About this episode

The episode explores the theology of the body and its teachings on suffering and infertility through discussions with experts.

What does the theology of the body have to teach us about bodily suffering? What do Jesus' wounds have to do with our wounds? What can we learn from the theology of the body about abandoning ourselves to the will of God? Today's episode is part III of a series on the theology of the body with guests Chris O'Neill, Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and Trey Weaver, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. With Jillian, they'll explore what theology of the body has to teach us as we walk the path of infertility. Links: Part I: Getting Started With The Theology of The Body Part II: What Does Theology of the Body Even Mean? John Paul II, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body Karol Wojtyła, Love and Responsibility

People in this episode

Host: Jillian

Guests: Chris O'Neill, Trey Weaver

Topics covered

• theology of the body
• suffering
• infertility
• abandonment to God's will
• Christian teachings

Keywords

• theology of the body
• suffering
• infertility
• Christianity
• abandonment to God's will
• Jesus' wounds
• Catholic teachings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Archdiocese of New Orleans, Diocese of Baton Rouge

Books & works: Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, Love and Responsibility

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