Win-Win Episcopal Buckeye Challenge

At the Superdome on January 7, 2008, the Ohio State Buckeyes will play the Louisiana State University Tigers in the BCS football championship. Bishop Breidenthal of the Diocese of Southern Ohio has issued a challenge to the fans of the Buckkeyes and has pledged the participation of the diocese in the challenge.

From Bishop Charles Jenkins at the Diocese of Louisiana website:

As we Enjoy this Christmas Season and move towards Epiphany, I give thanks for you all and our shared ministry in our beloved south Louisiana.

Our special thanks go to Bishop Thomas E. Breidenthal of the Diocese of Southern Ohio for the Win-Win Episcopal Buckeye Challenge. He has pledged to support our Bundles of Hope recovery efforts in Louisiana for each touchdown and field goal scored by the Buckeyes. "There's no mention of Love thy Buckeyes in the Bible - but God does call upon us to Love our Neighbors. This challenge lets us do both," says Bishop Breidenthal.

I wholeheartedly accept Bishop Breidenthal's generous challenge, although I am concerned that the Buckeye fans won't have to buy very many Bundles of Hope. I am calling all Tiger fans to join in the spirit of competition and pledge Bundles of Hope for Tiger scores. Thanks for your help, and GEAUX TIGERS!

So what do we pray for here in Louisiana? That the Tiger fans accept the challenge? That both teams make lots of touchdowns, but that the Tigers make more? That sounds about right. GEAUX TIGERS!