In this episode, the dogs talk about what it means to sacramentalize all things. They discuss the tendency to separate "holy" things from seemingly unholy things (1:30) and the opposing belief that all things are restored in Christ (4:00). Mike brings up his experience serving at Life Teen retreats (9:55), Rob shares what was so impactful about visiting the Martin home in France (11:20), and Connor tells about a recent trip to the doctor (13:10). They all discuss being freed, as priests, to focus on loving people, not just trying to save them (21:30). Also, they reminisce about that time Mike got scabies (28:25).
Quotes:
“Life with God is not an obligation, but it’s really a gift.” (Mike, 9:10)
“The retreat actually is reality; what we want to do is integrate the rest of your life into that relationship, into that experience.” (Mike, 10:30)
“Every room in their home was clearly about being together.” (Rob about the Martin home, 12:15)
“I want to bring Christ into that world. That's what the invitation is, bring all of that suffering into Jesus. Even that is not outside of his power and grace.” (Mike, 20:40)
“I just get to love people. That’s my whole job.” (Mike, 21:00)
“Jesus says 'behold I make all things new', not 'behold I make new things'.” (Connor quoting Schmemann, 22:05)
"Nothing is wasted. It’s all ingredients somehow in this ultimate project of joy.” (Connor, 23:20)
“He has assumed all of our humanity and now we donate our humanity to him to become transfigured and glorified.” (Connor, 23:36)
“I’m not on to save people, I’m on to love people.” (Rob quoting Mike, 25:29)
"The Christian is to the world what the soul is to the body." (letter to Diognetus, 35:10)
“My prerogative is to treat everyone with equal love and equal dignity.” (Mike, 38:20)
Media Mentions:
Ned SchneeblySchool of Rock (2003)C.S. Lewis' PerelandraJean Corbon's The Wellspring of WorshipCorinthiansGenesisRevelationRomansActs of the Apostles 2:42-47Diognetus' letterWhen you Wish Upon a StarDumb and Dumber (1994)
References:
Alexander SchmemannJack BlackBishop Robert BarronLife TeenGeorgiaAlençon, FranceSt. Thérèse of Lisieux Sts. Zelie and Louis MartinMadison Street ChicagoChicago "L"Port-au-Prince, HaitiMissionaries of CharityEl SalvadorNicaraguaNarcotics AnonymousAlcoholics AnonymousCardinal Francis GeorgeAll American ChapelJiminy CricketGepettoFort Bragg
Glossary:
"Instaurare omnia in Christo." (To restore all things to Christ.)"Creatio ex nihilo." (Creation out of nothing)
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