We appreciate you spending some of your valuable time with us as we conclude our 5 part Lenten series, Hope in the midst of suffering. In this show Adele and Tom are joined by a former DesOrmeaux Foundation employee, Krystal Romero, who shares her story as a real life witness of hope in the midst of suffering. As a former housing director at the DesOrmeaux Foundation's maternity home Krystal walked with many women during their suffering to find safety and purpose during their times of need. At the same time she was supporting moms in crisis pregnancies she was also struggling to overcome the loss of 1 of her own children. So listen in as we blend St. John Paul II's ideas of how suffering brings us closer to God with discussions of how God sends us hope through his people even in the midst of unimaginable suffering.

Thanks for joining us for part 4 of our 5 part series Hope in the midst of suffering. Today's show will look at one of the most hidden and destructive forces of suffering, shame. Shame can fuel patterns that cause suffering like addiction. Adele will share some excerpts from Theology of the Body that speak directly to dealing with shame by calling on a special power, the Holy Spirit. Also on the show, Deacon Mike Crain, a counselor who will share his experience with people dealing with suffering from addiction. Enjoy part 4 of Hope in the midst of suffering: A Theology of the Body Lenten series.

Thanks for spending some of your valuable time with us and welcome to part 3 of our Lenten series on Hope in the midst of suffering. In parts 1 and 2 we laid the foundation of our series, suffering as mystery and the hope of bodily and spiritual healing. In this episode we will bring back Dr. Veronica Lenzi to share practical coping techniques to help us heal through remaining present. Dr. Lenzi also breaks down why remaining present is essential for working through suffering toward a path of healing. So lean in and keep walking with us on this Lenten journey toward Hope in the Midst of Suffering.

Thank you for joining us for Handbook for Humanity and our March Lenten Series, Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten Theology of the Body series. The five part exploration mixes standout achieved episodes with new content to show how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body brings hope even into our deepest pains. In part 1 we introduced suffering as a common experience and a mystery. In this show we move deeper - exploring the hope of healing trauma in the body, with wise insights from our guest Dr. Veronica Lenzi. Let's continue this Lenten Journey together in Hope in the Midst of Suffering.

Thank you for joining us for this special series, Hope in the Midst of Suffering: A Lenten Theology of the Body series. This 5 part journey blends some of our most cherished archived episodes with fresh content to explore how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body meets the mystery of human suffering with hope, healing and redemption. We begin with part 1: an introduction to suffering as a universal experience - one that cannot be neatly explained, but one that always holds the possibility of grace. So settle in, open your heart, and let's start this Lenten reflection together in Hope in the Midst of Suffering.

Thank you for spending some of your valuable time with us. Love is in the air in February and in this show we wrap up our 4 part series on love with a special look at Love and Marriage. Adele and Tom have two guests that helps bring Theology of the body to Life in a way no text book can. Our team is joined by a couple that first walked through the doors of the DesOrmeaux Foundation's Women's Center of Lafayette during one of the most uncertain times in their young lives. They came seeking support and something beautiful happened to them. So get comfortable and listen in to hear how their journey didn't just lead to healing and hope, it led to the altar.

We appreciate you joining us today for part 3 of our 4 part series on Love. In this 3rd installment of the series we take another step forward in St. John Paul II's discussion on the subject of love by focusing on his work in 2 areas. 1st in his book, "Love & Responsibility" JP II brings our the importance of loving well. Next our team will unpack the great pope saint's thoughts on Love & Freedom. In this 1st half of the show Adele, Becki and content partner Colby Allen will break down what is love and how do we learn to recognize the whole person in love. In the second half of the show we shift gears into St. John Paul's key points on how freedom affects love. Our team will look at the question of freedom needing boundaries in order to share true love. We hope to bring you along on a journey that shows how freedom and love can come together in everyday life.

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our 4 part series on Love. During February everywhere you look the world is talking about love. This is supposed to be the season of romance and affection with tons of heart shaped items and roses exchanged to signify, I Love You. But this episode is taking a different approach to discuss a very special gift, the gift of self. Through out the hour we will be sharing answers and reflections centered around St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Adele, Becki and content partner, Colby Allen, will introduce us to JP II's thoughts on the concept of Gift of Self and how it can be the best gift ever shared with those you love. Our team will share why the call to love doesn't begin with romance but with God. It begins in the way he created us and it begins as it did with Adam before before Eve, in solitude. A solitude that reveals our identity as well as our purpose.

Thank you for lending us your heart and your ears during this month of LOVE. This is part 1 of our 4 part series during February that will focus on deeply truthful discussions of Love and how to look at it through the lens of Theology of the Body. In this first episode we want to take you somewhere unexpected. Before we talk about romance, relationships or even the call to Love another person we are going to pause and look at something foundational, Solitude. This will be a look at the more mysterious solitude that Pope St. John Paul describes as the one that existed before the first human relationship. JP II describes the time before Adam met Eve and before Eve met Adam as Original Solitude. This solitude is the solitude that allowed Adam and Eve to better understand themselves, to truly know God and to eventually know each other in communion and relationship. So settle in for a conversation about the importance of the quiet before LOVE.

Thanks for spending some of your valuable time with us. This episode closes out our 4 part series on The Sanctity of Life. This theme comes from the very heart of the Catholic Faith and it also plays a vital role in the mission statements of many Crisis Pregnancy centers across America. Our discussion will be coming from a place where the Sanctity of Life and the dignity of every human person is lived out in a profoundly tangible way. Adele and Tom have invited 2 guests from The Women's Center of Lafayette. This crisis pregnancy center is part of the DesOrmeaux Foundation that sees about 200 women per month. In this time we spend together we hope to share how the Gospel of Life presented through Theology of the Body helps a Pro Life consultant at the Women's Center of Lafayette show love and compassion to her clients and a Mother who receives this message delivers love to her family.

Links mentioned in today's show:

Pontifical Council on the Family

https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/family/documents/rc_pc_family_pro_20051996_en.html