by Scott Weeman | Mar 6, 2025 | 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...
by Chris | Feb 13, 2025 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, The Twelve Steps
Recently, I have been reflecting on how my porn addiction began in the first place. This took me back to a dark place in my life during college, when I had broken up with who I thought was the love of my life, which left me directionless and unstable. I had no passion...
by Chris | Oct 27, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, The Twelve Steps
“Same dances in the same old shoes Some habits that you just can’t lose There’s no telling what a man might use After the thrill is gone” – The Eagles A few months ago, I was going back and forth in a text conversation with a friend from my home...
by Chris | Sep 29, 2020 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Other Addictions, Psychology & Therapy, The Twelve Steps
Attachment, as we have seen in previous articles (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three), is central to addiction, recovery, and spiritual growth. But what do St. Ignatius and St. John of the Cross mean by “attachments”? And how does that tie to our recovery from...
