God, Sex, and the Radical Demands of Love
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Owens' talk will address some of the most pressing questions we all face: Who are
you? Why are you here? How do you live your life in true happiness and joy? The most
urgent questions of our existence have universal and particular answers. Made for
love, every human person has stamped in his or her body a sign of this love. In the
mystery of love, there is a necessary tension between intimacy that pulls in and awe
that pushes away. Drawing from Tradition, applying the language of Theology of the
Body, and appealing to our own lived experience, a beautiful love story weaves our
origin, history, and destiny, revealing the mystery of life, love, and true joy. This
talk will help you find your own story in this universal story.
Owens is the executive director of the Theology of the Body Institute and is featured
in Ascension Press' updated marriage preparation program Joy-Filled Marriage. He is
a gifted and sought-after speaker for national conferences, marriage seminars, seminaries,
and youth groups on the good news of sexuality, chastity, Theology of the Body, Theology
of the Family, and Natural Family Planning (NFP).
Owens has been teaching and promoting NFP since 1993. He has served as NFP Program
Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Newark, and he and his wife, Melanie, were founders
of the New Jersey Natural Family Planning Association. He has published numerous articles
and is a recurring guest on EWTN and Catholic Radio. He has appeared on ABC World
News Tonight, CBS News 48 Hours, BET Evening News, and National Public Radio. He is
also an accomplished gospel singer, having been selected to sing a solo during the
1995 Papal Mass at Giants Stadium in New Jersey.
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