In this episode, the dogs catch up and reminisce (4:00) before a long summer break from the pod. Connor shares his new assignment at Mundelein (10:50) and Mike discusses his new position (26:53). They all speak about finding their identity in Jesus (35:00), especially in times of transition. They stress the importance of vulnerability (20:22) and surrender (23:25) for living a life of true freedom.

Quotes:

“I’m more into being than doing.” (Connor, 13:47)

“The priesthood is an identity, it’s not a job.” (Connor, 13:47)

“You’re a Christian with people and you’re a priest for people.” (Mike quoting Barron quoting Augustine, 19:20)

“I’m not excited, but I feel the capacity to go and give myself to it in a faithful way… That’s what freedom looks like.” (Rob, 19:40)

“You have to choose vulnerability in life. You have to consistently choose that.” (Rob, 20:10)

“I’ve been given this gift of priesthood and that’s why I have the capacity to interact in these ways with you.” (Rob, 21:00)

“I am not what I do.” (Connor, 23:55)

“The three people who don’t leave me are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Rob quoting Bremer, 26:26)

“The reality of my priesthood is not just a collar that I put on and off. It’s something that I believe Christ marked in my heart forever, so that no matter what I’m doing, I’m still doing chaplain stuff.” (Mike, 29:11)

“There’s no need to justify my existence.” (Mike, 30:40)

“God didn’t create us because he needed some outcomes from us. He made us so we could be in relationship.” (Connor, 35:10)

“When I treat myself as someone who matters, then I start doing what I want…. which is often, things that are generous.” (Connor, 36:00)

“The cult of busyness is selfish.” (Connor, 39:57)

“I feel totally loved and secure in who I am, so I want to share it.” (Connor, 40:00)

“Charitas Christi Urget Nos (The Love of Christ Urges Us Forward).” (42:00)

Gallery:

• Fr. Mike and Fr. Rob canonical retreat with Bishop Robert Barron
• Archdiocese of Atlanta
• Holy Land
• Grocery Shopping
• Phone Case

Media Mentions:

• Seinfeld
• Colossians 2:12
• John 14: 2-4
• Patrick M. Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team

References:

• Archdiocese of Atlanta
• SEEK 2019
• Mundelein Seminary
• St. John Paul II Newman Center
• Augustine of Hippo
• IPF (The Institute for Priestly Formation)
• RIM (Relationship. Identity. Mission.)
• The Camino de Santiago
• Abraham
• Ur of the Chaldeans
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Adam and Eve

Shout- Outs:

• Fr. Robbie Cotta
• Bishop Robert Barron
• Fr. Michael Bremer

Bromides:

• “Be church.”
• “As church, be church.”
• “As church you are to church.”

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