5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit

Fr. Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of
the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen,
you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often
does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing?
Crossfit is functional fitness, exercises that help you live your
life. If we can bridge the gap between what we do on Sunday and our
lifestyle, we will see how church helps us be more virtuous in our
everyday life. Crossfit has scaled workouts. Crossfit trainers ask
you what you can do. What if we made spiritual exercises tailored
to each individual and what they can do? Crossfit is challenging.
Pursuing Jesus is a challenge. What if we challenged Catholics,
calling them to something higher? People doing Crossfit are willing
to be led and to learn. What if pastors were more willing to be
leaders, and parishioners more willing to be led?