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...
If I Have Disordered Eating, Should I Pick a Non-Food Lenten Penance?
| Compulsive Eating Behaviors, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
I just finished cleaning out our bathroom drains. There’s a Lenten lesson in here, I promise. When my daughters were little, I kept their hair shoulder-length. Anything longer was way too difficult to brush without all of us ending in tears. As soon as they were old...
The Importance of the Virtues on the Path of Recovery & Holiness
| Getting Sober, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
When a person seeks addiction recovery, they’re usually after one goal—to become free of disordered behaviors and addictions. However, for those of us in CIR, we’re also after another goal. We don’t only strive to stop our addictions, compulsions, or unhealthy...
Finding Healing from Abortion After Entering the Rooms of Recovery
| Abortion Healing, God, Grief & Loss, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
For quite some time now, the Holy Spirit has been nudging me to write about a very sensitive and difficult subject—the pain and trauma caused by abortion. With God’s strength and courage, I pray that we as members of the CIR fellowship will join in deep prayer and...
What an Ancient Advent Tradition Teaches Us About Recovery
| General, Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
I live in rural Pennsylvania, where most of my neighbors are farmers, and many of them are Amish. For those who don’t know, the Amish are Christians whose faith practices include eschewing modern transportation in favor of horse-drawn buggies. All of this means that...
Navigating Triggers: A Compassionate Approach for Adult Children of Dysfunction During the Holidays
| Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Loved One of an Addict, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
The holiday season, often synonymous with family gatherings, can evoke a mix of joy and suffering for adult children of dysfunction. Past wounds may resurface, and triggers linked to family dynamics might cast shadows over the festivities. Below are a few key...
How Can I “Let Go and Let God” When It Comes to Recovery?
| General, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
Addiction is a complex disease that can be difficult to overcome, and there are many different factors that contribute to it. However, there is one common thread among people who recover from addiction: they learn to let go of their addiction, unhealthy attachment,...
Forgiving and Letting Go: How to Heal from Familial Past Wounds in ACDH
| Adult Children of an Alcoholic, Family, Loved One of an Addict, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
Growing up as an adult child of a dysfunctional home (ACDH) can leave lasting emotional scars. One of the most challenging aspects of our journey to healing is confronting painful relationships with controlling, manipulative, and abusive family members. That is why...
Spiritual Snacking: Taking Your Eating Disorder On Retreat
| Community, Compulsive Eating Behaviors, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
I love retreats, and I’ve been to a lot of them. There’s just something about getting away from the usual faces and the usual routine in order to meet others who are drawn to God in the same way I am. There’s also one feature that just about every retreat has that can...