The Rosary is therefore a wonderful way to pray as we invite God’s grace to overcome our addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. I was able to overcome my addiction to pornography by praying the Rosary daily as a supplement to working the Twelve Steps and frequenting the sacraments (Reconciliation and the Eucharist). Over time, I began to experience longer-lasting freedom and eventually total freedom from giving into the temptation of looking at pornography. My freedom from this lust-related behavior, through the aid of the Rosary, has allowed me to experience a clean heart. In His mercy, God has given me a clean heart and steadfast spirit, and He will do the same for all of us if we pray to Him regularly and trust in His divine healing, one day at a time.
Reflection Questions
- Do you pray the Rosary daily as a supplement to working the Twelve Steps and frequenting the sacraments to help you overcome your addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments? Why or why not?
- What prayers have you learned throughout your recovery journey that enable God to give you a clean heart and steadfast spirit?
Daily Mass Readings
First Reading: Habakkuk 1:12—2:4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Gospel: Matthew 17:14-20
Reflection by Marty T.