Franciscan Spirit

In this divine-soaked world, results have no bearing on who we are, which, quite literally, allows us to “play” with freedom and passion on the course of our lives.

The impetus to play is intended to help us transcend our base nature and advance humankind by the grace of God to Olympic heights.

Perhaps in the only way I am like any of the elite athletes who compete at the Olympics, I can sometimes let circumstances overwhelm me or distract me from being present in the moment.

Through swimming and my dad, I helped to learn this immense love from God.

A pickleball enthusiast draws parallels between her favorite sport and the Franciscan tradition.