You Can’t Be Neutral About Jesus - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

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  • Friends, there is no religious figure anywhere in the religions or philosophies of the world who is stranger, more demanding, more relentless, and more unnerving than Jesus. And therefore the religion attached to Jesus is the strangest of them all. Exhibit A is our Gospel from Matthew 10. What Jesus says to his Apostles about himself, no other spiritual teacher would say. And you can’t be neutral about it: you have make a decision about Jesus.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 590

  • @jlheidbreder
    @jlheidbreder 11 місяців тому +185

    Wow that was heavy. I'm 71 and I don't believe I've ever heard it spoken quite so plainly. Thank you Bishop🙏🏻🕊💙

    • @johnpro2847
      @johnpro2847 11 місяців тому +1

      yes plain nonsense indeed..

    • @teth-adam
      @teth-adam 11 місяців тому +9

      ​@@johnpro2847God be with you. May His inescapable light shine deep within your heart and reveal the fullness of the gospel to you.

    • @msgoody2shoes959
      @msgoody2shoes959 11 місяців тому +4

      ​@@johnpro2847read the bible... you'll get it.

    • @Don-ok6qu
      @Don-ok6qu 11 місяців тому +11

      ​@@johnpro2847 You validate the Bishop's Sermon. It's a Love- Hate relationship with Jesus!
      Either you Love Christ- or you dismiss him totally.
      THERE IS NO MIDDLE-GREY AREA ABOUT JESUS!

    • @josephstevens9888
      @josephstevens9888 11 місяців тому +2

      I concur!

  • @ChildofGod98765
    @ChildofGod98765 11 місяців тому +114

    Prayers are all I need. I know Jesus is coming soon. I will keep faith. I will lay my fears upon the Lord! As a single mother I’m overwhelmed at times because both of my children are autistic. I’m desperately struggling trying to support them my husband passed years ago. Since covid I’ve been struggling. I have been mocked and harassed for sharing my testimony! But I’m crying out to our Lord and savior. I lost my job as a social worker at Forsyth hospital because I declined the vaccine. I declined because of my pre existing health condition lupus and heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption. I’m waitressing and I’m so THANKFUL to be working again, but I’m not making nearly enough to make ends meet. Mandates are still in place so I can’t go back to the hospital. But even as I struggle every month to pay rent and to buy groceries and even though I’m ashamed because of my situation. I have faith that God will provide. He has this far. Faith is truly the key. I know God will make away! Please pray for me and my children. GOD BLESS!😊

    • @imnotanalien7839
      @imnotanalien7839 11 місяців тому +9

      My daughter also refused the vaccines and paid the price of losing jobs as a musician . I think it was very courageous to share your testimony of what this vaccine has done to so many lives. ♥️✝️

    • @mandyphillips7057
      @mandyphillips7057 11 місяців тому +11

      Your Faith and testimony is very encouraging. I will include you and your children in 📿🙏. Inspired by your courage from South Africa

    • @SoundEngraver
      @SoundEngraver 11 місяців тому +8

      I will pray.

    • @David-tq7mn
      @David-tq7mn 11 місяців тому +8

      As will I. God wins and you are daughter of the Father , sister to His Son and encircled by the Holy Spirt. Have courage and we will raise you and your children up in prayer that your sufferings be short and your faith be transformed

    • @borntobewilde1971
      @borntobewilde1971 11 місяців тому

      ​​@@imnotanalien7839ell a consensus conclusion done by multiple agencies compiling raw data of hospital visits and deaths have concluded that the vaccines have prevented 18 million hospitalizations and 3 million deaths. Now again, this is the established "consensus" opinion meaning all 20+ studies done by accredited organizations offered their data research and it was averaged out. The number could be slightly larger or lower but all the results were astonishingly close (no study showed less than 2.7 million lives saved).
      So this is the price of the vaccine: some people who refuse to take a vaccine that is proven to save lives of others now actually increase their DANGER to others. By not taking the vaccine you are putting others at greater risk. Every single legitimate scientific study proves this. Every one. So, yes, there are consequences to making this decision. Not unlike driving drunk. You can SAY it's *your* decision to drink and drive, which of course it is, but the reason there are serious consequences for this behavior are because by making this decision you are proven scientifically to put others at greater risk of mortality.

  • @dawnlapka3782
    @dawnlapka3782 11 місяців тому +182

    I have my life because Jesus gave it to me. My parents, my spouse, and my children couldn't do that for me. I have my parents, spouse, siblings and children because God provided them for me. Because of this gift He has given me, I Love God above everything else. Thank you, Bishop Barron for your homily today. ❤❤❤

    • @yb0647
      @yb0647 11 місяців тому +15

      Well said...explained a lot

    • @janicekuefler-nr9rp
      @janicekuefler-nr9rp 11 місяців тому +14

      I am 75 years old, it is the first time that reading has made sense to me. My eyes have been opened. Thank you Bishop Baron. God bless. 🙏😘

    • @nicolebassi4133
      @nicolebassi4133 11 місяців тому +3

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @francesbernard2445
      @francesbernard2445 11 місяців тому +3

      I like how you are keeping it simple in a comment.

