Real Suffering

by Bob Schuchts

Suffering is something that affects everyone. For many, it can be a stumbling block to faith in God and the catalyst to an unhappy life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, it can be the catalyst to something greater: union with Christ.

Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder and president of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida, seeks to answer these difficult questions in Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life.

Drawing on decades of experience as a marriage and family therapist, as well as on his own personal crosses, Dr. Schuchts examines the complex nature of suffering. Dissecting physical pain, emotional loss, and spiritual guilt, he shows the underlying purpose of our sorrows and helps us see how they can be a means of drawing closer to God.

Whether you are in the midst of your own trials or accompanying someone you love who is in pain, Dr. Schuchts will help you see that Christ is always present in the heart of your agony.
 

Genres: Psychology, Religion, Catholic

212 pages, Hardcover

Published August 29, 2018

About the author

Dr. Bob Schuchts, Ph.D. is the founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and the author of the best-selling book, Be Healed: Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life, and other numerous titles. He has also contributed to a variety of other publications and has published resources available through the Center.

Bob spent more than 30 years as a therapist, while also teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in marriage and family relationships, human development, applied psychology, and marriage and family therapy. He held adjunct professor positions at Florida State University; Tallahassee Community College and the Center for Biblical Studies in Tallahassee, Florida. He has also taught courses at the Theology of the Body Institute and the Augustine Institute.

Reviews

[Daniel Hackenjos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only four stars because Schutte’s pours his heart into this book. A very basic, Matthew Kelly type read for those in the Catholic world. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that this book can unlock real healing for those looking to better understand suffering within a Christian/ Catholic context, but don’t expect too deep a dive. All together, a quick and easy read.

[Kirstie Elfreich · Rating 5 out of 5]

An essential spiritual read from a humble guide. I’d recommend to to anyone!

[Josephine Bernier · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so incredibly beautiful and well-written. The author pours his entire heart and experiences into this work. It’s real, emotional, and eye-opening.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thoughtfully written, this book takes you through physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering through the models of Jesus, Mary, and Peter. Would recommend as a short easy to read book to take to prayer.