In 2022, Deacon Ed was invited to speak at One Life LA, an event organized by the Diocese of Los Angeles to unite communities and inspire positive action through an annual gathering that promotes the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.
In this video, you will hear him talk about his daughter Katie, who struggled with bipolar disorder and died by suicide, emphasizing the need for compassion and support for those with mental illness.
There is hope after abortion. It's common but often unspoken - to grieve the loss of a child by abortion. It may seem that nothing can fill the emptiness of one's heart. Be assured that there is forgiveness, hope and healing. Many women and men have participated in diocesan Project Rachel Ministries and been transformed by God's merciful love.
You don’t need to suffer alone. Experience the peace and healing that comes when you are able to share your burdens with another. We are here to meet with you, in-person or over the phone, as you walk the journey of healing. We offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that can allow you to enter into Jesus’ healing embrace.
Nothing – absolutely nothing – is beyond the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. No sin is too big for Him, no darkness too great. Your abortion is not the end of the story.
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