    • @maryannhoffmann4664
      @maryannhoffmann4664 11 місяців тому +1

      Prayers are being sent your way!! 🙏

  • @marypinakat8594
    @marypinakat8594 11 місяців тому +126

    *"Unless you love me more than your mother, your father, your son, your daughter, your very life, you're not worthy of me."* ... everything else in Christianity is a footnote to that. - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON

    • @JimRobertsWNC
      @JimRobertsWNC 11 місяців тому

      just another reason why accepting communion is hypocritical. who in a normal human mind does not instinctively value thier live above all others. moreover, it is only the taught and convinced otherwise [act against instinct] who will stand and die. being widowed, between that and masterbation no communion of me… ever. Stupidly still believe in Catholicism.

    • @tomgreene1843
      @tomgreene1843 11 місяців тому +2

      Unless Christ is risen our belief is in vain ....Christ was not a moralist ...but was often preached as if he was.

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH 11 місяців тому +1

      Let it be known to all: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
      Hear me when I say, ye that are Catholic have been deceived and know not God. Ye worship Mary, praying to her; when God tells his to worship none other than him. It is idolatry.
      Catholicism has its own Bible and teachings, which are blasphemous to the word of God: the Holy Bible. As ye follow the teachings of man and not God; ye hear the pope, but not Jesus, yet ye claim to be his disciples!
      These are but a few things I named ye dwell within; there are many more. I tell you now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
      There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
      They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
      Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
      "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
      Revelation 22:8-9 KJV
      8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
      9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
      Acts 2:38 KJV
      38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
      Luke 11:13 KJV
      13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
      John 14:21-24 KJV
      21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
      22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
      23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
      24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*
      3 John 1:11 KJV
      11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. *He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.*
      1 John 3:6-10 KJV
      6 *Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.*
      7 Little children, let no man deceive you: *he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.*
      8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
      9 *Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.*
      10 *In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God,* neither he that loveth not his brother.

    • @Rev.jmoney66.6
      @Rev.jmoney66.6 11 місяців тому +2

      Nothing and no one comes before my kids, and if god and jesus have a problem with it, they know where to find me and i'll have no problem proving them completly and utterly 110% wrong..

    • @cindyb5065
      @cindyb5065 11 місяців тому +3

      I had all my worldly desires but didn’t find life until I found Jesus. Now I am so full of joy and peace and love and want everyone I encounter to know that they can have that joy and peace and love in their life, too.

  • @nividamurphy8726
    @nividamurphy8726 11 місяців тому +10

    When I was young, my mother said to me you have what you are enjoying in life, your profesión your good job because God gave it to you . I respond no! I worked hard for it. Now I realized what God aloud to have what you have not you. He gave it to you. My mother was a catholic with deep faith in god . I which she was here with me to let her know that i agreed. She was right. Without God you are nothing . ❤🙏🙏🙏

    • @downenout8705
      @downenout8705 11 місяців тому

      As an atheist I find your unfounded accusation that I am "nothing" to be deeply offensive.
      As the saying goes "there is no greater hate than Christian love".

    • @mariefrench44
      @mariefrench44 Місяць тому

      @@downenout8705 Hi! it is meant as a figure of speech in the Catholic tradition... BB is not accusing you of being "nothing", but that Catholics feel as nothing without the love of God. "We are nothing" without God, is how a christian expresses their deep love of God and all that He brings into their life. I have experienced that personally myself, during my stint as an atheist. I finally gave up being an atheist because if it meant I could not commune with God, as I had since I was a child, then the world just did not seem like much to me. You may differ, and I respect your right to do so, but please realize that this is not a personal attack on you.

    • @downenout8705
      @downenout8705 Місяць тому

      @@mariefrench44 Well I consider it to be a deeply offensive figure of speech and as I am well aware of Psalm fourteen I also find it to be very much a personal attack.
      As to your stint as an atheist, it's possible to be an atheist for bad reasons and your reasons are laughably the worst I have ever heard. I therefore find it unsurprising that you returned to the religion that you were indoctrinated into.
      Guess that's the difference between us, I would never promote such things about you as being good and true just because you don't share my lack of belief in your god.

    • @downenout8705
      @downenout8705 Місяць тому

      @@mariefrench44 I guess that I have found another difference between us. If by words I discovered that I had offended someone without good reason, I would apologise and stop. You however remain silent and will presumably continue to promote Psalm fourteen as good and true.

