The Theology of the Body Made Simple

Anthony Percy and Kenneth Schmitz

Discover for yourself John Paul II’s radical teaching on sex, love, and the meaning of love. John Paul’s full-length exposition of the theology of the body is in a 500 page book entitled Man and Woman He Created Them. But in ninety-one pages of Theology of the Body Made Simple you can learn the message of the great pope which will change the way you see yourself, others, God, and the Church’s teaching on sexuality. This book summarizes the first part of John Paul’s volume with moral applications for those who are married.  
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Man and Woman He Created Them—A Theology of the Body

John Paul II

This is John Paul’s original work on the theology of the body. In this momentous teaching, John Paul has left us the core of his great vision, focused on the mystery of love extending from the Trinity, through Christ’s spousal relation with the Church, to the concrete bodies of men and women. This edition is prepared by biblical scholar Michael Waldstein, and includes material previously unpublished in English.  learn more<<

Heaven’s Song—Sexual Love as it Was Meant to Be

Christopher West

Part of John Paul’s teaching on the theology of the body is an exploration of the Song of Songs in the Old Testament. In an amazing way Christopher West breaks open John Paul’s teaching on the theology of the body in a unique way that is truly healing.  A great feature of this book is that it includes stories of men and women whose lives were changed and marriages saved because they found hope in affirming the value of the human person. Includes practical advice, prayers, and reflection questions to help the reader become the man or women God created them to be. learn more<<

God’s Plan for You—The Theology of the Body for Young People

David Hadjuk

This book makes John Paul II’s magnificent vision of the human person accessible and exciting for today’s youth. For any young person confused about feelings, relationships and sex, disillusioned about marriage and family life, or eager to find the true meaning of love, this key to John Paul II’s teaching on the theology of the body will unlock for them their most deeply held questions about life, relationships, and sexuality.  learn more<<

What the Church Teaches About Sex

Robert Fastiggi

A short but complete volume that addresses head on in a realistic and compassionate way the teachings of the Church many today struggle with: pornography, masturbation, homosexuality, fornication, and cohabitation, and marital chastity. The author has a wonderful way of holding in balance human weakness and the power of God’s grace. 

In a practical yet pastoral manner, these complex and confusing issues are enlightened by a thorough understanding of the Church’s teaching on these topics. Includes an introduction by the renowned Church bioethics scholar and professor Janet E. Smith.  learn more<<

Theology of the Body Explained

Christopher West

This book is for someone who wants to study John Paul’s Theology of the Body more in-depth. Christopher West is one of the foremost presenters of TOB to audiences of married couples, seminarians, young adults, and graduate courses both in the US and internationally. Well worth the time it takes to read through this volume, I highly recommend it.   learn more<<

The Genius of Womanhood

Karen Doyle

To tell you the truth, this is my favorite of all the books on the list. My sister and mom wouldn't have time to plow through some of the other books listed above, but a book like this with inspiring quotes and short nuggets, sprinkled with pictures and lots of space to rest one's eyes and heart, would be something they would cherish. Not a quick read, but a way to break open John Paul II's teaching on the mystery of woman: her receptivity, sensitivity, generosity, and maternity. An ample beginning look into his teaching on the sacredness of the body, relationships, sexuality, and love.  learn more<<

Theology of the Body Thoughts and Reflections

Karen Doyle

Throughout history, human being have always asked fundamental questions about life and destiny, such as "Who am I?" and "What is love?" Modern culture attempts to answer these questions by promoting the pursuit of sexual pleasure as the answer for our yearning for intimacy. The tragedy is that after fleeting sexual encounters people often find themselves feeling hurt and unfulfilled. This is an introduction for the person who wants the real answer, which lies in the teaching of John Paul II: understanding the significance of our bodies as male and female and how the physical, embodied reality of our gender reveals spiritual truths about God and the meaning of life. Great for one's own personal development in the area of sexuality and meaning, but perfect as a gift for graduation, weddings, and anniversaries, really for anyone you care about and who hasn't yet encountered the message of the sacredness of who we are and how we are created as male and female.   learn more<<

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