Choosing Continence, Healing a Wife’s Wounded Heart, the Theology of Jeremiah’s Loincloth

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Ask Christopher West

Theology of the Body Institute

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Since the early 90's, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to tackle the toughest questions dealing with vocation, sexuality, marriage, and the Catholic faith.

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Choosing Continence, Healing a Wife’s Wounded Heart, the Theology of Jeremiah’s Loincloth | ACW340

Ask Christopher West

55 minutes 43 seconds

3 months ago

Choosing Continence, Healing a Wife’s Wounded Heart, the Theology of Jeremiah’s Loincloth | ACW340

• Continence in Marriage – Why would some spouses adopt lifelong continence—living as “brother and sister”—instead of periodic abstinence, must both freely agree, and how does it square with openness to children and the call to holiness?

• Infatuation & Healing – After 15 years and five kids, my wife confessed an intense infatuation with a friend. I fear my own lust and past contraceptive choices played a role. How can we heal our marriage and what prayers or litanies can re‑align our desires with God?

• Jeremiah’s Girdle – In Jeremiah 13:11 God likens Israel to a waistband clinging to loins. Is there a deeper Theology‑of‑the‑Body meaning hidden in this striking image beyond the literal prophecy?

Resources: ⁠JPII Legacy Foundation Website⁠
⁠Referenced ACW Episode⁠ ⁠John Paul II Healing Center⁠
⁠John Paul II Healing Center Events⁠
⁠Desert Stream Ministries⁠ ⁠Restore the Glory Podcast⁠ ⁠⁠List of trusted counselors & psychologists⁠⁠
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Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
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