Seeing a need for a separate space for men, our first Men's Day was held in 2005. Since that time we have been blessed to have many men open their hearts to God's mercy through the personal testimony and participation of team members who themselves have experienced abortion and under the direction of Fr Mariusz Koch, CFR
"I attended the first Entering Canaan, a day of prayer & healing for post abortion men. I learned how to begin forgiving myself and opening myself to God’s endless mercy. It was a day where I l discovered I am not alone and that there is a great need for this ministry to men and how we are effected by abortion."
A prayer from the Entering Canaan Men's Ministry for those who have experienced abortion...
Men's Book of Names
Good St Joseph, spouse of Mary
Guide and protector of the Holy Family
You trusted God and opened yourself to receive the graces
You needed to care for Jesus, Our Merciful Savior.
In our lack of faith we rejected our children.
Whether we promoted the abortion, or abandoned the mother,
We know that the graces were always there for us
As they were when you took Mary as your wife.
Some others of us did not want the abortion,
Or were ignorant of the existence
of life until it was too late
Help us to imitate you in forgiveness, obtain for us the grace to “divorce”
The mother of our child quietly by showing the forgiveness your Son desires
St Joseph, we are sorry for the lack of trust
That caused us to abort our children,
or the pride and anger that does not allow us to forgive.
Intercede for us St Joseph, and obtain for us the graces we need
To live as Christ calls us
We know our children are in your care
Lead us in a life of love and fidelity to the will of your Son
That we may join you in heaven
And share eternal life with our children
Praising God forever for the mercy and love
He has shown us.
Amen.
