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We meet every Tuesday at 6pm in the Parish Hall to seek healing for those seeking recovery from addiction and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.

“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” — Mark 11:26Forgiveness is one ...
05/29/2026

“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” — Mark 11:26

Forgiveness is one of the hardest steps in recovery. When we’ve been deeply hurt, forgiveness can feel impossible. Yet Jesus speaks clearly about its importance. Not because He wants to minimize our pain, but because He wants to set us free from it.

Forgiveness is not excusing what someone did. It is not pretending the wound wasn’t real. It is not saying that abuse, betrayal, neglect, or injustice was acceptable. Forgiveness is choosing to release the debt we feel others owe us and entrusting justice to God.

When we hold onto resentment, we often discover that it harms us more than the person who hurt us. Bitterness can become a prison that keeps us trapped in the past. Recovery invites us to face our wounds honestly, but also to allow Christ to heal them.

Jesus knows the cost of forgiveness. From the Cross He prayed, “Father, forgive them.” He calls us to do the same—not through our own strength, but through His grace. Forgiveness may begin as a simple prayer: “Lord, I am not ready to forgive, but make me willing.”

Today, ask God to reveal any resentment that may be weighing on your heart. Then place it before Him. Forgiveness is not forgetting the past; it is refusing to let the past control your future. In Christ, there is freedom, healing, and hope.

05/28/2026

We might know in our minds that God has the attributes of being all present, all knowing, all loving, and all merciful. But if we can come to know these also in our hearts, then I believe it becomes easier to trust in Divine Providence. And knowing that we’re living under Divine Providence allows ...

Today's first reading at Mass (1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12) reminds us today that no matter how broken, lost, or burdened we may...
05/28/2026

Today's first reading at Mass (1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12) reminds us today that no matter how broken, lost, or burdened we may feel, God calls us something greater. The reading says that we are, “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own.”

Recovery is not just about leaving old habits behind — it is about discovering who we truly are in Christ.

Addiction, shame, fear, and sin try to keep us trapped in darkness, but Jesus calls us into His wonderful light. In Him, our past does not define us. We are loved, chosen, and given a mission: to proclaim His mercy by the witness of transformed lives.

If you are struggling, do not give up. God specializes in bringing light into the darkest places. Healing happens one day, one prayer, and one surrender at a time.

Catholic in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 6 PM in the Parish Building at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Confidential. Peer-led. Christ-centered. All are welcome.

From today's Gospel: “Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.” — John 17:17In recovery, one of the greatest ba...
05/20/2026

From today's Gospel:

“Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.” — John 17:17

In recovery, one of the greatest battles is learning to stop living in denial and begin living in truth. Addiction thrives in secrecy, rationalization, and false promises. Jesus, however, prays to the Father that we would be consecrated — set apart and made holy — in the truth. Recovery begins when we stop pretending and allow God’s truth to shine into every corner of our lives.

The truth is not meant to condemn us; it is meant to free us. The truth reminds us that we are not our addictions, our failures, or our past. We are beloved sons and daughters of God. In Catholic in Recovery, we learn to bring our wounds honestly before Christ, trusting that His Word, the sacraments, and authentic fellowship can heal what we could never heal on our own.

Today, ask Jesus to consecrate your mind, your heart, and your recovery journey in His truth. Let His voice be louder than shame, fear, or temptation. The more we surrender to the truth of Christ, the more freedom we discover.

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who tur...
05/19/2026

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people,
to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.

This line from comes from Psalm 85:8 in today's morning prayer. It's a psalm about restoration after wandering away from God.

“I will hear what the Lord God has to say…”

The first step is silence and surrender. Recovery begins when we stop listening only to our fears, compulsions, resentments, or self-will and begin listening for the voice of God. Addictions and unhealthy attachments create noise in the soul, but God speaks in peace, not chaos.

“…a voice that speaks peace.”

God does not shame us into holiness. He calls us gently but firmly into wholeness. His peace is not merely the absence of struggle—it is the presence of Christ reigning within us. The world says peace comes when circumstances improve; Christ says peace comes when we let Him be Lord.

“Peace for his people and his friends…”

What a beautiful phrase: his friends. God does not merely tolerate us. Through grace, He draws us into friendship with Him. In recovery, many people feel isolated, ashamed, or unworthy, but the Lord desires communion, not distance.

“…and those who turn to him in their hearts.”

Peace is connected to conversion. Turning our hearts toward God is more than emotion—it is a daily act of surrender. Every time we admit our need, go to confession, pray honestly, attend Mass, or ask for help, we are turning again toward Him. And every sincere turning opens the door to deeper peace.

A beautiful recovery takeaway:
The opposite of addiction is not merely sobriety—it is communion with God and others. The Lord’s voice leads us out of turmoil and into peace, one surrendered day at a time!

Romans 10:8-10 reminds us of a truth that cuts right through the chaos of addiction and unhealthy attachments: “Jesus is...
05/18/2026

Romans 10:8-10 reminds us of a truth that cuts right through the chaos of addiction and unhealthy attachments: “Jesus is Lord.”

