tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post2436258988154606490..comments2023-11-05T03:23:00.852-05:00Comments on Shadows of Augustine: Summer of the Long RunKurt Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114016986246591892noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-65283819841569502062012-08-16T11:35:53.086-04:002012-08-16T11:35:53.086-04:00Alright, let's see if we can spiritualize this...Alright, let's see if we can spiritualize this. St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:25 that he does not run like a man running aimlessly. If you want to improve, you have to train, and training involves having a training plan. We don't just make it up as we go along, and we don't just go with the flow. We have to think about what we need to do, we have to set aside the time for it, and then we have to put forth the effort.<br /><br />Another parallel might be that, even with a training plan, we can still end up injuring ourselves. A Christian can go to church every day and recite all the right prayers, but still suffer from a severe defect of charity. My hamstring injury led me to question my reasons for wanting to run a marathon, and many of them were not good ones. I found that I needed to purge my pride. I think that's a good thing.Kurt Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114016986246591892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8057482344224014823.post-879582597217471502012-08-15T22:15:18.196-04:002012-08-15T22:15:18.196-04:00And the religious parallel.....once you feel comfo...And the religious parallel.....once you feel comfortable with your faith dig deeper?? Pray more?? Maybe a silent retreat or a tridiuum?? How about instead of praying for just 30min a day strive to pray for an hour...how about a holy hour, everyday! Oh crap!! Did I just set myself up for a resolution? holy Cow! I think I did! Thanks honey for that blog post (a bit sarcastic) ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com