Posted on 01/23/2010 7:17:57 AM PST by tcg
...Grant Desme spoke with great candor in an interview in November of 2009. His response was telling - and instructive for what it revealed. It reflected the thinking of a young Catholic Christian who lived his life reflectively, open to hearing the Lord call.
He spoke with Sports writer Bill Mitchell of “Baseball America” concerning the effect that a separated shoulder injury had upon him in 2008. Of course, that injury was painful and constituted a possible career setback. However, Desme, with the eyes of faith and the insight which only faith can provide, said this:
"I think it needed to be. As a person, baseball was really the one and only thing in my life. With the injuries, it kind of put everything in perspective. There are much bigger things in life. Baseball could be taken from you at any moment . . . You step on the field and that could be your last game. There are a lot of other things that matter more . . . baseball's just a game."
So, Grant Desme has now heard within his “heart”, the center of the human person where the Lord comes to reside, the same call which has echoed for over two millennia in the hearts of millions of others. This young Catholic athlete has decided to pursue the Lord’s invitation.
His story reminds us all that the Lord still speaks to those who take the time and cultivate the capacity to hear Him. Grant has entered a Catholic Seminary in Orange County, California. There he will give himself to a rigorous and adventurous process of discernment. His hope is that he has a call to the priesthood. ...
(Excerpt) Read more at catholic.org ...
However, something happened to Grant Desme along the way. The same ‘something’ that happened to the original Twelve, prompting them to lay down their nets, or their other implements of trade and career, as well as their own plans for their own future. That some-thing was Some One. His name is Jesus Christ. The Apostles - and now Grant Desme - responded to his voice.
With all the negative media coming out of the sports world, and the world in general, what a refreshingly positive story this is. Way to go Grant! I will be praying for your vocation.
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