Exploring Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Fr. Mike Schmitz brings a fresh perspective on human anthropology and purpose in life. Dive into the freedom found in understanding moral principles, embracing God's plan with grace, and transforming through the Holy Spirit.
Understanding the Theology of the Body can change your perspective on human purpose and identity.
Living authentically involves transcending the need for external regulations by aligning with God's will and developing a new ethos.
Deep dives
Living Free from Laws
The podcast highlights a concept where individuals could live free from the constraints of following laws if they genuinely did not desire to contravene them. For instance, if one's inner disposition aligns with not lying or stealing, they transcend the need for rules against these actions. By recognizing the intrinsic value of each person and embracing a profound understanding of humanity, individuals can liberate themselves from the limitations imposed by laws, thereby living authentically without the need for external regulations.
Embracing a New Ethos
The episode delves into the idea of developing a new ethos through the teachings of John Paul II. By receiving the Holy Spirit, individuals can cultivate a transformed inner world that aligns with God's will. This new ethos goes beyond mere compliance with laws, offering a genuine change of heart that leads to freedom from the constraints of legalistic teachings. Through the grace of the Holy Spirit, people can experience a profound shift in their perspective, allowing them to live in accordance with a higher calling and a liberated spirit.
Pope John Paul II said that what modern man needs—and is missing—is an "adequate anthropology", or, a full understanding of what it looks like to be human. Over the course of his pontificate, he gave it his best shot using the entirety of scripture, 2,000 years of church teaching, and the latest scientific understandings of the human person.
Today, we call it the Theology of the Body. And it will change the way you look at yourself and your purpose in life.
Fr. Mike Schmitz gives us an introduction to the Theology of the Body and invites us to his 4-part series diving deeper into these incredible mysteries. Sign up for the whole series for FREE here: https://www.ascensionpress.com/tobtalk/