Our parents give us so much. From our very first heartbeat, they sacrifice no small amount of sweat, blood, and treasure to bring us to full adulthood. They love us unconditionally, and work to give us a good life. We, in turn, trust our parents implicitly, and try to give them the respect and obedience due to them. No other relationships in our lives can compare to the importance of that with our parents.
Virtues
Why JPII Gave Us TOB
On this the Feast Day of our beloved Pope St. John Paul II, we at TOBET continue to trust in his
intercession for the Church and for the first organization (TOBET!) established to promulgate the Theology of the Body (TOB), especially geared toward families, children, and youth.
Hope in Action
Some things simply require a bodily experience to properly understand why we should have a healthy fear of it. God gave us a huge world to explore, and a sense of fear to keep us safe from danger. But even so, that fear should not keep us from legitimately pursuing our goals – the greatest of which is to love God above all else. But when we overcome our fears in pursuit of God, we come to a greater love of Him through the virtue of courage.
The Body Teaches Friendship
Jesus, the ruler of all things, wants to have a relationship with youI often hear Catholics say, “God made us for relationship.” That sounds great, but what does it mean? What does a relationship look like? And beyond that, what does a good relationship look like?...
Making the Body Move
This post discusses the basis of good music, and how are bodies can let us know it’s good by the way it makes it feel and the way it can change our moods.
Our Comforting Presence
While death is a subject we don’t like to think about, we often make an effort to attend funerals with our bodies, as our physical presence comforts those mourning the dead.
Miracles of the Body
Pope John Paul II’s intercession after his death saved the lives and health of two women who prayed to him for help, thus securing his canonization in 2014.
Sunday Best
What does this set of clothes signify?What do you wear to Church? What about to work? To bed? Or the pool? Would you wear the same thing in all of these different settings? Of course not! Wearing a suit in the pool would make it hard to swim and wearing a swimsuit to...
The Uniforms Matter
The author reflects on the significance of school uniforms, highlighting their role in promoting equality, fostering community identity, and enhancing safety. They suggest that uniforms reinforce shared educational purpose and relationships among individuals.
Sports Teach TOB, Too
Sports teach valuable life lessons about physical limits, self-improvement, self-mastery, teamwork, and friendship, highlighting the importance of the body in education and human experience.