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Gaming and the Heroic Life: A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World
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ISBN13: 9781646802494
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Published: Nov 3 2023
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.60 Depth: 8.10
Language: English
Video games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure and greatness--whether it's an epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same drive could shape more than just your gameplay--what if it could transform your whole life?
In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Bobby Angel, a lifelong gamer and Catholic speaker, challenges readers to see gaming not just as entertainment, but as preparation for a real-life adventure in virtue, courage, and purpose.
Drawing inspiration from Carlo Acutis--the first millennial saint who loved playing Halo, Super Mario, and Pokémon--Angel shows how gaming can train us to become saints in the digital age. This book is a map to becoming not only a better gamer but also a better person--someone who knows their purpose and identity as a child of God.
The book contains three levels:
- Level One explores why people love games and what games have to do with God.
- Level Two examines how the Easter eggs of truth, beauty, and goodness in games impact players and how they reflect our relationship with God.
- Level Three demonstrates how gaming can propel players AFK (away from keyboard) to live courageously in service to others.
With humor and heart, Angel shows how video games intersect with a life of faith in God--and how every gamer is called to holiness in both the virtual and real worlds.
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