Sometimes I feel the urge to move and experience some sort of radical change in my life. I feel restless and find myself desiring more than I have now, whether it be an exciting new adventure or the next best thing. It is in these moments I must ask myself why I am so restless. […]
Beautiful scars
I sat in a room trying to quickly wipe the tears from my eyes so others would not notice that I was upset. All the insecurities tied to my scars that I thought I had already dealt with were bubbling to the surface. What the heck was happening to me? I was spending time as […]
4 children’s stories that effortlessly reinforce TOB
As an elementary school teacher, I love finding theology of the body (TOB) themes and messages in the children’s stories I use in my classes. But these stories are really appropriate for any age. I have used the ones listed here with children ages 5-11, but really even adults can enjoy these. I have always […]
From radical feminist to joyful nun
Father Walter Schu’s latest column in Embodied tells the story of Sister Helena Burns’ journey from being a self-proclaimed “radical feminist” to becoming a religious with the Daughters of St. Paul. Enjoy this video of the entire interview with Sister Helena. It contains wonderful insights into theology of the body and her enthusiasm for this […]
A marriage guided by God
Father Walter Schu authors a column in Embodied that highlights vocation stories, “The Call to Love.” In the Spring 2022 issue, Fr. Schu shares the love story of Dr. Michael Waldstein and his wife Susan. Dr. Waldstein is a professor of New Testament at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is known for his translation of […]
Embodied: Seeking the beautiful
I was busy highlighting and taking notes during a recent course at the Theology of the Body Institute when I was startled to hear Christopher West say, “Suppose there is someone who is incredibly drawn to…I don’t know…antique glass.” What!? I couldn’t believe my ears and dropped my pen. “Why is he drawn to this […]
