Ex-Soccer Star's Faith-Based Initiative

I wrote a story for today's Washington Post about Chase Hilgenbrinck, the 26-year-old Major League Soccer player who retired from playing soccer professionally to become a priest. What struck me most during my conversation with Chase at Mount St. Mary's was how content and happy he is with his decision. Walking away from something you love is never easy, and it certainly wasn't for Chase. He misses playing profoundly. But at the same time, I could really tell that he felt at home at the seminary. There's something truly wonderful about finding your place in the world and knowing what you are meant to do. Too many people search their whole life for that place. Chase found it at 26.

By Kathy Orton  |  November 20, 2008; 8:35 AM ET  | Category:  Praying Fields
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