Fitzgerald, Roger
The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S.J. and Bill Wilson in Letters
- ISBN 13:
- 9781568380841
- author:
- Fitzgerald, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hazelden Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 136mm X 213mm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Soul of Sponsorship: The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S.J. and Bill Wilson in Letters This book explores the remarkable friendship between Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his spiritual adviser and friend, Father Ed Dowling. Despite Bill Wilson's prominent role in AA, his struggles with depression, dependency, and other issues were not easily resolved on his own. Through their correspondence, The Soul of Sponsorship sheds light on how Father Ed, an Irish Catholic Jesuit priest, provided guidance and support to Bill Wilson. Father Ed's approach to spiritual growth, rooted in the Jesuit tradition, emphasized the importance of discernment. This concept, passed down from St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits, is central to both the Twelve Steps of AA and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The book offers insight into how Bill Wilson learned to apply these principles to his own life and writing. Through their letters, Bill Wilson and Father Ed Dowling share their experiences and insights, offering a unique perspective on the role of spirituality in recovery and personal growth.
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