by Chris | Jul 2, 2025 | Addiction, God, Help from the Saints, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven
The Fourth Stage of Love—Love of Self for God’s Sake The pinnacle of growth in virtuous love is rarified air, a degree of love that is truly mystical and extraordinary. It is a degree of love signifying complete union with God, and is entirely the prerogative of God...
by Chris | Jun 19, 2025 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
As I write this, the thought that comes to mind is: “How do you put something so vast, infinite, and truly marvelous as God’s mercy and love into words?” For those of you reading this who may not know me or my story, I am a revert to the Catholic faith. I attended...
by Chris | Jun 12, 2025 | Addiction, General, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
Recovery is not just about staying free from sin and addiction, it’s about rebuilding the whole person—body, mind, and soul. This happened for me by adopting spiritual strategies when I was in early recovery to deepen my faith in Christ and engage in spiritual...
by Chris | May 28, 2025 | Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Codependence, Loved One of an Addict, Psychology & Therapy, Spiritual Tools
As beloved children of God, many of us in recovery are learning how to rebuild the sacred relationship we were meant to have with ourselves—one grounded in love, gentleness, and safety. For those of us familiar with Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional...
