The Founding Fathers, Frassati, and the Faith of a Champion

07/01/24 • 37 min

Cale looks at a key principle the Founding Fathers got right even though many of them didn't live up to it themselves. July 4th is the feast day of Pier Giorgio Frassati, a heroic saint and a model for our times. Plus, Cale looks at the faith of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Mazzulla - Part Three: Being Misunderstood and Returning to His Roots (NBC Sports Boston): https://youtu.be/g6BqAmt0KyE?si=UPT3pxF6AJJ6ryWe

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