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4 Critical Resources for Overcoming Sexual Addictions
Friends, after writing several articles for Catholic in Recovery, I decided to write an article on three books and a podcast that I have found useful during my recovery from pornography and masturbation. These books may help you as you overcome your addiction or, at...
Understanding Sexual Addiction as a “Courtship Disorder”
Not too long ago, I was sitting at the bar following a volleyball match, when I was awakened to a moment I needed to spend with my soul. As I found myself alone, left by my teammates who all had gone home, I was quietly attuned to the television, which was playing the...
How to Remain Hopeful and Joy-filled in Recovery
When I stop and look back through the years of my recovery, I can see without a doubt how God has been with me, gently nudging me, pushing me further away from my own desires and toward His desires for me. A life of sobriety brings forth many new adventures. Though,...
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 1)
As someone who knows the terrible depths of addiction and fell away from the Church during my youth, today I am careful to remain as close as possible to Christ to maintain my recovery and live out my vocation as a sober Catholic wife and mother. Below are two...
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...
3 Crucial Ways St. Joseph Assists Our Recovery and Spiritual Life
The month of March is an important month in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. Not only does this month occur during the Lenten season, but over thirty saints are celebrated over the course of the month’s 31 days. What a gift that the Church holds up so many...
“Restored”: A Poem
Feebly I bowed my head Arriving at the edge of the cliff I breathed in despair Exhaled despondency Floating numbly I slipped Surrendering into the abyss Somehow I heard Your whispering To me "Finally"...as Your heart Gently secured my frozen soul Took away all...
Seven Patron Saints to Help You Overcome Porn and Sexual Addiction
Often, we may plateau on our recovery journey. This is when we experience renewed temptations because we have grown in positive habits and acquired new tools but have not yet conquered our pride. Pride is, in truth, the biggest stumbling block for addicts. This is...
One 12-step Meeting Offers Healing in the Midst of Alcoholism and Family Tragedy
It wasn’t until Susan was older that she realized alcoholism ran in her family. This is because, though a functioning alcoholic, her father provided well for their family and she had a stable home life. This made it difficult to see that there were problems growing...
Advice for Making Lent More Spiritually Enriching
The season of Lent has fallen upon us once more, offering us time to reflect on the forty days Jesus spent facing temptation in the desert. What are certain Lenten practices for those in recovery to consider adopting to strengthen our recovery as well as our faith in...
4 Critical Resources for Overcoming Sexual Addictions
Friends, after writing several articles for Catholic in Recovery, I decided to write an article on three books and a podcast that I have found useful during my recovery from pornography and masturbation. These books may help you as you overcome your addiction or, at...
Understanding Sexual Addiction as a “Courtship Disorder”
Not too long ago, I was sitting at the bar following a volleyball match, when I was awakened to a moment I needed to spend with my soul. As I found myself alone, left by my teammates who all had gone home, I was quietly attuned to the television, which was playing the...
How to Remain Hopeful and Joy-filled in Recovery
When I stop and look back through the years of my recovery, I can see without a doubt how God has been with me, gently nudging me, pushing me further away from my own desires and toward His desires for me. A life of sobriety brings forth many new adventures. Though,...
Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 1)
As someone who knows the terrible depths of addiction and fell away from the Church during my youth, today I am careful to remain as close as possible to Christ to maintain my recovery and live out my vocation as a sober Catholic wife and mother. Below are two...
Is Your Loved One Struggling with Addiction?
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...
3 Crucial Ways St. Joseph Assists Our Recovery and Spiritual Life
The month of March is an important month in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. Not only does this month occur during the Lenten season, but over thirty saints are celebrated over the course of the month’s 31 days. What a gift that the Church holds up so many...
“Restored”: A Poem
Feebly I bowed my head Arriving at the edge of the cliff I breathed in despair Exhaled despondency Floating numbly I slipped Surrendering into the abyss Somehow I heard Your whispering To me "Finally"...as Your heart Gently secured my frozen soul Took away all...
Seven Patron Saints to Help You Overcome Porn and Sexual Addiction
Often, we may plateau on our recovery journey. This is when we experience renewed temptations because we have grown in positive habits and acquired new tools but have not yet conquered our pride. Pride is, in truth, the biggest stumbling block for addicts. This is...
One 12-step Meeting Offers Healing in the Midst of Alcoholism and Family Tragedy
It wasn’t until Susan was older that she realized alcoholism ran in her family. This is because, though a functioning alcoholic, her father provided well for their family and she had a stable home life. This made it difficult to see that there were problems growing...
Advice for Making Lent More Spiritually Enriching
The season of Lent has fallen upon us once more, offering us time to reflect on the forty days Jesus spent facing temptation in the desert. What are certain Lenten practices for those in recovery to consider adopting to strengthen our recovery as well as our faith in...