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The Soul of Sponsorship
The Friendship of Fr. Ed Dowling, S.J. and Bill Wilson in Letters
Author: Robert Fitzgerald, S.J.
The Soul of Sponsorship offers a deeply moving and historically rich glimpse into one of the most profound spiritual friendships in modern history — that between Bill Wilson, cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Father Edward Dowling, S.J., a Jesuit priest who became Bill’s trusted confidant, counselor, and spiritual companion.
Through a series of heartfelt letters and thoughtful commentary, author Robert Fitzgerald, S.J. chronicles how Father Ed, though not an alcoholic himself, became a guiding force for Bill W. during some of the most challenging and spiritually formative years of his sobriety. The correspondence reveals not only their shared struggles with faith, depression, discernment, and purpose but also the humility, humor, and humanity that bound them together as fellow travelers on the spiritual path.
At its heart, The Soul of Sponsorship illuminates the enduring truth of the Twelfth Step — that recovery and spiritual growth continue when one carries the message to others, and that even the most spiritually mature among us still need guidance, reflection, and love.
Robert Fitzgerald, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, scholar, and author dedicated to exploring the intersections of spirituality, psychology, and recovery. His compassionate and scholarly approach brings new life to the correspondence between two of the twentieth century’s great spiritual seekers. Drawing from his own Jesuit formation, Fitzgerald highlights the Ignatian principles that deeply influenced Bill Wilson and continue to shape the spiritual foundation of AA today.
Category: Spirituality / Recovery / Biography
Tone: Reflective • Compassionate • Historically Rich
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“True sponsorship is not about fixing another — it’s about walking beside them as both discover God’s hand at work in their lives.”
— From The Soul of Sponsorship
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