Author Topic: Question regarding quotes from Saints on sports and boxing (Read 1259 times)

GiuseppeMichelePoli · « **on:** May 26, 2016, 02:37:44 AM »

I was wondering if any of you could send me some quotes from the Saints on regular sports as well as boxing and combat sports? Also, I was wondering if any of you know of any Saints who played sports and can tell me who they are.

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2016, 02:53:13 AM »

"St. Ann is patron of horse women and riding.

St. Brendan is patron of sailing and boating.

St. Bernard of Menthon. patron of hiking, back packing, and Skiing.

St. Sebastian is patron of athletes, and archery.

St. Andrew, is patron of fishermen and fishing.

St Barbara is patron of gunners, riflers."

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2016, 02:57:02 AM »

Col 3:17 Douay-Rheims Bible

"All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. "

Viva Cristo Rey · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2016, 03:04:17 AM »

2timothy 4:7

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. "

Pax Vobis · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2016, 11:43:48 AM »

Love God and do what you will. -St Augustine

snowball · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2016, 03:11:19 PM »

Is boxing or martial arts what God wants us to do to each other ?

Saint Telemachus, pray for us.

St. Telemachus (also known as Almachius) was an Eastern ascetic who was stoned to death in Rome when he tried to stop a contest between gladiators in the arena. He entered the stadium while the games were in progress and, going down into the arena, attempted to separate the combatants. The spectators of this cruel pastime were infuriated, and at the instigation of Satan, who delights in blood, they stoned to death this messenger of peace. His death, according to Theodoret, caused Emperor Honorius to abolish gladiatorial contests. He feast day is January 1.

mw2016 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2016, 11:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Pax Vobis

Love God and do what you will. -St Augustine

Yeah, but.... I don't think St. Augustine envisioned sky-diving.

Pretty sure we're not supposed to do that.

clare · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2016, 01:28:08 AM »

Couldn't help thinking of .

mw2016 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2016, 01:27:43 PM »

Quote from: clare

Couldn't help thinking of .

Or this:

Priest carried away on his balloon chair, never found.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-561266/Rescuers-helium-balloons-belonging-missing-Brazilian-priest-floating-sea.html