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Theology of the Body Chapter Four Forgiveness and Trust

Theology of the Body Chapter Four Forgiveness and Trust. Vocations Period One Mr. Salter. Forgiveness and Trust p . 85-91. We live in an erotic culture Society ignores the symbolic nature of sex, and focuses on the visible dimensions – only

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Theology of the Body Chapter Four Forgiveness and Trust

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  1. Theology of the BodyChapter FourForgiveness and Trust Vocations Period One Mr. Salter

  2. Forgiveness and Trust p. 85-91 • We live in an erotic culture • Society ignores the symbolic nature of sex, and focuses on the visible dimensions – only • Sex is portrayed as being for selfish pleasure, for fun, as a toy • Lust reigns supreme, not love • Chastity is difficult • People struggle to remain virgins and remain faithful in marriage • “Be as Wise Serpents and Innocent as Doves” p. 86 • “Avoid the near occasion of sin…” • Having the wisdom to avoid that which belittles, degrades and uses sex • Likewise, we need to seek good

  3. Forgiveness and Trust p. 85-91 • The Forgiveness of Jesus Christ p. 86 • When we fail, we should ask Jesus for forgiveness • The Sacrament of Reconciliation forgives and provides grace • Adultery is a sin, and betrays the marriage covenant • Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit • Sexual sin is a sin of weakness • Trust and the Theology of the Body p. 88 • Perseverance and Fortitude (Gifts of the Holy Spirit) • The opposite is discouragement (work of the dEvil) • The Advocate is sent by Jesus to encourage our efforts • Trust in the teaching of the Church • The meaning of mystery comes to light when we live out the teaching • “We recognize good by doing it, we recognize evil by not doing it” – Simone Weil

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