"If you had told me even five years ago that I'd be blogging about a new Vatican document related to sports and the Christian person, I'd have laughed in your face.
"Because truth be told I am not, nor have I ever been, any sort of an athlete.
"Aside from my season-long T-ball stint in kindergarten, and a brief
foray into freshman tennis in high school (which resulted in little else
besides splitting headaches triggered by practicing in the 90-degree
California heat), I have played zero sports in my life. Zero. I was a
horrible runner, couldn't do a pullup if my life depended on it (hello
Presidential Fitness Test alternative of 'flexed arm hang'), and was
generally chosen last when it came to picking teams."
In a recent commentary, writer Brianna Heldt
reflected on a recent Vatican document that addressed the issue of sports and one's faith life; a document that including a comment by Pope Francis: "The Church is interested in sport because the person is at her heart,
the whole person, and she recognizes that sports activity affects the
formation, relations and spirituality of a person."
To access Ms. Heldt's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Brianna Heldt: What the Vatican Just Said About Sports (17 JUL 18)
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