Randoms- Rocky's strong now

[Godlovesmetwo]

Did Rocky the movie have a Christian theme? Maybe not. But it was a good motivational movie . How many of us who went for a jog in the eightees, included a flight of steps so we could get to the top and celebrate like Stallone did in that movie? Only me? Ok. oh well.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

I loved the music, the regal trumpets in the Rocky 1 theme and of course "Eye of the Tiger." I like how losers can win in this movie. I know we catholics aren't supposed to care about winning in this life. That we need to wait for heavenly glory. But some glory, some celebration of victory, helps us through. Too many lows and we just get totally discouraged. I enjoyed some moderate success in Junior High, as both a student and Rugby player. I quit Rugby by age 21 due to injuries and discovered at University my academic ability was average at best.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Could I use the Rocky theme to become a spiritual warrior?
If I dedicate the music to God?
With God's help I can live up to my full potential. As a Son of God.

 

[Colin]

Did Rocky the movie have a Christian theme? Maybe not. But it was a good motivational movie . How many of us who went for a jog in the eightees, included a flight of steps so we could get to the top and celebrate like Stallone did in that movie? Only me? Ok. oh well.

Can't be of any help , Paul .

Ain't seen the film , and jogging is against my religion , and ain't never been to "The Eightees" anyway .

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Guess I live in the past Colin. I keep mentioning these decades, sixtees /eightees, don't I.

 

[Colin]

Guess I live in the past Colin. I keep mentioning these decades, sixtees /eightees, don't I.

There's nothing wrong with nostalgia , Paul.

But I never lived in those decades .

Though I can remember the sixties/eighties .

 

[Fish and Bread]

Ain't seen the film

If you get a chance, you might enjoying seeing at least the first Rocky film from 1976. It's a classic. The screen play was actually written by the actor who plays the lead in the movie. And from what I've heard from relatives who lived there during that time, that basically is Philadelphia in the 1970s.

While I like the later movies as well, the first one is the one with the artistic merit. The later ones are basically just fight movies. The first one really tells the iconic story and shows the city and the time and how some people had to live.

 

[tadoflamb]

I remember after seeing 'Rocky' in the theater I went home and wrote in my diary 'how inspirational the music was'. A few years later, I had a good guffaw at that entry. A short lived inspiration I guess.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

Chariots of Fire was more inspirational from a Christian viewpoint.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

A person who prays is called a prayer.
People who pray are called prayers.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

A friend of mine who watched Chariots of Fire, went immediately for a 10 km run, straight after. Then he turned himself to God by becoming Christian. From then on, in his rugby career, he refused to play rugby on Sunday.

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

The Story of Martha, Mary and Max
They were hosting a party to which Jesus was invited. Martha busy with the chores such as replenishing food. Mary was listening to Jesus attentively. Max however was playing Candy Crush Saga on his Smartphone.
The point of this story is to elevate Martha's status in the Lord's eyes. Max will of course go to Hell, especially if he is gambling.