Overcoming Pornography
Internet pornography is the most widespread addiction in the United States today, by a huge margin. If you’re in the grips of a pornography addiction, the Lord wants to set you free! As always, though, freedom from sin or addiction isn’t a magic trick. It requires us to use every possible tool available at our disposal. If we commit to doing that, grace will become infuse those efforts with supernatural strength, and we will be set free. If you want freedom, then proceed to the resources!
Video: “Let’s Talk About Porn”
Fr. Greg Gerhart, chaplain at Texas A&M’s Newman Center, breaks down the facts about porn addiction and gives practical tools for making a plan to overcome it. If you don’t listen to any other talk or podcast on pornography, listen to this one!
Website: Strive21
Strive 21 is a 21-day detox from pornography for men. You will receive 21 e-mails in 21 days with 21 videos helping you to learn the dynamics of breaking free from addiction.
Sexaholics Anonymous
Many men and women find that nothing works to break free from porn addiction until they enter sexaholics anonymous. SA is a 12-step program that views human sexuality in accord with Catholic moral teaching, even though SA is not affiliated with any particular religion. The Kansas City chapter has many groups that meet on different days all over the city. What do you have to lose?!
Meet with a Priest
If you’re intimidated, feel lost, or don’t know where to begin, please e-mail our chaplain, Fr. Mattingly at mattingly@diocesekcsj.org. He is more than happy to make time to sit down with you and help you figure out next steps in finding the freedom that the Lord wants for you!