There are many presentations to adults and even teens on the Theology of the Body and the meaning of love and life. But how can one teach the younger generation so that they know what they need to know to start living now what the Gospel teaches? In this talk given to 7th and 8th graders, Fr. Thomas Loya does a wonderful job of explaining the principles of the Theology of the Body in simple …
Fr. Loya addresses the problem of “either/or” when it comes to men looking at women. Typically men either look at women and treat them as an object of lust or look away from women and thereby treat them as an object of temptation. Either way men see women as objects rather than the persons whom God created them to be. Fr. Loya demonstrates, through works of art and his own …
What is really essential for being a good husband or wife - a holy spouse? Christopher West contrasts ideas from the past with the down to earth theology of John Paul II in addressing this vital question.
This set includes two presentations that may be ordered separately: "Woman: God's Masterpiece", and "Behold the Man: Experiencing the Redemption of Manhood in Christ." (See below for more details.) In the respective presentations Christopher West discusses the essence and meaning of being a true woman, and the challenges and reality of being a real man. Woman: God's Masterpiece: Basing …
In this straight talk with men, Christopher West addresses the struggles in the area of sexual purity and lust that many, if not most, men face on a regular basis. West explains how the devil takes what is most sacred and good and makes it profane through creating a distorted picture and offering it to the culture. This is why Satan particulary attacks woman—because in her bearing of new …
Anyone listening to a recent Catholic radio talk show on modesty would rightly conclude that 1) modesty is very important and 2) no two people can agree on what it is. Modesty is a moving target because it seems to differ from family to family and from country to country. What is totally modest for one person is shockingly immodest for another. How can we be modest if we don’t even …
Fr. Loya, STB, MA, is currently the pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Chicago. Before entering the seminary, he earned a degree and pursued a career in commercial art and design, after which he worked for a Church design firm. He completed his studies for the priesthood in Pennsylvania and Rome and was ordained in 1982. In 1993 he added to his Bachelor of …
"Marriage prep should start when you are single."-Fr. Groeschel Are you prepared to meet that one right person? Are you ready for marriage? You are holding 7 hours of insightful jewels of knowledge amassed from leading experts in marriage preparation. Road to Cana is a 14 episode series that answers the tough questions like: What is the secret to a happy marriage? Am I …
FIRST COMES LOVE - DVD Dr. Scott Hahn delves into the heart of mankind's quest for a sense of belonging... belonging to a family. In this 13-part series, Dr. Hahn and Mike Aquilina guide us to the understanding of marriage and family life as inspired, conceived and sustained by God. Joined by Kimberly Hahn, the trio shares insights into the Biblical foundation of marriage. 3 discs. 6½ …