Published: Dec. 17, 2011
Words: 5,635 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466051102

Short description

A devotional book rooted in ancient Catholic spirituality, the "Stations of the Cross for Alcoholics" provides Catholics and other Christians with a series of meditations to assist them in growing spiritually and coping with the struggles of alcoholism.

Extended description

The "Stations of the Cross for Alcoholics" is a book that is rooted in an ancient Catholic devotion. It is intended to assist Catholics and other Christians find deeper meaning in their struggles with alcoholism, by connecting the oftentimes hard road of sobriety with Jesus' suffering road to His Crucifixion. The reader sees that their old alcoholic 'self' is being led to the Cross and the joy of eventual resurrection of a new sober self can follow. Whether they are still drinking and struggling, or have been sober for many years and still have difficulties coping with sobriety, this book should help readers maintain that sobriety.

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Review by: Judith Ferguson on Jan. 08, 2012 :
Although this book was written for alcoholics in recovery it is also valuable for those who are related to or friends of alcoholics who are still on the road. It gives a better understanding of the struggles of those who are in recovery by showing the juxtaposition to the struggles and suffering of Jesus as He carried the cross to the place where He would be crucified.
The prayers and the illustrations make it real both historically and contemporarily. It is not something that happened in the past but it is brought forward to today and made personal.
This book will speak to anyone who recognizes his/her imperfections, and is willing to admit them and to receive healing through the suffering of Christ.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Ron Sidwell on Dec. 19, 2011 :
What a stroke of genius! Not only does the recovering addict share in the suffering of Jesus in carrying of his cross, passion, and crucifixion, as they deal with their own pain and anguish, but each humiliation and confrontation encountered by Jesus is related to the recovering addict's battle. The path of sobriety becomes enobled by the parallel with Christ's journey to the cross, His death, and burial. And because the meditations related to recovery from addiction are aligned with the Stations of the Cross (found in every Catholic Church), the recovering addict can walk the walk with Jesus and reflect on the success and pitfalls of their journey to restored health. Moreover, this unique series of meditations for the Stations of the Cross provides a beneficial approach to personal self-examination for anyone afflicted with "stinking thinking" looking for healing. Well done, Paul Sofranko. This is a great resource for anyone in a 12 step program and would be a tremendous addition to anyone's daily devotion.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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