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    “Willed by God in the very act of creation, marriage and the family are interiorly ordained to fulfillment in Christ and have need of His graces in order to be healed from the wounds of sin and restored to their ‘beginning,’ that is, to full understanding and the full realization of God's plan.”

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      In the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis in the Holy Scriptures, we instantly see the effects of Adam’s sin on the world. In the immediate context we learn that Adam experiences alienation from God, from Eve (others) and even from his inner self. As the story continues in Scripture, we notice the impact of this original sin as it manifests itself in families, communities and nations. Today, we don’t need to look very far to see its lasting influence on our own families.  

      The evangelical, saving mission of the Church is not limited to determining the status of souls in the afterlife. In Jesus’ saving invitation, he offers us abundant life (John 10:10). The life and love of God that comes to us by faith, sacramental grace, and various ministries of the Church, can and should bring real spiritual, mental, relational, and at times, physical healing. Unfortunately, the deep conversion to which God calls each person, is often inhibited by our wounds. Some of these wounds are the result of our own behavior, others inflicted upon us. In order to help people pursue this deeper conversion and open hearts to the message of salvation, we must address this need for healing.  

      Recognizing this, the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana is creating a network of healing ministries among our pastorates as a critical element of the Church’s mission of salvation and our ministry to families. Our approach is certainly not exhaustive, but we are working to address the most prevalent wounds experienced by families today.  

       

    • “I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. This is the mission of the church: the church heals, it cures….The mission of the church is to heal wounds of the heart, to open doors, to free people, to say that God is good, God forgives all, God is the Father.”

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