These are brief and insightful commentaries on faith and culture by Catholic theologian and author Bishop Robert Barron. The videos complement his weekly sermons posted and podcasted at WordOnFire.org.
That was very interesting and sound except for 'sentimentalising'. i dont think this accurately describes the experience. Once you know someone who you love, you perceive more clearly nuances and realities that they face. You see how principles can fall short if they are the exclusive armory for moral decision making. Its important to acknowledge complexity of the particular as well as principles when it comes to moral reasoning and agreed public laws that everyone follows. When you state something is sentimental you denigrate it to something that is not worthy of proper attention. The danger is that this leads to arguing a position that is weaker in two ways. It doesnt properly acknowledge the experience of those who are impacted by no gay marriage and also it can make him/ her who argues appear, and perhaps be (language is powerful) 6insensitive / inhumane. I hold the catholic position on gay marriage, by the way. I suppose the approach I have described here, means that I would always state in such arguments that legal recognition of committed gay relationships is important to protect and honour those commitments (around finances, medical decisiin making etc)
Beautiful sermon…..let me not fall asleep and remember this all the days of my life. It’s this eternal truth that brought me to my knees at the foot of the cross. There is no power that comes close to this. I surrender my self…and if I have only one prayer in my life it is that this would be revealed.
We are not saved by faith alone, "we are saved by grace thru faith, and not of our own works." And, "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. "And without faith, it is impossible to please God." The works come from God and that is the love of god, indweling in us by his holy spirit.. read 1corinthians 13:1
Great sermon from Bishop Baron. Very thoughtful and helpful. A good reminder of the importance of worshipping God and not ourselves and our own interests.
Ok sure, let’s presume this is true, it is necessary for evil to exist in order to have good. But how does this reconcile the very concept of animal suffering in the slightest? This argument fundamentally fails to address the sheer magnitude and pointlessness of a LOT of suffering, like childhood disease and natural disasters, with the presence of an Omni benevolent god.
Wow, Bishop Barron, I never perceived it as you explained it. Many thanks! You are a great gift to us as Catholics and a giant messenger of Our Lord. God bless you as you continue to walk in His light.
Lord, please give us the grace of humility. Thank you Bishop Barron for this spiritual awakening. May the Lord's countenance be upon you always, as God's consecrated servant. God bless.
STOP PROPAGANDA BULLSHIT THEY TRIED TO KILL MANY PROPHETS AND THEY DID THEY WAS AFTER JESUS THEY CELEBRATE IN ISRAHELL THAT THEY KILLED THEM I SAW THEM STOP THIS BULLSHIT
I believe that priests and nuns who are celibate are closely identifiable to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Blessed Virgin Mary because Jesus was celibate and detached from the things of this earth and so was the Blessed Virgin Mary. I believe that priests and nuns are a good representation of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary to us all.
Serious question and im sorry if I cause any offense. But if god wants us to enjoy life and live through joy, why are certain mortal sins like fornication and list viewed so terribly?
In America. "All men are created equal", unless you are green, brown, black or yellow... and lately, you are white in your mother's womb!!! You are not human!!!
Can you be sure the Church would have been better today had the council not taken place? Also, some argue Latin Mass communities are so averse to coming in full communion with Rome in order to preserve practices of pediphilia so rampant in those groups. I am trying to honestly and openly explore this, so I would appreciate any thoughtful responses to these claims.
How can Biden be referred to as a Catholic? He lies,plagerizes, betrays America by not protecting the citizens, supports abortion🙇🏻♂️among other things.
