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The Marian 12-Steps Journey

A Catholic approach to interior freedom through the Marian 12-Step Journey

Rediscover interior freedom through Mary’s example of humility, prayer, and holy detachment

Who This Journey Is For

  • You've been praying faithfully, but anxiety and control still dominate your days.

  • You want to live your Catholic faith more deeply — not just believe, but be transformed.

  • You're ready to detach from the noise, slow down, and rebuild your life around peace, prayer, and order.

  • You desire to walk with Mary toward a calmer, more surrendered way of living.

  • You have been called to Marian devotion.

What I Offer

Life can feel overwhelming when daily routines, responsibilities, and attachments pile up. Anxiety, control, stress, and worldly distractions steal your peace and pull you away from what truly matters.

My coaching offers a different path - one rooted in Catholic faith, the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the transformative wisdom of the 12 Steps. Through this journey, you'll learn to detach from what doesn't serve you and build a sustainable "protocol" of prayer, reflection, and intentional living.

This isn't just stress management - it's spiritual formation for the salvation of your soul.

From Attachment to Freedom

My coaching is structured around four phases, each walking with Our Lady through a sacred mystery:

Phase 1: Foundation with Mary — The Annunciation (Weeks 1–4)
Steps 1-3: Surrender, Belief, Entrustment
Release control and learn to trust God's plan for your life.

Phase 2: Purification with Mary — The Cross (Weeks 5–12)
Steps 4-7: Moral Inventory, Confession, Humility
Examine your patterns with compassion, experience sacramental healing when accessible,

and become ready for transformation.

Phase 3: Restoration with Mary — Pentecost (Weeks 13–18)
Steps 8-10: Amends, Daily Practice and Rebuilding
Repair relationships, restore order, and establish sustainable daily rhythms empowered by the Holy Spirit..

 

Phase 4: Mission with Mary — The Visitation (Weeks 19–24)
Steps 11-12: Prayer & Mission

Deepen your prayer life and discover how your transformation serves others.​​

Through The Marian 12-Step Protocol, We Address The Core Areas Affecting Your Peace and Purpose: 

Daily Routines & Spiritual habits

Building sustainable rhythms of prayer, reflection, and detachment

Stress Management & Interior Freedom

Finding peace through surrender, trust, and Marian intercession

Aligning Actions with God's Will

Living in harmony with Catholic virtues and divine purpose

Supporting Others with Grace

Serving charitably while maintaining proper boundaries

Navigating Life's Challenges

Practical strategies rooted in faith and spiritual wisdom

What to Expect

Exploring Patterns (Steps 1-4)

Foundation & Purification with Mary

Understanding where stress, attachment, or overwhelm may be coming from—and recognizing your powerlessness without God's grace. Through gentle moral inventory, we identify patterns that block your peace.

Creating Your Protocol (Steps 5-7)

Purification & Healing with Mary

Developing a structured, grace-filled plan that includes daily prayer (especially the Holy Rosary), sacramental life when accessible, and practical routines aligned with Catholic teaching. Experience the freedom of sacramental confession, humility, and readiness for transformation.

Making it Work (Steps 8-12)

Restoration & Mission with Mary.

Learning how to repair relationships, maintain daily spiritual practices, establish sustainable habits, and carry your transformation into service. Discover your mission and how your renewal serves the greater glory of God.

How We Work Together

Sessions are structured, practical, and focused on real-life outcomes.

You'll receive actionable guidance you can implement immediately.

Each plan is customized to your life, priorities, and circumstances.

Important to Know

This is spiritual coaching, not spiritual direction or therapy.

I provide structure, accountability, and practical guidance for living the 12 Steps. 

Sacramental Access:
We work with your reality. When Mass and confession are accessible, we integrate them. When they're not, we focus on perfect act of contrition, spiritual communion, confiteor, daily Rosary, Lectio Divina, and other Catholic devotional practices.

