Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, and the Universal Longing

Christopher, West

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If Pope John Paul II's theology of the body is a "theological time bomb set to go off" (George Weigel), this book lights the fuse. With clarity and precision Christopher West unpacks the pope's weighty talks and translates them into a much more accessible language. Theology of the Body Explained makes the perfect companion to the Pope's text. For the first time ever, readers have a commentary that follows the complete series of general audiences, explained in an appealing way. Scholars and average readers alike will find this commentary greatly rewarding. "In my biography of the Pope, I wrote that the theology of the body needs explication for those who aren't specialists in biblical studies, theology, or philosophy. I am delighted that Christopher West has taken up that challenge. With intellectual care, with the experience bred of long years of teaching this material in the classroom and the parish, and taking account of his own experiences as a husband and father, Christopher West has put us in his debt by making the "Theology of the Body" available to a wide and, I hope, appreciative readership. " -George Weigel About the author: Christopher West is a research fellow and faculty member of the Theology of the Body Institute. He is also one of the most sought after speakers in the Church today, having delivered more than 1000 public lectures on 4 continents, in 9 countries, and in over 150 American cities. All three of his books – Good News About Sex &amp; Marriage, Theology of the Body Explained, and Theology of the Body for Beginners – have become Catholic best sellers. Christopher has also lectured on a number of prestigious faculties, offering graduate and undergraduate courses at St John Vianney Seminary in Denver, the John Paul II Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and Creighton University’s Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha. Hundreds of thousands have heard him on national radio

Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II's "Gospel of the Body"

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Pauline Books & Media

In this revised and expanded edition of his best-selling Theology of the Body Explained (2003), Christopher West illuminates John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This revised edition incorporates all of the changes discovered by Michael Waldstein's outstanding translation of John Paul II's catechesis: Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, including the newly discovered addresses on the Song of Songs, Tobit, and Ephesians--unfolded here for the first time.

Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II's Man and Woman He Created Them

Christopher West, best-selling author, speaker, and teacher, offers the first in-depth look into the teachings of Pope Francis through the lens of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This book reflects on and shares the wisdom of Pope Francis's The Joy Of The Gospel seen through the lens of the Theology of the Body. Don't be fooled by the to go title, as if the point were to rush through the contents of this book. Rather, Christopher wants to make Pope Francis's wisdom accessible to those who might not have the time to sift through his document in its entirety. Pope Francis observes that ministers of the new evangelization should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty, and who invite others to a delicious banquet. That's Christopher's intention in putting this little book together: to share the joy, point to the beauty, and invite you to the delicious banquet he's discovered in Pope Francis's teaching. Bon appetit!

Pope Francis to Go

The Cor Project

The Defence of Canada, in the Light of Canadian History

History

Americas

BiblioLife

The author, a diocesan director of marriage and family life, answers the questions about human sexuality and marriage that he always encounters in the numerous adult audiences he addresses. He provides thoughtful responses that present Catholic Church teaching in a fresh, thoroughly appealing, and convincing manner.

Good News About Sex and Marriage : Answers to Your Honest Questions About Catholic Teaching

Servant Books

Our Bodies Tell God's Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender

In response to a world awash in sexual chaos and gender confusion, this book offers a bold and thoroughly biblical look at the meaning of the body, sex, gender, and marriage. Bestselling author, cultural commentator, and popular theologian Christopher West is one of the world's most recognized teachers of John Paul II's Theology of the Body. He specializes in making this teaching accessible to all Christians, with particular attention to evangelicals. As West explains, from beginning to end the Bible tells a story of marriage. It begins with the marriage of man and woman in an earthly paradise and ends with the marriage of Christ and the church in an eternal paradise. In our post-sexual-revolution world, we need to remember that our bodies tell a divine story and proclaim the gospel itself. As male and female and in the call to become "one flesh," our bodies reveal a "great mystery" that mirrors Christ's love for the church (Eph. 5:31-32). This book provides a redemptive rather than repressive approach to sexual purity, explores the true meaning of sex and marriage, and offers a compelling vision of what it means to be created male and female. Foreword by Eric Metaxas.

Brazos Press

You've heard Christopher West talk about love before . . . but not like this. In this revealing book, renowned speaker and author Christopher West discusses the topic of love and relationships, but he does it through the lens of his own powerful and personal experience. If you've ever wondered what to do with that deep cry of your heart to love and be loved, read on. Love Is Patient, but I'm Not offers West's reflections on Pope Francis book The Joy of Love. It focuses on the heart of the pope's meditations on the famous love is patient and kind passage from 1 Corinthians 13. Its short chapters will take you line by line through the passage, and will also let you in on some intimate aspects of West's faith journey—his wound of perfectionism, his consequent challenges as a husband and father, and the ups and downs he experiences as he struggles to work it all out. As it turns out, we aren't the only ones who find it hard to live out the love St. Paul describes for us. Interspersed throughout the book are short prayers and questions for reflection designed to help you open your heart to God and experience his unconditional, merciful love more fully. Read this book for a dose of spiritual encouragement and for a real-life look at what it means to live the joy of love.

Love Is Patient, but I'm Not: Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist

Wellspring

Divorce. Broken families. Sexual abuse. Addiction. Pornography. Same-sex "marriage." Gender issues. Everywhere we look, we find more and more confusion about the most fundamental truths of human life. As we lose our basic understanding of the meanings of man, woman, marriage, and sex, the question becomes ever more urgent: What does it mean to be a human being? Against this backdrop, St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body appears as a bright light in the darkness. His writings go straight to the heart of what it means to be fully human—but they are often difficult for most of us to grasp easily. That's where Christopher West comes in. He covers the main points of this revolutionary teaching in a way that you can understand. You'll see desire—physical, emotional, and spiritual—in a whole new light! The first edition of this book was released in 2004 and instantly became an international best seller. In this updated, revised, and expanded edition, you'll have access to key insights gleaned from West's ongoing study on the subject, as well as wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. You'll also discover brand-new insights on how to respond with clarity and compassion to the gender chaos so prevalent in our world today.

Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender

Christopher West's popular series A Crash Course in the Theology of the Body (Naked Without Shame, second edition) provides his most extensive discussion of John Paul II teaching on the body and human sexuality. This 80-page study guide workbook was specifically designed for use with the 14-CD/12-tape Naked Without Shame audio series, and will help make your learning experience more fruitful.

A Crash Course In TheTheology of the Body

Ascension Press

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