the mysterious and intimate relationship of Mary with her developing son from the moment of his conception. Pro-abortion advocates see the abortion issue through the distorted lens of bodily autonomy and choice.  But the biological…

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By Kevin Burke, LSW In the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month.  There is an ongoing crisis within the African American community that is closely connected to historical legacy of slavery and rarely acknowledged in most observances of Black History Month.  First let’s look at some sobering facts. In spite of overall falling abortion rates in the U.S. abortion ratios actually increased among black women as compared to white women. Close to half of all pregnancies among black…

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By Kevin Burke, LSW I would like to suggest a Lenten experience that will bless you abundantly and change your life. If you know someone who has an abortion, or multiple abortions in their history, consider sharing this article with them so the Holy Spirit can speak to their hearts. This Lenten sacrifice will require humility, courage, and some redemptive, life-giving suffering. But let me assure you, the blessings to you, your loved ones, and the deepening of your relationship…

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