S11 Episode 64 – Nostalgia for the garden

In this episode, the dogs discuss whether there are any once in a lifetime experiences (2:50). Rob admits to his own FOMO (3:00), Mike revisits an enchanted moment from Bethlehem (13:52), and Connor describes living in the eternal reality of the sacramental worldview (16:30). They all reminisce (21:00) with hopeful longing (23:58).



Quotes:



"Each moment has its own unique flavor." (Mike, 8:15)



“There’s gonna be another day, another enchanted moment, because the world is sacramental.” (Rob, 12:40)



"The sacramental reality is eternal." (Connor, 16:30)



"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." (Rob quoting Andy Bernard, 18:15)



"Here's the thing, nobody cares." (Rob, 18:50)



“It feels like it would be insanely ungrateful to be sad it’s over; it was so full.” (Connor quoting Bartosic, 19:45)



"Sometimes... on real cold nights... when I get into bed I will lean over to my wife and say, 'I’m glad I’m not in Bastogne."' (Connor quoting Band of Brothers Ep.6, 23:00)



“The sacramental worldview allows you to always return to the rock of grace.” (Mike, 23:52)



“Those moments of real encounter with Christ, they are now.” (Mike, 24:00)



“The destination is a person.” (Connor, 25:20)



“He’s drawing everything up into eternity with him.” (Connor, 25:50)



Media Mentions:



Ethan Hawke's Rules for a KnightThe Last DanceBand of Brothers (2001 miniseries)



References:



Ring lightDenverPot Mountain, Idaho2016 World SeriesChicago CubsMichael JordanThe Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)Andy BernardMichael ScottFr. Raymond WebbBishop Mark BartosicEl Camino de SantiagoFr. Brian Welter (Old Welt Dog)



Shout- Outs:



Drew HinesJon KearneyMonica MackieSIUE FOCUS team (Joseph, Emma, Daniel, and Rachel)Fr. Derek HoJulie Johnson



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