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Why I run?

2008/11/18 by frhpaul Filed Under: 살아있는 사람, 살아있는 사람들

I just run if someone asks why I run. “What would I do if I don’t run?”, often I think.

But if you insist, I have some reasons to run. First it was an inevitable choice to survive in America the country of individuals. I used to play soccer-its real name is football-in the Korean Seminary. It was a communal event that I loved. When I got here in the United States, however, I couldn’t find any communal activity besides basketball once a week which had more tension than fun. So I started running for exercise.

Second, running itself is an excellent workout that not only challenges but also makes me grow. Running is spiritual. In order to be a good runner, you have to be diligent. You have to show up in the time when you plan regardless of so many possible excuses. If you are consistent, you will see some progress. Nevertheless, it can’t be done one day or one month to run a full marathon. It simply takes lots of time and commitment. It is like a prayer.

Third, I feel my mission in running. God would ask me to do something greater than my ability not to be satisfied with my spontaneous ability. He rather demands me to grow through persistent efforts and stretching myself. It is sometimes hard, but more often I feel the guidance of the Lord. I can tell, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength” (Phil 4:13).

Why do I run? Come and run with me.

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김성래 하상바오로 신부는 2007년 미국 클리브랜드에서 대구대교구 사제로 서품되었다. 후에 클리브랜드 성 안토니오(St. Anthony) 성당에서 보좌신부로 2년 동안 일했으며, 이어서 John Carroll 예수회 대학에서 공부하고 2011년 8월에 귀국했다. 주교좌 계산 성당에서 보좌신부로 1년 동안 일한 뒤 2012년 8월부터 대구대교구 조환길 타대오 대주교님의 비서신부로 일했다. 그리고 2018년 1월 26일에 군위본당 신부로 부임해서 사목자로 살아가고 있다.

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