Saint John Paul II
Theology of the Body
Love and Responsibility
Drawing from his own pastoral experience as a priest and bishop before he became Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla has produced a remarkably eloquent and resourceful defense of Catholic tradition in the sphere of family life and sexual morality.
John Paul II on Love and Responsibility (PDF)
Good summary of the themes of the Theology of the Body (compiled as a brochure by the Love and Responsibility Foundation)
Male and Female He Created Them
Wednesday audiences delivered by Pope John Paul II between 1979 and 1984 (translated and with an introduction by Dr. Michael Waldstein)
Theology of the Body International Symposia (video recordings)
John Paul’s lectures are not a simple catechesis. They are densely packed theological and philosophical discourses that demand serious scholarly examination. A growing body of theologians and philosophers are dedicating themselves to that examination, and the fruits of their work are being disseminated to Catholics by popular writers and speakers. These international Symposia gather together some of the world’s best scholars and enthusiasts in the effort to deepen and broaden the understanding of Theology of the Body by exploring a very wide range of themes within it, as you will see by scrolling through the lists of talk titles from each Symposium.
The Jeweler’s Shop
In this illuminating three-act play – here in the only English translation authorized by the Vatican – Karol Wojtyla explores relationships between men and women, the joys – and the pain – of love and marriage.
God is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art
Originally delivered in 1962 for artists — and made available now for the first time in English — Karol Wojtyla’s penetrating spiritual exercises on divine beauty and its reflection in our humanity… remains as timely as ever. “Not all are called to be artists in the specific sense of the term. Yet, as Genesis has it, all men and women are entrusted with the task of crafting their own life … to make of it a work of art.”
Good News About Sex & Marriage
Christopher West provides thoughtful responses to questions about Catholic Church teaching in a fresh, thoroughly appealing, and convincing manner.
Ask Christopher West podcast – hosted by Wendy West
Since the early 90’s, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II’s revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to tackle the toughest questions dealing with vocation, sexuality, marriage, and the Catholic faith.
Theology of the Body 101 – three presentations by Mary Stanford at Christendom College
LOLEK (Video On Demand)
LOLEK brings to life the captivating story of Karol Wojtyla (later Pope St. John Paul II) and his heroic resistance to the Nazi Occupation of Poland during World War II. Out of the depths of one of the darkest times in human history rose a spiritual leader whose radiant faith, born of tragedy, would change the course of history.
Miscellaeous Links
Major writings of John Paul II
My blog posts about John Paul II
Presentation on Theology of the Body for RCIA:
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