“Baseball: Beyond Belief,” a documentary film, explores rituals, wonder and transcendence that turn America’s pastime into something approaching the sacred.
Book Review — “Baseball: Beyond Belief”
Catholic baseball player now in the big leagues says faith, family still rank No. 1 for him
Left fielder Will Robertson takes home field advantage wherever he goes. The Loose Creek, Mo., native’s wife, Morgan, and their baby daughter, Jonnie, travel with him from city to city to see him play.
Priest a hit singing, signing at Target Field
Father Kevin Anderson sang and signed (ASL) the national anthem before a Twins game. He was the first person ever to do both.
Easter and baseball and Duncan’s ‘The Brothers K’
“Baseball is indeed the fulcrum on which the narrative is balanced — and the game’s storylines are essential to the tale — but this is only because the novel is actually about sacrifice — about a series of sacrifices that various characters make in order to advance the good of others.”
Photos of the Week: Oct. 24, 2022
In the spotlight: Pope Francis addresses euthanasia, funeral for minor league pitcher, Peruvian mummies
Book throws incomplete pass by tying religion to sports
The book’s core is formed by chapters outlining how baseball, football, hockey and basketball have influenced national life and culture in the U.S. and Canada, and vice versa.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers announcer and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
In 2016, he received the Gabriel Personal Achievement Award from the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals.
Online exhibit shows links between Knights of Columbus and baseball
The online exhibit sponsored by the Knights of Columbus shows some of the many connections between the Catholic fraternal organization and the national pastime.