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Among the Tombs with Addiction

Among the Tombs with Addiction

by Brett Helbling, SJ | Nov 11, 2021 | Addiction, Blogs, Prayers, Religious Life, Spirituality, Topics    ~ Approx. 5 mins

As I shake the hand of the man in front of me, I can’t help but wonder if our paths will ever cross again. The handshake is brief and firm. This isn’t a happy goodbye, but an unexpected departure, stealing at the shelter will get you fired; and it got Bobby, whose...

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