Are you struggling with emotional wounds, shame, anxiety, or spiritual dryness?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile sits down with Dr. Bob Schuchts—founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of Be Healed—who shares how true healing comes through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.

Many faithful Christians love God but still feel stuck in patterns of fear, unforgiveness, trauma, or broken relationships. In this episode, we explore the roots of spiritual and emotional wounds, why forgiveness is essential to healing, and how unhealed pain can affect our relationship with God. Bob also shares insights from the recent John Paul II Healing Center retreat and offers practical steps to invite Jesus into your wounds.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not experiencing the healing you pray for, or if healing is even possible for you, this conversation will remind you that Jesus is not just a teacher—He is a healer. No wound is beyond His mercy. No heart is beyond restoration.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:31 Start of Interview

02:43 What gravitated you toward Healing in the Church?

03:59 Healing The Whole Person

05:16 How is Healing Connected to our Salvation?

07:58 How do we help those in our lives to acknowledge the need for healing?

13:01 Having compassion toward those who hurt us

16:43 The Limitations of Therapy Without God

24:26 The importance of identifying the roots of our wounds

28:18 The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing

31:31 What is a Spiritual Stronghold?

34:21 Demonic Strongholds and Lies

36:49 Ways to strenghten ourselves in healing

42:30 Jesus as our Healer

44:49 The Invitation to Return to God's Love

46:42 What Bob is Up To Next

In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk talks with Dr. Alexander Harb about his book, The Kingdom of the Heart. Dr. Harb shares insights on Eastern Christian spirituality, including the practice of the Jesus Prayer and the call to inner stillness and transformation.

We discuss themes of repentance, heartbrokenness, and trust in God from the Eastern tradition, and explore how these ancient meditations can foster modern personal growth and guide our faith journey.

Listeners will discover practical tips for deepening prayer, embracing God’s mercy, and cultivating the “Kingdom of the Heart” in everyday life.

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⏰TIMECODE⏰

00:00 Introduction

02:36 Start of Interview

03:54 Background of Dr Harb

05:58 Understanding Eastern Catholicism vs. Eastern Orthodoxy

12:42 How can Easten Catholicism Help Western Culture Today?

19:13 What Traditions The Eastern Catholic Church Kept that the West Lost

30:21 Eastern Stages of Conversion

35:59 Importance of Silence in Our Spiritual Lives

40:52 The Spiritual Gaze: Icons and Prayer

44:37 Fasting: A Path to Intimacy with God

52:57 Acedia: The Noonday Devil

58:35 Modern Day Acedia

64:02 Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's comments on Eastern Catholic Church

74:44 Goodbyes

What is the Catholic Mass really?

Is it just a weekly obligation… or something far more profound?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Jack Garno sits down with Director of Theology Dr. David Hajduk for a powerful and eye-opening walkthrough of the Mass — uncovering its biblical roots, apostolic origins, and breathtaking mystical meaning.

🔥 What You’ll Discover:

• Where the Mass comes from
• Why Sunday worship fulfills the Sabbath
• How the Mass is the same sacrifice as the Cross — made present in an unbloody way
• The connection between synagogue, temple, and Christian worship
• What early Christians (like St. Justin Martyr & the Didache) reveal about the Mass
• Why missing Mass is considered a grave sin
• What we actually receive at Mass
• How to see the Mass mystically — not just rationally
• The hidden symbolism in every part of the liturgy

The Mass is not merely a symbol — it re-presents (makes present again) the sacrifice of Calvary. You are truly there.

When you attend Mass, you stand at the Cross with Mary and John.

You unite your suffering to Christ’s perfect offering.

You participate in the greatest act of worship on earth.

If you’ve ever felt bored at Mass…

If you’ve wondered why Catholics are required to attend every Sunday…

If you’ve asked, “What do I even get out of this?”

This conversation is for you.

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📚 Recommended Reading

• A Forest of Symbols – Abbé Claude Barthe
• The Mystical Meaning of the Ceremonies of the Mass – Jean-Jacques Olier
• The Life of Christ in the Mass – St. Vincent Ferrer

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