{"product_id":"pray-like-a-champion-today-sacred-stories-from-the-sidelines-of-notre-dame-football-paperback","title":"Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from the Sidelines of Notre Dame Football - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFr Nate Wills Csc\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcus Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePray Like a Champion Today\u003c\/i\u003e takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football--where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: \"Our Lady, Queen of Victory!\" The thunderous response--\"Pray for us!\"--echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith--and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs both a football chaplain and a professor, Fr. Nate does far more than pray before kickoff--he supports the players, coaches, and staff in their personal and spiritual journeys. Whether he's continuing the century-old tradition of handing out holy medals, praying with injured athletes, or officiating weddings for former players, he embodies what it means to be a champion of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough these pages, you'll: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoin the players' walk to the stadium\u003c\/b\u003e, where a roaring crowd and the Notre Dame band create an electrifying atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep inside practices and the training facility\u003c\/b\u003e, where the team embraces the motto: \"Choose hard\" and pursues \"team glory.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover how faith is embedded in every aspect of the program\u003c\/b\u003e, from game-day rituals to personal moments of reflection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor die-hard Irish fans and casual football followers alike, this book is more than a sports story--it's an invitation to see how God moves in unexpected places. Whether on the field or in our personal lives, we're all called to pray, persevere, and play like champions today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966593564973,"sku":"9781646804252","price":19.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/SpfmKDbeKf9781646804252.webp?v=1775534744","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/pray-like-a-champion-today-sacred-stories-from-the-sidelines-of-notre-dame-football-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}