Once I had been accepted by the Order, one of the last preparations I made before taking the habit was to retire from international football. Now I imagine both the FAI and FA were slightly surprised by my letter as I have very limited footballing ability and have never even come close to making a school second XI, never mind a nation's. I suppose on one side my actions were self-indulgent cheekiness but on the other hand they were putting aside childish dreams and ambitions.However this month's Knights of Columbus Magazine highlights several young men in America who gave up serious sporting careers to enter religious life or the priesthood. One of the featured men is our Brother Peter Hannah OP, of the Western Province, who gave up a career as a professional golf to enter the Order.
Professional sportsmen are some of the most revered members of society and the fame and money that can be gained through this life is huge. The young men in this article are great examples to all of us in their giving up of such potential wealth for Christ. The article can be found here.
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