Vatican slaps clergy abuse survivors in the face, again
Despite an outcry from abuse victims at the Vatican’s use of artwork by the credibly accused, now disgraced, former Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik, the Vatican has once again displayed one of his images on their website for the Aug. 15 solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. Clergy abuse survivor, Faith Hakesley, author of Glimmers […]
Vatican Spokesman Needs to Go
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, called for the resignation of Dr. Paolo Ruffini as the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. At a recent Catholic Media conference, Ruffini responded to questions regarding the Vatican’s continued use of artwork by Father Marko Rupnik, who is credibly accused of serial […]
Pope Benedict XVI Fought Clergy Sex Abuse
In his passing, we remember that Pope Benedict XVI fought clergy sex abuse and loved truth the way other men love power.
Glimmers of Grace – Faith Hakesley Explains!
Originally published February 24, 2022 by Women of Grace, EWTN. Republished by Ruth Institute April 30, 2022. Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we are delighted to listen in to Johnette Williams show, Women of Grace on EWTN. Faith Hakesley, author of […]
A Wounded Faith… A Nobler Hope
Originally published February 23, 2022 by Women of Grace, EWTN. Republished by Ruth Institute April 29, 2022. In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we are delighted to listen in to Johnette Williams show, Women of Grace on EWTN. Faith Hakesley, author of the book, Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following […]
Faith Hakesley offers Healing for Victims of Sexual Abuse
Originally aired January 17, 2022 Republished March 3, 2022 by Ruth Institute with permission Faith Hakesley offers healing! In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we listen to a dear associate of the Ruth Institute, Faith Hakesley. Faith Hakesley offers healing for victims of sexual abuse with her powerful book “Glimmers of Grace: Moments […]
Ask A Survivor: New Ruth Institute Asset
The Ruth Institute is pleased to introduce a new feature to its website: “Ask a Survivor,” which will be managed by Faith Hakesley, author of Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace & Healing Following Sexual Abuse. Ruth Institute President, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., said: “I am delighted to bring Mrs. Hakesley and her expertise to […]
Remembering the Victims of Clerical Sexual Abuse
by Faith Hakesley on September 17, 2019 Are you tired of hearing about the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis yet? Speaking as a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, I’m sure tired of it. Believe me, some days I just want to snap my fingers and make all of the chaos disappear! Each of […]
The Beauty in Our Scars
by Faith Hakesley Scars. We all have them. I think the first time I became truly aware of the impact of scars was the year I was diagnosed and treated for eye cancer (ocular melanoma) in my right eye. Several weeks after surgery and radiation, my eyelid became very itchy one day. I scratched at […]
My Love, My Cross, My Joy
Faith Hakesley shares the hardships she’s endured and overcome getting married with the weight of her childhood sexual abuse.
Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
by Faith Hakesley Forgiveness is a tough topic for a lot of us. When someone hurts us, our human inclination can sometimes be to hold onto the resentment and bitterness and withhold forgiveness. Jesus asks just the opposite of us. However, this calling to forgive does not come without effort. Forgiveness – particularly when we […]
Not Without Effort
This post by Faith Hakesley originally appeared Nov 8, 2020, at her blog, FaithHakesley.com. Some reflections about healing While healing IS possible, it is hard work. Being authentic, courageous, and strong is hard work, requiring effort, hard work, time, and patience. Some people will try to get you to believe that, if you just have […]
I’m here for you. Let’s talk.
Abuse survivor Faith Hakesley answers the burning questions of other abuse survivors searching for help and healing.
