The Theology of the Body Made Simple: An Introduction to John Paul II's 'Gospel of the Body'

Who am I? What am I? Great questions - but where do I find the answers? The Theology of the Body is a good starting point. It is a dynamic new way of understanding who we are. We live in a world dedicated to consumption. As a consequence people are themselves treated as consumer objects. They are used and discarded. Sex becomes a 'casual indoor sport'. Sex becomes nothing other than opportunity for betrayal. In his Theology of the Body, John Paul II proclaims another way of thinking and living. He says that we human beings are bodily persons. Our bodies are important. Our bodies are symbolic. Our bodies are meant for love. Our bodies have been made free and redeemed by Christ. Theology of the Body Made Simple beautifully communicates that the universal vocation of all humanity is to love as a sincere gift of self. The book will introduce you to the basic experiences and concepts taught by Pope John Paul II. It will give you confidence: confidence to know who you are and in your ability to speak the truth in love. 'Theology of the Body Made Simple is dynamite. Read it and change you life. Then get others to do the same' (Adam Morris, Catholic Youth Ministry, Australia). 'The Theology of the Body will be one of the greatest of the many legacies of Pope John Paul II. Fr Percy's book provides a fine introduction to this tremendous resource for evangelisation and the renewal of hope for in our world' (+ George Cardinal Pell, Archbishop of Sydney). Fr Anthony Percy is a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulbourn, Australia. He has a doctorate in Sacred Theology from John Paul II Institute in Washington, D.C.