  • @annehannon7836
    @annehannon7836 11 місяців тому +115

    I just ame from a family whose Mom has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer! This homily is very encouraging! Thank you.

    • @dawnlapka3782
      @dawnlapka3782 11 місяців тому +24

      Bless your family and bless your Mom. She needs her family and Jesus more than ever....I pray that Jesus becomes her Rock.

    • @learnbibleversethroughpict6027
      @learnbibleversethroughpict6027 11 місяців тому +3

      @@dawnlapka3782 Amen 🙏🏽

    • @opalenza
      @opalenza 11 місяців тому +5

      @annehannon7836 I'll pray for you and for your family. Keep your faith.

    • @Josiebydarn
      @Josiebydarn 11 місяців тому +7

      I have a devotion to St Sharbel. He is the saint with the most miracles ever! Have you heard of him

    • @paulcradock6338
      @paulcradock6338 11 місяців тому

      Why is the love for a spouse not mentioned?
      Paul

  • @julialopes5054
    @julialopes5054 11 місяців тому +61

    "And when people see us as an image of the Son they are drawn back to the Son and therefore to the Father."
    Beautiful sermon, Bishop! Thank you for this. God bless!

  • @patscats2080
    @patscats2080 11 місяців тому +4

    Well if you grew up with Protestantism, like I did, it’s very much Ho hum…just my opinion. That’s why I love Catholicism, it’s brought my love for God back. Thank you.

  • @LuisRodriguez_007
    @LuisRodriguez_007 11 місяців тому +42

    gotta respect this message..........I wish more Catholic churches had these types of messages

    • @lucygeorge5423
      @lucygeorge5423 11 місяців тому +4

      Yes indeed!
      The evangelicals got this part down well.
      We need more of this from our clergy or we will lose

    • @davido3026
      @davido3026 3 місяці тому

      Evangelicals teach falsehood!!
      You have itching ears!
      Future protestant!​@@lucygeorge5423

    • @davido3026
      @davido3026 3 місяці тому

      The church is one!!!

    • @mattwhite3862
      @mattwhite3862 2 місяці тому

      The Catholic church, unfortunately, is drenched, and completely consumed and manipulated by pride. Blatantly disobedient to a very specific directive to one of Jesus's directives. 👇🏼
      Matthew 23:8-16.
      It's like it was designed to mock Him.
      And the spiritual head of the Vatican is a disaster... 👇🏼
      James 1:27

    • @mariefrench44
      @mariefrench44 Місяць тому

      I like this sermon except for one little part: the WAY in which we bear other people's burdens, which I wish BB had touched on: You give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. We also have to be careful that we are not literally "taking on someone else's burden" that they really SHOULD be shouldering themselves. There is righteous pride in helping yourself. Doing for others can become smothering, and at its ugliest, it becomes virtue signaling. Literally, there was a black muslim girl accusing the UK of creating a "white savior complex" because she claimed the UK gave money to black countries to help in a way that the UK thought was right (and likely in consultation with the local governments). So, the UK gave money for wells, and schools, etc... and this muslim woman was literally upset about it and accusing the UK of creating the "white savior complex". Huh. No, don't take up OTHER people's burdens. Help, teach, listen, be a friend, etc... but don't go around doing what other's should be doing for themselves. and I guess, make sure that those people want your help to begin with. Or if you give too much, it turns from a good thing to a thing that people resent.

  • @richard6216
    @richard6216 11 місяців тому +32

    When the good Bishop speaks about Jesus, you can see the passion and sparkle in his eyes.
    Yet another phenomenal sermon. Thank you Bishop Barron, and God Bless you all!

    • @mariefrench44
      @mariefrench44 Місяць тому

      I like this sermon except for one little part: the WAY in which we bear other people's burdens, which I wish BB had touched on: You give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. We also have to be careful that we are not literally "taking on someone else's burden" that they really SHOULD be shouldering themselves. There is righteous pride in helping yourself. Doing for others can become smothering, and at its ugliest, it becomes virtue signaling. Literally, there was a black muslim girl accusing the UK of creating a "white savior complex" because she claimed the UK gave money to black countries to help in a way that the UK thought was right (and likely in consultation with the local governments). So, the UK gave money for wells, and schools, etc... and this muslim woman was literally upset about it and accusing the UK of creating the "white savior complex". Huh. No, don't take up OTHER people's burdens. Help, teach, listen, be a friend, etc... but don't go around doing what other's should be doing for themselves.and I guess, make sure that those people want your help to begin with. Or if you give too much, it turns from a good thing to a thing that people resent.

