Episode 31 - Apology and Friendship
Brett boldly initiates an unscripted, unplanned, honest conversation about his friendship with Jake and various things getting in the way of their fellowship.
Key Points
Brett apologizes for not being a good friend as of late
Suggestions and interpretations can given from the evil one
We can harbour negative interpretations and reactions that aren’t good for relationships
Deep brotherhood is unfortunately uncommon
The interpretation(s) we make of someone’s actions, or lack thereof, are very powerful and potentially damaging
There is great value to acknowledge if something seems off in an important relationship and talk about it
Addressing the reality of a relationship can be scary
We can just let the weeds take over a relationship
We have to fight for the things that matter
“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure. There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend, and no scales can measure his excellence. A faithful friend is an elixir of life; and those who fear the Lord will find him.” (Sirach 6:14-16)
It’s important to acknowledge and address our “brother wounds”
Generally, there are two types of wounds: A - absence of something that should have been there, B - some bad that happened
The intensity and duration of wounds are other factors that matter
Dr. Bob Schuchts is a great Catholic psychologist who offers healing retreats
Discussion Questions:
What struck you from this episode?
What gets in the way of your friendships with other men?
What friend might you need to repair with? How can you do that?
Resources
“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship” St. Thomas Aquinas
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