Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Father Roger
Father Roger
Father Roger
Saturday 21st December 2019
Father Roger shares his incredible journey from addiction to priesthood on Steppin' Out Radio. Discover his path to recovery and hope.
66 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
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Thought-provoking
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Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Father Roger: From the Brink to the Pulpit
By the age of 3 years old I needed to go on the wagon. If they had Kiddie AA I would have qualified!
Father Roger's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine a priest who once stood on the ledge of the Brooklyn Bridge, contemplating the end. That was Father Roger, a man who battled addiction from a shockingly young age. By the age of three, he jokes, he already needed 'Kiddie AA'.
His first moment of clarity came in the darkest of times, and it set him on a path to not only save himself but to help others find their way too. In this gripping episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Father Roger recounts his journey from the depths of alcoholism to becoming a beacon of hope for many. His tale is filled with raw honesty, recounting the moment he emerged from a blackout on that infamous bridge ledge.
Realizing he had hit rock bottom, he sought out an AA meeting, which became the first step in a long road to recovery. Father Roger didn't just stop at getting sober. He found solace and purpose in his faith, eventually feeling a calling to become a priest. His journey wasn't without its bumps—relapses and struggles with reconciling his past with his new life in the church.
But through it all, he learned invaluable lessons about perseverance, hope, and the importance of sharing one's story. For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Father Roger's story is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming life's toughest challenges. Tune in to hear his incredible journey and discover how even in the darkest moments, there's always a way forward.