We may not be Michael Phelps in the pool, writes Tony Homsy, SJ, but watching him can help us “fight the good fight.”
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Find Your Olympic Obsession
One of the Olympic traditions is following a sport, an athlete, or even the medal count with a nearly religious devotion. TJP offers a few recommendations.
Worth Watching: Euro Cup (and European Union) 2016
Brexit is not the only EU saga worth paying attention to. Michael Rossmann, SJ describes why you should check out Euro Cup 2016.
The World Needs More Fist Bumps
It’s not just for athletes and the First Couple. Michael Rossmann, SJ writes that we could all use a little more congratulatory touch.
Golden State: Breaking Records, Breaking Hearts
The Warriors just broke the record of this Chicagoan’s childhood heroes, but Sean Barry, SJ, finds Golden State too great to hate.
Eunuchs for the Endzone
An NFL QB’s commitment to winning makes Dan Everson, SJ think about his vow of chastity.
Bey Came to Slay: Black Liberation at the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Spirit came to proclaim liberty to captives and bring eyesight to the blind. Perry Petrich S.J. sees in Beyoncé one fierce vessel of grace.
Abandoning Football Just in Time for the Super Bowl
Ken Homan explores why it might be time for him to give up America’s favorite sport.
Yelling at College Kids
It’s that time of year again. Michael Rossmann, SJ describes the seasonal disorder of yelling at college kids while watching football.
The Waiting Game: Free Agency and Advent
Jason Heyward’s defection from St. Louis to Chicago reminds Dan Everson, SJ, that he ought to hope in something deeper than baseball.