by Chris | Apr 7, 2020 | Help from the Saints, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Sacraments
During this time of uncertainty and fear, one thing I am certain of is that God is with us and will never leave or forsake us. As never before, we are being called in faith to pick up our cross and walk this lonesome valley. The good news is that we are never alone...
by Chris | Aug 8, 2019 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Help from the Saints, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools, The Twelve Steps
One of the tools that I learned as I went through the Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat spiritual practice to help navigate challenging situations was a beautiful breathing exercise. Even today, over three years clean of my porn addiction, when...
by Chris | Jun 6, 2019 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Spiritual Tools, The Twelve Steps
According to pious tradition, Our Lady gave 15 promises to those who would pray the rosary with real devotion. Three of those promises are signal graces, an armor against hell, and the destruction of vice. To overcome my porn addiction I needed the Mother of God to...