Spiritual Mothers in Parishes, Beauty Standards & "Not in the Mood"

Questions answered this episode:
Why are our parishes only run by fathers if the domestic church (the family) is run by fathers and mothers?
I’m not “stunning” compared to the standards of beauty that society has. I know I’m “beautifully and wonderfully made” but I understand this only with my mind, not my heart. Do you have any advice?
I’ve heard that as married couples, we need to be intimate to show our love even if we’re not in the mood. If my bride is not in the mood, it would seem to me like I’d be forcing my needs unto her. Does the TOB shine a light on this?
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Resources mentioned this week:
-Janis Ian - At Seventeen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESS0eKJpEZQ)
-Vatican Document on Collaboration of Men & Women (https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20040731_collaboration_en.html)
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Questions answered this episode:

Why are our parishes only run by fathers if the domestic church (the family) is run by fathers and mothers?
I’m not “stunning” compared to the standards of beauty that society has. I know I’m “beautifully and wonderfully made” but I understand this only with my mind, not my heart. Do you have any advice?
I’ve heard that as married couples, we need to be intimate to show our love even if we’re not in the mood. If my bride is not in the mood, it would seem to me like I’d be forcing my needs unto her. Does the TOB shine a light on this?

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.

🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body

📕 Get a copy of Christopher's [Eating the Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy & Our Hunger for Beauty](www.eatingthesunrise.com)

⚡️ Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community!

Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com.

Resources mentioned this week:

-Janis Ian - At Seventeen

-Vatican Document on Collaboration of Men & Women

TOB Institute PO Box: PO Box 573. Quarryville, PA 17566.

🎥Check out our YouTube Channel

📚 View our COURSE SCHEDULE to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON!

📘 GOOD NEWS ABOUT SEX & MARRIAGE by Christopher West

🏔️ Join Bill Donaghy on a pilgrimage to the UK to walk in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton. July 16-25, 2024

Get details here

If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: [email protected]

Find Christopher West on Facebook and Instagram.

Discover the Theology of the Body Institute.

If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review. Thanks for listening!

Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals.

Featuring music by Mike Mangione.