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Faith on the Field: Andrew Petiprin on the Catholic Soul of Baseball
Why does the game of baseball resonate so deeply with the Catholic soul? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Andrew Petiprin, fellow at the Spes Salvi Institute, for a lively discussion on the unexpected intersections between America's pastime and Catholic culture.
Petiprin explores the rich history of Catholic immigrant communities in major urban baseball centers, the "long game" patience required for both a 162-game season and the pursuit of holiness, and how sports build genuine community across cultural lines. Swaim and Petiprin also talk about the unifying power of…
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