Getting Real with Author Steven Thomas; Sex, Love, Mystery and Adventure

Steven Thomas walked across the United States and reveals how his pilgrimage, inspired by prayer and faith, gave him the strength to complete his novel, "Catholic Joe, Superhero", and tackle societal issues like the attacks on human dignity, marriage, and family.

Steven shares personal experiences, including a vivid supernatural event, and reflects on the teachings of John Paul II regarding the roots of evil and personal accountability. We delve into sensitive topics like vasectomies and the transformative understandings of Catholic teachings on marriage and contraception, highlighting the hope and spiritual growth inherent in these challenges.

Finally, we explore how to live out faith in everyday life, emphasizing that everything is a gift from God drawing inspiration from John Paul II and Fulton Sheen. We tackle real-life issues and the joy found in integrating faith into daily life through small yet powerful actions. Concluding with a story about the transformative impact of a simple religious booklet.

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Jack Rigert is a co-founder of the John Paul II Renewal Center and leads our outreach. He is also a writer for several online Catholic outlets. Previously, Jack was a professional chef and entrepreneur who owned restaurants, real estate, and a financial service company.

Dramatic “encounters” with Jesus Christ at his dying brother’s bedside and again in the Eucharist at his brother’s funeral, brought him back into the Church after a twenty-year absence. While attending graduate school in Theology, Jack came across the teaching of Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” He immediately understood that this was the treasure he had been seeking all his life, sold everything, and now travels the country presenting Parish Missions, Retreats, and Classes. Jack has three grown children and seven grandchildren. He lives in Elburn, Illinois with his wife, Jeannie and is an active member of St. Gall’s Parish, in Elburn, IL.