Holy Goals for Body and Soul

Hockey-playing Catholic bishop Thomas J. Paprocki has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God. Bishop Paprocki weaves his unique personal story with eight athletic topics and connects them with a path to wholeness. Holy Goals for Body and Soul: Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith links lessons from the world of sports and fitnessespecially the experiences of a Catholic bishop who plays ice hockeywith concrete ways to live a holy life. In Bishop Paprocki's view, everyone is called to holiness, which can be encountered anywhere: ';I encounter holiness while training for a marathon. I encounter holiness during a workout at the health club.' He explores eight sports-related topics to help the reader navigate a life of holiness: FearFrustrationFailureFortitudeFaithFriendshipFamilyFun