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!

In equal parts humorous, humbling and inspiring,Father Nate takes us along the slipstream of the scriptures and his faith through his experiences as the chaplain of the Fighting Irish football team. Pray Like A Champion Today was especially inspiring in the chapters about the struggles of individual players, and how those struggles and setbacks in life strengthened our spirituality. Being a huge ND football fan and triple legacy…my grandfather played for Rockne!…I definitely got a vicarious thrill reading Father Nate’s account of traveling with the team, being part of practice,and hanging out on the sidelines and the Gug!

The history and legacy of the holy medals Father Nate selects for each game is endlessly fascinating! I hope there is a deluxe gift version of this book that comes with the medals of last year’s historic season! Pray Like a Champion Today is my go to Christmas gift!

Fr. Nate Willis, CSC, has created a winning playbook for holiness in his new book, Pray Like a Champion Today. Fans of Notre Dame football in particular will be fascinated by the behind-the-scenes look at the storied athletic program. The author has scored more than a few spiritual touchdowns with this innovative work. A celebration of football and faith, this book is an absolute joy to read and reflect upon.