Selfless Love, Grace, and the Power of Witness: A Journey Through Theology of the Body

Join host Jack Rigert and special guest Mark Schmidt in this heartfelt episode of the Become Who You Are podcast. Together, they explore the transformative teachings of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and its profound impact on their lives. Highlights include:
• Reversion and Witness: Mark reflects on his journey back to Catholicism and the role Jack played as a catalyst for change.
• Modern Man’s Need for Witnesses: Insights from Pope Paul VI about how authentic witness draws people to truth.
• The Battle for the Heart: How subjective experience meets objective truth, shaping our understanding of love and self-gift.
• Selfless Love: A deep dive into the freedom found in living a life of self-gift and how it contrasts with selfishness and lust.
• Practical Steps for Faith: Encouragement and actionable advice for those navigating life’s challenges and seeking peace amidst the chaos.

This episode is a testament to the beauty of surrendering to God’s love, the transformative power of grace, and the importance of authentic witness in a world yearning for truth.

Key Quote:
“The opposite of love isn’t hate; it’s selfishness. Man finds himself by making a complete gift of himself.”

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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.