A fourth-grader at St. Clare’s Catholic School in Edwards asked the Rev. Bob Kinkel for his prayers regarding a troubling matter. The Rockies were on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
It might jinx them, Francesca said, referring to the magazine’s legendary curse — the lore that SI profiles ascending sports stars, and then they tank.
Kinkel didn’t bother to separate faith from superstition, religion from baseball. That’s hard even if you’re not in fourth grade.