‘God was the most important part of my recovery journey’ Republished with permission: Archdiocese of Hobart Catholic Standard VOL12: ISSUE 10 /33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / 16 NOVEMBER 2025 23 November 2025
The Invisible Doctrine: Where Recovery Lives As a child in the Catholic system, the word “invisible” was a convenient placeholder—an easy way to explain God to kids 20 November 2025
Overcoming Addiction from a Christian Perspective Talk at the Church of the Apostles as part of the Jubilee Pilgrim Talk Series hosted by Launceston Catholic Parish 24 October 2025
Inventory Forward. Recovery Powered. Strengths First AA teaches us to take inventory. But it rarely tells us to inventory our strengths. 23 October 2025
The Ostrich Reflex: Why Avoidance Isn’t Immunity The ostrich reflex—The instinct to bury your head in the sand when faced with politics, business, profit motives, success, failure, or mission logic. 21 October 2025
Build quietly. Endure faithfully. Return gratefully. This Sunday, the Catholic liturgical calendar takes us on a journey through three spiritual postures—each one a cornerstone of grace. 09 October 2025
The Pursuit of Grace: Let Go and Let God Whether you find grace in Mass, AA meetings, or a conversation with the service station clerk, these channels only work if you follow three non-negotiable rules of engagement. 03 October 2025
The Pursuit of Grace: Take the Odd Route Whether you find grace in Mass, AA meetings, or a conversation with the service station clerk, these channels only work if you follow three non-negotiable rules of engagement. 03 October 2025
The Pursuit of Grace: Interact with Love and Kindness Whether you find grace in Mass, AA meetings, or a conversation with the service station clerk, these channels only work if you follow three non-negotiable rules of engagement. 03 October 2025
Recovery Isn’t a Life Sentence – It’s a Life Reclaimed One of the biggest mistakes I see in recovery—especially among fellow AA travellers—is the quiet sentencing of oneself to a boring, optics-driven life. 28 September 2025
You Can’t Outwrite Sweet Home Alabama Recovery, Rhythm, and the Spiritual Coordinates That Can’t Be Rushed 28 September 2025
