TOB is the Antidote to Totalitarianism
The 20th century’s totalitarian regimes caused immense suffering, yet Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body offers hope by emphasizing the inherent dignity of every person.
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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.
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Penance Hard, Rejoice Harder
The blog emphasizes the importance of joy as a lifestyle for Catholics, particularly during the Easter season and everyday life. It explains that incorporating joy naturally aligns with scriptural teachings and our innate sensory experiences, urging readers to actively seek and cherish joyful moments daily.
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The Mind-Body Impact of Gratitude
Since the late 90’s, Dr. Robert A Emmons, a psychologist and professor at the University of California, has been one of the world’s leading experts on the study of gratitude and its effects on the human experience. In his many studies, he found that gratitude not only impacted the mind, but also the wellbeing of…
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The Body Without A Screen
Ask any traditional artist what their first impressions are upon being introduced to creating digital art, and they will all tell you the same exact thing: “It feels like there is something standing between me and the art that I am creating.” They will go on to describe how it feels as though they can’t…
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Planting an Orchard
Note: This post originally attributed the opening quote to the interviewer, Elaina Koros, rather than the author, Jonathan Eig. My apologies. The attribution has been corrected. “People have been trying to control birth since the dawn of sex. As long as we’ve been trying to make babies, we’ve been trying not to make babies.” —Jonathan Eig on…