And if Jesus is Lord… then we are not.

We are not lord over the good things in our lives — our money, success, relationships, comfort, reputation, or plans. They belong to Him. Every blessing is a gift, not a possession.

But the Good News goes even deeper: we are also not lord over the bad things. Our addictions do not define us. Our compulsions are not the final authority. Our shame is not king. Anxiety is not lord. Alcohol is not lord. Drugs are not lord. Lust is not lord. Fear is not lord.

Jesus Christ alone is Lord.

Recovery begins when we stop sitting on the throne of our own lives and place Christ there instead. The enemy tells us we are trapped forever, but the Resurrection says otherwise. The same Jesus who conquered sin and death can break chains, heal wounds, and raise dead places in our hearts back to life.

“By believing from the heart you are made righteous; by confessing with your lips you are saved.”

There is power in saying it out loud:
Jesus, You are Lord — not my addiction.
Jesus, You are Lord — not my past.
Jesus, You are Lord — not my fear.

Every act of surrender makes room for grace. Every confession of faith weakens the grip of the false gods we once served.

Catholic in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 6 pm in the Parish Building at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Come as you are. You are not alone, and healing is possible through Jesus Christ.

Jesus says in today’s Gospel, “You will weep and mourn… but your grief will become joy.” (John 16:20) Recovery often be...
05/15/2026

Jesus says in today’s Gospel, “You will weep and mourn… but your grief will become joy.” (John 16:20)

Recovery often begins with mourning.
Mourning the years lost.
Mourning broken relationships.
Mourning the damage caused by addiction, compulsions, or unhealthy attachments.
Mourning the person we wish we had been.

Jesus does not deny that grief. He enters into it.

But He also promises that sorrow is not the end of the story. Just as Good Friday led to Easter Sunday, the pain of recovery can become the doorway to new life. The tears you shed today may be preparing your heart for a joy deeper and more lasting than anything the world can offer.

In recovery, there are days when progress feels hidden, prayers feel unanswered, and healing feels slow. Yet Christ reminds us: “I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.”

Hold on. Stay faithful. Keep coming back. Keep praying.
Joy is closer than you think.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.You have faith in God; have faith also in me.In my Father’s house there are many dwe...
05/01/2026

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” (John 14:1–2)

In recovery, troubled hearts are something we know well. Anxiety, regret, fear of the future, and the weight of our past can all crowd in at once. But Jesus speaks directly into that storm: Do not let your hearts be troubled.

Not because life is easy…
Not because we have everything under control…
But because He does.

Step by step, we learn that faith is not just believing God exists—it’s trusting Him with what we cannot fix ourselves. It’s surrendering the chaos, the cravings, the shame, and the uncertainty into His hands.

And then comes the promise:
“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.”

There is room for you.
Not just someday in heaven—but right now in His mercy.

No matter how far addiction has taken us, no matter how broken things may seem, Jesus is preparing a place—a life, a future, a home—with Him. Recovery is not just about what we’re leaving behind… it’s about where He is leading us.

From today's gospel reading:“Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master.” (John 13:16)In recover...
04/30/2026

From today's gospel reading:

“Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master.” (John 13:16)

In recovery, this truth cuts right to the heart of Step One: we are not in control and that’s where grace enters.

We are not the Master—but we belong to One who is. Jesus Christ is Lord. And when we finally surrender—when we admit our powerlessness—we are no longer trying to sit on a throne that was never ours. Instead, we take our rightful place as servants, and that is where freedom begins.

In Catholic in Recovery, we don’t fight alone. We place our weakness into the hands of Christ, who is stronger than anything that has ever held us captive. What we could not do by our own power, He can do through His.

Today, let this verse be an invitation:
Stop trying to be the master.
Let Jesus be Lord.

Recovery begins not with control—but with surrender!

From today's Morning Prayer:“The Lord frees prisoners,He gives light to the blind,He raises the fallen.” (Psalm 146)In r...
04/29/2026

From today's Morning Prayer:

“The Lord frees prisoners,
He gives light to the blind,
He raises the fallen.” (Psalm 146)

In recovery, these aren’t just beautiful words—they are a lived reality.

Many of us know what it feels like to be imprisoned—not by iron bars, but by addiction, compulsions, shame, and patterns we couldn’t break on our own. And yet, the Lord frees prisoners. Not always all at once, but often one day, one surrender, one honest step at a time.

We know what it’s like to be blind—unable to see the truth about ourselves, about God, or even about the damage being done. And yet, He gives light to the blind. Through grace, through the Steps, through community, He gently opens our eyes to reality—and to hope.

And we know what it is to fall—again and again. But the good news is this: God is not waiting for perfection. He is the One who raises the fallen. Every time we turn back, every time we ask for help, every time we say “I can’t—but You can,” He lifts us up.

This is the heart of recovery: not self-reliance, but reliance on a God who restores.

If you feel trapped, confused, or knocked down—come. You don’t have to stay there!

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