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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\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these pages, you’ll:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the players’ walk to the stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a roaring crowd and the Notre Dame band create an electrifying atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep inside practices and the training facility\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the team embraces the motto: “Choose hard” and pursues “team glory.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover how faith is embedded in every aspect of the program\u003c\/strong\u003e, from game-day rituals to personal moments of reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44396643647541,"sku":"1-64680-425-2","price":18.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8056\/8629\/files\/9781646804252.jpg?v=1747747589"},{"product_id":"the-notre-dame-faith-bundle","title":"The Notre Dame Faith Bundle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith. Football. The Fighting Irish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something special about the University of Notre Dame. It's more than a university or a football team. 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