Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS on Francis and Mark at the Super Bowl

"This past Sunday, as over 100 million people tuned into Super Bowl LVIII, they may have been surprised to find themselves praying alongside actors Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie.  Wahlberg and Roumie (who portrays Jesus in the TV series,The Chosen) were featured in a commercial for the Catholic prayer app known as Hallow.  Hallow is a digital tool people can use on their phones, tablets, and computers to help them pray, meditate and learn about the spiritual life.  The website for the site says the program 'offers a way for the laity to practice their faith and to pray always.'

"During an online 'teaser' for the Super Bowl ad, a message flashed on the computer screen that said, 'For the first time ever, join over 100 million people in prayer during the big game.'"

In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on the similarities between this outreach and the outreach of St. Francis de Sales.

To access Fr. Kolodziej's complete post, please visit:

De Sales Weekly: Provincial Reflection: Francis and Mark at the Super Bowl (15 FEB 24)