THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY INSTITUTE PRESENTS
“We rejoice in the action of the Spirit, who rejuvenates
the Bride of Christ by enabling the consecrated life to flourish…”
(Pope Saint John Paul II, Vita Consecrata, 64)
About Our Offering
Pope Saint John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation, Vita Consecrata, reveals his deep love for consecrated life and his desire for those called to this life, to flourish. As many religious and consecrated attest, their personal encounter with Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body has rejuvenated their vocation and transformed their hearts.
Created by Jen Settle, TOBI Director of Ongoing Formation and Consecrated Virgin, FLOURISH will take participants on a four-week journey into Theology of the Body and the heart of consecrated life. FLOURSH is an online, mini-seminar based on the new weeklong TOBI Certification course: “TOB I & Consecrated Life.” We will encounter this transformational catechesis through the lens of consecrated life and contemplate how TOB can help each religious or consecrated to flourish in her vocation.
Jen will lead religious and consecrated in four, LIVE 2.5-hour sessions on Part One of Theology of the Body, including Pope John Paul II’s connection of living Celibacy for the Kingdom as an icon of the marriage of Christ, the Bridegroom, and His Bride, the Church. Other presentations will include “Living Fallen and Redeemed Consecrated Life” and “Living Bridal and Motherly Spirituality in Consecrated Life.” Pope Saint John Paul II’s catechesis on the Book of Tobit and the Song of Songs will also be explored. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and have discussion.
Come to experience rejuvenation and flourishing in your consecrated life through Theology of the Body!
**FLOURISH is open to Religious, Consecrated, and candidates in formation only.
FLOURISH Includes:
+ 4, 2.5 hour LIVE virtual sessions +
+ Downloadable workbook +
+ LIVE Q&A sessions with presenter +
+ Opportunity for group discussion +
Upcoming Offering:
Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST
Registration Opening Soon!
Time includes two teaching sessions, Q&A, discussion, and 15 minute break
**FLOURISH is open to Religious, Consecrated, and candidates in formation only.
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What are Religious and Consecrated Saying?
"I have been familiar with TOB for a couple of decades now, but what made this so fresh for me was Jen's personal and vulnerable sharings from her own life and how she sees and experiences TOB through the lens of consecrated life."
"Jen's teaching of Theology of the Body opened up the material in a way that I've been searching for ... her beautiful sharings and personal witness enhanced the teachings in a way that called me up and called me on. Jen has given me a 'goal' that I wish to live for the rest of my life ... to live in a receptive posture toward God and to always live with the identity as bride."
"I have attended several workshops on the Theology of the Body and was renewed in my religious vocation through Jen's presentation. She presented it through the lens of living it as a faithful consecrated woman which enlivened my own call/vocation and will also help me to better accompany those living the call to be single/married. It is my hope and prayer that other religious sisters/consecrated will be renewed in the Theology of the Body and that the Church will experience the beautiful fruit of being all in for Jesus. Thank you, Jen, for your beautiful witness!"
"Jen radiates the Theology of the Body teaching, which made her explanation of St. John Paul II's teaching so much more enriching. I could tell that she truly practices what she teaches."
Meet the Presenter
Jen Settle is a Consecrated Virgin in the Diocese of Orlando. She has been a staff member at the Theology of the Body Institute in Quarryville, Pennsylvania since 2008, where she currently serves as the Director of Ongoing Formation. She has Bachelor and Master's degrees in Theology and Parish Ministry from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Jen worked in religious education and adult faith formation for 15 years before joining the TOBI staff. Jen was the TOBI leader in the creation of the In the Person of Chirist Clergy Enrichment Program and creator of the TOB I & Consecreated Life Certification Coruse. She has given retreats to laity, numerous religious communities, seminarians, and priests throughout the country. She completed the Spiritual Direction Certificate Program with Divine Mercy University in 2020 and she currently serves as a spiritual director. Consecrated in 2017 in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Archbishop Charles Chaput, Jen has consulted with many bishops and dioceses to assist in the creation of discernment and formation processes for women seeking to become a Consecrated Virgin. She serves as a mentor for women across the country who desire the vocation of Consecrated Virginity. She also serves as the Delegate for Consecrated Virginity in the Diocese of Orlando. She is the co-author of the book, Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph: An Integrated Look at the Holy Family, and a contributor to the books, Undone: Freeing the Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame, and God is Beauty: A Retreat on the Gospel and Art.
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