Our History & How We Got Here

"Rather than curse the darkness, we decided to light candles." - Cherrie Fonseca

Be the Light!

In today’s world, it is easy to be overcome by the darkness that seems to be everywhere. God’s Embrace Ministries founders, Michael and Cherrie Fonseca decided one day that rather than curse the darkness, they would instead light candles. Those candles are you and me. Each one of us desires to have a strong and lasting flame that shines bright and scatters the darkness. God’s Embrace desires to help you develop an intimate relationship with God and others, which in turn will keep your candle shining brightly.

2006: God's Embrace formed as an official 501(c)(3) non-profit

2008: Program launched in Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI

2010: Program launched in Diocese of Victoria, TX

2011: Understanding God in Our Lives published

2013: Foundations & Profiles of Discipleship published

2014: Lead Me, Instruct Me, Mold Me, Hallow Me all published

2015: Anoint Us and all Leader Guides published

2016: Shepherd Me published; Lead Me & Shepherd Me received Imprimatur

2017: Make Us Your Holy Family, Lord published

2018: Pour Out Your Spirit Upon Us, Lord published
           The Celebration of the Eucharist Booklet published

2019: A school of Prayer and Holiness Booklet published