A person who feels powerless can have great hope for the future. This is because, while he realizes he doesn’t have the tools to fight this battle on his own, there are others who can help him win the battle. He is aware that there are many valuable resources available to him, and he uses them.
Our friend and author, Lauretta Brown, from the National Catholic Register, wrote this eye-opening piece on the disturbing reality of how the Pornography industry is taking advantage of the vulnerable during this global pandemic. Smut is being offered for free — an offer that has drawn harsh criticism from leaders of the fight against sexual […]
What does a priest say to the man who comes to confession weekly struggling to overcome a pornography addiction? How does a mom support her 8 year old daughter when x-rated content pops up on the iPad? Where can spouses turn when they discover their significant other has an internet search history that includes Pornhub? […]
In my previous post I wrote about distinctions in addiction patterns, specifically addressing biological, psychological, and trauma-based addiction. One reason you or someone you are helping might be “stuck in the confessional” is that there is a psychological wound or trauma that needs to be addressed by a trained therapist. Another reason people get “stuck […]
About a year ago, a priest approached me at a conference and made the following observation. “My students today seem different than they were a few years ago. It used to be that when someone was struggling with pornography and masturbation, I could recommend filters and a more structured prayer life and that would take […]
*This article first appeared on meganmurphyministries.com I got the freak-out phone call. A mom crying and yelling about her son. She had found porn on his device, and was heartbroken and enraged. A few years earlier, her husband’s addiction to porn had destroyed and ended their marriage. This mom is a devout and faithful Catholic woman […]
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