Why God Gave Us Bodies

God made the world—and you—on purpose. What is that purpose? Well, that’s what St. John Paul II went to great lengths to explain in his Theology of the Body talks, which Fr. Mike sums up beautifully in this episode. With profound simplicity, Fr. Mike—inspired by St. John Paul II—shares the fundamental truths of this ingenious vision of humanity and sexuality. Made in God’s image and likeness, you are your body, and you are made for love. What you do with your body matters. You’ll have to watch the video to get the last and most powerful point. It’s amazing.

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More Theology of the Body items from Ascension: Programs Joy-Filled Marriage The Gift: Your Call to Greatness An Introduction to the Theology of the Body Into the Heart: A Journey through the Theology of the Body Freedom to Love YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition Books The Love That Satisfies by Christopher West Heaven’s Song: Sexual Love As It Was Meant to Be by Christopher West Theology of the Body for Beginners: Revised Edition by Christopher West Beyond the Birds and the Bees (Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids) by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak The Virgin Mary and Theology of the Body by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC Freedom: 12 Lives Transformed by the Theology of the Body, by Matthew Pinto Theology of His Body / Theology of Her Body (2 Books, 1 Volume) by Jason Evert Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher West Good News About Sex & Marriage by Christopher West Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope St. John Paul II Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love by Edward Sri Audio by Christopher West Fr. Mike is also a presenter in these faith formation programs from Ascension: Belonging: Baptism in the Family of God Chosen: This is Your Catholic Faith Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body Get 18 of Fr. Mike’s best Ascension Presents videos in this exclusive DVD from Ascension: Ascension Presents … Fr. Mike Schmitz Fr. Mike spoke at the Ascension Cafe during the World Meeting of Families. Watch him and other speakers get fired up about the gospel in the Ascension Cafe DVD. MORE FROM ASCENSION: Ascension Press main website Ascension Presents website Ascension Blog