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Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki is bishop of Springfield, Illinois.

What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics?

February 1, 2026
By Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki
OSV News
Filed Under: Commentary, Sports

When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God.

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