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.
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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.
Tobias and Sarah’s Marriage
The post reflects on the differences between pure desire and lust in marriage, highlighting the importance of reverence and giving in sexual relationships, as exemplified in the Book of Tobit.
The Life-Saving Danger of Baptism
The author’s experience during baptisms at Texas A&M highlights the theological significance of baptism. It symbolizes the removal of one’s ego or ‘hell’ through the love of Christ, leading to communion with God.
The Body & Spiritual Warfare
The content discusses the spiritual battle between good and evil, emphasizing the importance of guarding our thoughts, which impact both our minds and bodies significantly.
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.
What God Asks of Us Tomorrow
The upcoming Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, emphasizing fasting as a spiritual practice. The Church encourages fasting for self-mastery, allowing individuals to deepen their relationship with God and resist temptation through discipline and love.