Let the Oppressed Go Free: Breaking the Bonds of Addiction

By Justin Rigali and Cardinal Justin Rigali

Let the Oppressed Go Free: Breaking the Bonds of Addiction

By Cardinal Justin Rigali - Published by TAN Books

Overview

In this pastoral booklet, Cardinal Justin Rigali examines the spiritual and physical realities of addiction, drawing on Church teaching to offer hope and practical guidance. He discusses what addiction is, its underlying causes, and how the cycle of dependence works. He also shows how prayer, the sacraments, and community support can help those who struggle and their loved ones.

Explains the spiritual and physical nature of addiction

Distinguishes different forms of addiction: substances, behaviors, sensations

Teaches about the "cycle" of addiction and how one becomes trapped

Shows how the Church can support recovery through prayer and the sacraments

Provides hope for families and loved ones affected by addiction

Intended Audience

For Catholics struggling with addiction, for their families, and for pastoral ministers seeking a faith-rooted resource to understand and address addiction in light of Church teaching.

Key Themes

Addiction as a spiritual and medical reality

The cycle of dependence and freedom

The role of the sacraments and prayer in healing

Community and pastoral support for recovery

Hope and restoration through Christ

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930314140
• ISBN13: 9781930314146
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Catholic Addiction Ministry

This book written by Cardinal Justin Rigali as part of "The Shepherd's Voice Series of talks, combines the 12-Steps with the Spirituality of the Church. It uses concrete examples. Part V for example "the importance of Prayer"; Part IV - The sacraments Important part of Grace and Virtue. This book basically gives you a road map of what addiction is and how the Church uses it's sacraments and outside forces (AA - Counseling and other groups) as a method to get help. I highly recommend this if you are Catholic to put in your Library.