  • @user-ml1kd8zp3i
    @user-ml1kd8zp3i 11 місяців тому +3

    God bless Bishop Barron, peace be with you . Thank you Bishop Barron for this sermon..

  • @SoundEngraver
    @SoundEngraver 11 місяців тому +58

    This is the most important message a Christian will hear. More than forbearing our suffering, we must love God above all. I see our Savior in Christians who have it the hardest. Their fortitude, and love of God through it, is humbling and inspiring.

  • @clivedytor2069
    @clivedytor2069 11 місяців тому +50

    I have just preached on this Gospelu in the Saturday Vigil Mass…really tough one this week! The Lord is shaking us out of our spiritual apathy. Come, Lord Jesus! Thank you Shepherd Bishop Robert. Fr Clive ( UK).

    • @msgoody2shoes959
      @msgoody2shoes959 11 місяців тому +2

      Oh, the Holy Spirit is rolling his Rock, and shaking his Ship. Love ya, BREB. ❤

    • @edmjsf
      @edmjsf 11 місяців тому

      Your blessing, father

  • @joyeyer
    @joyeyer 11 місяців тому +4

    Nothing in my life has come close to the Love I have had or given with Jesus! Everything not only comes from Him but will in the end return to Him! When I lay dying, it was His Love and His power that saved my life! And why? Because when He was here, He gave Everything He had or was to save me from my sins! And if I had been the only one He’d save, He would still have gone to the Cross!

  • @Carlos-ln8fd
    @Carlos-ln8fd 11 місяців тому +14

    This is a very challenging teaching. Thank you for not letting me off the hook.

  • @bethhivley2633
    @bethhivley2633 11 місяців тому +23

    Nailed it as always Bishop. You are always ON FIRE! Your holiness just pours forth from you always!

  • @MorreHope
    @MorreHope 11 місяців тому +5

    Watched a movie; Sally Field. The idea portrayed; is to be a rich woman; to take the reins of making life; a negotiation. If I need to fly; I will go. It was like the survival of the fittest mentality; and I turned off the movie. I know that; the movie would have a happy ending; of repentance. But Bishop Barron comforted my heart. Salvation is the most important thing in life; and it is not a negotiation; like buying a pair of shoes. We are in a world that is in that mentality. This is the time; give your hearts to Jesus.

  • @gloriabandy
    @gloriabandy 11 місяців тому +6

    "The marvelous demand that Jesus places upon us to do what He did, to bear the burdens of others." So often I'm tempted to think, "This is not fair! I don't deserve this!" Then I remember Jesus.

  • @annefalola9278
    @annefalola9278 11 місяців тому +17

    It is so consoling and I cannot help but think in my own life when I think I have given everything, I see that I have received much more…. God ‘outdoes’ us in generosity. I pray for the continuous grace to let go of those bits I still hold back from God in my life. Thank you Bishop for bringing the Gospel to the here and now of my life. Happy Sunday from a Nigerian.

  • @normaorlando3538
    @normaorlando3538 11 місяців тому +22

    Friends, there is no where in the world a religious figure quite like our Bishop Baron!
    Que Dieu vous benisse toujours!

  • @fayefern4581
    @fayefern4581 11 місяців тому +5

    In other words, let others see Christ in me by being Christ-like to others! WOW!!!

  • @mditt7
    @mditt7 11 місяців тому +4

    Heavy duty teaching. Being a Christian is not for wimps. Am I up to the task? Lord Have Mercy

    • @peterj6740
      @peterj6740 11 місяців тому +3

      None of us are up to the task , you are so correct !

  • @bluewren2
    @bluewren2 11 місяців тому +24

    God Bless you Bishop Barron you are a blessing for the Catholic Church today!🙏🙏🙏

  • @cathyphillips9120
    @cathyphillips9120 11 місяців тому +6

    Bearing peoples burdens: whenever I feel sorry for myself or depressed, I try to purposefully help lift up another person who needs care. Then we both feel uplifted. It's God's plan!

  • @t3br00k35
    @t3br00k35 11 місяців тому +18

    One of your best sermons. You’re really on fire.

  • @elimerc84
    @elimerc84 11 місяців тому +6

    Forgive me Jesus for only going to church on Sundays and not on other days when I could and should, forgive me for not loving you more than you deserve. 🙏🏼

    • @Tommytoolsqueezer
      @Tommytoolsqueezer 11 місяців тому

      Matthew 6:5-6 You don’t have to go to church to come to Jesus

    • @elimerc84
      @elimerc84 11 місяців тому

      @@Tommytoolsqueezer you’re quoting what Jesus is teaching about how to pray and a little further he teaches us the Our Father. If you want a reason for not going to Church then don’t look in the Bible. Going to Church is part of God’s commandments: Exodus 31:15 remember to keep the Lord’s day Holy. John 14:15 Jesus said if you love me keep my commands. Mathew 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. And why going not only on Sundays 1st command love your God above all things.

