Welcome to Tria Corda Ministry!
The mission of Tria Corda Ministry is to help Catholics extend and receive Christ’s healing love, especially in the areas of trauma and woundedness.
Under the patronage of the Holy Family, we aim to create a Church where all in ministry are trauma-informed, and those who have experienced trauma are supported on their healing journey.
Our Three Pillars
Trauma-Informed Catholics
We help those who work or volunteer in the Church’s ministries become trauma-informed in their work, promoting healing and safety for trauma survivors.
Restored and Resilient
We help Catholics discover resources for healing from trauma and grow in resilience, an essential ability for the healing journey.
Stories of Hope
We share stories of saints who faced trauma and found healing in Christ, helping people find intercessors and offering important lessons for their healing journey.
About the Founder
Abby Albrinck is the founder of Tria Corda Ministry. Abby became passionate about trauma-informed ministry and helping people find healing while in graduate school for clinical psychology.
During her years studying trauma and its impacts, she kept thinking, “The Church needs this knowledge”.
Tria Corda Ministry is the fruit of her conviction that the Church must be at the forefront of helping people find healing after trauma and preventing trauma.
Our Patrons
Tria Corda Ministry is named in honor of and is under the patronage of the Three Hearts of the Holy Family. The members of the Holy Family all faced many traumatic experiences in their lives, and are wonderful examples of resilience and faith in the midst of trauma.
We also ask for the intercession of the following saints for the work of Tria Corda Ministry:
- St. Therese of Lisieux
- Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin
- Servant of God Leonie Martin
- Pope St. John Paul II
- St. Peter
Recent Posts
St. Joan de Valois: The Words of Mary as a Source of Hope
St. Joan de Valois, also known as St. Joan of France or St. Joan of Valois, was the daughter of King Louis XI of France.
Joan’s sufferings began early. She was born very sick, had a curved spine, and walked with a limp. Her father, dissatisfied with his daughter’s appearance, adopted an “out of sight, out of mind” approach regarding her and sent her away to be raised by a childless couple
The Importance of Mental Health for Physical Health, Spiritual Health, Virtue, and Vocation
Here at Tria Corda Ministry, we believe strongly in the importance of mental health, defined here as the degree to which our minds conform to the truth, is essential. When our minds are not conformed to the truth, we are more susceptible to sin and stress, may...
Intergenerational Trauma: How Trauma and Its Impacts Can Cycle From Generation to Generation
We have previously discussed how exposure to trauma can negatively affect various aspects of life, such as mental and physical health, spirituality, actions, careers, and relationships. We have also covered the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), or...
St. Lydwine: An Injury as a Means of Saving Souls
St. Lydwine was born in 1380. Her name literally means “suffering much”. The name became more and more fitting as Lydwine’s life unfolded.
Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts: The Sacraments as Instruments of Healing
The book Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts is based on his belief that the sacraments are how God heals the person, the family, the Church, and the world, because through them the Holy Spirit brings us more deeply into the resurrection life of Jesus. This page...
The Effects of ACEs on Attachment Styles
As we have seen in other articles, ACEs can negatively impact our friendships and romantic relationships. Research has shown that the negative impacts of ACEs on our friendships and romantic relationships, and even those not directly related to our relationships with...
Blessed Antonia Mesina: An Evangelist Even in Trying Circumstances
Blessed Antonia Mesina was born in a small Italian town in Sardinia, Italy, in 1919. She was the second of her parents’ ten children.
The Importance of Setting Goals for Improving Resilience
As we enter the final weeks of the year, many people take time to dream about the upcoming year and to set goals and resolutions. Many people find this practice of goal-setting helpful, as it helps them take intentional actions to improve the areas of life important...
St. John Bosco: A Patron Saint for Trauma-Informed Ministry
St. John Bosco was born in Italy, soon after the Napoleonic Wars devastated the area. He was also born during a time of drought and famine. With all of these factors, the family was impoverished. On top of this, when John was two years old, his father died. John spent...
Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa: A Woman Who Found Peace and Joy in Paralysis
Blessed Alexandrina Da Costa was born in Portugal in 1904. Her father died not long after her birth.