Sacred Hearts for the Age of Sedation: The Miracles of Sister Ignatia

Hear the story of Sr. Ignatia Gavin, one of the first medical professionals to treat addiction as a disease in the 20h Century. She is known as the angel of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this piece of historical fiction, you will hear about her work with Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio at St. Thomas Hospital where she gave out the Sacred Heart Medallion to her patients to help them heal. The play mixes the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with the 12 Steps of Recovery.