by Chris | May 11, 2022 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Getting Sober, Relapse, Second Step, The Twelve Steps
Each week, I drive by a beautiful park on my way to a recovery meeting. During my drive, I always notice a particular bench and remind myself that that’s where “it” happened—the Lord’s miraculous healing of my alcoholism. I came into the rooms of Recovery in 2013. I...
by Chris | May 4, 2022 | Catholic Psychology, Psychology & Therapy, Therapy
In part one of this series, I wrote about the recovery principle of acceptance and how through acceptance we can begin to live “life on life’s terms.” Yet, how can we practically live “life on life’s terms”? Philosophers divide knowledge into theoretical and practical...
by Chris | Apr 27, 2022 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Sacraments, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother, The Sacraments
We are fallen but redeemed by Jesus. He wants to claim what’s His: our souls. However, the spiritual war between Christ and the devil for our souls never stops raging in this life. Therefore, similar to physical warfare, we must arm ourselves with weapons to defeat...
by Chris | Apr 20, 2022 | Big Book of AA, Fourth Step, God, Mercy, Ninth Step, Spiritual Tools
If you are anything like me, I always start off Lent with a plan for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In Catholic circles, it becomes almost a required part of the small talk we make. “So, what are you doing for Lent?” It seems to demand an answer that demonstrates...
by Chris | Apr 13, 2022 | Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother
We may be tempted to stray off the path of recovery and wander into the swirling chaos and confusion of this world. Fear and uncertainty of the future can quickly and without warning pull us into a trap where we allow old thoughts and behaviors to enter. Our reliance...
