Deep inner suffering inevitably arises when the human person is reduced to performance, consumption, or a statistical datum. Many young people today live under the yoke of expectations to perform, immersed in an exasperated competitiveness that generates anxiety, fear of not measuring up, and disorientation.
Juan Soto was asked about what viewers ought to know about Team Dominican Republic:
Soto: "That we're going to have fun"
Fernando Tatis Jr.: "And we're gonna be loud"
Soto: "That's how we play the game. That's how we have fun. It doesn't matter if it counts or not"
At their November General Assembly, the U.S. bishops approved the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart in June 2026, as part of the Church’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The initiative will include prayer resources, a novena leading up to the solemnity, and opportunities for dioceses and parishes to engage the faithful through adoration and works of mercy.
Through this act of consecration, the bishops seek to renew devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to recognize the kingship of Christ, perfecting the temporal order with the spirit of the Gospel.
The @BlueJays jump from worst to first wasn’t luck or coincidence — it was the product of a clear philosophy led by first-year hitting coach David Popkins.
Popkins brought in a modern model for team offense: emphasizing bat speed, measured intent, and giving hitters the freedom to compete and own their process.
Gaining nearly 1 mph of average bat speed in a single season is impressive enough — but doing it with an aging roster, and seeing that number continue to rise deep into August and reach 72.2 mph in September?
“That doesn’t happen without a real, deliberate change in process.”
-3 HR
-10 Strikeouts
-Most whiffs among all pitchers (19)
-Farthest ball hit today (469 FT)
-Fastest Pitch thrown today (100.3 MPH)
-Highest Exit Velocity Today (116.9 MPH)
The greatest single game performance in MLB history: Shohei Ohtani
Greatest. To. Ever. Do. It