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He was excited about it. Thompson offered words of encouragement for those taking part in both the 5K and mini-marathon in Greenfield. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Reflecting on the second reading for the Mass 2 Tm , , the archbishop said Catholics must follow St.

Archbishop Thompson shared a story from his running days at Bellarmine University in Louisville, where his college coach questioned him about his efforts. The mother of six children also had two older sons run in the 5K—and finish ahead of her. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers, Ind. We try, from a vocations standpoint, to do whatever we can to help the Church and the seminarians.

Vocations is really who we are as Knights. All are blessings from God. If you are willing to pray for vocations while I'm running, please visit the blog and post a comment indicating your willingness to pray. Or, feel free to simply comment on my blog! I'm sure that some of you are thinking, "Here's another crazy Catholic thing that Talia is doing. BUT, you definitely do not have to be Catholic to pray for vocations! Are willing to "pledge" a few "Our Fathers," "Hail Marys," rosaries, or some original prayers for each mile I run?

Let me know! Everyone has one. What's yours? Posted by Talia. No comments:. Newer Post Older Post Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. Love 'Em It cemented a relationship with running that I never have walked away from completely. I left it for a time when the pressure of racing became too much in junior high and for a few later stints, mainly when I struggled with injuries. It depicts a man crossing the finishing line after running a marathon, looking straight at the camera, and flashing a smile worthy of a Gap catalog model.

It went viral because this guy, after running for 26 straight miles, looks like he was just out for a casual morning jog after rolling out of bed and throwing some mousse in his hair. This was my first mini-marathon, and my inexperience showed.

My training was sporadic at best and my 13 minute mile pace was not going to break any records. After the race, my aching knees plagued me for weeks and I was utterly devoid of energy. And when I run, I feel His pleasure. To our knowledge, Eric Liddell never actually spoke these words.

They were written for the film Chariots of Fire. But I think they are a fair representation of a man who knew his calling and his Creator. But often less revered, is that he was born to missionaries in China, where he returned a missionary himself. He died there in an internment camp during World War II.

Eric knew running was not his highest purpose and walked away from fame and glory to serve in China, bringing good news to the poor.

I am nowhere near as accomplished or talented as Liddell on the track. Though, I did chose to leave behind an encouraging running career to follow the Lord after high school. At that time, through the action of the Holy Spirit in my life, I realized that my purpose was not inevitably those things I was particularly skilled or good at doing. Nonetheless, I found running exhilarating. I feel your pleasure in me.

I was invited to participate in the Race for Vocations shortly after I began attending St. Each of our vocations is divinely designed to bring about our ultimate happiness, through chiseling us into our best selves! I signed up for the race. Running has never been my forte but I faithfully pun intended hopped on the treadmill to offer up my training.