Pray Like a Champion Today
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Pray Like a Champion Today 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.
Now, 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.
As 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.
Through these pages, you’ll:
- Join the players’ walk to the stadium, where a roaring crowd and the Notre Dame band create an electrifying atmosphere.
- Step inside practices and the training facility, where the team embraces the motto: “Choose hard” and pursues “team glory.”
- Discover how faith is embedded in every aspect of the program, from game-day rituals to personal moments of reflection.
For 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.
Product Details
- Pages: 160
- Trim size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN: 9781646804252
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Description
Pray Like a Champion Today 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.
Now, 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.
As 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.
Through these pages, you’ll:
- Join the players’ walk to the stadium, where a roaring crowd and the Notre Dame band create an electrifying atmosphere.
- Step inside practices and the training facility, where the team embraces the motto: “Choose hard” and pursues “team glory.”
- Discover how faith is embedded in every aspect of the program, from game-day rituals to personal moments of reflection.
For 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.
Product Details
- Pages: 160
- Trim size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN: 9781646804252
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Customer Reviews
- JWJohn W.Verified Reviewer13 hours agoRated 5 out of 5 starsReflective and Inspirational!
This book is captivating from the beginning to the end! One minute you are reading about the details of the Notre Dame football program, and without even realizing it it's been connected to the gospels! The author does an excellent job of not only sharing an insight look to Notre Dame football, but also to how Jesus is a present and with us in everyday life. This book points you to Jesus before you even realize it! Fr. Nate is flat out awesome in his ability to point people of all backgrounds to Jesus and to inspire them to be more intentional and aware of how crucial their faith journey is. This book meets you where you're at in your faith journey which is why I couldn't put it down! I thought I was just going to read about inside stories from Notre Dame football but in reality, I was being connected with Jesus without realizing it. Fr. Nate meets you on your faith journey and connects the presence of Jesus on the sidelines of Notre Dame football to His presence in our own lives. A must read for any fan of life and faith!
- JBJohn B.Verified Reviewer5 days agoRated 5 out of 5 starsSome but not all of a great priestly experience
I am the former chaplain of a professional football team in Wisconsin. The chaplain's access to players and coaches and support staff is one of respect and confidentiality. For each of the many poignant and heart warming stories in the book, I believe there are many others left out to protect that special bond/relationship between chaplain and team. Thanks, Fr. Nate. Continue to pray and shake down the thunder!
- MMMarisa M.Verified Reviewer1 week agoRated 5 out of 5 starsFootball + faith = winning combo
I had the honor of reading and reviewing this new book by Fr. Nate Wills- such an honor and a treat! (Look for it later in August! 👀 )
Fr. Nate is the chaplain of the ND football team, but you don’t necessarily need to be a ND fan to appreciate this book. The chapters are short, humorous, and poignant, as Fr. Nate weaves together personal stories, ND football history bits, and connections to the Catholic faith.
Happy reading! 📚❤️
And… Go Irish! ☘️🏈
