With Thanksgiving behind us, we turn our attention towards Christmas. We call this season of anticipation for the coming of Our Lord in the Incarnation, “Advent.” Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas, with each Sunday having its own theme represented by one of the four candles on the Advent wreath. Starting on the first Sunday of Advent, we light the first violet “Prophet’s Candle,” which symbolizes Hope.
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Habeas Corpus
In biology the term “type specimen” refers to the first sample of a new species. With animals, the type specimen means the first dead body found. Until someone produces a type specimen for bigfoot, we cannot say for certain it exists. Without studying a physical body, all information about the beast will remain speculation. This explains why some people who believe in bigfoot come across a little crazy, they have no bodily specimen to limit their speculation.
Hope in Action
Some things simply require a bodily experience to properly understand why we should have a healthy fear of it. God gave us a huge world to explore, and a sense of fear to keep us safe from danger. But even so, that fear should not keep us from legitimately pursuing our goals – the greatest of which is to love God above all else. But when we overcome our fears in pursuit of God, we come to a greater love of Him through the virtue of courage.
Making the Body Move
This post discusses the basis of good music, and how are bodies can let us know it’s good by the way it makes it feel and the way it can change our moods.
The Uniforms Matter
The author reflects on the significance of school uniforms, highlighting their role in promoting equality, fostering community identity, and enhancing safety. They suggest that uniforms reinforce shared educational purpose and relationships among individuals.
An Embodied Adventure
The author reflects on their internship with TOBET, exploring how Pope John Paul II’s quote about living with Christ aligns with the importance of the body in spiritual life, enhancing their understanding of the Theology of the Body.
Hobbies Help Our Bodies Grow
The post discusses how engaging in hobbies, such as sourdough baking, enriches life by fostering creativity and physical health. It defines hobbies as skills practiced for leisure, emphasizing their importance for spiritual growth.
It’s That Time of Year Again
Summer vacations provide opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and intentional time with loved ones, highlighting the significance of rest and the body’s role in personal well-being and connection. Emphasizing the need for balance in life.
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.
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.