On the evening of Sunday, August 14, 2016, famed Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in a characteristically dynamic and seemingly effortless 100-meter performance at his third consecutive Olympics, this time in Rio de Janeiro, making him the first athlete to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 100-meter dash. Bolt’s rocketry on …
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The Olympics: an opportunity to see the lighting of the torch, a huge party, and the flags of 206 participating countries waving. Check out these 11 inspirational moments from Olympics past and present! 1. Rio’s 2016 Refugee Team In the 2016 Rio Olympics, a team of ten will march behind the Olympic flag. They …
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There is no Olympic team representing the Vatican. However, that does not stop me from wondering what the Vatican Olympic team would do for uniforms. Warm-Ups Wrestling Softball/Baseball Ice Hockey Men’s Track and Field Women’s Track and Field …
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The 2016 Olympics at Rio de Janeiro will see 206 countries compete, and even refugees will be represented by their own team! But Catholics will also be out in numbers. Here are 3 American Catholics to watch at this year’s games. Maybe we’ll spot a lot more during the games! 1. Syndey McLaughlin At …
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The time for the olympics is close and there’s plenty for a Christian to do. Here’s a handful of suggestions for ways you can enjoy the Olympics and contribute your works of mercy. 1. Admire athletes who pray Admire those who are not afraid to display their faith in public. 2. Pray for the …
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Although these saints wouldn’t have been on Team USA, they would have rocked the Olympics for their country! Summer Games St. Sebastian – Italy St. Sebastian would have totally rocked archery. He had arrows shot at him and left for dead, but was nursed back to health when he was found alive by Irene of …
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An iconic statue that sits thousands of feet above Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain is recognized worldwide. Here’s some epic vantages of the site: 1. Breathtaking 2. Excellent timing 3. Just awesome! 4. Majestic 5. Beautiful 6. “I will draw all men unto me” 7. Shocking! …
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From The Catholic Register: SAO PAULO – About two weeks before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Father Leandro Lenin Tavares was putting the final touches on what he hopes will be a very successful spiritual mission: coordinating the interreligious center for athletes at the Olympic Village. “We hope that the …
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