The Christmas season can pose serious challenges for those in recovery from substance abuse. Catholic experts share strategies for remaining sober and centered in Christ.
In a raw essay, MG Davis shares her journey with alcoholism and how, through the grace of God, she has been able to rediscover who she is: “Looking back, I can’t really pinpoint the time when it became my problem. Sure, I’d
Like most priests, Father Douglas McKay has seen a number of people die over the years.
As the founder and chaplain of Our House Ministries in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section, Father McKay -- who grew up in the neighborhood he serves -- has
As Our Sunday Visitor columnist Kenneth Craycraft marks 20 years of sobriety, he allows readers to see the difficulty of the journey and the power that alcohol has on those who are addicted to it: “In the very early morning of Dec.
An updated version of a 2019 paper that cites the presence of religious belief as an aid in recovery, particularly from mental health and substance abuse issues, has met with both support and skepticism.
Brian Grim, founder of the Religious Freedom & Business
Kathryn Jean Lopez reflects on Luke Mechmann, who recently lost his battle with drug addiction. Luke was described as a “good kid,” a “sweetheart,” but despite all the help he received, he could not be freed of such a stronghold. Luke’s parents,
After several years in sobriety, Scott Weeman felt a call to establish a ministry that serves Catholics seeking healing recovery from all offenses against temperance. Thus he began Catholic in Recovery, a nonprofit organization that offers Catholic spiritual tools to help those
To “harbor the harborless” is one way to refer to the merciful work of sheltering the homeless. It is fitting then that a city in eastern Canada — where ocean vistas are visible on many streets — would be where the House
Gretchen Crowe writes “in my nearly 20 years in Catholic media, I have had the great fortune to put into words the stories of wonderful men and women who have sought to follow the Lord in their lives. Their stories haven’t always
In partnership with OSV Films, director Jim Wahlberg’s new short film “What About the Kids?” explores the effects that addiction has on children throughout our society and the role that faith can play in the journey toward recovery. In the movie, 8-year-old