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:

• 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

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