The CIR Digital Workbook Companion

Module 1 of 20

Section 1 - Spiritual Principles

“Many people, nonalcoholics, report that as a result of the practice of A.A.’s Twelve Steps, they have been able to meet other difficulties of life. They think that the Twelve Steps can mean more than sobriety for problem drinkers. They see in them a way to happy and effective living for many, alcoholic or not.”—Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

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PRAY

The Serenity Prayer

God,
Grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time,
enjoying one moment at a time,
accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.
Taking, as he did, this sinful world as it is,
not as I would have it.
Trusting that he will make all things right
if I surrender to his will.
That I may be reasonably happy in this life,
and supremely happy with him forever in the next.
Amen.

REFLECT

Take time to think about and write down responses to the following questions. Once you’ve done so, discuss your responses with your sponsor and/or small workbook group.

How has denial, shame, or fear kept you isolated from God and away from seeking a spiritual solution?
What has been your experience with the spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps and the Catholic Church?

ACT

Complete the following exercises before moving on to section 2:

Discuss

Share your thoughts and connect with others on this journey.

Bryan Langbein 5 months ago

I'm really grateful to be here, I have been doing AA and want to connect my sobriety more to my faith.

Leo and Tanti McCormick 5 months ago

My husband and I are attending this for the first time. It has been very beneficial for us especially in our recovery progress from the addict perspective as well as spouse of addict perspective. Thank you so much for making this available! May God bless you all. You are all in our prayers!

John McGregor 4 months ago

Certainly all four: denial, shame, fear, and isolation have robbed me of my relationship with God. But I believe, hope, and am committed to receiving and cooperating with the grace that God longs to pour out upon me. I must be committed, willing, and open. God grant me the grace for today.

Steve D 4 months ago

Helps to be honest and unload all that binds me to my addiction

Mary W 3 months ago

I am grateful for what they are saying about being a beloved child in this module
i AM ASKING FOR THE GRACE

Mary W 3 months ago

Hi I am asking for the grace to believe that I am a beloved child like the speakers say.
for then, I will be able to treat myself with dignity and respect because I believe he created me for some purpose.
It is all about God then, and not me.

John R 3 months ago

Excellent start on my journey

George Ayer 2 months ago

I was glad to work these principles with a small group a few weeks ago and discuss with my sponsor also , fear and shame are ongoing things I need to surrender to the Lord, the principal of hope with a dream big has been a huge and wonderful step for me really appreciate this video and the workbook and CIR God bless from George

Nora K 1 month ago

I’m grateful that I re-listened to this. It gave me the hope to go through the Act part of this Session that I have been stalling on completing, because I believe God gave me this exact opportunity alone to complete it with Him. Thank you Jesus

Pamela Henry 2 weeks ago

I’m beginning my first round of CIR steps today July 30 with my CIR sponsor having joined July 1. I’m excited to watch the new house be built in 12 steps having been given His foundation April 4 by becoming Catholic. My secular recoveries can now center on the Holy Eucharist!, the missing ingredient for 38 years!

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