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An Introduction to Theology of the Body Returns

AN INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

EVENT POSTER

After much success last spring, Life & Hope Centre is proud to be offering, for the second time, An Introduction to Theology of the Body. This dynamic dvd program offers a look into the work of Pope St. John Paul II's great work, Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body and how this work is reawakening faith!

Dates: October 23rd 6:30pm-9pm, October 24th 8:30am-4pm & October 25th 12pm-3pm
Register at: tobfall2015.eventbrite.com

This is the event of the fall you don't want to miss! 
Watch the Course Trailer Here!

100% of last spring's course participants would recommend this course to a friend!

Participant Comments:

“Enjoyed hearing reflections in small groups from people at different stages of life.”

“I loved the format. Beautiful and meaningful. Keep Going! This is what I signed up for"

“Christopher West’s presentations are very powerful”

“The video resource was tremendous!”

“Small group discussions were executed very well”

“So good for all of us to finally become aware and formed by this rich material for our faith lives- Great Job!”

“Very touching and profound experience”

“It has been an enriching eye opener for me.”

Used Christian Book Collection

USED CHRISTIAN BOOKS

Life and Hope Centre is asking for donations of used Christian books. They will be hosting their annual book sale in partnership with St. Mary’s Cathedral Yard Sale on May 9^th. For more information and to arrange for collection, contact Caitlin Fitzpatrick at cjfitzpatrick@outlook.com

Life and Hope Centre is a lay theology of the body ministry based in Kingston, On.

INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY OF THE BODY EVENT

http://www.ololpk.com/#!theology-of-the-body/c1e30

Follow the link for all the details. This should be a fantastic event!

The Human Heart's Desire

Theology of the Body Tuesdays Presents

 The Human Heart's Desire

Join us on Tuesday, Nov 18th from 7:30pm-8:30pm as we discuss desire and our hearts.

We meet at St. Mary's Parish Centre, 260 Brock St, Kingston, Room 9B

Here is the link to the recommended reading. 

Please note that this is not required reading.

On the Eve of the First Feast

Theology of the Body Tuesdays: Vigil of First Feast for St. John Paul II

Every 3^rd Tuesday, we’ll meet and discuss one topic from

 St. John Paul II’s writings on Creation entitled Theology of the Body. 

This month’s Theology of the Body Tuesdays is a 

celebration and discussion of the life of St. John Paul II. 

Come out on October 21^st at 7:30pm at St. Mary’s Parish Centre! 

For more information and to get the recommended readings, visit the Theology of the Body Tuesdays Tab

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY TUESDAYS revised

Starting Tuesday September 16th at 7:30pm, Theology of the Body Tuesdays are Back! 

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month we will discuss our topic from Pope St. John Paul II's masterful work, "Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body."

On September 16th, we will discuss Our Original Experiences. How does the creation account in Genesis affect our lives today? Who were we created to be before everything went dreadfully wrong? 

We will explore the meaning of Original Solitude, Original Unity and Original Nakedness.

This is sure to be an unforgettable hour of discussion and reflection! 

For all the details, including the dates and topics of the next TOB Tuesday events, click on this Poster Link.

Spes Ministries Used Christian Book Sale

ANNOUNCING THE LARGEST CHRISTIAN BOOK SALE KINGSTON HAS EVER SEEN!!!!

This event will run from

 Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 10th

at St. Mary's Parish Centre

There will also be a 

Theology of the Body Presentation on Friday night at 7pm and 

a Panel Discussion on Evangelization on Saturday night at 7pm also!

This event will include TONS of great Christian books, a silent auction, raffles, gift baskets, books signed by the author and a selection of german books! 

The first 100 people through the door will get a free prayer book!

If you buy three books you get to pick a free book!

No books over $3.00! Great Deals! Great Fun!

It all starts on Friday, August 8th at 3pm!

See the Poster link for all the details!

