Category Archives: Theology of the Body

Rebuttals to arguments for same-sex marriage

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I can’t say this better than what has been said here in this article in the Our Sunday Visitor. It is written by Brandon Voigt. He does an excellenct job cogently explaining why same-sex relationships are not and cannot be … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father’s Christmas Message to the Cardinals, Curia and Governorate

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Dear readers, I would ask that you take the time to read carefully the Holy Father’s message below. There is a lot in it. He addresses the New Evangelization. He addresses the nature of family, the unity of the human … Continue reading →

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Blessed Pope John Paul II on Creation and Womanhood

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Blessed Pope John Paul II in 1995 wrote a Letter to Women in which he spoke of the dignity of women. Here is a beautiful quote from this letter. Bl. Pope John Paul II: Dear sisters, together let us reflect anew on the … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex “Marriage” and its Effect on Religious Liberty

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Another video is out discussing same-sex marriage advocacy and the impact it can have on religious liberty. Take a look: http://youtu.be/tVpX7vDxNmE I would add that a couple of days ago I read with interest a report on one of the … Continue reading →

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Sexual Difference: Dual Unity

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Blessed Pope John Paul II, in his The Theology of the Body, talks about “dual unity” or the “double unity.” He said that in creation, God created the unity of two beings, male and female, and this unity lay in … Continue reading →

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More on Sexual Difference

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Even though sexual and gender differences between men and women are not the simple construct of social mores or personal development, men and women are not polar opposites. Sexual differences do not result in two separate, parallel worlds. Sexual difference … Continue reading →

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Is Sexual Difference a Construct of Society?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A common idea floating around our culture today is that sexual differences between men and women are a construct of society, i.e., determined by social norms, expectations and experiences. The idea purports that sexual and gender traits are what society … Continue reading →

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