What can happen when we live our life to glorify God? Win Games? Break Records? Be happier than we ever thought possible?
AMDG or ad maiorem Dei gloriam. This is a Latin phrase meaning ‘To the greater glory of God.’
When kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs strolled up to the Super Bowl with these letters displayed on his bag, he sent a clear message to the world. Harrison Butker gives his glory to God.
Being Catholic is not always popular. Scratch that, in today’s world, being Catholic is rarely popular. Especially in the realm of Hollywood and professional sports. This is what makes it all the more impressive when a key player is willing to use their celebrity status for the good of God.
So, who is Harrison Butker? This soccer player turned football kicker like many Catholics stopped going to Mass in college. Often it is the people who seem to have everything (talent, popularity, success) who in fact feel the most emptiness. Why? Because they are craving a purpose. Harrison Butker found his purpose when he met a punter named Grant on the Georgia Tech football team. Taken aback by Grant’s unmistakable joy, Harrison found himself returning to the faith and living an authentic Catholic life.
So, what lead a Georgian soccer player to become a three-time Superbowl Champion? With some impressive stats including longest field goal in Super Bowl history (57 yards) and most Super Bowl field goals in NFL history (9), it leaves one wondering what (or who) is fueling that kick?
Honestly, if Jesus were to be a football player, I could see His position as a kicker. Think about it, being a kicker takes immense focus under pressure. Everyone is counting on you, but once you make the goal you are quickly forgotten. It’s a rather humbling part to play.
So, what do you think? Is Harrison Butker’s talent a gift from God manifesting its own destiny or perhaps because Harrison Butker is such a powerful instrument are there some divine intercessions occurring on that football field? I mean, I’m not saying God is a Chiefs fan, but I’m also not saying God’s NOT a Chiefs fan. Christus Regnat! Christ is King!