Verso l'Alto Sports, Springs, and Samaritans
Mar 4, 2026
They swap Spring Training stories, stadium visits, and encounters with baseball figures. They recall Winter Olympics highlights and how big games shaped parish life. They explore the Gospel scene at the well, cultural context, and the woman’s transformation. They reflect on conversions, vocations, and memorable ordination anecdotes. A lighthearted sports mishap closes the conversation.
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Spring Training Masses And Sloan Park Visit
- Fr. Burke and Bishop James Wall stayed at Bishop Wall's mother's house and celebrated Mass in her living room while recording parts of the podcast in Arizona.
- They visited Sloan Park, reunited with Ron Coomer, and connected with Cubs media and friends during Spring Training games.
Packed Baseball Night At St Bernard's
- The trio held a large baseball-themed event at St. Bernard's in Scottsdale that grew from an expected 250 to over 400 attendees.
- Mike Sweeney gave an on-fire talk, players and media attended, and the night included hot dogs, kids' games, and autographs.
Olympics Moments And Miracle Temptation
- They reflected on the recent Winter Olympics, highlighting the U.S. hockey wins and an effortless gold-medal figure skating routine.
- Bishop Wall watched a retreat then announced the overtime victory to his group, resisting the rhetorical 'Do you believe in miracles?' line.