Why evangelize the world of sports?
Oreffice: Sports continue to take on an increasingly important role in the fabric of society. Just watch the news or read a magazine, and it is clear that sports can either be a support for virtue and many positive things or, unfortunately, as we see so often today, many negative things. It is a vital area for us as Catholics to respond to the call for the new evangelization. Pope John Paul II laid out the need clearly during the Jubilee in 2000 when he said: “Playing sports has become very important today, since it can encourage young people to develop important values such as loyalty, perseverance, friendship, sharing and solidarity. Because of the global dimensions this activity has assumed, those involved in sports throughout the world have a great responsibility.” The world of sports cannot be left void of virtue, character and the Gospel. Q: But many others are already doing that. What does your organization do that´s different from many others such as the YMCA, Fellowship of Chr
