Show notes
In this episode, the dogs discuss Walter's upcoming 101st birthday (3:44). Inspired by Walter's wisdom on perseverance, the conversation shifts to celibacy (7:30) and the "problem of evil" as it confront individuals (29:10). In the midst of it all, Michael Metz reenacts a self-titled "genius" homily (19:00) which is admittedly beautiful. Quotes:"The self-possession to be able to see goods that you can't have, to be moved by the beauty of things you cannot possess.” (Connor, 10:40)"You cannot have everything you want." (Connor, 12:40)“If the grass is always greaner on the other side, it’s time to water your lawn." (Connor quoting Hennessy, 14:24)"We get to see the examples of the disciples (in the Acts of the Apostles). They are people living in the reality of the full promises of God in the midst of a fallen world; that's the church, that's what the church looks like." (Michael Metz, 21:20)"When you see a guy (Walter) who goes through suffering like that, it's a form of worship." (Michael Metz 24:30)"Suffering is not victorious, Jesus is victorious." (Michael Metz, 24:45)"You know how it is, Mose." (Connor 27:35)"Angels can’t suffer. The highest drama in being is in the human heart because we are so vulnerable and yet called to image God in our freedom.” (Connor, 29:55)Media Mentions:Fulton Sheen's Life of ChristJohn 6Acts of the ApostlesJ.R.R. Tolkien's The SilmarillionBenedict XVI/ Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger ("God writes straight on crooked lines")Joshua 24:15Not Dead Yet podcastRoss Douthat's "How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying"John 14:13Psalm 23References: JumpmasterFort Benning82nd Airborne DivisionD-Day (Normandy)Fr. Patrick J. BoyleSt. Thérèse of LisieuxAaron (Moses' brother)Ben Sasse (former United States Senator)NebraskaUniversity of FloridaNew York TimesShout-Outs:WalterFr. John KartjeFr. Larry HennessyFollow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]