Three Dogs North

In this episode, the dogs talk about deer season (3:50) and the need for initiation rituals in young men (11:30). Rob brings up the importance of mentorship through a Harry Potter reference (14:20), which reminds Mike of Bishop Barron's idea of the mystagogue (16:45). Connor recounts a story from early in his priesthood (21:11) and they all echo the importance of Fathers who aren't afraid to "pass on the kingdom" (32:29). Quotes: “I’m always thinking about getting gored.” (Mike, 7:20) “You don't get maturity without someone to help you mature and initiate you.” (Connor, 11:23) “If this were the 90s we’d be playing with baseballs and headshots would be encouraged.” (Connor quoting Matt Alexander, 12:25) “Youth can not know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.” (quote from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 14:29) “I think we actually need people there to be mystagogues, to walk with you into a mystery.” (Mike, 17:40) “I want the f