Twelve Steps to Spiritual Wholeness: A Christian
Pathway, by Philip St. Romain. Contemplative Ministries, Inc. 2017.
This is a
complete editorial revision of the 1991 edition that was published by Liguori Publications, with several parts re-written for greater clarity.
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The Twelve Steps have been called the most significant spiritual movement in the past century. They have helped thousands overcome addictions in groups from
Al-Anon to Codependents Anonymous. Philip St. Romain was one of the first to apply the Twelve Steps to a Christian spirituality in Becoming a New Person (Liguori Publications, 1984). His increased understanding of the Twelve Steps since then prompted him to write a yearlong series of articles for Liguorian magazine (1991). In answer to hundreds of
letters, those articles were compiled into Twelve Steps to Spiritual Wholeness, two appendixes, and a suggested reading list. This book presents the Twelve Steps as a way to grow, to move toward a “spiritual awakening, an awareness of our true self in God.” Every page bears gentle reassurance that fulfillment of the Twelve Steps inspires a cleansing sense of
wholeness -- a renewed spirit that helps readers “break free from negative and sinful influences in their lives.” Twelve Steps to Spiritual Wholeness will be a faithful and valuable companion on the challenging journey of the Twelve Steps.
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Saint of the Week
Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska: (1825-99): January 30.
Today we honor a woman who submitted to God’s will throughout her life—a life filled with pain and suffering.
Born in 1825 in central Poland and baptized Sophia, she
contracted tuberculosis as a young girl. The forced period of convalescence gave her ample time for reflection. Sophia felt called to serve God by working with the poor, including street children and the elderly homeless in Warsaw’s slums. In time, her cousin joined her in the work.
In 1855, the two women made private vows and consecrated themselves to the Blessed Mother. New followers joined them. Within two years, they formed a new congregation, which came to be known as the Felician Sisters. As their numbers grew, so did their work, and so did the pressures on Mother Angela (the new name Sophia took in religious life).
Mother Angela served as superior for many years until ill health forced her to resign at the age of 44. She watched the order grow and expand, including missions to the United States among the sons and daughters of Polish immigrants.
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Six cities that were designated by Moses at the command of God as locations to which
Israelites could flee in order to be safe from retribution of other Israelites for offenses committed against others. Num. 35:9-16 gives a description of their purpose. In that culture the responsibility of retribution against a family member who had been killed or seriously injured rested on the "goel," the next of kin. The person was required to stay in the city until the death of the High Priest of that city (Num. 35:25-28). Then he was free to return to his home and
retribution was not allowed upon him. Note they typology here. When the high priest dies, the offender is set free. In other words, when Jesus our High Priest died on the cross, we sinners were set free from sin.
A lawyer meets with the family of a recently deceased millionaire for the reading of the will.
'To my loving wife, Rose, who always stood by me, I leave the house and $2 million,' the attorney reads.
'To my darling daughter, Jessica, who looked after me in sickness and kept the business going, I leave the yacht, the business and $1 million.'
'And finally,' the lawyer concludes, 'to my cousin Dan, who hated me, argued with me and thought I would never mention him in my will. Well, you were wrong. Hi Dan!'
