When the world seems to press in, or life seems drab and dry, believers should turn their eyes to the Son, and he will help us see the situation from the proper perspective. Professor Keating shows his students the school's trophy case and asks them to look at the pictures in it. The pictures show young men exactly like themselves, except that the men in the pictures are now dead. We're mortal, and God calls us to action. Take advantage of the talents, opportunities, and life God grants us and use it all to point others to him.
People expect pastors and church leaders to live by a higher standard.
Jake, a rabbi, and Brian, a priest, get caught in a love triangle with childhood crush Anna. Jake tells Brian that the head rabbi is retiring, but Jake might not get the position because he's single. Brian says Jake better get busy finding a good Jewish girl. They agree that people always expect their spiritual leaders to live holier lives than they themselves are willing to live. Unfortunately, these guys are right.