Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
AA's Spiritual Roots: Restitution Revolution
AA's Spiritual Roots: Restitution Revolution
AA's Spiritual Roots: Restitution Revolution
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Father Bill W. explores AA's spiritual roots through restitution, emphasising honesty, accountability, and spiritual growth for a transformative recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Restitution involves openly acknowledging faults and making direct amends.
- Frank Bookman's story highlights the transformative power of making amends.
- Challenges in making amends include fear of causing more harm and re-entering someone's life.
- Seeking spiritual guidance and support is crucial when navigating restitution.
- Restitution is essential for genuine recovery and spiritual renewal.
Restitution is openly cutting the cord of sin which has bound us to the life of wrong we have lived in the past.
Father Bill W. takes listeners on a journey back to the roots of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) by exploring the spiritual foundation of the Oxford Group in this episode. As an Episcopal priest with over four decades of recovery, Father Bill shares his profound connection to the book 'What is the Oxford Group?' and its impact on his life. This episode focuses on the concept of restitution, which has become steps eight and nine in AA's 12-step program.
Father Bill delves into the principles behind making amends, emphasising the importance of honesty, accountability, and spiritual growth. He discusses how restitution is about more than just saying sorry – it's about openly acknowledging faults and making direct amends to those harmed, thereby cutting the cord of past wrongdoings. Using the story of Frank Bookman, Father Bill illustrates how making amends can lead to a transformative spiritual experience.
Bookman’s journey of admitting his faults and seeking forgiveness serves as a powerful example of the change that can occur when one truly embraces restitution. Father Bill also touches on the challenges faced when making amends, such as the fear of causing more harm or the difficulty of re-entering someone’s life. He advises seeking spiritual guidance and support from sponsors or trusted individuals to navigate these complexities.
By weaving personal anecdotes with historical insights, Father Bill makes a compelling case for the significance of restitution in achieving genuine recovery and spiritual renewal. If you're ready to deepen your understanding of AA's spiritual roots and explore the transformative power of restitution, this episode is a must-listen.