In this episode, the dogs share their favorite SNL skits (2:58). Rob gives an update on his new push for authentic Christian community on campus (9:30) and Connor echoes the importance of letting go of outcomes (12:10). Mike shares what it’s like living a priestly life in moments of solitude (16:28) as well as some recent insights from spiritual direction (20:10). Rob applies his new philosophy to an upcoming family beach trip (22:13) and his delight at a recent Cardinal’s game (33:33). Mike closes out the episode affirming God’s grace and the worthwhile challenge to receive everything as a gift (34:48).
Quotes:
“There’s an aspect of simplicity and trying to do things very well (in living a Christian life). So my life feels less divided.” (Rob, 9:45)
“Me going down to visit you in November and giving a talk, regardless of whether it makes a million converts or all it is, is two dudes hanging out, it seems to be an invitation from God. It’s a good. It’s focusing on the relationship as the end and then the mission part flows out of it.” (Connor, 12:20)
“Happiness is one of those strange birds, you don’t hit it by aiming at it.” (Connor misquoting Chesterton’s Fr. Brown, 13:36)
“The point of spiritual direction, as all of life, is the enjoyment of God.” (Connor’s summary of The Practice of Spiritual Direction, 16:57)
“The goal of my life is to be in communion and enjoy God.” (Connor, 17:25)
“Even when I’m cutting my hair and doing my laundry I’m a priest. I belong to Jesus. That’s the point of my life.” (Connor, 18:00)
“The thing about God is that He always tells you the truth.” (Connor, 18:20)
“The things that have brought me peace and joy and freedom is returning to keeping the first things first.” (Mike, 20:04)
“Sooner or later, we enjoy only souls” (from Letters to Young Men as cited in The Priest is Not His Own, 31:41)
“If you’re receiving from the Lord, that’s your place of communion. God being the creator and us being the creature. Then you can receive everything as a gift. And then your day and your ministry is now a gift.” (Mike, 34:46)
“Charitas Christi Urget Nos (The Love of Christ Urges Us Forward)” (40:00)
Media Mentions:
- Daily Affirmation: Michael Jordan – SNL
- More Cowbell – SNL
- Gap Girls- SNL
- Evil Boss- SNL
- Zoolander (2001)
- Will Ferrell’s SNL Audition
- Matt Foley: Van Down by the River
- Get in the Cage with Nicolas Cage- SNL
- Band of Brothers
- X-Men: First Class (2011)
- William A. Barry and William J. Connolly’s The Practice of Spiritual Direction
- Matthew 4:19
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
- The Simpsons (1989- present)
- Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire’s Letters to Young Men
- Fulton J. Sheen’s The Priest is Not His Own
- Matthew Levering’s The Abuse of Conscience
References:
- Joe Pug
- LeBron James
- National Basketball Association
- Al Franken (Stuart Smalley)
- Michael Jordan
- Saturday Night Live
- Chris Farley
- David Spade
- Will Ferrell (Mugatu)
- Harry Caray
- Christina Applegate (not Alicia Silverstone)
- Jimmy Fallon
- Tom Hardy
- James McAvoy
- Professor X
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Institute for Priestly Formation
- Fellowship of Catholic University Students
- AirBnb
- Lucky Charms
- U.S. Army
- Homer Simpson
- St. Paul
- Dr. Reinhard Hutter
Shout-Outs:
- Fr. Walter Ciszek
- Fr. Tim Anastos
- Nathan Thompson
- Fr. Brian Welter
Glossary:
- Pontifex: member of a council of priests
- Sacred Synaxis: an assembly for public worship and prayer (i.e. Mass)
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