by Chris | Jul 20, 2022 | God
There are several reasons why we might begin to wane in our faith. On some level, this is part of the spiritual life. We may not always feel close to God when we’re suffering or in a particularly difficult season. But if we’re sincerely striving after Him, even if we...
by Chris | Jul 13, 2022 | 12-Step Meetings, Community, Spiritual Tools
Stepping over the threshold into the rooms of recovery is one of the hardest things many of us will ever do. By God’s grace, we muster up the courage to admit our powerlessness and surrender ourselves and life to a fellowship of recovery. By living sober, we...
by Chris | Jul 8, 2022 | Loved One of an Addict, Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
I was a cradle Catholic raised as the oldest of four children. Being part of a large extended Irish-Catholic family, we had lots of celebrations where beer and liquor were always plentiful. When I was 10 years old my world fell apart, my father was a detective and he...
by Chris | Jul 6, 2022 | Mercy, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
In my opinion, after the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the second greatest sacrament for Catholics. It allows us to grow closer to God and helps us receive the many graces God wants to pour out over us. Confidentiality is also guaranteed. Many...
by Chris | Jun 29, 2022 | Help from the Saints, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Sacraments, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Scripture Reflection, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother
A few weeks ago, my wife and I were talking about the messiness of my relationship with my mom, and a video I had recently watched online popped into my head. The video began with sentimental background music and captions explaining the circumstances of a family: the...
