Originally published at JP2 Morning Crew
Deacon Keith Esshaki’s Background:
Born in Iraq in 1962 and moved to the United States at 16.
Ordained as a permanent Deacon in 2006 and serves the Chaldean Church.
Shares personal journey and how he was drawn to Theology of the Body.
Introduction to Theology of the Body:
Explanation of Theology of the Body as presented by St. John Paul II.
Discussion on how the body reveals truths about God and the human person.
Personal Insights:
Deacon Keith shares his personal experiences and struggles with understanding the conjugal act and teaching it to his children.
His discovery of Theology of the Body through Catholic Answers and Jason Everts’ chastity talks.
Theology of the Body Framework:
Overview of St. John Paul II’s use of phenomenology to understand human experiences.
Explanation of the three states of the human body: original man, historical man, and eschatological man.
Cycles of Theology of the Body:
Breakdown of the six cycles of Theology of the Body addresses.
Use of Genesis and the Sermon on the Mount as foundational texts.
Emphasis on love as God loves, avoiding lustful objectification in relationships.
Practical Application:
Deacon Keith emphasizes loving as God loves and treating each other with pure love.
Encourages listeners to understand and live out Theology of the Body in their lives.