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The Echoes of Worth Retreat is based on the teachings of Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body (TOB) teachings
during his Wednesday audiences. The word 'echo' reminds us of when God breathed life into Adam and Eve,
and subsequently into each one of us during conception. The 'echo' acts as a constant reminder that we are
made in the image and likeness of God. As such, we must continue to 'echo' God's image and likeness
to those around us. In doing so, they can recognize our worth as well as their own!
DURING THIS FAITH AND FUN FILLED WEEKEND,
EACH TEENAGER WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER CHRIST IN NEW WAYS THROUGH:
MASS
KEYNOTES TALKS BY GUEST SPEAKERS
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
ADORATION
ACTIVITIES
SMALL GROUPS
RECONCILIATION
NEW FRIENDS
WORKSHOPS
RECREATION TIME
SKITS
What is the "TOB"?
The 'Theology of the Body' is Pope John Paul II's integrated vision of the human person - body, soul, spirit.
As he explains, the physical human body has a specific meaning and is capable of
revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our lives:
IS THERE A REAL PURPOSE TO LIFE AND IF SO, WHAT IS IT?
WHY WERE WE CREATED MALE AND FEMALE? DOES IT REALLY MATTER IF WE ARE ONE SEX OR ANOTHER?
WHY WERE MAN AND WOMAN CALLED TO COMMUNION FROM THE BEGINNING?
WHAT DOES THE MARITAL UNION OF A MAN AND WOMAN SAY TO US ABOUT GOD AND HIS PLAN FOR OUR LIVES?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MARRIED AND CELIBATE VOCATIONS?
WHAT EXACTLY IS "LOVE"?
IS IT TRULY POSSIBLE TO BE PURE OF HEART?
All of these questions and many more are answered in Pope John Paul II's 129 Wednesday audiences,
which were given between the years of 1979 and 1984. His reflections are based on scripture
(especially the gospels, St. Paul and the Book of Genesis), and the contain a vision of the human
person truly worthy of man. John Paul II discusses who man was in the beginning, who he is now (after original sin).
And who he will be in the age to come. He then applies this message to the vocations of marriage and celibacy,
in preparation for the Kingdom of Heaven.
FROM HTTP://THEOLOGYOFTHEBODY.NET
The 'Theology of the Body' is Pope John Paul II's integrated vision of the human person - body, soul, spirit.
As he explains, the physical human body has a specific meaning and is capable of
revealing answers regarding fundamental questions about us and our lives:
IS THERE A REAL PURPOSE TO LIFE AND IF SO, WHAT IS IT?
WHY WERE WE CREATED MALE AND FEMALE? DOES IT REALLY MATTER IF WE ARE ONE SEX OR ANOTHER?
WHY WERE MAN AND WOMAN CALLED TO COMMUNION FROM THE BEGINNING?
WHAT DOES THE MARITAL UNION OF A MAN AND WOMAN SAY TO US ABOUT GOD AND HIS PLAN FOR OUR LIVES?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MARRIED AND CELIBATE VOCATIONS?
WHAT EXACTLY IS "LOVE"?
IS IT TRULY POSSIBLE TO BE PURE OF HEART?
All of these questions and many more are answered in Pope John Paul II's 129 Wednesday audiences,
which were given between the years of 1979 and 1984. His reflections are based on scripture
(especially the gospels, St. Paul and the Book of Genesis), and the contain a vision of the human
person truly worthy of man. John Paul II discusses who man was in the beginning, who he is now (after original sin).
And who he will be in the age to come. He then applies this message to the vocations of marriage and celibacy,
in preparation for the Kingdom of Heaven.
FROM HTTP://THEOLOGYOFTHEBODY.NET
"BRACE YOURSELF! IF WE TAKE IN WHAT THE HOLY FATHER IS SAYING IN HIS THEOLOGY OF THE BODY,
WE WILL NEVER VIEW OURSELVES, VIEW OTHERS, VIEW THE CHURCH, THE SACRAMENTS,
GRACE, GOD, HEAVEN, MARRIAGE, THE CELIBATE VOCATION...
WE WILL NEVER VIEW THE WORLD THE SAME WAY AGAIN."
- CHRISTOPHER WEST
