"I write to you in the midst of a semi-'religious' event: the Super Bowl. People have donned their sacred attire and are shouting praises. The game really lit up toward the end of the second half and again in the last quarter. I enjoy football, but see it a lot less since I am a priest and tend to be busy on Sundays! Yet, I remain quite fascinated at how passionate and dedicated many Americans are to the game and their team. Would that more Catholics had the same dedication to the Mass and the Church that true football fans have for the game. (Fan is short for fanatic). Would too that all priests and religious had the same sacrificial dedication that foot ball players have."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on some of the similarities and differences between dedication to one's spiritual life and dedication to one's sports interest(s).
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Are Football Fans More Devoted than Disciples? (5 FEB 12)
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