Introduction to Theology of the Body

Dr. Sodergren’s Introduction to Theology of the Body: A Collection of Articles

What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]? Original…

What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]?

[Note:  This article is the start of an extended series…

Original What???  John Paul II on “Original Experiences”

Dr. Andrew Soderdgren's Introduction to Theology of the Body,…

On Original Solitude

In my last article, I introduced Pope St. John Paul II’s concept…

Original Solitude Part 2:  The Sacrament of the Body

Last month, I wrote about how the concept of original solitude in…

Original Unity Part 1:  Flesh of my Flesh

In previous articles, we saw how Pope St. John Paul II used…

Original Unity Part 2:  The Sexual Difference

Last month, we began to explore the second of the “original…

Original Unity Part 3:  The Call to Communion

In recent articles, I have reflected on Pope St. John Paul II’s…

Original Unity Part 4:  Imago Trinitatis

In last month’s article, I mentioned how Pope St. John Paul…

Original Nakedness:  Seeing as God Sees

I began several months ago to explore the three “original…

Original Nakedness: Receiving One Another as Gifts

Last month, I introduced Pope St. John Paul II’s concept of original…

Gift, Self-gift, and the Meaning of Life — Part 1

For several months, I have been reflecting in these articles…

Gift, Self-gift, and the Meaning of Life — Part 2

Last month, I reflected on the logic of gift and how it is a…

Gift, Self-gift, and the Meaning of Life — Part 3:  The Spousal Meaning of the Body

We saw in previous reflections that all of creation is a gift…

Knowledge, Procreation, & the Primordial Sacrament

In recent articles, we have reflected on the logic of gift and…

An Integral Vision of Man

For many months now, we have been exploring Pope St. John Paul…

The Four Harmonies

Up to this point, our reflections have focused on God’s original…

The Tragedy of Sin — Part 1

In last month’s reflection, we explored the state of our first…

The Tragedy of Sin — Part 2

As we began to explore last time, at the beginning of human…

The Wounds of Sin

In our last two reflections, we have explored the nature of…

Original Shame — Part 1

As we have been exploring the nature and effects of original…

Original Shame — Part 2

As described in my previous article, Pope St. John Paul II regarded…

Original Shame — Part 3

With their fall from grace, our first parents experienced a…

The Problem of Shamelessness

In recent articles, we have explored the emergence of shame…