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,…
The Communion of Saints
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines a saint as: the “holy one” who leads a life in union with…
Catechists Become Who You Are
The theme for Catechetical Sunday this year is “This is my Body given up for you”, which is directly related…
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…
TOB Campus 2022-23: Speaks to the Hearts of Teachers Across the Country
Our Director of TOB Campus, D.J. Hueneman elaborates on the launch of TOB Campus 2022-23, a teacher & staff formation…
Original Unity Part 1: Flesh of my Flesh
By Andrew J. Sodergren, M.T.S., Psy.D.In previous articles, we saw how Pope St. John Paul II used the term “original…
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…
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…
Suffering: Golden Treasures in Disguise
Typically, you know a crucifix is from Spain when there is lots of blood included. We’re used to seeing just…
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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…