In part one of this series, Mark L. details how the first three Beatitudes can help us in our recovery and spiritual lives “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” This Beatitude suggests we must actively pursue God and...
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How to Take a Daily Moral Inventory in Light of the Beatitudes (Part 1)
| Fifth Step, Fourth Step, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Scripture Reflection, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps | 0 Comments
The first formal Step Four a recovering person makes can be likened to the preparation for a “general Confession” made by a Catholic who has returned to the Church after being away or been received into the Church for the first time. This in-depth and thorough...
The Extraordinary Benefits of the Confessional
| Mercy, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments | 0 Comments
In my opinion, after the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the second greatest sacrament for Catholics. It allows us to grow closer to God and helps us receive the many graces God wants to pour out over us. Confidentiality is also guaranteed. Many...
Allowing God to Heal Our Generational and Family Wounds
| Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, God, Loved One of an Addict, Mercy, Prayer, Reconciliation, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
As time passes, our recovery brings with it new growth and awareness of God and ourselves. By living a life of honesty, openness, and willingness, God fills our hearts, minds, and spirits with new knowledge and wisdom, or “God thoughts.” For me, these thoughts have...
The Necessity of Seeking and Giving Forgiveness in Recovery
| Mercy, Reconciliation | 0 Comments
To ask for forgiveness is one of the greatest challenges we face. It demands peace in our hearts. It invites us to confront and overcome our emotions of anger and hurt to practice virtue and mercy. It is a risk. It is a risk for anyone—especially for those of us in...
Working My Fifth Step with a Priest
| First Step, Getting Sober, Mercy, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments | 0 Comments
Step Five: “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.” My journey into a lasting and more abundant sober life coincided with my diving deeper into my Catholic faith. I had been in, out of, and around AA for 14 years. But...
Why Reconciliation Is God’s Beautiful Gift to Us
| Mercy, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Reconciliation, Sacraments, Sex/Pornography, The Sacraments | 0 Comments
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...