by Scott Weeman | Apr 13, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
“You and I are going on a journey together, and neither one of us is coming back,” Michael said as I gazed back at him, utterly confused yet somewhat understanding at the same time. Then he started to wash my feet. I was bearing witness to the practice set...
by Scott Weeman | Mar 8, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Spiritual Tools, The Twelve Steps
We are about a week into the time of year that can be considered a “spring training” for Catholics. Lent is an opportunity for us to imitate Christ by renewing our spiritual discipline prior to the glorious resurrection of our Lord on Easter. The ashes that launch...
by Scott Weeman | Feb 13, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, The Twelve Steps
We are in the grips of spiritual warfare. While God is our source of life and salvation, the enemy uses some of our God-given desires to pull us away from His sunlight. One of the paramount tools that is used in this fight against good is addiction. Often starting as...
by Scott Weeman | Jan 19, 2017 | Spiritual Tools
A few weeks ago my wife and I went to see the hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The film was a joy to watch, and had us interested in revisiting some of the older Star Wars movies, starting with episodes four through six. I should note, I am far from a Star Wars...
by Scott Weeman | Dec 20, 2016 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Spiritual Tools
I remember my first stretch of Christmas and New Year’s while in recovery quite well. I had about two and a half months free from alcohol and drug use (which seemed miraculous at the time, as it still does today), and I was preparing for what I knew would be a test of...
