5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit
Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit.
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
August 8, 20199m 13s
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Show Notes
Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit:
- In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing?
- Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our everyday life.
- Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored to each individual and what they can do?
- Crossfit is challenging. Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics, calling them to something higher?
- People doing Crossfit are willing to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led?
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