  • @theclapaolini4322
    @theclapaolini4322 11 місяців тому +5

    In the beginning it sounds scary.then I saw clearly and l listened 😢I got it.

  • @MiracleTemplePenticostal
    @MiracleTemplePenticostal 11 місяців тому +39

    God bless Bishop Barron, peace be with you 🙏

  • @lornavaughan-bb7gp
    @lornavaughan-bb7gp 11 місяців тому +40

    Such a lovely sermon Bishop Barron, may GOD bless and protect you always. ➕️♥️

  • @maryanne8395
    @maryanne8395 11 місяців тому +12

    This was a passage of Scripture that always puzzled me, I completely understand it now. Starting my day with the intention of bearing the sufferings of others will be a seismic shift in my spiritual life, I know this will reap many graces. Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing such wisdom and clarity, the sheep are hungry for the truth of God's Word.❤

  • @bartekb.6343
    @bartekb.6343 11 місяців тому +6

    Simply the best homily I've ever watched

  • @RanjitKumar-wz7eb
    @RanjitKumar-wz7eb 11 місяців тому +7

    Just you keep it coming your Lordship. This is what the world needs. God bless you Bishop. Love from all of us ❤

  • @marypinakat8594
    @marypinakat8594 11 місяців тому +38

    It's one thing to know Christ through all the means of knowing things. It's different altogether to know him through the light of the Holy Spirit. And Bishop Barron is a great help for that✨🙏

    • @msgoody2shoes959
      @msgoody2shoes959 11 місяців тому +5

      This is correct.

    • @marypinakat8594
      @marypinakat8594 11 місяців тому +5

      @@msgoody2shoes959
      Do appreciate your presence. God bless you heaps🙏

  • @luisapollino2687
    @luisapollino2687 11 місяців тому +12

    Bishop Barron,
    Thank you for this sermon. I am grieving the loss of one of my four sons. It has been very hard to understand but because I believe in God’s will I know my son is in heaven. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @msgoody2shoes959
      @msgoody2shoes959 11 місяців тому +6

      May you be encouraged by the hope of the resurrection and the love of our great God. May you be drawn into the grace of the Holy Spirit.

    • @victoriaezembu4509
      @victoriaezembu4509 11 місяців тому +4

      May God grant you the fortitude to bear this loss❤

    • @luisapollino2687
      @luisapollino2687 11 місяців тому

      Amén 🙏 Amén 🙏 Amén 🙏

  • @conniesunga6422
    @conniesunga6422 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you🙏🏽💕 god bless yoi

  • @marjoriedimeo5978
    @marjoriedimeo5978 11 місяців тому +8

    Beautifully said, Bishop. Thanks for always taking difficult things head on, being real, and guiding us with your wisdom to the Truth.

  • @lisacatherineschaubroeck2348
    @lisacatherineschaubroeck2348 11 місяців тому +1

    Jesus is always first. Amen ❤️ 🙏

  • @kathleenaltherr6430
    @kathleenaltherr6430 11 місяців тому +5

    "...relentless demand and liberating power". Just as suffering promotes growth and through growth comes liberation and peace. Thank you, Bishop Barron.

  • @lolheavenly
    @lolheavenly 11 місяців тому +1

    I always forget how much Jesus is different from other religions and who they worship or what they follow. Your point about making sure we love him the most is a good reminder for myself because I always get myself wrapped up in everyone else's emotions and making sure their life is ok, evenso more than myself. It's good to remind myself to put him first above others and then let him flow through me to take care of them and bear their crosses as mentioned. It might be easier with his strength and his grace by my side instead of holding others burdens and getting drained from it. Using the bible for reference etc, it seems as though all his followers were able to put aside everything and put him as first. Makes me want to go to church more lol.
    Some of the things I would do differently thanks to your message would be to read the bible more often and think and pray about things every day. Religion is not just when it's convenient, it should be a 24/7 commitment. The main thing Ive been doing wrong is forgetting and autopiloting back on human mode, when I should be letting Jesus flow through me everyday. What would Jesus do?
    Something totally different than most human minds think, and we should all be practicing letting him walk in our shoes and use us as a vessel to spread the word and act accordingly to his needs. We are his vessels and we are missionaries in this world.

  • @loribalderas5984
    @loribalderas5984 11 місяців тому +13

    Beautiful Homily! Thank you!! I have never felt more joy and peace in my traumatic and dramatic life, then when I gave my entire heart and soul to Jesus! I have had to give up my own children (adults) who have turned their backs on me because I became Catholic. This is not what I want, I want to reconcile, but Christ comes first. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

    • @edwardconway1507
      @edwardconway1507 10 місяців тому

      Your foolish. I don’t know the situation with your children but I am betting its not because your became catholic but for many other reasons. I hope you get back with your children they are your flesh and blood. Don’t listen to this idiot about loving god more than your own children. This is when religion becomes dangerous

  • @happyfuture6515
    @happyfuture6515 11 місяців тому +32

    Jesus is explaining the words in the Old Testament:Listen Israel, you will love the Lord, your God with all your heart, with all your strenght...

    • @jerryg3524
      @jerryg3524 11 місяців тому +3

      your insight is really deep. If one believes that Jesus kept revealing gradually to his disciples that he was God incarnate I think your interpretation is exactly right. God bless

  • @watpisoh5747
    @watpisoh5747 11 місяців тому +12

    Just wow!!!! This is Treasure !

  • @bernadettemendoza8058
    @bernadettemendoza8058 11 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing sermon! Wish the whole world could listen to this words. I am inyected with the love of Christ rigjt now and dont want to be neutral. Thank you Bishop Baron.

  • @eggzappa
    @eggzappa 11 місяців тому +24

    Thanks for shattering all my self-produced "wiggle room"! A truly inspired and crystal-clear message. A superlative among your always excellent talks. Enduring gratitude...

  • @pjhogue1987
    @pjhogue1987 11 місяців тому +2

    Sooooooo good!

  • @JoseMoreno-vd8vj
    @JoseMoreno-vd8vj 11 місяців тому +2

    Our crosses also include battling each day against our egos, selfishness, the rejection from family, friends, co-workers for being a disciple of Christ.
    May our Lord though the sacraments of The Church transform us each every day to the very image of Christ in all holiness & love 🙏🏻

  • @davidmorton2780
    @davidmorton2780 10 місяців тому +1

    You truly know how to preach the faith. Thank you for being the Bishop that you are, you help me understand what my faith really means. God bless you Bishop Barron.

  • @EdDrow
    @EdDrow 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the wisdom Bishop Barron.

  • @valerieyoung1388
    @valerieyoung1388 11 місяців тому +2

    Great Teaching Thank you 🙏

    • @valerieyoung1388
      @valerieyoung1388 11 місяців тому

      Thank you I like to learn about different gospel religions some rush through they lessons and a few take their time God bless the church amen

    • @valerieyoung1388
      @valerieyoung1388 11 місяців тому +1

      Amen

  • @Pamela8248
    @Pamela8248 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Bishop Barron for an inspiring homily and for helping me understand what it means to take up my cross. I know exactly where to find it now. 🙏

  • @cliffbarber1642
    @cliffbarber1642 11 місяців тому +2

    I appreciate putting Jesus in this historical context. Very challenging homily, but also very hopeful! Thank you!

  • @morahanb
    @morahanb 11 місяців тому +3

    This message is truly profound challenging frightening and yet intriguing. Is it really possible? Being a follower of Christ is a call to action for others.

  • @Embien
    @Embien 11 місяців тому +1

    This commentary was so moving 😲. God bless you Bishop ❤. Thank you so much 🙏.

  • @BobbyDillon-ug5te
    @BobbyDillon-ug5te 9 місяців тому

    I’m very troubled. I am a new father and my daughter is exactly as Bishop Barron describes - EVERYTHING to me. I don’t even know how to “love” Jesus more than her. I believe in Jesus, I pray to Jesus, and desperately want to love him how I love her, but I don’t know what that means. I can’t see Jesus. I can’t even be fully certain he’s the Son of God. I’m willing to put my faith into him and do my absolute best to follow his instructions and remove sin from my life (even though I sometimes fail). I pray to Jesus for forgiveness, but I don’t know how to “love” him the same way I love my daughter. I feel an enormous sense of gratitude in my heart when I see her and for everything I’ve been blessed with, but I don’t think that’s the same thing. Can help me understand this please?! And pray for me too. Thank you!

  • @lupemacias9722
    @lupemacias9722 11 місяців тому +6

    I am so thankful for you, Bishop Barron! You inspire me to focus and act on your explanation of the Gospels. Today’s gospel had always confused me…. Actually baffled me! No more! Gosh, I got it!! I’m eternally grateful to you! Thank you!!

  • @opalenza
    @opalenza 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks Bishop Barron for this Sunday teaching. I liked it when You said your love for me personally has to go beyond the most intense love of your lifes. This is a quit summary of the first Commandment: You shall have no other "gods" before me. God bless You!

  • @bobfsanantonio6083
    @bobfsanantonio6083 11 місяців тому +4

    God bless you, Bishop! You've explained how we can, and must, Disciple Now! Disciple is a verb, not a noun; action for others, not thoughts that reside only in our minds!

  • @Carol-mj2cg
    @Carol-mj2cg 11 місяців тому +7

    An early amen on here to that. 🙏💖💕

  • @changedlife1904
    @changedlife1904 11 місяців тому +7

    So good bishop, thank you for all you do , your way with words truly comes from your heart , your in the right field of work! I would like to add , with the world comes struggles with jesus in us comes joy for the struggles !! Godbless you for what you are doing

  • @arcaylan
    @arcaylan 11 місяців тому +8

    To Jesus through Mary
    Pray for my friend who died 3 to 4 weeks ago of a motor accident. His name is Roldan Canlas. He is one year older than I. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, come. Amen.

  • @learnbibleversethroughpict6027
    @learnbibleversethroughpict6027 11 місяців тому +11

    Lord help us all to love you more than anything else 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @sleepycat224
    @sleepycat224 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you dear Bishop Robert Barron for a divine sermon. You have the gift to explain the words of Jesus . Thank you and God bless 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻

  • @aidanodriscoll6402
    @aidanodriscoll6402 11 місяців тому +5

    What a challenge ....to really live the Christian life.
    All summed up in todays Gospel

  • @davido3026
    @davido3026 3 місяці тому

    By loving the Lord first, we love our loved ones in a better, full way!!!
    Everything falls into the right place!

  • @liliarosales1961
    @liliarosales1961 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful homily Bishop. Thank you.

  • @samuelalli5086
    @samuelalli5086 11 місяців тому +3

    Amen

  • @theresacroghan6
    @theresacroghan6 11 місяців тому +4

    How is it that you always hit the nail on the head? God bless you

  • @fieldsofomagh
    @fieldsofomagh 11 місяців тому +2

    That is a helluva mouthful for a Sunday homily. The Lord doesn't demand much is an understatement. That gate is getting narrower by the day.

  • @cadenbogus2043
    @cadenbogus2043 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow, Bishop Barron never misses, and he really scored on this one. Thank you Bishop.

  • @user-wp2ts4to4f
    @user-wp2ts4to4f 11 місяців тому +5

    God bless Bishop Barron and God bless everyone watching this channel

  • @amytovar344
    @amytovar344 11 місяців тому +16

    God Bless you Bishop Barron!! Amen , Amen , Amen love God above everything 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️🥰⛪️

  • @vincenttolve9756
    @vincenttolve9756 11 місяців тому +4

    An extraordinary amalgam of explication, exhortation and excoriation. On of your best homilies. Keep up the good God's work.

  • @monicadriscoll645
    @monicadriscoll645 11 місяців тому +17

    Just what I needed to hear! Thank you Bishop Barron

  • @user-ji2on8eg3l
    @user-ji2on8eg3l 11 місяців тому +5

    Jesus I love you. All I have is yours. Yours I am yours I want to be. Do with me whatever you will.

  • @mattsocal2010
    @mattsocal2010 11 місяців тому +6

    Articulate, thoughtful, and expertly conveyed sermon Bishop, thank you for these each and every week, especially when we can't make it to Mass!

  • @emilym8571
    @emilym8571 25 днів тому

    How can I do to lighten someone's burden today?
    Are you willing everyday to do this?
    Marvelous demand Jesus puts on us.
    Find your life out of love for others. Above all take up the cross everyday willingly. Loving Christ above everyone. Matthew:10
    Thank you Bishop Barron ❤

  • @kevinchaves2166
    @kevinchaves2166 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Bishop Barron ✝️🕊️🙏

  • @tasiaflynn3549
    @tasiaflynn3549 3 місяці тому

    That what you do Bishop Barron you live your parents and you do his will God bless you his servant 🕊✝️🕊

  • @paulrubio3918
    @paulrubio3918 11 місяців тому +2

    "Relentless demand and liberating power"--those are profound words.
    Yes, the Gospel is demanding in a way that distinguishes Christ from any other religious figure, and yet there is great power because we are able to live the purpose for which God created us, to show Jesus to others so they can see Him and see God Who sent Him.
    I had some difficulty trying to make a connection between the first and Gospel readings for today, and I feel like this homily helps shed light on what it means to devote our lives to God, which is present also in the Psalm and 2nd reading. Thank you. Thanks be to God.

  • @thanhthanhle6927
    @thanhthanhle6927 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Father Barron for you preaches . That’s help me a lot to find the right way of Jesus Christ .

  • @sidchilders6227
    @sidchilders6227 11 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful sermon Bishop Barron!! My goal for this week is to ensure that nothing comes between me and Jesus. His love is all that I need. You have a true gift of breaking down Gospel into concepts we mortal humans can truly grasp. May God Bless you today and every day. 🙏

  • @gabrielmaldonado1903
    @gabrielmaldonado1903 9 місяців тому

    God bless you father, greetings from Colombia the land of Catholic Church in south america

  • @hasde1320
    @hasde1320 11 місяців тому +13

    You are a true blessing from God!! Thank you for teaching us and may God bless you always and fortify you ever so more so that you may continue zealously in your sacred service on our behalf!!

  • @shanahendricks9831
    @shanahendricks9831 11 місяців тому +3

    I wrestled with my faith for a long time. I have had many unfair things happen to be ( as we all do) however painful it might of been, there was always this light in the corner bringing hope.
    After the birth of my daughter, I had all these plans and preparations. ALL OF THAT WAS THROWN AWAY. I went through this purification, I got to the point where my life meant nothing, my child meant nothing, I surrendered every. Everything is yours Lord Jesus, TAKE IT ALL. after I had done that, all I had left was virtue and the present moment and then, only then did life make sense, did the next persons life make sense, did my daughters life make sense, did all life make sense. I can't unsee what I saw, so everyday is a moment for love, and I cannot put any limitations on that. This Gospel speaks deeply to me, and I need to be reminded daily.

    • @MorreHope
      @MorreHope 11 місяців тому +2

      I am grateful for your testimony; it was a blessing to me.

    • @shanahendricks9831
      @shanahendricks9831 11 місяців тому

      @@MorreHope that's all I wanted. I won't forget you and you in my prayers 🙏 ❤

  • @zanamandaza
    @zanamandaza 11 місяців тому +3

    I am astonished, how very powerful. Thank you bishop

  • @user-dh6wp3kd1z
    @user-dh6wp3kd1z 10 місяців тому

    As much as I desire my children's love, God desires us to love Him; so much more in fact... Infinitely more is his passion for us than my passion for my family. We are to come to Him and draw others with us. We are to reunite with our Father, and help others do the same. This will please God with a pleasure far beyond any parent can understand; but has a taste of.
    This is the fulfillment of Love.

  • @ELLY333777
    @ELLY333777 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Bishop Barron! God bless you

  • @marrhamcadams
    @marrhamcadams 11 місяців тому +1

    Everything I have is a gift from God. ❤

  • @lucygeorge5423
    @lucygeorge5423 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for these compelling words! I need this in my life today! ❤️ may bless you and watch over you!!❤️🙏

  • @robertboyk5348
    @robertboyk5348 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow...that was powerful. brought me to tears. Measuring up to that standard...I failed

  • @jennycornwell2324
    @jennycornwell2324 11 місяців тому +4

    Just told my husband to listen to this sermon 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼that he does thank you Bishop Barron excellent message for us all 👍🏻

  • @AThomMc
    @AThomMc 11 місяців тому

    All good words we should live by Bishop. Let me throw in the words of St Alphonsus here. When asked by a catholic, how do I know that I truly love Jesus?, He replied, by keeping the commandments.

  • @mapaz555
    @mapaz555 11 місяців тому +5

    Help us my King, help us Father, come Holy Spirit, help us be instruments of your Love and Peace. May we be worthy of thee , May we be capable of bearing and giving your Love, May our hearts be big enough to hold it and kind enough to give it. Help us practice to purify and grow our hearts to receive You properly. I lay at your feet, your humble loving servant, your daughter who asks to be close to you, could I stay with you? Could I love like you? hear our prays to be better for You. We love you now and forever. Amen

  • @victorartaiz
    @victorartaiz 11 місяців тому +4

    Phenomenal Homily!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @RickKerr
    @RickKerr 11 місяців тому +6

    POWERFUL ...... thank you Bishop!

  • @danielgiraud2192
    @danielgiraud2192 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks Bishop Barron,yes,we need to Love Jesus more than anyone or anything.

  • @elliegasser1575
    @elliegasser1575 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Bishop Barron!
    Indeed I ask Lord everyday to help me on my path facing Jesus's challenging words. I pray quietly though. I never dared talking loud about these unnerving challenges. This is what makes Christianity and the mystery of the ever lasting love and the Cross and salvation a marvel! Thank you for your valuable words of wisdom.

  • @masteroffate5060
    @masteroffate5060 11 місяців тому +6

    Simplicity through Complexity, Easy to say, very difficult to do. Thank God for his Grace.

  • @JohanHerrenberg
    @JohanHerrenberg 11 місяців тому +10

    Powerful sermon. Very illuminating and inspiring!

  • @armichaarambona8034
    @armichaarambona8034 11 місяців тому +2

    I guess this is why we say during every mass '' lord I'm not worthy of receiving you, but say only one word and my soul will be healed ". The centurion (a pagan man) had understood everything...