• The Body is Important But Not An Absolute: While Christians are called to care for the body, it is not an absolute value and can become a "cult" if overemphasized.
•Decision-Making Filters: Decisions about bodily health for Catholics involve three principles: stewardship of the body, imitation of Christ, and living out one's particular vocation.
• Living Out Vocation May Conflict with Health Values: Living out a specific vocation, such as choosing to have another child or becoming a priest, may involve circumstances (like sleep deprivation, stress, or financial changes impacting diet quality) that seem contrary to societal health values or lead to lifestyle choices that are less conventionally "healthy". As Christians we are called is to give oneself away in love through vocation.
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