90 Days, One Day at a Time: A New Beginning for People in Recovery [Paperback]

John Behnke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

Based on the author's own recovery and on his extensive experience as a minister hearing Fifth Steps, this is a 90-day series of spiritual reflections on topics from AA's 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. The collection is an inspirational way to stay focused on the process of sobriety and healing, as well as a clear and uncomplicated way to better communicate with one's Higher Power. The author writes with honesty and compassion, transforming his personal journey to provide universal help. These short, easy-to-read reflections address the spiritual longings of people in recovery and present every new day as an opportunity to bask in God's goodness. Each reflection ends with an unfinished prayer for readers to complete and make their own. The reflections can be used as a jumping-off point for further prayer or for simple, quiet conversation with one's Higher Power. Written with a light touch, the reflections provide help for all people in recovery, no matter what the program, as well as insights for friends and relatives--whether their loved one has begun the journey back yet or not. The book is a useful tool for pastors, parish staff members, pastoral counselors, and counseling programs and may also be used in group situations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Its mighty spiritual message is written in clear, simple language with profound thought, dusted here and there with light humour. -- New Zealand Catholic

The content is simple, crisp, and most have "hooks" that spark a response of a personal sort. -- Kate Mullins, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Tennessee

Very good. -- Today's Books

About the Author

John Behnke, CSP, is pastor of St. Lawrence parish in Minneapolis and is director of a university Newman Center. He has also worked in inner-city parishes and as a penitentiary chaplain. He's the author of A Children's Lectionary (Cycle A), A Child's Book of Sundays (Cycle B), The Stories of Jesus, and Ten Plus One.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809138816
• ISBN-13: 978-0809138814
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,613,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Catholicism > Self Help
  • #43 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Recovery > Alcoholism

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