“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
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
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