Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Bottaro joins A Reason for Hope Podcast to explore why much of secular mental health care is falling short and how integrating faith and psychology offers a more complete path to healing. He shares his journey of discerning a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, his mentorship under Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and the deep spiritual wisdom behind Abandonment to Divine Providence. We discuss how faith can transform psychological practices, the impact of sin on mental health, and how the CatholicPsych Institute’s Mentorship model, launched just before the pandemic, is reshaping the landscape of Catholic therapy. Dr. Bottaro also explains the unique approach of Catholic Mindfulness compared to Eastern practices, highlights the saints who have inspired his work, and gives a preview of the upcoming CatholicPsych Institute Summit.

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00:00 Introduction

02:20 Start of Interview

03:29 The Mental Health Crisis and Secular Psychology

08:23 Formation and Spirituality in Psychology

11:38 Abandonment to Divine Providence

14:04 Integrating Faith and Psychology

15:43 Scapulars.com

16:28 Follow My Camino

17:10 Mentorship Program at Catholic Psych Institute

22:19 The Relationship Between Sin and Psychological Health

27:01 Exploring Catholic Mindfulness

30:01 The Catholic Perspective on Mindfulness

35:29 Influential Saints and Their Impact

38:47 CatholicPsych Institute Summit

40:16 Chapter: The Relationship Between Faith and Mental Health

42:54 Future Directions for Catholic Psych

In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Jack and Dave debunk common misconceptions about the Holy Rosary, talk about the history of this powerful prayer, and share practical tips on how to pray it effectively!

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00:00 Introduction

02:05 Start of Interview

02:35 Why do we pray to Mary as Catholics?

11:46 Why Protestants don't believe in praying to Mary

26:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

27:58 Mother of Divine Grace School

29:12 What is the Rosary?

33:37 Is the Rosary Vein Repetition?

38:36 How did Mary give us the Rosary?

42:55 Is the Rosary seen as a weapon?

55:18 Practical Tips on How to Pray the Rosary

59:46 The Evolution of the Rosary

68:05 Rosary Apps

In this episode, Dr. David Hajduk gives his take on why, in order to be a faithful Christian, you must have a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering a wealth of Biblical evidence. He also tackles the question of whether praying the Rosary can be considered "optional" for Catholics, once one considers the history of this prayer, its importance to Mary herself, and the teachings about Saints and Popes about it.

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00:00 Introduction

02:59 The Rosary: Essential Devotion for a Faithful Catholic

04:38 Why True Devotion to Mary Is Essential for Every Faithful Catholic

07:00 Why Mary Deserves The Highest Honor: Reason #1

07:21 Why Mary Deserves The Highest Honor: Reason #2

08:32 Why Mary Deserves The Highest Honor: Reason #3

09:41 Why Mary Deserves The Highest Honor: Reason #4

10:53 Why Mary Deserves The Highest Honor: Reason #5

12:45 Is the Rosary the Most Fitting Honor for Mary?

13:24 Did the Rosary Really Come from Heaven?

14:14 Was the Rosary Heaven’s Divine Weapon & Answer to Heresy?

19:47 Mother of Divine Grace School

21:52 The Rosary’s Miraculous Beginnings

23:42 How the Rosary Changed the Course of History at Muret

26:09 The Battle for Christendom: Faith and the Rosary in Action

27:59 Pope Pius V, the Rosary, and the Battle of Lepanto

29:44 The Rosary and the Defeat of the Ottoman Forces at Vienna

31:50 Saints and Popes on the Power of the Rosary

35:48 Why Devotion to Mary and the Rosary is Crucial for Salvation

37:05 The Rosary: A Gift We Owe to Our Blessed Mother

38:22 End