Catholic Recovery

Share with other Catholics recovering from alcoholism and other addictions.

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New Site Name

The name of the site has been slightly changed, from "Catholics in Recovery" to "Catholic Recovery". It matches the website address, and also reflects more of emphasis on what we're doing here. It isn't about us, it's about the Faith and how it helps us.

Created by paulcoholic Jul 24, 2009 at 2:19pm. Last updated by paulcoholic Jul 24.

Over 100 Members!

Catholics in Recovery just passed the 100 member mark!  Let us continue to encourage each other in or sober journey.

Created by paulcoholic Jun 7, 2008 at 6:49pm. Last updated by paulcoholic Jul 24.

Events

Catholic Information

Vatican
Cathechism
Catholic Digital Studio
Bible Christian Society
Catholic Reference
Catholic Answers
Phatmass
Catholic Information Network
Catholic Culture
New Advent
Catholic First

Numerous additional sites on Catholicism, recovery and healing can be found at Sober Catholic. Just scroll up and down the sidebar and click on whatever is of interest.

Another excellent Catholic resource on addictions is Sober for Christ .

Also, a wealth of information on Matt Talbot can be found here at the Venerable Matt Talbot Resource Center .

For those members struggling with sex and porn addiction, a great resource with safe and discrete discussion forums is Courage to be Chaste

Blog Posts

Anne

Four Pillars of Recovery

I have been reflecting for awhile on the "essential ingredients" of any recovery plan... whether it is AA or the Oxford Movement or the millions of models of interventions that are out there that are used by the so-called "treatment experts"... I have come up with four essentials....
Surrender, Accountability, Community and Service.

Acknowledging the need for and value of surrender in the battle with an addiction is key because otherwise we are dealing in deception with ourselves. That d… Continue

Posted by Anne on October 10, 2009 at 5:08pm — 1 Comment

Anne

Serenity in Season

I have just endured the most brutal month of my life after getting sober 20 years ago.
I was tempted to drink for the first time in about 18 years... but God's grace has prevailed
for today... His mercy poured down like rain. Going back to the beginning and realizing
that my life as I know it now is not possible without sobriety. A drink would bring about a tsunami
or pain and wipe away every foundation, every gift and every joy in the blink of an eye.
This I know. This is what helps me in times… Continue

Posted by Anne on October 6, 2009 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

Karenan

My Retreat

The day I arrived at my destination-San Damiano's it was very late after 10:00 Friday night. I did get a very late start, and the drive there was over 4 hours. But I did make some excellent traveling time.

I was greeted with a wonderful friendly smile, and a warm hug from a most delightful and charming lady, her name was Kateri, and she guided me to my waiting room, it was small but very inviting, with my own private bathroom. I settled in a bit, then made some last minute phone calls, as to my… Continue

Posted by Karenan on September 13, 2009 at 8:08am — 1 Comment

Patrick Higgins

New visitor

Feel blessed to have found you. Please pray for me today. Thank you.

Posted by Patrick Higgins on April 1, 2009 at 10:48am — 5 Comments

missdare

Horrible week, causing temptation to relapse...

Last weekend I received second degree burns from the sun, had an emergency room trip because of it.. ended up being allergic to the medication they gave me for the pain and almost had to go back... Now this week I found out I have something horribley wrong with my feminine parts, to the point I may have to have surgery. I'm 24 years old and I may have to have a hysterectomy, I have no children either. This complication that I am having may have ruined my chances of ever being a mother....
This s… Continue

Posted by missdare on March 31, 2009 at 3:55pm — 8 Comments

 

Welcome to Catholic Recovery

Catholic? Are you suffering from an addiction, or trying to maintain your recovery? Then you've come to the right place!! Welcome to the social network where you can connect with other Catholics who are alcoholics or addicts and are discovering the riches that the Catholic Faith has to offer to help them stay clean and sober. Share with other members in the forums, post events you are creating or attending, or upload photos and videos that others here might like! Doesn't matter what other recovery program you've used (or still use, or even if you've ever used one), all Catholics faithful to the Church or who desire to be faithful but are finding it difficult are welcome. No criticism of other member's recovery programs (or lack of) will be permitted. Charitable, sensitive opinions offered are acceptable. Bring your experience in recovery to the forums and in messages, but be tolerant of different approaches. As long as they work, it's cool. This social network is NOT affiliated with ANY recovery movement. Invite your friends in recovery! The only requirement for membership is a desire to grow in the Catholic Faith, and to stay clean and sober! If they might be seeking the Truth, we can evangelize! The more, the merrier!!!!

