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When it comes to addiction, a few saints in particular show us that the path to healing is not only possible — it can even be holy ground.
Addiction can feel like a cage with no key — whether it’s a craving, a compulsion, or a cycle that keeps looping back. The shame, isolation, and powerlessness that come with it aren’t just psychological; they can weigh heavy on the soul. But holiness isn’t about never falling. It’s about what we do next.
The Church doesn’t offer saints as superheroes, but as companions. And when it comes to addiction, a few saints in particular show us that the path to healing is not only possible — it can even be holy ground.
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Addiction can feel like a cage with no key — whether it’s a craving, a compulsion, or a cycle that keeps looping back. The shame, isolation, and powerlessness that come with it aren’t just psychological; they can weigh heavy on the soul. But holiness isn’t about never falling. It’s about what we do next.
The Church doesn’t offer saints as superheroes, but as companions. And when it comes to addiction, a few saints in particular show us that the path to healing is not only possible — it can even be holy ground.
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang: The addict who never gave up
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Three saints who understand the struggle of addiction
When it comes to addiction, a few saints in particular show us that the path to healing is not only possible — it can even be holy ground.
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