Book Sale Hours

Friday, August 8th: 3pm-7pm

Saturday, August 9th: 9am-7pm

Sunday, August 10th: 9:30am-2pm

Last Chance Sale starts at 12pm

Christ and the Church... and SYTYCD

So, for those who don't know, I am a bit obsessed with So You Think You Can Dance. As my love and obsession with Theology of the Body has grown so has my love and obsession for SYTYCD! At least once an episode my whole being is touched by a routine. My heart starts to sign out prayers of longing and delight to God and I won't be able to contain this sensation within me so I 'woot,' 'sigh,' 'grunt,' and sometimes even jiggle. My digestive track will start to dance along with the routine. This is not unlike the reaction I get whenever I read the Theology of the Body.

Last night SYTYCD really kicked it off with the first routines for the top 20. I, however, don't have television and I was busy all day tonight doing the "duty of the moment" which happened to be driving 3 hours to a doctor's appointment. But as I was driving home, getting closer and closer to the moment when I could sit down and watch this show online (really, pray with this show), I was getting more and more excited.

Now, I need to say something to clarify my obsession with SYTYCD. First, I know nothing about dance! But my heart connects with the beauty! Second, just as there are wonderful moments of grace and beauty on this show, there are moments where prudence dictates that I skip over. For example, last nights music number dedicated to the "Wiggle" of a woman's tush. (Jason Derulo, I actually really liked  you as a judge, which is the only contact I have ever had with you, until you 'sang' that horrible song 'Wiggle.' There is not much good I can say about your performance AT ALL. But you were a great guest judge and you definitely allowed yourself to be touched by the shows beauty. Now if only you could create beautiful music!) This show is very much a reflection of where we are as a culture. Routines and musically numbers can be a sad reminder of that; many times focusing on fostering lust in the audience. However, all is not lost. There is incredible beauty here as well. I told G-Man tonight prior to me turning the show on that sometimes I feel like the Holy Spirit is so alive in the routines and the dancers. G-Man, in true G-Man fashion, basically said, "Well DUH!" He is so much wiser then I am! He just 'gets' things that it has taken me 10 seasons to verbalize! G-Man does not, however, watch the show with me. I do show him the routines that really touch me though. He, then, says something else profound, like "I'm glad you like it..."

Ok, onto the theme of this post.  Christ and the Church..... And SYTYCD. There were many BEAUTIFUL routines last night but one definitely stood out. This routine jumped out to me first as a reflection of Adam and Eve meeting and then as I watched and re-watched I started reflecting on Christ and his love and loyalty to His Bride, the Church. And once that thought entered my mind, it was the centre of my prayer with the dance afterwards!

Watch the routine yourself and see what you think. I was struck by how Ricky (the male dancer who I thought reflected Christ) seemed to carry, guard and come out to meet Jessica (the female dancer who, for me, reflects the Church). And Jessica has so much longing for Ricky; she is moved by his every touch, every inspiration.

Other things that I noticed:
1) At the very beginning Ricky breathes on her... ...
2) Jessica seems so OPEN to Ricky, hands open to receive anything and everything from him.
3) The beautiful harmony of the two of them together!
4) There are many moments that Ricky is so EXTENDED, it reminders me of the lengths that Christ goes to reach us, even death on a cross, stretching his arms out!
5) How strong Jessica seems BECAUSE of Ricky.
6) There is a mutual respect and submission there also. Ricky is placed at Jessica's feet many times. And then raised up because of it.
7) And don't even get me started on near the end when Jessica is resting on Ricky's back and he is walking her into the light. Just look at Jessica's face when the light reaches her. PLUS, they are making the shape of a cross! THEN She falls to the floor (death?) and He pulls her off of it, lifting her up (resurrection?)!
8) Afterward both dancers seem completely overcome by what has happened to them and they are dazzled by it!
9) The judges remarks are definitely worth listening too. Everyone seems so struck by the "other-worldliness" of the routine! This IS the body speaking about theology. And everyone is overcome by the beauty!
10) I love that the choreographer, Sonya Tayeh, just by being open to beauty, received a bit of the Holy Spirit's inspiration and we all got to witness it!

Please re-watch this because, seriously the more I watch it, the deeper my hearts prayer (or longing) cries out to God.