CATHOLIC RECOVERY ONLINE MEETINGS!!

Catholic Recovery is now offering online chat meetings! There will be just a few to start with, and should eventually progress to being throughout the week at various times.

For now: Visit us in the chat room on Tuesdays, 10 AM ET (7 AM PT) and 10 PM ET (7 PM PT) and Friday 10 AM (7 AM PT) I believe that would be Tuesdays and Fridays 1400 UTC/GMT and Wednesday 0200 UTC/GMT. Meetings will end after 30-60 minutes,or whenever people get tired of chatting.

CR members markol91784 and paulcoholic will run them for now. Email us for info.

Forum

Introduction/Testimony Forum

Introduce yourself here (if you want to!) This is also the place where you can tell others your addiction tale and also your conversion or reversion (returning to the Catholic Church) story.

10 discussions

Checking in: How have you been and what's going on?

Post the occasional "Checking in" or "Where I'm at today" kind of topic. This is where we can keep track of each other if we're going through stuff, or just grateful to be alive, sober and/or clean. Happy dancing allowed! Crying, too.

19 discussions

Site Info (How to use & status), Suggestions, Questions and Feedback

Got helpful suggestions or constructive criticism for the network? Have questions?Post them here! Be polite.

6 discussions

Recovery Meeting Room

Topics here involve life problems or issues associated with alcoholism and other addictions. Included are 12 Step discussions, for members of any 12 Step Movements. Also: info on CHATROOM MEETINGS are here.

13 discussions

The Matt Talbot Way of Recovery

Discuss here the Matt Talbot Way of Recovery, in which through Mass and the Sacraments, as well as prayer and repentance, you transfer your love for your addictive substance or behavior onto Jesus.

5 discussions

Prayer Room

For prayer requests. If you hang out here a lot, don't forget to join the Prayer Group!

15 discussions

Sacred Scripture

This is the place to discuss Bible passages and what they have meant to you in your faith and recovery journey. If you also meditate on the Mass readings or pray the Liturgy of the Hours (the "Divine Office"), you can discuss their relevance and importance to you here.

8 discussions

Books and Websites

A forum where members could post books and links that they feel would be beneficial to members. These are books and sites faithful to the Catholic Church about spirituality, the Saints, or self help for alcohol and other addictions, including sex addiction recovery...

11 discussions

Saints and Devotions

Are there saints that you are especially dedicated to? Are there any devotions that you use? How have they helped your recovery or life in general? Share with others here.

12 discussions

Struggling with lust?

A safe place where members can discuss this addiction...

10 discussions

Service and Volunteering

You can discuss here what service and volunteer work you might be doing to enhance your life and strengthen your recovery.

4 discussions

General Discussion

Post anything here not applicable to the above forums.

32 discussions

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Atheists have got to be amongst the most irrational of people, despite their self-described reliance on "reason alone."For all of this (looking about me and out the window) to have"just happened" is absurd. Created things imply a creator. I can se...
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That's great, William.November 1at was also the Feast of All Saints, so you had all of Heaven praying you!
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Oh, Sandy, we're all there with you in spirit. Hang in there! (((huggies)))
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William, that's SUPER! You are really inspiring to me-- I'm only on Day 10! God bless you, and keep up the great work! :-)
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Prayers on the way....things WILL get better for you all! {{{HUGS}}}
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Thank you all so much for your prayers. I overcame the ordeal of attending a wedding dinner with free flow of alcohol without even touching a drop. I was in the same hotel ballroom more than a month ago before my road to sobriety and during that o...
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