In my previous articles, I have often shared various Scripture passages to help us deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. In this article, I’d specifically like to share five more Scripture passages that can serve as armor against sexual temptations and sin (they...
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Spiritual Resources for Finding and Maintaining Recovery (Part 2)
May 12, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools, The Blessed Mother | 0 Comments
Growing up I felt like I was just going through the motions when it came to going to church. I just knew that we had to stand up, sit down, listen to a few songs, and repeat. However, I do remember getting excited about seeing others that I knew there (it was as if we...
4 Critical Resources for Overcoming Sexual Addictions
May 5, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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...
How to Remain Hopeful and Joy-filled in Recovery
Apr 14, 2021 | Addiction, God, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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)
Apr 7, 2021 | Getting Sober, Help from the Saints, Mercy, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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...
3 Crucial Ways St. Joseph Assists Our Recovery and Spiritual Life
Mar 17, 2021 | Family, Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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...
Seven Patron Saints to Help You Overcome Porn and Sexual Addiction
Mar 3, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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...
Advice for Making Lent More Spiritually Enriching
Feb 24, 2021 | Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
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...
Steps for Combating Acute Sexual Temptations
Feb 17, 2021 | Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
When I was invited to write an article addressing strategies to combat acute temptation in times of significant stressors, I couldn't think of a more important topic. Since the onset of the pandemic, many of us have had more downtime—and more opportunities for our...
The Importance of Routine for Maintaining Recovery
Nov 26, 2020 | Addiction, General, Getting Sober, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools | 0 Comments
From the military to sports to the spiritual life, routine is critical for success. However, maintaining a routine can seem boring, rigid, and stifling. I admittedly shared this view for several years. But for addicts who truly wish to be successful in their recovery,...