Church Receiving Criticism For Seahawks Display On Altar Before Super Bowl

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Donahue lost me on his “Let’s pray that the Yankees win…”

Apparently he misses the point of prayer altogether. It seems he should be praying for Lane, the player who had the most grueling injury in the first quarter.
 
Well, I am in the Pacific Northwest - if they had done this at my parish I would have thought it was ridiculous and inappropriate. I can’t argue with Bill on this one…and besides, God IS a Yankees fan, thank you…😃
 
FollowChrist34 said:
Well, I am in the Pacific Northwest - if they had done this at my parish I would have thought it was ridiculous and inappropriate. I can’t argue with Bill on this one…and besides, God IS a Yankees fan, thank you…😃
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Agreed, I think this is definitely inappropriate.

(Given the number of World Series they’ve won, you are unfortunately probably right about God being a Yankees fan. Though these past few years He seems to be favoring the SF Giants, which I’m happy about ;))
 
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Though these past few years He seems to be favoring the SF Giants, which I’m happy about ;))
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Temporary anomaly God is alllowing; he is not condoning it. He is giving his Yankees time to refocus, regroup and rebuild, bigger and better than ever. 👍
 
But think about it: Praying that you win means you’re also praying the other side loses. If you think it’s okay to pray the Yankees win, why does it make it different for fans to pray that Seattle wins? Or the Cubs, for that matter? Now they are the ones who need prayers. 😃
 
They deserve a fair round of criticism. This was totally inappropriate.

Oh, and that Twelfth Man plagurism that they, and many others, have stolen from Texas A&M, not cool. (see King Gill, 1922, Dixie Classic).
 
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But think about it: Praying that you win means you’re also praying the other side loses. If you think it’s okay to pray the Yankees win, why does it make it different for fans to pray that Seattle wins? Or the Cubs, for that matter? Now they are the ones who need prayers. 😃
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Seriously, I think everyone prays for their team, don’t they? I do, honestly. I just assume the opposition is too. It’s so funny how many athletes (in all sports, domestic and around the world, soccer, for example) always cross themselves or look up to God during the game at critical points. You think he just sits there impartial? Maybe.

For years and years I have hoped to see England win the World Cup. :rolleyes: Will it happen in my lifetime or will I be viewing it from heaven/purgatory/hell??? Who knows. I hope I get to see it, where ever I am. Good question there, huh, why is God so mad at England? What did they do? I guess we’re getting off topic…
 
It’s representative of what happens when God is replaced by We in the Liturgy.
 
FollowChrist34 said:
Seriously, I think everyone prays for their team, don’t they? I do, honestly. I just assume the opposition is too. It’s so funny how many athletes (in all sports, domestic and around the world, soccer, for example) always cross themselves or look up to God during the game at critical points. You think he just sits there impartial? Maybe.

For years and years I have hoped to see England win the World Cup. :rolleyes: Will it happen in my lifetime or will I be viewing it from heaven/purgatory/hell??? Who knows. I hope I get to see it, where ever I am. Good question there, huh, why is God so mad at England? What did they do? I guess we’re getting off topic…
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I don’t think Purgatory and Hades get ESPN…

As to England, maybe if they return to the Church, then their teams will be blessed :):):):)🙂

What’s the equivalent for the Hail Mary Pass in soccer???

ICXC NIKA
 
This seems very inappropriate. It also could cause many people to question their faith after that great interception by Butler. Go Pats!
 
Flagstone said:
This seems very inappropriate. It also could cause many people to question their faith after that great interception by Butler. Go Pats!
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My family members have seen Tom Brady at Mass, maybe he prays for his own team 😃
 
FollowChrist34 said:
Seriously, I think everyone prays for their team, don’t they? I do, honestly. I just assume the opposition is too. It’s so funny how many athletes (in all sports, domestic and around the world, soccer, for example) always cross themselves or look up to God during the game at critical points. You think he just sits there impartial? Maybe.

For years and years I have hoped to see England win the World Cup. :rolleyes: Will it happen in my lifetime or will I be viewing it from heaven/purgatory/hell??? Who knows. I hope I get to see it, where ever I am. Good question there, huh, why is God so mad at England? What did they do? I guess we’re getting off topic…
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I really don’t think God is into soccer that much, He is more into boxing, It’s even biblical too, remember Jacob???
 
tamedlion said:
I really don’t think God is into soccer that much, He is more into boxing, It’s even biblical too, remember Jacob???
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Wouldn’t that be wrestling?

Boxers don’t normally fight by striking or grabbing each others’ legs.

:):)🙂
 
I don’t follow football.

I am a nominal Maple Leafs fan. I think hockey season counts against Purgatory as “time served”.
 
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