In this episode, the dogs discuss meekness (6:14) and the positive masculine virtues (2:45). Rob gives some historical context (6:14), Mike dodges deciding whether his dad is meek (9:11), and Connor shares a time when he's seen men misuse their masculinity to diminish others (13:45). Lastly, they look to the saints (17:36) to better understand what it means to be formed by the Father's love (26:50).
Quotes:
"Sir, my job is to hold back your testosterone." (Mike quoting Bliese, 1:50)
“When there is a father present, it brings about the masculine virtues in a positive way." (Rob, 2:45)
"JPII is like Batman." (Connor 18:45)
“St. Francis swung the whole world around like a trinket at his wrist." (Connor on St. Francis, 19:37)
"I would have caused World War III. 100%." (Mike, 23:00)
“What John Paul II is grieving there is something so sublime. It’s beyond anything you can put into words.” (Connor, 23:30)
“His dad’s hidden love (JPII's), has now played a part in this great revelation of God’s love for the world.” (Mike, 25:00)
“The holy spirit works in these totally hidden ways.” (Connor, 29:00)
"You don't have to create an experience or manufacture it. It's this inexorable unfolding of the kingdom that’s happening and we get to cooperate with it.” (Connor, 29:34)
Media Mentions:
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S11 E8- All man, all priest* Fr. Jacques Philippe's Priestly Fatherhood* Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life*
Matthew 11:29 ("I am meek and humble of heart")* Numbers 12:3 ("Now Moses was meek")* The Simpsons (1989- present)* The Simpsons' S8 E22 In Marge We Trust ("I could probably stand to be meeker.")*
Holy Family School of Faith*
1 Peter 5:8 ("Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion.")*
S11 E8- Descent to the kern* Mother Mary Francis' Blessed Are You*
Matthew 5:5 ("Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.")* George Weigel's Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II*
Elizabeth Pardi's article on meekness
References:
* Rule 1: Stand up straight with your shoulders back (from 12 Rules for Life)* Bishop Robert Barron* Ned Flanders* Reverend Lovejoy* ChatGPT* Assumption of Mary* Afghanistan* Taliban* Chicago* Pope John Paul II* Homily of His Holiness John Paul II (Victory Square, Warsaw, 2 June 1979)* Poland* Krakow* Warsaw* Arvada, CO* Idaho* S.O.G. Michelle Duppong* South Dakota* Denver* Fr. John Riccardo* Cardinal Francis George
Shout- Outs:
* Bliese (Mike’s bodyguard)* Fr. Nathan Goebel
Glossary:
* pater familias: oldest living male in household* meek: strength that is under control (Rob)* alter Christus: another Christ
