Freedom from Addictions

April and May 2020

In This Issue

Editorial

In Jesus, There Is Hope for Dignity

The paschal mystery of Jesus – his passion, death and resurrection – is intended for the salvation of all. Jesus yearns to continue extending his healing love to everybody, especially the poor, the sick and the addicted.

WM Special

Addiction and Its Many Faces

Even though addiction often seems to be associated with drugs, it actually takes on many forms. Addictions can range from crime and pornography to work and exercise. The good news is that effective treatments are available and people can recover from addictions.

WM Special

Roots of Addiction

The causes of addiction are manifold but it all boils down to the attempt to fill an inner void stemming from feelings of abandonment and lack of love. To address addiction, it is important to treat the root of the addiction and not simply its effects.

WM Special

Amazing Journey to Recovery

The journey of Fr. Bobby Dela Cruz from drug use to priesthood is a powerful testimony of God’s love. Today he is sharing God’s gift of redemption with drug surrenderers and persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

Frontiers

Faith At All Cost

It is not easy to live by faith as this cannot be seen. It cannot be measured by the money we donate. What is important is to always seek God’s will in our daily lives and obey His commandments.

Filipino Focus

Tagle’s New Job Could Transform the Church

Cardinal Tagle is at the helm of the “superdicastery” responsible for all missionary activity. It’s a challenging task that could, nevertheless, transform the Church inside and out.

In Focus

The Most Catholic Country

Pope Francis intends to visit Timor-Leste later this year turning the spotlight on a young country still struggling from its violent past that has nevertheless preserved a vigorous faith.

Living Communion

The Word of Life

The Word of God is not only something to be pondered over and reflected upon, but it is also a way of living our everyday lives.

Insight

Honoring God’s Name

God’s name is said with the reverence, awe, and respect that we give Him. However, to speak His name is to not only say it with the highest respect but to also respect and revere all that He has blessed.

Winds of the Spirit

In The Footsteps of Saint Francis

The oldest movement founded by Francis himself, the Third Order Franciscans continues to guide those who want to follow in the founder’s lifestyle in their own lives.

Follow Me

Fertile Terrain for the Vocation

Vocation, a gift from God, is like a small seed that wants to germinate, grow and bear fruit; but for that to happen, we need to find the right terrain.

Bridge Builders

Nature Calls

Scientists say that human activity has a huge impact on global warming. There are actions and measures we can take in our everyday lives that can prevent the ill effects of global warming from escalating in the long run.

World Touch

COMBONI MISSIONARIES: First Blessed Comboni Missionary

Comboni Missionary Father Giuseppe Ambrosoli (in drawing) will be beatified on November 22, in Kalongo, Uganda where Fr. Ambrosoli spent more than 40 years of his life in a parish, hospital, nursing and midwifery schools.

Strategies for Evangelization

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