#16 – The Body Is Not Bad

On this episode Mon shares his reflections on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He takes this time to discuss what it is and why it's important, as well as to branch into other related teachings of the Catholic Church such as the Immaculate Conception (not to be confused with the Virgin Birth), the Resurrection of the Body, Heaven and Earth, and the Incarnation. He points out the cohesiveness of Catholic teaching, even referencing the Theology of the Body. We are body and soul—not just body and not just soul. These teachings may seem too lofty and academic, but these have real consequences in our lives because it shapes how we view the world and live in it.

 

 

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PASSAGES / REFERENCES / RESOURCES

• CCC 362-365
• Munificentissimus Deus: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-xii_apc_19501101_munificentissimus-deus.html
• BibleProject video on soul: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/nephesh-soul/ 
• Nicene Creed
• 1 Corinthians 15
• BibleProject video on Day of the Lord: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/day-of-the-lord/ 
• NT Wright's book: Surprised By Hope
• John 11:1-44
• Romans 8:18-23
• Theology of the Body by John Paul II
• Pillar Catholic's explainer on the Assumption: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/thats-a-pretty-big-assumption