“The Cross of Addiction:
Reflections on the Stations of the Cross for an Addicted World,"
edited by Barry Matthews, has just been published by
Veritas Publications,
Dublin.
Before reading the publishers link (http://www.veritasbooksonline.com/the-cross-of-addiction.html#), it may be
worthwhile to read an informative overview of this
book at http://catholicnews.ie/new-book-from-veritas-offers-reflections-on-the-cross-of-addiction/, which begins:
“In The Cross of Addiction, we
walk the Way of the Cross with those who are among the most vulnerable in our
society, those battling addiction and their loved ones. Through compassionate
and thought-provoking meditations on each of the Stations of the Cross, we are
given insight into the struggle of addiction. Personal meditations from those
carrying the cross of addiction and those closest to them provide intimate
portrayals of this struggle, while reflections from those who work in the area
highlight the importance of compassion for those carrying this cross and provide
a deep sense of hope...”