Godsplaining Lectio: Third Sunday of Advent
Dec 13, 2025
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory dive into the beauty of Isaiah's promise of restoration, exploring flourishing creation and its hopeful message. They share humorous personal stories about Advent calendars and reflect on the virtue of patience, likening it to a farmer's waiting. The conversation takes a deep turn with John the Baptist's inquiry about Jesus, leading to insights on recognizing Him through the Law and Prophets. Finally, they probe into our true desires, connecting Augustine's thoughts on wanting God with the spiritual journey of Advent.
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Practical Family Faith Habits
- Fr Gregory shares that his household prioritized daily Mass and the Rosary over Advent decorations or calendars.
- He jokes their Catholic bookshop returned unsold Advent items which sometimes became gifts for the family.
Childhood Advent Box Hunt
- Fr Bonaventure describes a Protestant-style Advent tree with numbered boxes and daily treasure hunts around the house.
- He recalls his mother hiding chocolates and notes, creating a morning scavenger hunt through Advent.
Cosmic Hope In Isaiah
- Isaiah's vision links personal salvation to cosmic flourishing, showing God's care extends beyond individual souls to all creation.
- Fr Gregory Pine argues this unified eschatology deepens hope by promising stable, comprehensive deliverance.
