Chris discusses the connection between beauty and goodness in architecture, criticizing modern and postmodern styles for their lack of aesthetic value while praising Gothic architecture for its divine beauty and uplifting symbolism.
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Ancient Prayers, New Graces
The Jesus Prayer serves as a grounding spiritual tool, offering solace during stress and negativity. Originating from early monastic tradition, it integrates breathing techniques to unify physical and spiritual well-being, enhancing connection with God.
Valentine’s Day: Not Just For Couples
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.
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.
Every Body is Smart
The review of “Every Body is Smart” highlights its lessons on self-understanding and self-mastery for preschoolers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing bodily signals and practicing virtue.
Every Body is a Gift
“Every Body is a Gift” emphasizes the importance of expressing love through our bodies. It teaches children that small acts of kindness make them gifts to others, reinforcing human connection and dignity in everyday interactions.
Everybody Has a Body
The book “Everybody Has a Body” conveys important lessons for children about appreciating their bodies as reflections of their inner selves and highlights the beauty of gender differences as intentional designs by God.
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...