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.
Jesus, the ruler of all things, wants to have a relationship with youI often hear Catholics say, “God made us for relationship.” That sounds great, but what does it mean? What does a relationship look like? And beyond that, what does a good relationship look like?...
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.
While death is a subject we don’t like to think about, we often make an effort to attend funerals with our bodies, as our physical presence comforts those mourning the dead.
Pope John Paul II’s intercession after his death saved the lives and health of two women who prayed to him for help, thus securing his canonization in 2014.
What does this set of clothes signify?What do you wear to Church? What about to work? To bed? Or the pool? Would you wear the same thing in all of these different settings? Of course not! Wearing a suit in the pool would make it hard to swim and wearing a swimsuit to...
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.
Sports teach valuable life lessons about physical limits, self-improvement, self-mastery, teamwork, and friendship, highlighting the importance of the body in education and human experience.
The post discusses the confusion surrounding gender identity, affirming God’s intentional design of male and female. It emphasizes that our biological sex plays a fundamental role in societal dynamics.
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.