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.
Virtues
Sunday Best
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 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.
Sports Teach TOB, Too
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.
God Made You As You Ought to Be
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.
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.
Friends of All Kinds
The content explores different types of friendships as discussed by Pope John Paul II, highlighting practical, fun, and virtuous friendships, and emphasizes the significance of all relationships in living a life aligned with God.
The Body and Holy Mass
The post discusses the concept of holiness as urged by God and exemplified by Pope John Paul II, emphasizing that purity of heart aligned with actions embodies holiness, which requires personal effort and God’s grace.
True Freedom
The content discusses the distinction between freedom and license through the lens of Catholic faith, emphasizing that true freedom involves moral responsibility and serving others, rather than pursuing self-indulgent desires.
Be Holy As God is Holy
The post discusses the concept of holiness as urged by God and exemplified by Pope John Paul II, emphasizing that purity of heart aligned with actions embodies holiness, which requires personal effort and God’s grace.