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Original Shame — Part 3

Original Shame — Part 3

With their fall from grace, our first parents experienced a decisive shift in their relationship marked by what I have…

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The Preeminence of Theology of the Body

The Preeminence of Theology of the Body

The overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022 was rightly welcomed with joy by Catholics and all those…

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The Tragedy of Sin — Part 1

The Tragedy of Sin — Part 1

In last month’s reflection, we explored the state of our first parents at the beginning of time, which was marked…

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An Integral Vision of Man

An Integral Vision of Man

For many months now, we have been exploring Pope St. John Paul II’s reflections on “original man” (i.e., man and…

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Gift, Self-gift, and the Meaning of Life — Part 2

Gift, Self-gift, and the Meaning of Life — Part 2

Last month, I reflected on the logic of gift and how it is a golden thread woven throughout Pope St.…

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Design, Order & Meaning: TOB Undergirds Tough Moral Truths

Design, Order & Meaning: TOB Undergirds Tough Moral Truths

If the very meaning of our identity, is to become a saint by being a gift and receiving others as…

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Original Nakedness: Receiving One Another as Gifts

Original Nakedness: Receiving One Another as Gifts

Last month, I introduced Pope St. John Paul II’s concept of original nakedness.  In that reflection, we saw that our…

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Original Nakedness:  Seeing as God Sees

Original Nakedness:  Seeing as God Sees

I began several months ago to explore the three “original experiences” Pope St. John Paul II pondered in his Theology…

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Original Unity Part 4:  Imago Trinitatis

Original Unity Part 4:  Imago Trinitatis

In last month’s article, I mentioned how Pope St. John Paul II saw in the unity and distinction of our…

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Original Unity Part 3:  The Call to Communion

Original Unity Part 3:  The Call to Communion

In recent articles, I have reflected on Pope St. John Paul II’s concept of original unity.  Reflecting on Genesis 2,…

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