Endorsements
Religious Leaders:
"[Healing the Culture] is not the kind of book that one picks up and reads leisurely over a weekend and then sets aside forever. It is one that needs to be read and reread, chewed on, digested, grappled with and implemented." - Bishop Robert Vasa, Diocese of Baker, Oregon
"A new approach to the pro-life debate... one of the best talks that I have heard in a long time." - Pastor Rich Sicard, President of Dane County Association of Evangelical Pastors; Madison, Wisconsin
"Healing the Culture is at the forefront of organizations working to promote a culture of life. Their pro-life curriculum has the potential to transform many hearts with a message that is gentle, inviting, logically appealing, and unwavering in its defense of the sanctity of all human life. I wholeheartedly recommend this important organization and its excellent programs."
- Most Reverend Elden Francis Curtiss, Archbishop of Omaha
"I commend Healing the Culture for the exceptional work it is doing to defend the intrinsic dignity of every human person. Your professional, engaging, and uplifting approach to pro-life education is truly inspiring and, most important, addresses the root causes of the culture of death. I encourage pastors and religious educators everywhere to make use of this tremendous resource." - Most Reverend Fabian W. Bruskewitz, Bishop of Lincoln
"Camille has spoken to our congregation on numerous occasions and in a variety of settings. I have always heard people express appreciation. She continues to stretch me and her clarity makes growth inevitable! Healing the Culture is a must for anyone looking for help in our society." - Doug VanEssen, Senior Pastor, Crossroads Church; Madison, Wisconsin
"Healing the Culture presents one of the most powerful pro-life educational programs I have ever seen. Their Life Principles curriculum is both intelligent and compassionate." - Rabbi Daniel Lapin, President, American Alliance of Jews and Christians
"In November 2006, Pro-LIfe BC partnered with Healing the Culture and held the first Healing the Culture National Pro-Life Conference in Canada. ...[O]ur delegates enthusiastically responded that it was, by far, the most useful and successful conference they had ever been to." - Yvonne Douma, President, Pro-Life Society of British Columbia
"Healing the Culture is opening avenues of engagement and fruitful dialogue on the life issues, just at a time when political and cultural polarization has shut down almost all respectful discourse. Healing the Culture is showing us the way forward." - J. Fraser Field, Managing Editor, Catholic Education Resource Center
"Thank you so much for inviting us to the conference. We will share many of the things with people that we see. It dealt with so many issues that I work with as a teacher so very
often." - Pastor and Mrs. Wayne Bernau; New Ulm, Minnesota
"This is a much needed message in today's world." - Pastor in Morristown, NJ
"God bless you to the max for the LifeQuest! training and for an awesome retreat for the youth." - Fr. John, Marello Youth Center; Loomis, California
"I certainly applaud the work you are doing, and I know God is blessing you and everything you are doing for His Church and the world." - Fr. John Navone, Gregorian University; Rome
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Political Leaders:
"Healing the Culture's 'Finding Peace' program has the potential to move even the most wounded hearts to conversion. Every Pregnancy Care Center should have this valuable resource." - United States Senator Rick Santorum
"Thank you for standing strong for good values." - Loren Leman, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
"Healing the Culture has become a valuable resource to quote from as we dialogue to improve Wyoming State policy." - State Representative Bob Brechtel, Wyoming
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Pro-Life Leaders:
"Our center purchased your materials and decided almost instantly that we would love to share the experience of a merged training with our ten sister centers, by inviting you to come in and personally instruct us. The concept of 'the Four Levels of Happiness' is revolutionizing our ability to be relevant in our clients' lives." - Linda E. Luecke, Executive Director, Cornerstone Pregnancy Resource Center; Lorain, Ohio
"We received unusually favorable comments about the high quality of this program. Pro-lifers in your audience enthusiastically praised the professional presentation of a broad range of both basic and fresh information they could use in their own pro-life work." - Nellie Gray, President, March For Life
"I have been director of pro-life activities for 12 years and cannot think of a more compelling, exciting and promising approach to transforming the culture of death into a culture of life and love than the Life Principles. I look forward to incorporating them into our pro-life efforts here in Nebraska." - Greg Schleppenbach, Nebraska State Director, Bishops' Pastoral Plan for Pro-life Activities
