Unbound: Freedom In Christ Conference
September 12–13 | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Discover Freedom. Encounter Jesus. Be Empowered.
We all have places in our hearts that long for freedom—wounds from the past, habits we can’t shake, burdens we carry alone. At the Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference, you’ll learn how to unlock those inner prison doors and experience healing through the power of Jesus. This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a weekend that could change your life.
What is Unbound?
Unbound is a ministry of inner healing and freedom, developed by Neal Lozano, that helps people break spiritual strongholds through a simple, loving, and powerful prayer model.
It’s especially helpful for those struggling with:
- Resentment and unforgiveness
- Addictions and unhealthy habits
- Negative self-talk and patterns of fear
- Wounds from the past
- Spiritual blockages that keep us from God’s love
Through five practical keys, you’ll learn how to reclaim your identity and live more fully in the grace Jesus already won for you.
Meet the Speaker: Matt Lozano
We are honored to welcome Matt Lozano, Director of Training for Heart of the Father Ministries. Matt is a dynamic speaker, teacher, and author who has trained teams and led conferences around the world. His message is rooted in Scripture, filled with compassion, and deeply practical. He is co-author of The Unbound Ministry Guidebook, and author of Free to Be Holy. Matt will guide us through six core teaching sessions during this two-day experience.
Conference Details
When
🕔 Friday Evening and All-Day Saturday
September 12–13, 2025
(Detailed schedule coming soon)
Where
📍 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Aurora, Illinois
What to Expect
✅ Six powerful teaching sessions
✅ Live worship and prayer
✅ Optional personal ministry time with trained Unbound prayer teams
✅ Opportunity for Confession
✅ Celebration of Holy Mass
✅ Catered meals and meaningful fellowship
Conference Fee
- $50 – Our Lady of Mercy Parishioners
- $75 – Non-Parishioners
Includes catered lunch and dinner on Saturday, all materials, and a weekend of healing and hope.
If the fee presents a hardship, please reach out in confidence to zara at zara@olmercy.com. We want everyone to experience this weekend.
Prepare Your Heart
Though not required in order to attend the conference, we recommend reading the first 9 chapters of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance before the conference to get the most out of the teachings. Books are available at:
- At the Parish Office for $15
- At the event
- Order Online Here at the Heart of the Father Store
Prayer Ministry Offered by Trained Team
The Unbound Joliet Prayer Ministry Team serving this conference, led by Fr. James Guarascio, has been prayerfully trained and equipped to serve you with compassion, reverence, and deep trust in the Holy Spirit.
You’re Invited
Whether you’re carrying a heavy burden or just longing to draw closer to Jesus, this weekend is for you.
Come be renewed. Be healed. Be free.
Questions?
Contact us at unboundjoliet@gmail.com or zara@olmercy.com.
What is Unbound?
The book Unbound was launched in 2003 by Neal Lozano, a lay-Catholic from Pennsylvania, after his decades of experience in prayer ministry. It has since become a blessing to Christians across denominations and throughout the world. Unbound Joliet is one of many teams throughout the world that is part of The Unbound Network. We seek to offer Unbound prayer to all those who desire to know the Father’s love for them, and who desire to be set free from spiritual bondage.
If you would like to receive prayer ministry, please email unboundjoliet@gmail.com and proceed to this page to learn more about the steps you can take to find freedom in Christ.
Resources
Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance
Despite our best efforts, many of us struggle with sinful patterns of thinking and behaving. Our lack of freedom leaves us feeling hopeless. Author Neal Lozano shows us how to tap into the power of the gospel that sets us free. In Unbound, you will discover the keys to freedom. Neal lays out a strategy for overcoming the tactics of the Enemy and discovering freedom in the Father’s love. Balanced and hopeful, Unbound will help you to start living the abundant, glorious life God has in mind.
Click on the graphic to purchase the book! Or proceed to this link.
Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus In Your Life
“Somewhere deep inside each one of us is a burning desire to finally become the person God created us to be.”
Do you suffer from spiritual or emotional wounds that are keeping you from reaching that goal? The bestselling book Be Healed is based on retired Catholic therapist Bob Schuchts’s popular program for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Incorporating elements of charismatic spirituality and steeped in scripture and the wisdom of the Church, this book offers hope in the healing power of God through the Holy Spirit and the sacraments.
Click on the graphic to purchase the book! Or proceed to this link.
Abide: A Pathway to Transformative Healing and Intimacy with Jesus
In this personal healing retreat from Heather Khym, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, you are invited to abide in Jesus and unite yourself to Him. Reflection-based exercises and excerpts from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church guide you toward a renewed hope in the power of God to bring freedom to your fearful heart.
Click on the graphic to purchase the book! Or proceed to this link.