Lying is not how we become great as a nation. The U.S. Olympic athletes can teach us at this moment that having the honesty and humility to acknowledge our failures and mistakes is required if we want to improve and become great.
Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly, S.J., is holder of the Heider Chair at Creighton University. He has consulted with Vatican offices for many years regarding their engagement with sport. His most recent book is Play, Sport and Spirit (Paulist Press, 2023).
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What would St. Ignatius say to our political leaders during these turbulent times?
Ignatian discernment might help our contemporary leaders see where they are being falsely led and where the truth might be.
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Why the Catholic Church cares about sports
A new Vatican document considers the impact of sports on society, the pursuit of the common good and the unity of the human family.
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Should Catholics be feeling the March Madness?
What should Catholics think about the money-making potential of big-time sports in universities?
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Experiencing Life’s Flow: Sports and the spiritual life
Dynamics internal to playing sports can lead to the flourishing of persons