Spiritual Resources for Addicts, Families, and Loved Ones

As we begin a new decade, let us consider spiritual resources for those who have an addiction as well as for their families and loved ones. The source for these beneficial resources is available at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Spiritual_Resources_-_Addiction.pdf

The contents include scripture passages, prayers for recovery,  Rosary meditations for help with addictions, Stations of the Cross for 12-step recovery, novena to the Holy Spirit for addictions and recovery, patron saints for addiction and related issues, and other helpful links and resources.

Reflections on the Stations of the Cross for an Addicted World

“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...”

Ebook on the Stations of the Cross for Alcoholics (and Others)

Paul at Sober Catholic ( http://www.sobercatholic.com/author/paulcoholic/) and Moderator of the Matt Talbot way of Recovery Yahoo Support Group (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MattTalbotWayofRecovery/) has recently published a devotional Ebook entitled, “The Stations of the Cross for Alcoholics.”

It is available online for a $2.99 download through Smashwords.com at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/115490. Available on this order page is a free review sample of the contents and two book reviews.

Stations of the Cross for Recovering Alcoholics

Stations of the Cross was one of Matt Talbot's regular spiritual practices in recovery. Paul at "Sober Catholic" BlogSpot has provided a commentary on each of the stations for recovering alcoholics http://sobercatholic.blogspot.com/search/label/Stations%20of%20the%20Cross
The first station begins at the bottom of your screen.

Recovering Meditations on the Stations of the Cross

One of the multiple spiritual practices that Matt Talbot engaged in in sobriety was regularly making the Stations of the Cross, which numerous sources posted here have noted, including the eye witness account by the late Sean T. O'Ceallaigh, the second President of Ireland (1945 to 1959), who as a alter boy personally knew Matt between 1890 and 1897 at St. Joseph Church, Dublin.

For those interested in making the Stations of the Cross within a recovery context, click http://www.calixsociety.org/articles.html, for a 16 page printable Word Document from the Calix Society.

Reference note:

The quote by Sean T. O'Ceallaigh regarding Matt Talbot can be found on page 239 in the book, Saintly Men of Modern Times - Google Books Result.