Can the power of a priest and sacramental grace truly heal addiction and restore a marriage? In this compelling conversation, author Kevin Wells joins Fr. Edward Looney to share the deeply personal story behind his latest book, The Hermit. After chronicling The Priests We Need to Save the Church and the life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, Kevin now opens up about his own marriage—one marked by struggle, faith, and ultimate redemption.

Kevin recounts how his wife, Krista, battled alcohol addiction and how the grace of Confession, the Eucharist, and the spiritual guidance of Fr. Flum played a pivotal role in her healing. Through moments of conversion, deep wounds, and unwavering commitment, their marriage emerged stronger, filled with faith and hope.

In this episode, Fr. Looney and Kevin discuss:
🔹 Kevin’s deep love for the priesthood as a layman
🔹 Why The Hermit is not a biography of a hermit
🔹 How a near-death experience reignited Kevin’s faith
🔹 Krista's struggle with shame and addiction
🔹 Why divorce was never an option for them
🔹 The crucial role of Fr. Flum before and during the pandemic
🔹 How underground Masses sustained them when churches were closed
🔹 Fr. Flum’s eremitical calling and connection to Fr. Willie Doyle
🔹 Krista's journey to healing and Kevin’s advice for those in similar struggles

If you or someone you love is facing addiction, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and the reminder that God’s grace is always at work.

📖 Buy Kevin Wells’ new book, The Hermit: https://ignatius.com/the-hermit-hermp/

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