Holy Goals for Body and Soul Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith |
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| Author:
| Paprocki, Bishop Thomas |
| Assisted by:
| Paprocki, Joe |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59471-366-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
| Publisher: | Ave Maria Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionHockey-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: 1. Fear 2. Frustration 3. Failure 4. Fortitude 5. Faith 6. Friendship 7. Family 8. Fun