The Pillar Podcast Ep. 243: Let boring be boring, please
Jan 9, 2026
JD and Ed dive into the recent consistory in Rome, discussing the balance between the sanctity of the Church and the media's sensationalism. They touch on Cardinal Dolan's call to embrace Christmas through Epiphany and the importance of quieter, more ordinary consistories for fostering genuine conversation. The hosts celebrate the beauty of 'boring' normalcy in the Church, emphasizing love and unity as vital to its health. Their reflections encourage continued fraternal gatherings free from media drama.
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Christmas Tree Lie For A Child
- Ed told his daughter the Christmas tree would be returned to the forest each year to be reused next season.
- JD admits it's a lie but notes parts of the story aren't wholly untrue.
Keeping White Lights Up All Year
- JD leaves white Christmas lights up year-round because he likes the look and convenience.
- He sometimes turns them on in summer while storing seasonal decorations separately.
Dignified Nativity Meets Inflatable Rudolph
- Ed describes combining dignified white lights with a manger scene while adding an enormous inflatable Rudolph.
- He bought the inflatable because his four-year-old daughter wept with delight on seeing it in a store.