Episode 43

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9th Aug 2023

Theology of the BARBIE, w/Susan & Emily.

A.K.A., Barbie & The Theology of the Body

Catholics and Conservatives are trashing the movie Barbie and telling people to not see it, but should an excellent opportunity to take themes from the movie and attempt to evangelize/catechize the masses of fanatical fans of this current cinema phenomenon be passed up? We think not! Join Fr. Paul Houlis, Emily Appledorn, and Susan Godeaux for a Holy Mess of a movie review of Barbie as seen through the lens of the Theology of the Body. 

CAUTION, there will be spoilers!!! 

   Themes discussed: What Am I Made For? Creator & Creature. Perfectionism. Beauty. Barbie/Ken & Adam/Eve. “The Real World” & Historical/Fallen Man. Wanting to be seen, loved, and desired. Body Image. Not feeling “enough.” Objectivity & Lust. Gender and Genitals. Patriarchy and Feminism. The reality of dying, and sooooooo much more! 

Plus, Fr. Paul shares personal stories of his past that were triggered by watching and talking about the film. 

    RESOURCE: As per Emily’s pitch at the end of episode, an excellent source for women and couples struggling with infertility: https://popepaulvi.com/?fbclid=IwAR0EozXi2YhXEgr2h79j3ZxFeJN92G76E5a3mqLP_cGC7lKO10EVkHNvBoE_aem_AaZrABH_NADyxfIVcRaUNy6ZoiSLWSLuhb-a253iX4sOOAcjqqRW-7_yxIk3VDNrtLs 

https://naprotechnology.com/?fbclid=IwAR1NasR0nWuGRcjt3TheI_oeE76xRxxgFwkn3Hexb1WR9ZXdXPylDzptttw_aem_AabVGxwr2OAxWwM6q4f7D6Mdgp1FvQ0a-bYJ-jEIPhjpGGN_O8W5DyNy9fFWIQlH31k

To contact Emily: Emily@stannefertilitycarecenter.org

To contact Susan: susangodeaux@gmail.com

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 Featuring music by Mike Mangione. Find his brand new album here, https://www.mikemangione.com/.

Just so you know, while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis. 

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A Holy Mess
With His HoliMess Father Paul
Fr. Paul Houlis is, in no way, His Holiness, but he sure is, “His HoliMess.” He knows from personal experience that one’s life can truly be a beautiful, holy, mess.
Are we not all, in some way, “A Holy Mess?” After all, holiness is messy! We live in a messy world, and God entered the depths of its “messiness” and made it “holy”. He can do the same for one’s life!
So tune in, and bring your mess with you. You’ll find out that God doesn’t just clean the mess of one’s life but uses it! He turns our mess into a beautiful message of hope…if we let Him.
Join “His HoliMess” for a clean, but very messy podcast.

Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, in New Jersey. Before entering the seminary, he pursued a career in stand-up comedy and acting in New York City. His life was flipped upside down shortly after the tragic events of 9/11/2001. Faced with the close reality of death, he starting asking questions about life. He soon found that true life was found in living a life for others, not just for self. "If you get me through this I'll dedicate my life to helping your children," he cried out to GOD. The rest is history.
Fr. Paul desires to use his love for comedy and entertainment to help bring others joy. After all, the Christian person must be a person of joy. For GOD truly is a JOY to the world....even in it's mess.
Email His HoliMESS for questions, requests, bookings, etc., at hisholimesspodcast@gmail.com.
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Featuring music by Mike Mangione. https://www.mikemangione.com/

*Please note that while Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark, A Holy Mess w/His HoliMess podcast is not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark in any way, including fundraising efforts. This podcast is purely the personal hobby, product, and evangelization effort of Fr. Paul Houlis.

You can also find Fr. Paul on the following social media links:
https://www.facebook.com/fatherpaul.houlis

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https://twitter.com/FrPaulHoulis

https://www.tiktok.com/@thecomicpriest







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Fr. Paul Houlis is, in no way, His Holiness, but he sure is, “His HoliMess.” He knows from personal experience that one’s life can truly be a beautiful, holy, mess.
Are we not all, in some way, “A Holy Mess?” After all, holiness is messy! We live in a messy world, and God entered the depths of its “messiness” and made it “holy”. He can do the same for one’s life!
So tune in, and bring your mess with you. You’ll find out that God doesn’t just clean the mess of one’s life but uses it! He turns our mess into a beautiful message of hope…if we let Him.
Join “His HoliMess” for a clean, but very messy podcast.

Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, in New Jersey. Before entering the seminary, he pursued a career in stand-up comedy and acting in New York City. His life was flipped upside down shortly after the tragic events of 9/11/2001. Faced with the close reality of death, he starting asking questions about life. He soon found that true life was found in living a life for others, not just for self. "If you get me through this I'll dedicate my life to helping your children," he cried out to GOD. The rest is history.
Fr. Paul desires to use his love for comedy and entertainment to help bring others joy. After all, the Christian person must be a person of joy. For GOD truly is a JOY to the world....even in it's mess.