ARMOR’s approach to breaking free from the chains of vice or addiction is to grow in virtue by striving to practice the 3 pillars of prayer, asceticism, and community. While practicing these pillars is challenging and not expected to be perfect, the extent to which one practices them is the extent to which one finds freedom from vice or addiction and peace from God.
Strive one day at a time. Yesterday’s successes and shortcomings are in the past, and tomorrow may never come. All you have is today; sometimes all you have is right now. Now is a very acceptable time to take the next step toward freedom.
Prayer
Asceticism (Acts of asceticism should be done out of love of God and offered for others’ benefit.)
Community
In addition to reading the Daily Bible Readings as part of the Pillar of Prayer, it is recommended to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other spiritual works such as these below that are used in this ministry to help grow in virtue: