Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A Catholic Productions

Brant Pitre on Joseph's dream and the naming of Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Catechetical walkthrough of Joseph's obedience to the angel's instructions, for families and catechists.

Matthew 1:18 Commentaries Bible Hub

Compiled classic commentaries on Joseph's righteousness and his plan to divorce Mary quietly before the angel intervenes.

Matthew 1 - The Birth of Jesus the Messiah Enduring Word

Verse-by-verse commentary on Joseph's dream, the virgin conception, and the naming of Emmanuel.

Matthew 1 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse-by-verse notes and cross-references on the genealogy and the angel's appearance to Joseph in a dream.

Matthew 1:18 Interlinear Bible Hub

Greek text and parsing of "she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit."

St. Matthew, Chapter 1 New Advent (Douay-Rheims)

Douay-Rheims and Vulgate text of the genealogy and birth narrative proclaimed at Mass.

Matthew 1 Catena Bible

Patristic golden-chain commentary on the virgin birth and Joseph's obedience, compiled from the Church Fathers.

Come and Save Us! The Fourth Sunday in Advent Journey with Jesus

Reflection connecting Joseph's dream and the naming of Jesus to the psalm's cry for God to save his people.

Matthew 1:18-24 Sacred Space

Irish Jesuit guided prayer on Joseph's obedience to the angel's command received in a dream.

Word on Fire Sermons Word on Fire

Bishop Barron and Word on Fire preachers' homilies for Advent, including reflections on Joseph's righteousness.

Joseph's Dream Web Gallery of Art (Gaetano Gandolfi)

18th-century depiction of the angel appearing to Joseph in a dream, the Gospel's central scene.

Advent, Fourth Sunday, Year A Agape Bible Study

Full-Sunday Catholic study page on Isaiah's Emmanuel prophecy fulfilled in Joseph's naming of Jesus.