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:

Media Mentions:

Seinfeld
Colossians 2:12
John 14: 2-4
Patrick M. Lencioni’s The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team

References:

Archdiocese of Atlanta
SEEK 2019
Mundelein Seminary
St. John Paul II Newman Center
Augustine of Hippo
IPF (The Institute for Priestly Formation)
RIM (Relationship. Identity. Mission.)
The Camino de Santiago
Abraham
Ur of the Chaldeans
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Adam and Eve

Shout- Outs:

Fr. Robbie Cotta
Bishop Robert Barron
Fr. Michael Bremer

Bromides:

“Be church.”
“As church, be church.”
“As church you are to church.”

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