In this episode, the dogs discuss meekness (6:14) and the positive masculine virtues (2:45). Rob gives some historical context (6:14), Mike dodges deciding whether his dad is meek (9:11), and Connor shares a time when he’s seen men misuse their masculinity to diminish others (13:45). Lastly, they look to the saints (17:36) to better understand what it means to be formed by the Father’s love (26:50).

Quotes:

“Sir, my job is to hold back your testosterone.” (Mike quoting Bliese, 1:50)

“When there is a father present, it brings about the masculine virtues in a positive way.” (Rob, 2:45)

“JPII is like Batman.” (Connor 18:45)

“St. Francis swung the whole world around like a trinket at his wrist.” (Connor on St. Francis, 19:37)

“I would have caused World War III. 100%.” (Mike, 23:00)

“What John Paul II is grieving there is something so sublime. It’s beyond anything you can put into words.” (Connor, 23:30)

“His dad’s hidden love (JPII’s), has now played a part in this great revelation of God’s love for the world.” (Mike, 25:00)

“The holy spirit works in these totally hidden ways.” (Connor, 29:00)

“You don’t have to create an experience or manufacture it. It’s this inexorable unfolding of the kingdom that’s happening and we get to cooperate with it.” (Connor, 29:34)

Media Mentions:

• S11 E8- All man, all priest
• Fr. Jacques Philippe’s Priestly Fatherhood
• Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life
• Matthew 11:29 (“I am meek and humble of heart”)
• Numbers 12:3 (“Now Moses was meek”)
• The Simpsons (1989- present)
• The Simpsons’ S8 E22 In Marge We Trust (“I could probably stand to be meeker.”)
• Holy Family School of Faith
• 1 Peter 5:8 (“Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion.”)
• S11 E8- Descent to the kern
• Mother Mary Francis’ Blessed Are You
• Matthew 5:5 (“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.”)
• George Weigel’s Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II
• Elizabeth Pardi’s article on meekness

References:

• Rule 1: Stand up straight with your shoulders back (from 12 Rules for Life)
• Bishop Robert Barron
• Ned Flanders
• Reverend Lovejoy
• ChatGPT
• Assumption of Mary
• Afghanistan
• Taliban
• Chicago
• Pope John Paul II
• Homily of His Holiness John Paul II (Victory Square, Warsaw, 2 June 1979)
• Poland
• Krakow
• Warsaw
• Arvada, CO
• Idaho
• S.O.G. Michelle Duppong
• South Dakota
• Denver
• Fr. John Riccardo
• Cardinal Francis George

Shout- Outs:

• Bliese (Mike’s bodyguard)
• Fr. Nathan Goebel

Glossary:

• pater familias: oldest living male in household
• meek: strength that is under control (Rob)
• alter Christus: another Christ

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