VATICAN CITY- Pope John Paul on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports.

"When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops.

John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking."

The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life.





Ummmmm....Is college basketball a sport or a way of life?

UCBearcats1125 Wrote:VATICAN CITY- Pope John Paul on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports.

"When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops.

John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking."

The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life.


Ummmmm....Is college basketball a sport or a way of life?

He's just upset over Notre Dame's athletics going downhill. As soon as they improve, he'll come back around.

He will be long gone by that time

ccs that was pretty good! :laugh:

God told me I could watch football.

He's just telling us to go to church, then watch the Sunday football games. It's all a matter of moderation.

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He just has it allllllllll wrong. :D

Tasha

UCBearcats1125 Wrote:He will be long gone by that time

Well, maybe he'll be able to help them from beyond.