In this episode, the dogs talk about deer season (3:50) and the need for initiation rituals in young men (11:30). Rob brings up the importance of mentorship through a Harry Potter reference (14:20), which reminds Mike of Bishop Barron's idea of the mystagogue (16:45). Connor recounts a story from early in his priesthood (21:11) and they all echo the importance of Fathers who aren't afraid to "pass on the kingdom" (32:29).



Quotes:



“I’m always thinking about getting gored.” (Mike, 7:20)



“You don't get maturity without someone to help you mature and initiate you.” (Connor, 11:23)



“If this were the 90s we’d be playing with baseballs and headshots would be encouraged.” (Connor quoting Matt Alexander, 12:25)



“Youth can not know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.” (quote from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 14:29)



“I think we actually need people there to be mystagogues, to walk with you into a mystery.” (Mike, 17:40)



“I want the future to be analog.” (Rob, 18:21)



“The Lord put the right people in my way and they cared about me and loved me.” (Mike, 25:40)



“The sabbath is made for man not man for the sabbath.” (Connor, 29:35)



“There’s something about a father who does not cling to what he has, but gets to share that freely.” (Mike, 32:40)



“It’s okay to pass on the kingdom, that’s what we’re supposed to do.” (Mike, 33:20)



“Look, I called my mom earlier and she said I was so handsome, so it doesn’t matter what you think.” (Mike, 34:40)



Media Mentions:



Season Four of Three Dogs NorthYouTubeHarry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixStar WarsForrest GumpThree Dogs North S10 E21



References:



Chicago Cubs (2016 World Series win)Thanksgiving 2022Bird Flu (outbreak started in 2015)Donald TrumpAdvent (2022)Mundelein SeminaryBishop Robert BarronSt. John Paul II Newman Center at UICArmyProfessor Albus DumbledoreObi- Wan KenobiLuke SkywalkerYodaForrest Gump



Shout-Outs:



Juice-Box (Rob's nephew)Fr. Matt AlexanderBishop Mark Bartosic



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