Fyodor Dostoevsky, celebrated for emphasizing beauty’s role in spirituality, influenced Pope John Paul II, who promoted beauty as a means of hope against oppression, contributing to the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe.
Chris Tarantino
The Ascension and the Body
The Ascension provides Christians a final chance to reflect on Easter’s joy and the promise of bodily resurrection, emphasizing that believers will exist eternally with Jesus, body and soul, as indicated by His own resurrection.
You Are a Masterpiece
The content provides five practical tips for teaching Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) to children. Key strategies include prioritizing prayer and sacraments, setting an example by limiting phone use, emphasizing the significance of the body, understanding the language of the body, and utilizing age-appropriate educational resources.
The Body of Christ: Even on the Moon
The discussion humorously explores the concept of a “bishop of the moon,” originating from Archbishop William Borders, highlighting that jurisdiction is irrelevant without inhabitants. It emphasizes the Church’s purpose is love and connection among believers.
Even Dead Bodies Matter
The Church has long venerated relics, reflecting deep reverence for holy figures. Relics serve to connect believers with the lives of saints, fostering hope in eternal life and inspiring holiness among the faithful.
Five Practical Tips for Teaching TOB
The content provides five practical tips for teaching Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) to children. Key strategies include prioritizing prayer and sacraments, setting an example by limiting phone use, emphasizing the significance of the body, understanding the language of the body, and utilizing age-appropriate educational resources.
Why Should We Rejoice During Lent?
The Church celebrates Laetare Sunday, emphasizing the joy from Lent’s struggles, echoing Pope John Paul II’s teachings that self-mastery during hardships leads to greater love and readiness for Easter joy.
Windows Into Heaven
Icons in the Catholic faith serve as powerful sacramentals, illustrating Biblical events and saints to foster prayer and spiritual awareness. They represent the divine and remind believers of their own reflection of God’s image through the body.
TOB is the Antidote to Totalitarianism
The 20th century’s totalitarian regimes caused immense suffering, yet Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers hope by emphasizing the inherent dignity of every person.
Three Things I Have Learned at TOBET
Working at TOBET has deepened my understanding of the Theology of the Body, emphasizing that we are our bodies, viewing the body as a sacrament, and recognizing marriage’s crucial role in faith.