TOBET aims to educate children about Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, emphasizing human dignity and identity in a culture often confused about the body’s significance through various ideologies.
Chris Tarantino
Hobbies Help Our Bodies Grow
The post discusses how engaging in hobbies, such as sourdough baking, enriches life by fostering creativity and physical health. It defines hobbies as skills practiced for leisure, emphasizing their importance for spiritual growth.
Friends of All Kinds
The content explores different types of friendships as discussed by Pope John Paul II, highlighting practical, fun, and virtuous friendships, and emphasizes the significance of all relationships in living a life aligned with God.
The Body and Holy Mass
The post discusses the concept of holiness as urged by God and exemplified by Pope John Paul II, emphasizing that purity of heart aligned with actions embodies holiness, which requires personal effort and God’s grace.
It’s That Time of Year Again
Summer vacations provide opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and intentional time with loved ones, highlighting the significance of rest and the body’s role in personal well-being and connection. Emphasizing the need for balance in life.
True Freedom
The content discusses the distinction between freedom and license through the lens of Catholic faith, emphasizing that true freedom involves moral responsibility and serving others, rather than pursuing self-indulgent desires.
The Greatest Family Ever
The author reflects on the significance of physical presence in family gatherings, particularly within his wife’s large extended family. He likens these gatherings to the communal aspect of the Church, emphasizing the importance of togetherness.
Be Holy As God is Holy
The post discusses the concept of holiness as urged by God and exemplified by Pope John Paul II, emphasizing that purity of heart aligned with actions embodies holiness, which requires personal effort and God’s grace.
Beauty Will Save the World
Fyodor Dostoevsky, celebrated for emphasizing beauty’s role in spirituality, influenced Pope John Paul II, who promoted beauty as a means of hope against oppression, contributing to the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe.
The Ascension and the Body
The Ascension provides Christians a final chance to reflect on Easter’s joy and the promise of bodily resurrection, emphasizing that believers will exist eternally with Jesus, body and soul, as indicated by His own resurrection.