Valentine’s Day can be challenging for singles, but appreciation of the deeper meaning of “eros” offers an opportunity to celebrate love for beauty, truth, and goodness, ultimately drawing us toward God’s perfect love.
Virtues
Martyrs for Marriage
In 1597, five Franciscan friars were martyred in Georgia for teaching the sanctity of Christian marriage to the Guale people. Their sacrifices underscore the importance of understanding marriage within the context of faith and salvation.
Hope in Solitude
Pope John Paul II reflected on solitude, drawing parallels between Adam’s loneliness and his own experiences during Nazi occupation. He emphasized that, while facing despair, turning to God and self-giving leads to deeper companionship and purpose.
TOB Will Change the World
Exactly 50 years ago, on December 8, 1974, sitting with the Blessed Sacrament, Karol Wojtyla wrote, “O, Maria, thou art beautiful.” Thus began The Theology of the Body. As many of you know, Karol Wojtyla would go on to become Pope Saint John Paul II and lead the...
What a Wonderful World
Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World had it right: “I see friends shaking hands, saying, ‘How do you do?’They're really saying, ‘I love you.’” This is one of the fundamental ideas in the Theology of the Body: the visible reveals the invisible. Friends shaking...
Identity: Who Am I?
The author reflects on a conversation with young adults about sexual orientation, contrasting it with broader human identities. Emphasizes the importance of teaching theology of the body to youth for self-understanding.
Genesis and the Meaning of Work
Most Americans feel a constant pressure to work more. There’s always more to do. And the more we get done, the longer the list grows. There’s even a social pressure about it. The go-to conversation starter for meeting new people is “What do you do?” We focus on...
Jesus: The Source of All Healing
As Christians and non-Christians alike have made counseling and self-help books a greater part of their lives, it has become increasingly common to hear stories of healing journeys. People today have become comfortable with the idea that they are wounded (emotionally...
Bodily Anxiety and Jesus
The post emphasizes the importance of listening to our bodies, which signal needs and emotions, such as anxiety. It advocates seeking fulfillment through Christ for peace and healing from emotional struggles.
God’s Will For My Body
This blog explores finding God’s will through personal struggles and gifts, using a mix of personal experiences and references to Tolkien’s characters to illustrate that our bodies and time are God-given resources meant for fulfilling our divine purpose.