FeatureJenna and theology of the bodyIn a world where identity often seems fragmented by the roles we play, Jenna Wright's journey from NFL cheerleader to a devoted Catholic wife and mother illustrates a profound search for meaning beyond the spotlight.By Kathleen Basi
FeatureHospitality requires warmth, not perfectionWhen considered through a theology of the body lens, hospitality is about seeing others as a gift and welcoming them as such. Everything else is secondary.By Susanna Parent
FeatureMe and theology of the bodyA young college student reflects on the insights studying TOB has brought him.By Kathleen Basi
FeatureRecommended reading for a mama-to-beHere is a childbirth book written through the lens of theology of the body, where author Mary Haseltine encourages her readers to invite God to be part of everything, from pregnancy to the postpartum period. It is a toolbox for approaching birth with confidence and grace, with a deep-set knowledge that God created you “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14).By Susanna Parent
FeatureHow my thirsty soul is refreshedRollicking and wide-ranging conversation around the table were a big part of my family experience that I look back on as being especially formative. Some topics, though, were privately discussed between parent and child – including those about sexuality. They were thoughtful and straightforward. And yet, it seemed to me rules were just being imposed on me.By Laura Devick
FeatureLearning body literacy with Christina ValenzuelaChristina Valenzuela’s educational efforts invite all Catholics – single young adult women, religious men and women, younger women, high schoolers, women entering perimenopause, parents, and Catholic couples – to learn about body literacy and theology of the body.By Laura Devick
FeatureFrom a set of rules to a roadmap for livingOne day a door opened in my mind, and I realized: theology of the body isn’t just about sex; it’s about everything. By Kathleen Basi
FeatureTheology of the breastfeeding bodyDuring times of pregnancy and breastfeeding I am reminded that my body is a gift; while indeed it is a sacrifice I am making of my body, it is one which brings so much life.By Susanna Parent
FeatureWhat are we to make of Christina’s story? (Part 2)Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) presents a profound challenge to those of us who embrace the theology of the body.By Kathleen Basi