Today we present the final installment of our God and the Gym series, a poetic reflection on rigorous fitness, physical suffering, Catholic spirituality, and the redemption of the Cross of Jesus Christ.
Read parts 1 -3 of this series:
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Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." The Jews quarreled among themselves,...
A central doctrine of Catholicism is the belief that the bread and wine consumed at Mass become truly Christ: his body, blood, soul, and divinity. While this truth is celebrated every Sunday, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ offers a heightened...
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When Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay opened Adele Brice’s cause for sainthood earlier this year, his announcement certainly contributed to a record-breaking number of registrants for the Walk to Mary Pilgrimage, with over 10,000 pilgrims walking from around the...
As a young adult growing up in the 21st century, bombarded by constant conflict in the news and media, life can seem hopeless and uncertain. It seems that headlines only highlight the bad things happening in the world, and social media is full of people complaining...
Many faithful Catholics quietly struggle with the question…“Is this healthy, or is this too much?” On the surface, healthy Catholic spirituality and scrupulosity can look very similar. Both include prayer, regular examination of conscience, and a sincere desire...
The great stories of our Catholic Faith inspire us and give us fresh energy for the journey ahead. That is why I am writing on this topic, as it is so fascinating and such excellent proof that our faith is true. It was Joshua Charles, through his apostolate ‘Eternal...
All Marian feasts are filled with grace and joy. The newest feast was established by Pope Francis in 2018. It is celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost and honors Mary, Mother of the Church. Pope Paul VI gave Mary this title during the Second Vatican Council on...
You wake up in the morning. The first thing you reach for is your phone. A few messages, a quick scroll through social media, maybe a couple of videos… and suddenly twenty minutes are gone. Most of us don’t plan to ignore God. But in a world filled with constant...
Samuel Baker lives in England and is married with four children, several chickens and a couple of pet rats. He is a full time teacher of Business Studies in a High School.
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