Timeline:
Most participants need 4-6 months to complete all 12 steps. Transformation takes time and faithfulness.​

Program Options 

payment plans discussed during free consultation

Foundations Track

💙 Monthly Ongoing

(Recommended for Depleted Clients)

 

$397/month

What's included:

  • 2 sessions per month (bi-weekly, 60 minutes each)

  • Email support between sessions

  • Work through all 12 steps at YOUR pace

  • Personalized spiritual practices adapted for you

  • No pressure to "finish" in a set timeframe

Timeline: 12-18 months for most clients (some take longer, some move faster)

Commitment: Month-to-month, no long-term contract required

Payment: Due 1st of each month for that month's sessions

Best for: Anyone needing flexibility to move slowly without pressure

Standard Track

6-Month Intensive Package

(Best Value)

$1,997 total (saves $388 compared to monthly)

What's included:

  • 12 sessions over 6 months (bi-weekly)

  • Email support between sessions

  • Complete all 12 steps with structure and accountability

  • Personalized spiritual practices

  • Must complete within 12 months of start date

Payment options:

  • Pay in full: $1,997 upfront

  • 2-payment plan: $1,000 (month 1) + $997 (month 3)

  • 3-payment plan: $697 each (months 1, 3, 5) = $2,091 total

Best for: Clients who want structure, commitment, and cost savings

Extended Track

✨ Extended Journey (9-12 months)

$3,970 - $4,764 total

(based on $397/month)

Or package rate: $3,500 (saves up to $1,264)

What's included:

  • 20-24 sessions over 9-12 months

  • Full 12 Steps PLUS Advanced Contemplative Practices

  • Deeper integration of Marian consecration

  • Spiritual direction for major life transitions

  • Email support throughout

Payment options:

  • Monthly: $397/month for 10-12 months

  • Package: $3,500 upfront (best value)

  • Payment plan: $1,200 (month 1) + $1,200 (month 4) + $1,100 (month 7) = $3,500

Best for: Major life transitions (career change, loss, health crisis), deep spiritual transformation.

Ready To Begin

Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore whether the Marian 12-Step Journey is right for you.

We'll discuss:

  • Your current struggles and attachments

  • Your spiritual life and sacramental access

  • Whether this framework aligns with where you are

  • Which program track might be best

No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest conversation.

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Brief FAQ Section

Q: Do I need to be Catholic to participate?

A: This program is designed specifically for Catholics and those drawn to Catholic devotion and Marian spirituality. However, Christians from other traditions who are comfortable with Catholic practices like the Holy Rosary and sacramental preparation are welcome.

Q: What if I don't have regular access to confession?

A: Many participants face this challenge. We'll prepare you for sacramental confession when it becomes available, and in the meantime, we'll work with practices like acts of perfect contrition, spiritual exercises, and deep examination of conscience. The program is designed to work within your circumstances.

Q: Is this addiction recovery?

A: Not in the traditional sense. This program addresses modern attachments—anxiety, control, digital distraction, perfectionism, worldly consumption patterns—that rob us of peace. If you struggle with substance addiction, I can refer you to appropriate resources alongside this spiritual formation work.

Q: How long does the full journey take?

A: The complete journey is 24 weeks (approximately 6 months) with weekly sessions. Some participants choose a slower pace (9-12 months) for deeper integration, while others begin with a 3-month foundation track (Steps 1-7).

Q: What is "The Protocol"?

A: The Protocol is your personalized daily structure that includes prayer (especially the Holy Rosary), spiritual reading, journaling, examination of conscience, and practical detachment practices. It's tailored to your life, schedule, and circumstances—and evolves with you throughout the journey.

 

Q: Do I need to pray the Rosary every day?

A: The Holy Rosary is central to this Marian journey. We start where you are—even if that's just one decade daily—and build from there. The goal is sustainable practice, not perfection.

Q: What if I fall behind or struggle to keep up?

A: This is normal and expected. The journey is about progress, not perfection. We adjust the pace to your life, and every session includes compassionate accountability and practical guidance.

 

Q: Is this spiritual direction?

A: No. I'm a Catholic spiritual coach, not a spiritual director. Spiritual direction focuses on discerning God's movements in your life and requires specific formation. Coaching focuses on practical transformation, building sustainable habits, and walking the 12 Steps with Marian accompaniment. If you need spiritual direction, I can help you find a qualified director in your area.

Q: What are the program costs?

A: Program options and investment levels are discussed during the free consultation call. Payment plans are available.

“In the beginning there was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos is God.”— John 1:1

“The soul needs to follow something in order to give birth to virtue: this something is God; if we follow Him we shall live aright.”
— St. Augustine

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