by Chris | May 2, 2019 | Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
My Catholic faith has always been a major part of my recovery since day one. Being continuously told from the beginning that selfishness was at the root of all my troubles, I knew I had to change. And what model better to follow for unselfishness than that of Jesus?...
by Scott Weeman | Jun 18, 2017 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
The Twelve Steps of recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church work in a very similar way. While some of the steps and each of the sacraments have great ritual and reverence around them regarding initiation, each are to be continually practiced. Finding a...
by Scott Weeman | Apr 15, 2017 | The Sacraments, The Twelve Steps
The following is a short excerpt from Scott’s upcoming book, The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery: One of the most beautiful moments of the Catholic Church’s liturgical year takes place during the Easter Vigil when new members...
