Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Dcn. Bob Rice are friends who see humor and hope in a crazy world. Whether they are talking about sports, movies, politics, the Church, or their own lives, Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob try to find Christ in all things, even in the messiness of today’s culture. “They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). Come be refreshed and renewed!
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Though the Cavaliers didn’t make the playoffs and the Nationals have lost three of their last four games, Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob have their hope in Jesus! It was Bob’s first Holy Week as a deacon, and he and Fr. Dave talk about the Triduum. They also reflect on the Lenten virtues, and share their Easter theme.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob are excited about Holy Week! They discuss basketball (go Cavs!), baseball (go Nats!), and the triduum (go Jesus!). They also answer the question, “What’s love got to do, got to do with it?”
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Grogu has been rescued from Castle Grayskull! Fr. Dave and Bob also discuss NCAA basketball, Dr. Jordan Peterson’s visit to campus, and how the virtue of hope is an important part of Holy Week.
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Now, it is Fr. Dave’s turn to be in Arizona, and he and Dcn. Bob finally figure out Daylight Saving Time. Other topics include sports, the Oscars, Our Lady of Knock, and the virtue of faith.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Fr. Dave is in Austria, Dcn. Bob just got back from Arizona, and neither of them knows what time is. They discuss basketball, how Mass is more than a communion service, and the virtue of temperance.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Between Brady “un-retiring” and the baseball strike being over, it’s amazing Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob find time to talk about anything else. But they manage to discuss mission trips, liturgical seasons, and continue their Lenten reflection on the virtues, focusing on justice.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob converse about a wide range of topics, such as tattoos, Franciscan households, the baseball strike, the State of the Union address, the crisis in the Ukraine, and cardinal virtue of prudence.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob discuss the crisis in the Ukraine. They begin their Lenten reflection on the virtues by talking about fortitude.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the NBA All-Star Game (Bob was there!), offer prayers for the Ukraine, and discuss the best way to prepare for Lent.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about the Super Bowl, the Olympics, how sports can be a good source of unity, and how “missionary dating” can be a bad idea.