The Family Room (The Quest)

Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage (Encore)
Jul 27, 2022
Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage (Encore)

Dr. Bob Schuchts, Founder of the John Paul II Healing Center


Dr. Bob Schuchts shares his personal journey through early family tragedy, trauma, and divorce to a powerful encounter with Christ, marital healing, and true devotion. Dr. Schuchts gives us practical ways to pray with, and for, our spouses, including a couples’ meditation on the “Our Father.” He gives us real examples from his own personal, marital, and family struggles and growth. This episode concludes with a beautiful meditation on marriage and the Mass.

Resources

  1. John Paul II Healing Center: Transformation in the Heart of the Church: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

  2. Dr. Schuchts’ book, Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/be-devoted-dr-bob-schuchts/

  3. Restore the Glory podcast: https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/

  4. Upcoming events at the JPII Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/events/

Key Scripture

  1. Genesis 2:24: “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one body.” https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/2

  2. Colossians 2: 6-7: “So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” https://bible.usccb.org/bible/colossians/0

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