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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 2

The Tragedy of Sin — Part 2

As we began to explore last time, at the beginning of human history, there was a fundamental break from the…

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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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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 2:  The Sexual Difference

Original Unity Part 2:  The Sexual Difference

Last month, we began to explore the second of the “original experiences” described by Pope St. John Paul II:  original…

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Catholic Identity for Unity & Peace

Catholic Identity for Unity & Peace

In the recent document The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue, the magisterium quoting Pope Francis…

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Original What???  John Paul II on “Original Experiences”

Original What???  John Paul II on “Original Experiences”

In Theology of the Body, Pope St. John Paul II sought out to answer difficult, contemporary questions pertaining to marriage…

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What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]?

What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]?

[Note:  This article is the start of an extended series in which I will reflect on, explain, and apply Pope…

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