In this issue of Every Day Catholic, main article author Paul Smith candidly shares from his own experience of addiction and the role faith and community have played in his recovery. Frank Frost spotlights the movie Days of Wine and Roses and offers insights for reflection and discussion in the “Movie Moments" column. Ben St. Hillaire, a regional contact for Comunità Cenacolo, shares some of the life lessons he learned while living in this healing community in “Putting Shoes on the Gospel" by Joan McKamey. Jeanne Hunt explores taking addiction out of hiding in “Passing on the Faith" and invites us to pray for addicts and those who love them in the Prayer. The issue is rounded out with a quote from Bill W., co-founder of A.A., and with questions for reflection and discussion. Preview this issue.

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