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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S11 Episode 60- Formed by the Father