Godsplaining Lectio: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dec 20, 2025
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the readings for the fourth week of Advent, emphasizing God's promises and the unique perspective of Joseph during Jesus' birth. They explore Paul’s role in the early Church and the profound hope found in Isaiah’s Immanuel prophecy. Highlighting Joseph as a silent yet strong symbol of confident hope, they discuss how to cultivate this virtue amidst today's uncertainties. The conversation weaves together faith, history, and the call to trust in God’s fulfillment.
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36.5 Christmas Shops And Holiday Joy
- Fr. Joseph-Anthony confesses he visits 36.5-themed Christmas shops year-round for joy.
- The hosts joke about winter expectations and Fr. Bonaventure admits he's never gone into one despite liking them.
A Warm Florida Christmas Memory
- Fr. Bonaventure recalls celebrating Christmas in Florida in shorts at 90+ degrees.
- The hosts contrast Northern snow expectations with Southern Hemisphere or warm-climate Christmas experiences.
God Breaks Categories To Reveal Himself
- Christmas shows God breaking categories by entering space and time while remaining transcendent.
- Fr. Bonaventure says God refuses to be merely unknowable and insists on revealing himself through incarnation.