Theology of the Body: An Overview | Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
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This lecture was given on January 28, 2023, at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., as part of the intellectual retreat entitled, "Theology of the Body."
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"In these 130 catecheses, John Paul is arguing that the body communicates in a way that is not arbitrary and that is not incidental to the person; that is, fallen but redeemed through Christ, and therefore requires Christians, by the grace of Christ, to work hard to reconstruct… an objective reality of how the body is created and what it is created to communicate." -Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P.
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About the speaker:
Father Thomas Petri, O.P. is the President of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies, where he also serves as an assistant professor of moral theology and pastoral studies. Ordained a priest in 2009, he holds a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from The Catholic University of America.
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17:11 It's so obvious I'm like how have I not realized that before! (smacks forehead). "The sexual urge is one of the most concrete ways that our bodies tell us that we cannot be satisfied on our own. That we are moved towards others."
Fantastically informative
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@@ThomisticInstitute can you explan what purgtory is and who go to/ get into purgtory?
Sin made the human body selfish and not selfless.
Is it possible to interchange 'the spousal meaning of the body' with 'the procreative meaning of the body'?
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Transvestites should listen to this. Accept who God made you to be.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:55 📜 *The Theology of the Body consists of catechetical addresses delivered by Saint John Paul II from 1979 to 1984, primarily focused on educating Christians and rooted in scripture.*
01:51 🌐 *The Theology of the Body aims to reconnect theological and philosophical thought with human experience, addressing concerns that theology and philosophy had become too abstract and disconnected.*
03:29 🌍 *Saint John Paul II, influenced by his interactions with young families, sought to bridge the gap between church teaching on marriage and sexuality and the lived experiences of the faithful.*
04:41 📖 *The Theology of the Body covers various themes, starting with catechesis on Genesis, then addressing The Sermon on the Mount, St. Paul'steaching on the human body, the resurrection of the body, vocations (including marriage), and concluding with reflections on humanity.*
06:34 💑 *The body, according to Saint John Paul II, plays a crucial role in expressing the person, particularly in the context of the spousal meaning of the body, emphasizing the communion of persons in love and marriage.*
20:13 🌱 *The human person's uniqueness lies in their ability to understand the gift of creation, and the body serves as a witness to the love from which the original gift of creation springs.*
23:50 🍎 *Sin's impact on the body is evident in the introduction of concupiscence, unmoderated desire, disrupting the original simplicity and purity of the union between man and woman.*
26:43 ⚖️ *Concupiscence poses a challenge to self-mastery, hindering the ability to make a simple gift of oneself to another, as the constant craving and desire for the other can lead to an insatiable union.*
27:52 🔄 *After original sin, the spousal meaning of the body is confused, requiring effort to reconstruct its meaning.*
28:36 🌐 *Sin distorts communication with the body, affecting all interactions, and Christ's Redemption is essential for healing.*
29:46 🤝 *Christ's redeeming love elevates the body and marriage, recreating the spousal meaning through redemption.*
30:41 🔄 *Redemption is not just about salvation but includes redeeming the body, restoring true interior freedom.*
32:16 🌌 *In the next life, the spousal meaning of the body redeemed in Christ becomes the virginal meaning, leading to a complete mutual gift.*
33:18 💑 *While other vocations are discussed, the primary focus in Theology of the Body is on marriage.*
35:13 🔄 *Couples must work to re-read the language of the body, regaining the objective meaning created to communicate the gift of self.*
36:43 🙊 *Couples must not communicate with their bodies in ways contrary to the truth, especially through contraception, which is a lie.*
38:31 🤲 *Objective reality of the body, created to communicate, must not be sacrificed for subjective experiences; respect for God's creation is essential.*
39:29 🔄 *Theological and philosophical reasoning on why female bodies are designed with fertility, possibly linked to monogamy and better fatherhood.*
45:11 🔗 *Knowledge of oneself does not necessarily equate to self-mastery; self-mastery, often tied to virtue, requires effort and redirection of urges.*
50:39 🌐 *Pastoral approach involves bringing individuals to the truth, discussing the nature of the body, marriage, and the communion of love, even if they are believers.*
53:05 🕊️ *The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in self-control and mastery of the body, empowering individuals through grace and love for Jesus Christ.*
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you are your body
One is NOT ones body! Ones body is a part of ones person/composite!