"Theology of the Body in John Paul II" by Richard Hogan. What It Means, Why It Matters, Softcover, 223 pp.In this illuminating and comprehensive commentary, Rev. Richard M. Hogan explains why Pope John Paul II's teachings on the theology of the body speak so powerfully to a new generation of believers. At the heart of John Paul's series of talks is the unchanging truth that we are created in God's image, and so are called to love as God loves and to express that love in and through our bodies. Marriage, sexuality, celibacy, virginity, the resurrection of the body--all of these issues are covered within the pope's expansive framework.
"Pope John Paul II's teachings on the theology of the body are such a goldmine, with so many rich veins to explore, that new treasures emerge every time they are studied. This book by Fr. Richard Hogan moves us forward in the exhilarating project of understanding and living out the genius of John Paul II and his view of the human person."
Rev. Richard M. Hogan was ordained in 1981 and has served several parishes in the Minneapolis--St. Paul area. He is the coauthor of two books on the theology of Pope John Paul II, and is author and editor of the Image of God series. In addition to writing, he is currently involved with Natural Family Planning Outreach.
