When we hear the words "Theology of the Body", we're most likely going to do one of two things. Either we ask what it is, or we associate it with Pope St. John Paul II's teachings on human sexuality. But while human sexuality is a key aspect of theology of the body, there's so much more to it. Theology means study of God; and so theology of the body is what the body tells us about God.
Today Cecilia and Tara dive into this broader sense of theology of the body, sharing their experiences while studying music that made them see theology of the body through this broader lens, and how this broader lens can help every musician (1) advocate for themselves better and (2) be a better teacher.
Resources:
These Beautiful Bones, by Emily Stimpson Chapman
What Every Pianist Needs to Know About the Body, by Thomas Mark
Playing (less) Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians, by Janet Horvath
What we're listening to:
Cecilia's pick: the whimsical soundtrack to Emma, by Isobel Waller-Bridges, especially the track "Mr. Knightley".
Tara's pick: A Space in Time by Irish band Cuig
