Show notes
In this episode, the dogs catch up and reminisce (4:00) before a long summer break from the pod. Connor shares his new assignment at Mundelein (10:50) and Mike discusses his new position (26:53). They all speak about finding their identity in Jesus (35:00), especially in times of transition. They stress the importance of vulnerability (20:22) and surrender (23:25) for living a life of true freedom. Quotes:“I’m more into being than doing.” (Connor, 13:47)“The priesthood is an identity, it’s not a job.” (Connor, 13:47)“You’re a Christian with people and you’re a priest for people.” (Mike quoting Barron quoting Augustine, 19:20)“I’m not excited, but I feel the capacity to go and give myself to it in a faithful way… That’s what freedom looks like.” (Rob, 19:40)“You have to choose vulnerability in life. You have to consistently choose that.” (Rob, 20:10)“I’ve been given this gift of priesthood and that’s why I have the capacity to interact in these ways with you.” (Rob, 21:00)“I am not what I do.” (Connor, 23:55)“The three people who don’t leave me are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Rob quoting Bremer, 26:26)“The reality of my priesthood is not just a collar that I put on and off. It’s something that I believe Christ marked in my heart forever, so that no matter what I’m doing, I’m still doing chaplain stuff.” (Mike, 29:11)“There’s no need to justify my existence.” (Mike, 30:40)“God didn’t create us because he needed some outcomes from us. He made us so we could be in relationship.” (Connor, 35:10)“When I treat myself as someone who matters, then I start doing what I want…. which is often, things that are generous.” (Connor, 36:00)“The cult of busyness is selfish.” (Connor, 39:57)“I feel totally loved and secure in who I am, so I want to share it.” (Connor, 40:00)“Charitas Christi Urget Nos (The Love of Christ Urges Us Forward).” (42:00)Gallery:Fr. Mike and Fr. Rob canonical retreat with Bishop Robert BarronArchdiocese of AtlantaHoly LandGrocery ShoppingPhone CaseMedia Mentions:Seinfeld Colossians 2:12John 14: 2-4Patrick M. Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your TeamReferences:Archdiocese of AtlantaSEEK 2019Mundelein SeminarySt. John Paul II Newman CenterAugustine of HippoIPF (The Institute for Priestly Formation)RIM (Relationship. Identity. Mission.)The Camino de SantiagoAbrahamUr of the ChaldeansClinical Pastoral Education (CPE)Adam and EveShout- Outs:Fr. Robbie CottaBishop Robert BarronFr. Michael BremerBromides:“Be church.”“As church, be church.”“As church you are to church.”Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]