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Sexual sin, powerlessness, and communion

19 August 2016 By Andrew

Today I’d like to offer a reflection on the experience of some people who have struggled with sexual sin and the effects of sexual sin. Hopefully some of these reflections will be useful both for those who suffer the ongoing effects of sexual sin willingly entered into, and also some of the effects of sexual abuse.

But it’s important to say that these reflections are based on certain people’s experiences, and are not an assertion… [ read more ]

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9 July 2016 By Andrew

Download the Pathways out of Addiction pdf.

The Pathways PDF outlines the steps described in detail in the podcasts "Pathways out of Addiction" – the podcasts are available on the Ancient Faith website, and full transcripts are available on this site.

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Pathways out of Addiction 4: Living in Communion

7 July 2016 By Andrew

What does participation in the Holy Mysteries of the Church offer us who are enslaved by our addiction?

Today I’m concluding the short series on finding a path out of addiction, and today we’re looking at the most powerful spiritual weapon of all: participation in Christ through the holy mystery of communion.

St Theophan tells us that “the four weapons of which we have spoken receive their power from the forces and gifts of grace,… [ read more ]

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