Family video review: Champions of Faith – Baseball Edition
Have you ever seen a baseball player make the sign of the cross as he steps up to the plate? Point to the sky acknowledging God after striking out a crucial batter? Ever wondered if those guys are serious about their faith or just superstitious?
This new DVD, produced by Catholic Exchange, answers the question: some of those guys are totally serious about their Catholic faith. They are hard-working professional athletes who put God first in their lives and give Him all the credit for their success. They are devoted to the Mass and to the Holy Eucharist. They are responsible family men who have their priorities in order.
Dozens of Major League baseball players make brief yet inspiring “sound bite” appearances in this lavish and well-produced sports documentary, but the testimonies of the featured Major Leaguers – 4 players, 1 manager, and 1 coach – are simply amazing. It built my faith to listen to these men tell their stories. These guys are at the top of their game—true champions like Mike Piazza and Jeff Suppan—yet they are humble and truly grateful for God’s providence in their lives. These men really are sports heroes. This DVD was moving, heartwarming, exciting, and inspirational—and I don’t even watch baseball.
Highly recommended for the whole family–and not just the baseball fans!
January 13th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Oh yes – Pudge Rodriguez, here in Detroit, does both of those. Isn’t it great to see men who aren’t hiding their faith?!
January 15th, 2008 at 2:10 am
I saw that Ninevah’s Crossing is selling this DVD on their site. It looks like I need to buy it now!
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Glad to here you liked it. I ordered it for my Dad’s Birthday last week.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:39 am
[...] 5. Mission, MaryKnoll Fathers & Brothers 6. Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition, Catholic Exchange I haven’t seen either of the last two films, but I’ve heard great things about the latter. Clare from Always Advent has a review. [...]