This is what I hope the future conversation around mental health in sports looks like.
Sports
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The Spiritual Strength of Simone Biles
Simone Biles is widely acknowledged as the greatest gymnast of all time. In light of her decision to withdraw from the individual all-around gymnastics competition, it’s time to acknowledge her new public role of spiritual director.
Posted inFaith, News
After winning the Philippines’ first Olympic gold, Hidilyn Diaz thanked God and raised up her Miraculous Medal
Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Ten American Catholic athletes to watch for in the Tokyo Olympics
As Team U.S.A. heads to Tokyo, keep an eye on these athletes and all of the Olympians whose faith inspires them in competition.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Baseball’s All-Star Game has a lot to teach American Catholics about Communion and unity
Intense competition can sometimes feel like clan warfare — and it’s all set aside in this celebration of baseball. The Catholic Church can learn from this game.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Inside the very Catholic history of college basketball
John Gasaway examines the entire history of Catholic college basketball in the United States. We see just how many different teams, coaches and athletes have contributed to a reputation for basketball excellence, from the University of San Francisco to Georgetown, Gonzaga and Villanova.
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Your guide to the four Jesuit schools in this year’s March Madness
A Jesuit university, Gonzaga, is the #1 seed in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament. But three other Jesuit schools—Creighton, Loyola Chicago and Georgetown—are also poised for deep March Madness runs.
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Review: A baseball pilgrimage of spirituality, fatherhood and flawed humanity
Most of the players Brad Balukjian met struggled with the shock of having to leave the game.
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Sister Jean, Loyola Chicago’s #1 fan, returns to March Madness fully vaccinated
Sister Jean, who has been fully vaccinated, will travel to Indianapolis in time to watch the eighth-seeded Ramblers take on No. 9 seed Georgia Tech March 19.
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Meet your bicycle: the transportation incarnation of Catholic Social Teaching.
Bicycles are theologically sound. Ask Pope Francis.