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There’s Something About Mary: How the Blessed Mother Is Leading Me Back to the Church

There’s Something About Mary: How the Blessed Mother Is Leading Me Back to the Church

Ever since I can remember, there was always something about Mary that drew me in. I would never share this with any non-Catholic but the truth is I’ve only recently felt drawn to God the Father and Jesus. The Holy Spirit, despite being somewhat nebulous and...

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I’ll Stay with You: Healing Through the Fatherhood of Saint Joseph

I’ll Stay with You: Healing Through the Fatherhood of Saint Joseph

On my night table sits a small figurine of Saint Joseph sleeping. Over time, the figurine has become a symbol of safety for me. Each night before I go to sleep, I glance at it, pray, and let my heart rest. This is not how I used to feel about father figures. My...

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A Three-Day Plan for Revamping Your Spiritual Life & Recovery

A Three-Day Plan for Revamping Your Spiritual Life & Recovery

For a long period of time in my own recovery, I found myself trapped in a “plateau” of sorts. I would fall, go to Confession, and be good for about a week. Hardly would a temptation enter my mind, then suddenly it was like a switch was flipped, and I would fall again....

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A Reflection on Attachment, Addiction, Psychology, & Spiritual Formation: Part Five

A Reflection on Attachment, Addiction, Psychology, & Spiritual Formation: Part Five

Attachment, as we have seen in previous articles (Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four), is central to addiction, recovery, and spiritual growth. St. Ignatius of Loyola describes his Spiritual Exercises as “every way of preparing and disposing the soul to rid...

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Recovery Rosary Meditation: Bill B. on Ascending from Addiction to Embrace Our Vocation

Recovery Rosary Meditation: Bill B. on Ascending from Addiction to Embrace Our Vocation

The following is an excerpt from The Recovery Rosary, a book offering 20 personalized meditations (one for each mystery of the Rosary) covering a variety of addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, lust-related addictions, compulsive/disordered eating...

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Recovery Rosary Meditation: Bill B. on Ascending from Addiction to Embrace Our Vocation

Recovery Rosary Meditation: Sister Margaret Reflects on the Agony in the Garden & Recovery

The following is an excerpt from The Recovery Rosary, a book offering 20 personalized meditations (one for each mystery of the Rosary) covering a variety of addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, lust-related addictions, compulsive/disordered eating...

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Recovery Rosary Meditation: Bill B. on Ascending from Addiction to Embrace Our Vocation

Recovery Rosary Meditation: Jana I. Experiences Rebirth After Addiction

The following is an excerpt from The Recovery Rosary, a book offering 20 personalized meditations (one for each mystery of the Rosary) covering a variety of addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, lust-related addictions, compulsive/disordered eating...

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