"As someone who has been in the pro-life movement since its inception, I was not eager to attend yet another speaker 'preaching to the choir' on abortion. What a blessing it was to have the abortion issue [approached] from the other end of the spectrum. I was renewed, energized, and so grateful to have been in attendance." - Pam Trujillo, Family and Respect Life Ministry, Diocese of Cheyenne; Casper, Wyoming
Healing the Culture is a much needed organization in a society that constantly debases life at every turn. - Bobbie Hunt, President, National Council of Catholic Women
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Educators:
"You have been an inspiration to me. I now have new material to pass on to my 7th and 8th graders!" - Diane Reeves, Kansas
"On behalf of the Diocese of Kamloops teachers, I would like to thank you for sharing your wisdom with us." - Linda Bittante, Diocese of Kamloops Teacher's Association
"Life Principles is like a beacon guiding the way. Students tell me that they come away from a fifty minute presentation startled by the insight it provides and immediately internalize the simple truth that we were made for a happiness that comes from living for the higher purposes." - Gary Gillespie, Northwest College
"The tape you gave me is wonderful! I have had several youth watch it as an 'enrichment elective' as one of the Confirmation requirements. I plan to use it in my Volunteer Teacher Training, and hope to develop a Religious Education class around true human happiness using the ideas on the tape. Thank you!" - Amy, Director of Youth Education; Minneapolis
"Thank you for the Spirit-filled visit to our community! It was refreshing to see high school students respond so enthusiastically in a retreat situation! The adults who attended the workshop and evening talk were equally enthusiastic...and excited to share the message with others in their communities." - Lore Sisk, Religious Education Coordinator; Shelby, Montana
"[The Life Principles] message is one of immense gravity; it is absolutely crucial and indispensable to college students across our country." - Melissa Lucas, Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry; Lincoln, Nebraska
"Thank you for making a Night of Inspiration an inspiring event. Your message touched hearts both young and old." - Dan Lee, Project Coordinator, Night of Inspiration; Covington, Washington
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Professionals:
"You're trailblazing powerful new paths for Christ into the heart of the culture. Be certain of my prayers for your continued growth and success." - Dave Pearson, National Catholic Register
"You have touched so many lives here. It brought me to tears to think that there was someone who could be so sincere in loving people that a lot of families throw away." - Kristi Knox, Community Relations Director, Weatherly Inn (speaking of Being With volunteers at the Weatherly Inn Alzheimer's home)
"[Finding Peace] is a powerful way for you to guide [people] to an understanding of their true worth and dignity, and to lead them to wholeness. You'll be delighted with the miracles you'll see occur through this powerful tool." - Carrie Abbott, The Legacy Institute (referring to our program for Pregnancy Care Centers)
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College Students:
"I had been caught in a forever downward spiral of self-degradation, yet with a renewed spirit it has already been over a month of freedom for me and it is awesome - something that has never happened before, and I thought was never possible. Thanks so very much." - Wyoming State University student
"Camille presented information on a personal level as if she was speaking directly to my heart. She issued a challenge to collegians and gave them a sense of purpose in what she was asking them to do - rebuild the culture of life."- University of Nebraska student
"I became fascinated by the four levels of happiness and the role they play in my life. I'm truly thankful for the "food for thought." - Northwest College student
"I can see how this could change the world." - Northwest College student
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High School Students:
"This gave me a whole new perspective on everything. I understood it all."
"It gave many answers about the meaning of suffering and love."
"This was a good reminder of the most important things in life."
"I have a deeper understanding of God's love for me."
"I asked the question about suffering and you answered it very well. It was touching."
"It reminded me of how chastity and love matters."
"I have found my reason for living."
"She doesn't speak to us like we're two years old."
"I learned and understood why God allows people to suffer."
"She knew how to reach everyone and make us think, laugh, cry."
"I want to go home and spread this love I feel to everyone!"
"She was amazing and related to us."
"She explained things very well and made it fun to listen to. It was definitely not boring."
"She was an awesome speaker and I learned so much!"
