The Spousal Meaning of the Body (Re-release)

We are continuing our study of Saint Pope John Paul II’s teaching on the Theology of the Body. This episode we are beginning a new section of the text entitled “Man In The Dimension of Gift”. This is the first of two episodes in this section. Today we are discussing General Audiences 13.2-16.2 on The Spousal Meaning of the Body. 

Guiding Quote: 

“The dimension of gift is decisive for the essential truth and depth of the meaning of original solitude-unity-nakedness.” (TOB 13:2) 

Reflections Questions: 

1. What impacted you most in the podcast? 
2. Spend some time reflecting on your existence. Ask God to help you recognize the gift of life He has given you. How can you be a gift to your Creator today? 
3. Do you stop to notice the beauty of creation? Take some time this week to be outside and notice beauty. Put your “Gift Goggles” on! Praise God for all He has given you in creation. 
4. How can you teach your children, grandchildren, friends, and students to look for gifts everyday?  
5. How can you be a free gift today to those God has placed in your life at home, work, school, and in your community? 
6. Reflect on the miracle of you. You are not an accident. How does it make you feel when you consider that you are willed by God? 
7. Who in your life has made themselves available for you? How did this make you feel? Who in your life can you be completely available for? What might that look like? 

Resources: 

Double Rainbow Guy

A Meditation on Givenness by Pope John Paul II 

Wonderfully Made! Babies: A Catholic Perspective on How and Why God Makes Babies (for ages 9 and up) by Ellen Giangiordano

Commentary on Audiences 13.2-16:2

Next episode we will be discussing Audiences 16.3-19.6 on The Mystery of Original Innocence. If you have questions or comments, we would love to hear from you. We can reached by email at befilledpodcast@gmail.com.