Jesus sends out his disciples to "heal the sick." Given that 88% of Americans are metabolically sick - preventable and curable illness - why do we, the Church, say and do next to nothing to address this widespread epidemic? I have some thoughts. 

I should have made clear that I am aware that there is no single organization in the world that has done more to help the sick over time, on a global scale, than the Catholic Church. 

Still, we seem to ignore that Jesus and the Apostles were about taking care of the mind and body, not just the soul. I think that needs to change. We can and should do more to help people live better lives. 

Two people who are trying to address what I'm talking about (among others):

Chase Crouse with Hypurofit: https://www.hypurofit.org

You can follow him on Instagram as well: https://www.instagram.com/coach.chasecrouse/

Matthew Gay's book, Fit Church: https://tinyurl.com/425d5dvk

Matthew's website: https://www.fitchurchunited.com

Matthew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitchurchunited/

 

Oh, and my Instagram if you want to reach out via DM: https://www.instagram.com/deacon.brad.watkins/