"This gave me the words to express things I had always known, so now I can share it."
"It was hard for me to understand at first why God would let people suffer, but now I understand."
"I learned to believe in God."
"The final talk answered many of my questions."
"This has inspired me to live a life closer to God."
"She can relate very well to younger people."
"The small group discussions helped me to better understand the meaning of life and how I can share that with others who are struggling. Everything makes much more sense to me now."
"I'll always remember the four levels of happiness."
"I learned how to answer the question of suffering."
"This helped me prepare for my first year of college, and the questions that people will ask me."
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Individuals:
"I wanted to let you know that your interview on television was awesome. I've been encountering so much demeaning rubbish online in my efforts to find entertainment that it was nice to sit down and be able to eat up someone speaking so wisely about our society and what we can do to make it better at a fundamental level Thanks a ton." - J. Buehler, Sterling, VA
"Words escape me to describe my experience at the Healing the Culture Conference. It has been two days of electric shock for the soul. You stretched my mind, touched my heart, and equipped me with tools to change lives. If one can define something by its potential, then Healing the Culture is a heart-changing tsunami." - David Kruse
"I found the Four Levels of Happiness extremely interesting. The development of a human and all that encompasses brings the abortion question into shocking focus." - Janet Maguire
"You and your message of hope have changed my life in more ways than you will ever know, and for that I am eternally grateful and indebted to you." - Anonymous; Lincoln, Nebraska
"Wow! I just watched your first [Finding Peace] session, and it was great! You are a very gifted communicator. I really look forward to watching the rest of the sessions." - Bobbyjon Bauman; Madison, Wisconsin
"I am fervently praying that Healing the Culture will flourish. It's the best pro-life angle I've come across by far. Your web page is extremely well worded and incredibly inspiring." - Jeff Lies; Omaha, Nebraska
"I knew it was a nudging from God to contact you. I am very grateful for the help you have given me. I can only hope and pray now that I am able to follow God's plan in His way for me." - J. Klein, Minnesota
"Thank you again for the wonderful workshop and retreat you gave. We learned so much. Pray God a glorious harvest is reaped!" - Diane Abrahamson; Shelby, Montana
"We went to the Healing the Culture [conference] on Saturday - excellent insight and speaker. I referred back to her talk many times already. God Bless your work!" - Meg Filipi; Omaha, Nebraska
"You spoke directly to my heart, and I've been sharing your message with anyone who will listen!" - Tiffany
"[Your] talk in the Twin Cities was excellent. Keep up the great work!" - P.F.
"I am so grateful for your work in teaching the Life Principles - our culture so needs this knowledge... Keep teaching and working to show us the way to true peace and happiness." - Teresa Gehrig; Bellevue, Washington
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Book Endorsements:
Our mission is based on the book Healing the Culture: A Commonsense Philosophy of Happiness, Freedom, and the Life Issues by Robert Spitzer, S.J.
"An excellent resource for examining the life issues in their broadest and most profound context. It is also an encouraging and accessible tool for responding to the Holy Father's challenge to build a 'culture of life'" - Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop of Chicago
"Every great once in a while, a book comes along that pulls together a multitude of perplexing questions and presents them in a form readily understandable to the general reader. Healing the Culture is such a book." - Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, Editor, 'First Things'
"Professor Spitzer returns us to the fundamental questions: What is happiness, what is love, what constitutes the good life, and who counts as a person. He elegantly demonstrates how our answers to these questions determine who we are and how we live. His book is powerful and much needed for an ailing society." - Patricia Wesley, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine
"Healing the Culture shows us how to escape the lethal cul-de-sac of 'I did it my way' and get back onto the path of doing it the right way - which is the road to happiness and excellence." - George Weigel, Author, 'Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II'
"This splendid book restores philosophy to its status as a practical art and science. It is both a guidebook for living a good and happy life, and a handbook for thinking through some of the most troubling issues afflicting our society." - Robert P. George, Princeton University
"Drawing on his expertise in philosophy and psychology, Spitzer shows in many practical ways how we can transcend 'ego-centric materialism' to attain true happiness. This important, readable book should be read by all." - Charles Rice, University of Notre Dame
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