September 11 - Sobriety Day: why the Church talks about freedom from addictionstranslated

On September 11, the Church celebrates Temperance Day. This date was set on the day of remembrance of the Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John - a man who remained faithful to the truth to the end and called people to spiritual sobriety and change in life. The connection of this date with the problem of alcoholism is not accidental. The Gospel story reminds us of the consequences that passion, loss of internal control and decisions made under the influence of momentary desires can lead to. Therefore, the Church on this day...