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 - SNLMore Cowbell - SNLGap Girls- SNLEvil Boss- SNLZoolander (2001)Will Ferrell's SNL AuditionMatt Foley: Van Down by the RiverGet in the Cage with Nicolas Cage- SNLBand of BrothersX-Men: First Class (2011)William A. Barry and William J. Connolly's The Practice of Spiritual DirectionMatthew 4:19Blade Runner 2049 (2017)The Simpsons (1989- present)Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire’s Letters to Young MenFulton J. Sheen’s The Priest is Not His OwnMatthew Levering's The Abuse of Conscience



References:



Joe PugLeBron JamesNational Basketball AssociationAl Franken (Stuart Smalley)Michael JordanSaturday Night LiveChris FarleyDavid SpadeWill Ferrell (Mugatu)Harry CarayChristina Applegate (not Alicia Silverstone)Jimmy FallonTom HardyJames McAvoyProfessor XSt. Louis CardinalsInstitute for Priestly FormationFellowship of Catholic University StudentsAirBnbLucky CharmsU.S. ArmyHomer SimpsonSt. PaulDr. Reinhard Hutter



Shout-Outs:



Fr. Walter CiszekFr. Tim AnastosNathan ThompsonFr. Brian Welter



Glossary:



Pontifex: member of a council of priestsSacred Synaxis: an assembly for public worship and prayer (i.e. Mass)



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