Godsplaining BONUS: Giving Up in the Right Direction
Apr 26, 2025
In a lively discussion, the hosts reflect on their diverse experiences in New York City. They explore the theme of sanctity, emphasizing the role of divine grace in personal transformation. Saints are showcased as relatable guides on the journey to holiness. The beauty of contemporary art is connected to the pursuit of spiritual growth. Finally, they highlight the significance of approaching prayer with humility and an open heart, inviting listeners to deepen their faith and community involvement.
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Sanctity Needs Divine Assistance
- Sanctity requires grace and divine assistance, not mere imitation of saints.
- We must do our part and also rely on saints' intercession for sanctification.
Falling Forward as Metaphor
- Fr. Bonaventure shared how he 'fell forward' through a strobe-lit tunnel in a haunted house.
- This physical metaphor illustrates giving up control and trusting to reach safety or grace.
Christ's Grace Fills Experience
- Christ suffuses all of human experience with his grace and solidarity.
- This presence allows us to find points of contact to surrender and receive divine life.