*This post was originally posted on cjfitz.blogspot.com*

Used Christian Book and Art Sale

Donate your used Christian Books and Art to
Spes Natural Fertility Services & Spes Ministries
for our August Fundraiser. 

Your donation will go a long way to helping us become a non-profit organization!

Used Christian Book and Art Sale Donation Poster

Pick-up can be arranged! 

Please support our pro-life ministry!!

Email me at cjfitzpatrick@outlook.com to arrange pick-up or drop-off

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY TUESDAY's CONTINUES...

The fun continues today at 7:30pm at St. Mary's Parish Centre!

(260 Brock St, Kingston, ON)

After spending the last four weeks examining and comparing the creation accounts in Genesis overall, we start this week looking more intimately at mankind's original experiences. 

Our focus this week: ORIGINAL SOLITUDE...

What does it mean to be a person?

How do we relate to the rest of creation?

Where does the search for our identity start?

Join us as we explore St. John Paul II's biblical reflections on the human person, 

A Theology of the Body!

Theology of the Body Tuesday's Information Poster

April 2nd, First Ontario John Paul II Day!

Thank you LORD!

John Paul II Day Declared for Ontario!

Now I have to figure out how to celebrate this great day! This might end up being my favourite day of the year!

How are you going to celebrate?

The Hopeful Herald V2 I1

Click the link to see the latest issue of

The Hopeful Herald: A Newsletter for Spes Natural Fertility Services Supporters.

The Hopeful Herald: Volume 2 Issue 1, (Jan-Mar 2014)

If you would like to stay up-to-date with

FertilityCare Services in the Kingston Archdiocese and/or

Theology of the Body events in the area,

please email me at cjfitzpatrick@outlook.com

TOB Tuesdays

ANNOUCING

An EXCITING opportunity to discover first hand 

(soon to be) Saint Pope John Paul II's biblical reflection,

"Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body."

TOB Tuesdays

Starting on April 29th at 7:30pm at

St. Mary's Parish Centre, Kingston, On,

we will gather, read and discuss

one audience from the Theology of the Body

every Tuesday evening!

FINISHING EDUCATION SALE!

There has never been a better time to learn more about the

Creighton Model FertilityCare system!

Because I am finishing my education in the coming months,

I am offering a discount on FertilityCare Services!

The next two clients will save $130!

 This GREAT OFFER Includes:

1) A Free Introductory Session (Which everyone always gets!)

2) The First Follow-Up Free (an $85 value!)

3) Almost 50% off 1 year's worth of supplies! ($50 instead of the regular $95)

Contact Caitlin J. Fitzpatrick, FCPI at cjfitzpatrick@outlook.com by March 13th to receive this offer!

*This offer can be used for potential long-distance clients*

Upcoming Introductory Sessions for the Creighton Model FertilityCare System!

Here are the details for a few upcoming Introductory Sessions in the Kingston and Ottawa Areas

Monday, Feb 17th at 7pm at my Kingston office in

St. Mary's Parish Centre, 260 Brock St

Saturday, Feb 22nd at 12pm at my Ottawa Office

* This introductory session will be targeted towards non-married ladies*

Monday, March 24th at 7pm at my Kingston office in 

St. Mary's Parish Centre, 260 Brock St

Follow this link to see the details for Monday, Feb 17th's Intro Session. http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/e3c2d66154f49901676f

Contact Caitlin Fitzpatrick at cjfitzpatrick@outlook.com to register!

Book Studies and New Office

Exciting Things are Happening in Kingston!

The Authentic Catholic Woman and Theology of the Body for Every Body Book Study Details


Click on the Link for details about two new Theology of the Body book studies in Kingston being offering through St. Mary's Cathedral and being lead by Caitlin Fitzpatrick (me!).




Announcing the Grant Opening of New Office


Also, I would like to announce the opening of the new Spes Natural Fertility Services office at St. Mary's Parish Centre! Thank you to Fr. Shawn Hughes and the parish of St. Mary's Cathedral in Kingston for welcoming me so enthusiastically!

The Hopeful Herald Volume 1 Issue 2

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