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Weekly Reflection: Shining Light on the Truth
Jun 24, 2017 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
True relationship with God is rooted in honesty. Honesty with ourselves, with others, and with God. We may recognize that we are engaging in the behavior of our addiction, but are we honest with the consequences of our actions and the division it is creating in our...
Transformed and Unified: On the Eucharist and Recovery
Jun 18, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
The Twelve Steps of recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church work in a very similar way. While some of the steps and each of the sacraments have great ritual and reverence around them regarding initiation, each are to be continually practiced. Finding a...
Bishop Barron on Bread in the Desert and Addiction Recovery
Jun 14, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
This Sunday the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ). All three readings this weekend move toward finding nourishment, perseverance, and true freedom after having to journey through a spiritual desert. The Egyptians traveled out...
God, the Trinity, and Recovery
Jun 9, 2017 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections
Last week we celebrated Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that takes place 50 days after Christ’s resurrection. The Holy Spirit, along with God the Father and Jesus Christ, His son, complete what we call the Trinity, which is who we proclaim God to be....
Moving Towards Baptism and Welcoming the Newcomer
Apr 15, 2017 | The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
The following is a short excerpt from Scott's upcoming book, The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery: One of the most beautiful moments of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year takes place during the Easter Vigil when new members of...
He Washed My Feet
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...
How’s Your Lent Going?
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...
Addiction Dehumanizes
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...
Spiritual Wisdom from a Jedi Master
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...
Keeping Serenity Through the Season
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...
![Weekly Reflection: Shining Light on the Truth](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/relationship-trust.png)
Weekly Reflection: Shining Light on the Truth
Jun 24, 2017 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
True relationship with God is rooted in honesty. Honesty with ourselves, with others, and with God. We may recognize that we are engaging in the behavior of our addiction, but are we honest with the consequences of our actions and the division it is creating in our...
![Transformed and Unified: On the Eucharist and Recovery](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/14435371_919138231551772_4574912937925046041_o-e1500670904109.jpg)
Transformed and Unified: On the Eucharist and Recovery
Jun 18, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
The Twelve Steps of recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church work in a very similar way. While some of the steps and each of the sacraments have great ritual and reverence around them regarding initiation, each are to be continually practiced. Finding a...
![Bishop Barron on Bread in the Desert and Addiction Recovery](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-13-at-10.54.08-PM.png)
Bishop Barron on Bread in the Desert and Addiction Recovery
Jun 14, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, The Twelve Steps
This Sunday the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ). All three readings this weekend move toward finding nourishment, perseverance, and true freedom after having to journey through a spiritual desert. The Egyptians traveled out...
![God, the Trinity, and Recovery](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Trinity.jpg)
God, the Trinity, and Recovery
Jun 9, 2017 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections
Last week we celebrated Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that takes place 50 days after Christ’s resurrection. The Holy Spirit, along with God the Father and Jesus Christ, His son, complete what we call the Trinity, which is who we proclaim God to be....
![Moving Towards Baptism and Welcoming the Newcomer](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Adult-Baptism-e1492281586570.jpg)
Moving Towards Baptism and Welcoming the Newcomer
Apr 15, 2017 | The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
The following is a short excerpt from Scott's upcoming book, The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery: One of the most beautiful moments of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year takes place during the Easter Vigil when new members of...
![He Washed My Feet](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Dirty-Feet.jpg)
He Washed My Feet
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...
![How’s Your Lent Going?](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/170308_scott_lent.jpg)
How’s Your Lent Going?
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...
![Addiction Dehumanizes](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Addiction-Dehumanizes.png)
Addiction Dehumanizes
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...
![Spiritual Wisdom from a Jedi Master](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Yoda_and_Luke.jpg)
Spiritual Wisdom from a Jedi Master
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...
![Keeping Serenity Through the Season](https://catholicinrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Christmas2016.png)
Keeping Serenity Through the Season
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...