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The Extraordinary Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration (Part 2)
Jul 7, 2021 | Eucharist, Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Psychology & Therapy, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments, Therapy
In the first article of this two-part series, I shared with you the benefits of regularly participating in an hour of Eucharistic adoration and offered some advice on how to fully experience freedom from sin, temptation, and addiction. I want to now explain how...
The Value of an Accountability Partner for Maintaining Recovery
Jun 30, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Sponsorship/Mentorship
As I began my quest to extricate myself from the addiction to pornography and habitual masturbation, my first focused attempt probably started in 2007 through an online educational program. For that program, I was set up with a coach to read my answers to the...
A Wife’s Discovery of Her Husband’s Addiction to Pornography Opens the Door to Healing, Grace, and New Life
Jun 24, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
For many years, Dennis lived in two worlds: one that everyone knew about and one that no one but himself did. “In recovery, we talk about having two words until we get discovered and then those words come crashing together,” Dennis said. “My wife discovered my...
Saying “Yes” to God’s Invitation to Suffer for Love
Jun 16, 2021 | God, Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother
In February of this year, I began to experience severe lower back and leg pain. It began exactly two weeks before Ash Wednesday and with it began a powerful Lenten experience that continues today. I had to totally abandon myself to God in complete surrender and...
Will My Battle for Sexual Purity Ever End?
Jun 9, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography
It has been over five years since I started celebrating my delivery from the scourge of pornography. The grace and power of God poured out during my Consecration to Divine Mercy released me from the hold that pornography had on me for over 40 years. With the exception...
How Mary Brought Me Back to the Catholic Church
Jun 2, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother
The phone rang. I was 23 years old and hadn’t heard from my friend Sara in five years. We grew up together. “What have you been up to?” Sara asked. “Well, I’ve had a life-changing experience and I’ve become a born-again Christian!” I exclaimed, waiting for the usual...
5 Scripture Passages to Help Fight Sexual Temptation
May 26, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
In my previous articles, I have often shared various Scripture passages to help us deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, I’d specifically like to share five more Scripture passages that can serve as armor against sexual temptations and sin (they...
Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us
May 19, 2021 | Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, The Sacraments
Those of us who fight against sexual sin often deal with shame. I know that for a long time I truly believed that if people really knew what I often thought—and of my many behaviors—not only would they not like me but they would be repulsed by me! I was recently...
An Adult Child of an Alcoholic Finds Healing through Al-Anon from an Abusive and Dysfunctional Family History
May 18, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
Much of my journey leading to recovery revolves around my dad. From a very early age, I remember being afraid of him. He traveled 80 percent of the time due to a high-pressure corporate job. And when he was around, my three older siblings would clamor and compete for...
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)
May 12, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother
Growing up I felt like I was just going through the motions when it came to going to church. I just knew that we had to stand up, sit down, listen to a few songs, and repeat. However, I do remember getting excited about seeing others that I knew there (it was as if we...
![The Extraordinary Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration (Part 2)](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CIR-Blog-Images-3.png)
The Extraordinary Benefits of Eucharistic Adoration (Part 2)
Jul 7, 2021 | Eucharist, Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Psychology & Therapy, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments, Therapy
In the first article of this two-part series, I shared with you the benefits of regularly participating in an hour of Eucharistic adoration and offered some advice on how to fully experience freedom from sin, temptation, and addiction. I want to now explain how...
![The Value of an Accountability Partner for Maintaining Recovery](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CIR-Blog-Images-2.png)
The Value of an Accountability Partner for Maintaining Recovery
Jun 30, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Sponsorship/Mentorship
As I began my quest to extricate myself from the addiction to pornography and habitual masturbation, my first focused attempt probably started in 2007 through an online educational program. For that program, I was set up with a coach to read my answers to the...
![A Wife’s Discovery of Her Husband’s Addiction to Pornography Opens the Door to Healing, Grace, and New Life](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIR-Blog-Testimonials-2-1080x600.png)
A Wife’s Discovery of Her Husband’s Addiction to Pornography Opens the Door to Healing, Grace, and New Life
Jun 24, 2021 | Personal Testimonies, Personal Testimony
For many years, Dennis lived in two worlds: one that everyone knew about and one that no one but himself did. “In recovery, we talk about having two words until we get discovered and then those words come crashing together,” Dennis said. “My wife discovered my...
![Saying “Yes” to God’s Invitation to Suffer for Love](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CIR-Blog-Images-8.png)
Saying “Yes” to God’s Invitation to Suffer for Love
Jun 16, 2021 | God, Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother
In February of this year, I began to experience severe lower back and leg pain. It began exactly two weeks before Ash Wednesday and with it began a powerful Lenten experience that continues today. I had to totally abandon myself to God in complete surrender and...
![Will My Battle for Sexual Purity Ever End?](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CIR-Blog-Images-7.png)
Will My Battle for Sexual Purity Ever End?
Jun 9, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography
It has been over five years since I started celebrating my delivery from the scourge of pornography. The grace and power of God poured out during my Consecration to Divine Mercy released me from the hold that pornography had on me for over 40 years. With the exception...
![How Mary Brought Me Back to the Catholic Church](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CIR-Blog-Images-5.png)
How Mary Brought Me Back to the Catholic Church
Jun 2, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Loved One of an Addict, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, The Blessed Mother
The phone rang. I was 23 years old and hadn’t heard from my friend Sara in five years. We grew up together. “What have you been up to?” Sara asked. “Well, I’ve had a life-changing experience and I’ve become a born-again Christian!” I exclaimed, waiting for the usual...
![5 Scripture Passages to Help Fight Sexual Temptation](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIR-Blog-Images-2.png)
5 Scripture Passages to Help Fight Sexual Temptation
May 26, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Scripture Reflection, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
In my previous articles, I have often shared various Scripture passages to help us deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, I’d specifically like to share five more Scripture passages that can serve as armor against sexual temptations and sin (they...
![Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIR-Blog-Images-10.png)
Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us
May 19, 2021 | Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, The Sacraments
Those of us who fight against sexual sin often deal with shame. I know that for a long time I truly believed that if people really knew what I often thought—and of my many behaviors—not only would they not like me but they would be repulsed by me! I was recently...
![A Wife’s Discovery of Her Husband’s Addiction to Pornography Opens the Door to Healing, Grace, and New Life](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIR-Blog-Testimonials-2-1080x600.png)
An Adult Child of an Alcoholic Finds Healing through Al-Anon from an Abusive and Dysfunctional Family History
May 18, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
Much of my journey leading to recovery revolves around my dad. From a very early age, I remember being afraid of him. He traveled 80 percent of the time due to a high-pressure corporate job. And when he was around, my three older siblings would clamor and compete for...
![Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CIR-Blog-Images-7.png)
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)
May 12, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother
Growing up I felt like I was just going through the motions when it came to going to church. I just knew that we had to stand up, sit down, listen to a few songs, and repeat. However, I do remember getting excited about seeing others that I knew there (it was as if we...