Father Jim Costigan, CPM Some things are easy to forgive. A fan mistakes you for the reigning Miss America, you correct him, then he graciously apologizes — that’s pretty easy to forgive. But then there’s the friend who didn’t keep your secret, the woman who stole your man, the date who raped you, the man […]
Rescued: From Debauchery to Redemption
It is hard for me to believe that I lived a double life for 15 years. The dreadful and dangerous places I used to frequent, and the shameful activities that I habitually engaged in, are images of my former life that I find difficult to acknowledge. But, part of my conversion has been the call […]
He Will Glorify Our Wounds
When I arrived at St. Joseph’s Monastery, I felt immediately at ease. I met several women at once, all of whom seemed to be beautifully healed. Their hearts were supple and open. They had a wonderful connection with each other and accepted me readily. There seemed to be no time lost in loving each other […]