Vatican II In A Year Day 304: GS 14-15: Man has a spiritual soul, not just a body
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Oct 31, 2025 Fr. Matthew explores the profound connection between body and soul, emphasizing their integrated dignity. He explains how our bodily experiences reveal the spiritual essence of humanity. The discussion highlights the human intellect's ability to understand realities beyond the physical world. Additionally, the importance of wisdom is underscored in guiding technological advancements toward the divine plan. It's a fascinating journey into the nature of human existence and our spiritual dimensions.
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Unity Of Body And Soul
- Fr. Matthew emphasizes that human beings are a single unity of body and soul that fully interpenetrate each other.
- He rejects materialism and Gnostic separations, affirming the body's goodness and its role in praising God.
Sacramental Meaning Of Physical Acts
- The physical world attains spiritual meaning through human actions in a sacramental worldview.
- Fr. Matthew shows how ordinary bodily acts (e.g., marriage, sacraments) elevate material realities to spiritual truths.
Wounded Body, Elevated Soul
- Sin wounds the body, producing rebellious stirrings, but Christians must not let bodily inclinations dominate moral life.
- The soul raises the body to the spiritual, and we recognize the soul through our embodied faculties like language.