Theology of the Body Crash Course w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz — Session One: From the Beginning

If the deepest secret of God is that God is love, and he made you in his image and likeness, then what's the deepest secret about you? You are made for love.

What does it mean to be human? What was God’s original plan for humanity? For relationships? For marriage? For sex? Why is the body important?

In these four lessons, Fr. Mike leans into the teachings of St. John Paul II and Christopher West, unpacking the mysteries of the human heart, the human body, and relationships.

In this first lesson, we learn about the origins of the Theology of the Body, what it means, and why what we do with our bodies matters. We are taken back to the beginning in Genesis Chapters 1-3, the creation of Adam and Eve. Despite their differences as male and female, we discover how they were equal in terms of dignity yet complementary in their differences.

If this information is as fascinating to you as it is to us, you can dive deeper with Christopher West and the @TheologyoftheBodyInstitute

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[jamesmccloud]

As a 20 year old man just starting life, the theology of the body shows true masculinity rooted in love from God. Very excited to watch all of the next episodes!

[LOG]

As a former Buddhist, who almost got ordained to become a Buddhist nun, and now a converted Catholic, I found myself kept knotting in agreement with everything Fr Mike said about Buddhism

[TheologyoftheBodyInstitute]

Thank you for your "yes", Fr. Mike! God bless you and your ministry.

[becfranc]

Father, I have been a Christian all my life but have only been learning through Hallow and Ascension about Catholicism this year. I am about to turn 40 and have never been married. This whole sermon was amazing, but towards the end especially made me cry - that Jesus loves me that much, as I am. Thank you and God bless you. I have been keeping you in my prayers as I listen to your minute homilies each day.
Rebecca, Australia.

[ElijahYecke]

Protestants need to turn on to this teaching. It’s powerful. Thank you. Recommending to my Anglican folk.

[Felleur]

Greetings from Turkey father. I have been following you for a year and you have helped me a lot to strengthen my faith, God bless you Father Mike Schmitz

[Truthseekingcatholic]

I wish I would've learned TOB when I was young. To understand what God created me for wouldve set my life on a different course.

[denisederidder]

Dear Father, loved this. Im 63 years old and for the first time all of this makes sense. God bless you

[GiaBlinks]

Fr. Mike is the only person on YouTube who I play at a slower speed 😂❤

[peg]

Father, I’m 62 and learning so many things right now in my life with Christ and our Mother. This talk is what so many of us need to hear. I’m going to forward this to my 32 year old son who by the way will be listening to you speak at his church in Chicago July 9th. I hope and pray he gets to meet you. I pray for you everyday, you’re a good Father to your sheep, which are many across this Nation and around the world. God Bless✝️🙏❤️

[FrancisMary-us]

I recommend praying the whole Rosary everyday (all 20 Mysteries). Reflecting on the whole life of Christ through the eyes of Mary everyday is such a grace and such a blessing.

[Mccants]

Dear Father Mike,

I needed this message TODAY! Thank you for making this available. I’ve been struggling with depression; feeling worthy of love is extremely difficult. I’m thankful that I converted and found the Hallow app and Ascension Press. May God bless you, your students. I hope you come to Paris, France this year or next. Please know there are Protestants who listen to you daily. Bravo 🎉

Que Dieu vous bénisse ✝️

[kgzvxbm]

God Bless St John Paul ll and dear Father Mike✝️🙏🏻🌹

[lorraineortega]

I have everything I need, except for a genuine loving embrace. Sometimes it's the one real thing that a human being needs. I am not downplaying the importance of the Holy Eucharist in my life, but I often yearn to go to my true home with God the Father. Thank you, Fr. Mike, for shedding light on God's good creation :)

[_eemjee_]

my gosh Father Mike! this is soooo good! i watched with my husband and 1 hour went so fast. thanks for making these crash course accessible to us! thanks Pope St. John Paul II for your teaching. Catholicism is indeed beautiful!

[gc]

Wish I had been introduced to TOB earlier in life rather then at the age of 31. I would have lived my teens and twenties so much differently, also if I had been Catholic then as well. 3 year convert now, glory to Jesus Christ🙏🏻👏🏻

[gabriela]

What can be better than theology of the body and Father Mike? FATHER MIKE TALKING ABOUT THEOLOGY OF THE BODY AHHHH!!!

[anniemarques]

There's to much to write...
Only one point needs to be made!
I thank the Lord Jesus for creating you Fr. Mike!! There are very few that can explain, proclaim the word of God as you do! And bcuz of you, I can learn the word of the Lord that I never understood before this!
So, thank you Fr. Mike and I praise and adore my Lord and savior! ❤🙏

[phyllismaston]

Thank you Father Mike for answering the Lords calling to teach Gods people

[seloro]

This is the first time I realize how beautiful TOB is thank you Father Mike for unpacking the TOB 👍