Holy Goals for Body and Soul
Author | : Thomas John Paprocki |
Publisher | : Ave Maria Press |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2013-03-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781594713675 |
ISBN-13 | : 1594713677 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Hockey-playing Catholic bishop Thomas J. Paprocki has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God. Bishop Paprocki weaves his unique personal story with eight athletic topics and connects them with a path to wholeness. Holy Goals for Body and Soul: Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith links lessons from the world of sports and fitness—especially the experiences of a Catholic bishop who plays ice hockey—with concrete ways to live a holy life. In Bishop Paprocki’s view, everyone is called to holiness, which can be encountered anywhere: “I encounter holiness while training for a marathon. I encounter holiness during a workout at the health club.” He explores eight sports-related topics to help the reader navigate a life of holiness: Fear Frustration Failure Fortitude Faith Friendship Family Fun