A Runner’s Thoughts: “As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are.” (Joan Benoit Samuelson) Again someone who reflects on running also tells us about faith too. Faith is more than putting one foot in front of another, more than just going to mass. It is about a lifestyle, a way of seeing the world, not through just our own eyes but through the eyes of God. Faith is who we are. It is as a part of our life as taking a breath.
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A Runner’s Thoughts: “I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going, where I'm going, and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!” (Sasha Azevedo, actress) I think this quote from Sasha Azevedo not only helps us to understand running but also faith. We believe not because we were born into a religion, a faith community but because we have a passion for our relationship with God. When we wake up in the morning we might not know where we are going or what the day will bring but because we believe, because we have faith, we are ready to face the day. Throughout our journey we look for places of solitude and peace, perhaps when we run, walk or move through life another way. We also look for places of love and community. Faith is more than just an obligation…it is our breath, our way of life!
A Runner's Thoughts: “How you do anything is how you do everything.” (Kristin Armstrong) So make your run, walk or movement through life another way today about life, about the impossible becoming possible, about taking advantage of God's presence in your life!
A Runner's Thoughts: As we run, walk or move through life another way today let us think of the impossible made possible through hard work, dedication and the prayer that we allow our runs, walks and movements through life another way to become.
A Runner’s Thoughts: “Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which fortunately functions independently of logic.” (Tim Noakes) Thankfully our spirits run, walk or move through life another way on faith, hope, love and the presence of God!
A Runner's Thoughts: On our run, walk or movement through life another way today let us carry the tune of hope to a world that struggles with the silence of hatred and violence!
A Runner's Thought: “I don't run, walk or move through life another way to add days to my life, I run, walk or move through life another way to add life to my days.” (Adapted from a saying by Ronald Rook)
A Runner’s Thoughts: “You can run full speed into a door that is closed or you can pull back just a little and go through the open door.” (John Bingham) So let God help you find that open door… Feel the touch of God in your run today no matter if the run is a struggle touched with pain or strong and life giving!
A Runner's Thoughts: When you run, walk or move through life another way, run, walk or move mindfully – when you run, walk or move through life another way make your run, walk or movement a prayer. Remember that each run, walk or movement through life another way is a quest for a connection with God!
A Runner’s Thoughts: As we prepare to run or walk or move through life another way today or any day, as we stretch our muscles getting them ready for the journey ahead. Let us imagine that we are also stretching our spirits and giving our spirits the flexibility needed to encounter God. Each time we take the time to stretch we are also taking the time to pray!
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Fr. Paul R. Fagan, C.P. "Preacher on the Run!"A thought from time to time about Running and Life! Archives
May 2023
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