Freedom from the Prison of Addiction

Preface by Greg Boyle SJ - 5

Introduction - 7

What are the Spiritual Exercises? - 14

What is the Twelve-Step Programme? - 15

Preparation and Prayer before Each Reflection - 16

Reflection 1: St Ignatius and the Spiritual Exercises - 19

Reflection 2: Your Image of God - 25

Reflection 3: The Negative Forces of Sin in the World - 31

Reflection 4: Despite My Sinfulness, I am Loved by God - 40

Reflection 5: God's Mercy and Healing - 48

Reflection 6: love of God and Love of Self - 53

Reflection 7: The Passion and Death of Jesus - 61

Reflection 8: The Call of the King - 67

Reflection 9: Saying yes to God: The Response of Mary - 75

Reflection 10: Temptations - 80

Reflection 11: The Resurrection of Jesus - 88

Reflection 12: so, What Do YOU Want? - 92

Afterword by Peter McVerry SJ - 100

Appendix 1: Summary of Reflections - 105

Appendix 2: The Way of the Cross: A Prison Perspective, Led by Pope Francis, Good Friday 2020 - 109

About Dialogue for Diversity and the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice - 128