In this episode, the dogs talk about encroaching technology and the role of the parish priest. After discussing which celebrities they would have dinner with [00:24], Connor and Rob give brief updates about life on campus [6:36]. Connor laments plumbing problems [9:00] and Rob discusses the lag he feels keeping up with multiple assignments [10:25]. Connor describes settling into his role as a shepherd and they all consider the function of the modern priest [15:13]. Connor pitches his idea to revive the AIM away message [18:55] and Mike shares his initial refusal to use Bluetooth in his vehicle [24:20].

Quotes:

“The role of the modern day priest is to properly order the charisms of the people of God.” (attributed to Bishop Barron, 16:06)

“I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile.” (Uncle Rico, 23:30)

“We are not properly engaged with the objects in our lives.” (Connor, 28:03)

“The problem is not the phone, it’s you.” (Connor, 29:17)

Media Mentions:

Brett & Kate McKay’s "9 Things to Think About When You're Waiting" 
Napoleon Dynamite

Shout-outs:

Bishop Barron
G.K. Chesterton
Marilyn at SIUE
Abraham Lincoln
Freddie Mercury
Winston Churchill
Herschel Walker
Bo Jackson
Daniel- Focus Missionary Team Director 
Light Phone 
Rescue Time 

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