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Aaron Rodgers on Tebow and Faith

December 1, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 12 Comments
Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers cites actions over words, quotes an unlikely source.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Faith, Football, Green Bay Packers, Jesus Christ, saints, Sports, St. Francis of Assisi, Tim Tebow

The Curious Case of the Cursing Catholic Coach

September 7, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 8 Comments

How should Catholics respond when other Catholics publicly misrepresent the Church? That’s really the fundamental question. It has been before American Catholics ever since September 12, 1960 when John F. Kennedy, in a televised speech in Houston, essentially disavowed the influence of the Catholic faith on his political choices. With regard to politicians, U.S. bishops … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel Tagged: cross, Example, Ezekiel, Fidelity, Football, Frank Leahy, Greg Pollowitz, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Knute Rockne, Lou Holtz, Luke, Matt Archbold, Mission, Moral, National Catholic Register, National Review Online, Notre Dame, Politics, Public, Reconciliation, sacrament, sin, Social, witness, Woody Hayes

Are You Ready for Some Family-Friendly Programming?

September 2, 2011 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

As the calendar turns from August to September and the cooler temperatures of fall take hold, the average sports fan’s thoughts turn toward the gridiron. Are you ready for some football?! If so, Family Movie Night has got you covered. Game Time: Tackling the Past, the latest installment in the highly-rated series, airs TOMORROW, Saturday, September 3rd 8/7c on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Family, Family Movie Night, Family Values, Family-Friendly, Football, Harry Potter, Josh Braaten, Karen Walker, Katie Carr, Mary Medallion, Popcorn, Priorities, Ryan McPartlin, Teamwork, Television, Values, Walmart, Who is Simon Miller?
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