Thank You Bishop Barron! All of your videos have helped me to return to the Catholic faith from which I had strayed away from for so long.
@writegillian
8 жыл бұрын
Welcome back home.
@meuskaveny1164
8 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's awesome! Welcome home!
@saraab67856
7 жыл бұрын
DreamLandCinema Isnt this amazing!? With me, I just didnt know I was so far from home! *I really recommend you to do the St Ignatius Spiritual Exercices, helped me to convert to love 😳
@larattacattolica2351
7 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. :)
@Alnonymous2000
7 жыл бұрын
Welcome home!
@1962mrpaul
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bishop Barron, from a complacent guy who really needed a wake up call!
@marilynwebster2368
8 жыл бұрын
I also am blessed by this commentary. Amazes me still how the Holy Spirit keeps our hearts tuned to the Father's.
@stephanmariahitzel6102
6 жыл бұрын
Searching some explanation about religious issues I more or less stumbled into these great KZitem-videos. They are just wonderful. They are a very good guidance. Thank you Fr. Barron for being a sheepherder of our Lord Jesus Christ.
@ZuMi_rcf
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you once again for the video Bishop Barron!
@richarddelasota1812
6 жыл бұрын
The world does not revolve around you. Some years ago, I almost drowned at Hanauma Bay on Oahu. As the ocean's surge pushed me deeper into an underwater cave came the thought that not only was I about to die, but that the ocean didn't care whether I drowned, and it didn't care whether I was the nicest fellow on God's green earth or a complete scoundrel. The ocean just was. It was doing what it had done for millions of years and I in my insignificance just happened to be there. Fortunately (and obviously) I didn't drown, but that knowledge has stayed with me in a powerful way ever since.
@DrunkCatholic
5 жыл бұрын
Whack
@barbarah7278
4 жыл бұрын
:.
@audreykennedy90
3 ай бұрын
The ocean isn't God. Only God is God.
@chrisjudelupettisocialmedi8989
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bishop Barron for a life changing video.
@joannspellman3372
8 жыл бұрын
I love your always Catholic take on everything. Bishop Barron you are a living embodiment of our Christian call to be in the world but not of the world. Thank you so much. I send your videos, especially movie reviews and commentary on music to my 3 young adult children. They are intrigued, and it helps them think about their faith and spiritual life much more wholly, as it does me. I can always tell you have struck the right chord when both athiests and our non-Catholic Christian friends literally howl in protest on these message boards. Bless, bless, bless you!
@PGBurgess
8 жыл бұрын
+Jo Ann Spellman I see little howling here (except a troll here and there). As an atheist, I think Murdoch has a powerfull message ... Given she wasn't really theistic herself, it all seems to depend on the context you view the work in.
@joannspellman3372
8 жыл бұрын
+P.G. Burgess I appreciate that you reinforce what I was saying to Bishop Barron; being in the world but not of the world allows him to draw on all wisdom to be found whether the person is "theistic" or not. we are all created by the same God whether we choose to credit him or not. Peace.
@joannspellman3372
8 жыл бұрын
+P.G. Burgess and regarding the "howling", I wasn't specifically referencing the responses to this video, rather posters on his body of amazing work in general . . . I can't get enough and listen sll the time.
@TheSPACEDIEVEST1
8 жыл бұрын
This was worth watching twice. I am a Born-Again Christian and I appreciate your commentary's. They are something worth pondering.
@crustyoldmetalhead
8 жыл бұрын
Once again Bishop, you have rocked my world. I am so glad you are here in California.
@MJBodnarek
8 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos Bishop! Thoughtful, and personally challenging to my prayer life.
@writegillian
8 жыл бұрын
A lovely commentary. This one will definitely stick. It created some great images in my head. I love the idea of how the "French" is there...regardless of our own level or personal perceptions....almost like the existence of God.
@SterlingJames
8 жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much Bp Barron. I always include you in my prayers to St. Joseph.
@edwarddeburca6385
8 жыл бұрын
Your excellency, your words are so beautiful. From a broken sinner. May God bless you.
@paulasant8859
8 жыл бұрын
I love Bishop Robert Barron's commentaries, both real & thoughtful.
@joancc
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks so much Bishop Barron for making these videos!
@randymudge
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bishop Barron. The Holy Father recently said that the internet and social media has made more self centered and isolated. It's taking us in the wrong direction. Humility isn't "in". BTW, I was on a consulting assignment in Mundelein from mid 2014 until earlier this year. We're now back in Iowa. I was hoping to see you speak when I was in Illinois, but alas, it didn't happen! :( May God continue to keep you strong in your ministry and your journey. God bless!
@bakilacat1
2 жыл бұрын
Recently found you... Thank you from this Episcopalian who appreciates your well put and easy to understand delivery. Thank you so much.
@mmrllmonta
7 жыл бұрын
needed this one Bishop Barron :-)
@anapaulachacon5434
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I discovered it during the East. I am learning everyday about God! From Brazil
@timothyclishem2919
8 жыл бұрын
This orientation toward life is also a powerful antidote to boredom and mental distraction.
@portialiau7407
5 жыл бұрын
我們不是主角, 神才是, 再次提醒. thank you Bishop Barron
@microbroadcast
8 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for posting.
@newtonstheology8765
2 жыл бұрын
I was frustrated for my inability to learn German. God send me this video.
@BrazilianPride22041
8 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Recently the volume has been really low, especially compared to the intro music, just wanted point that out so it could be fixed.
@jimmcintyre4390
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I love Bishop Barron, and could listen to him all day. My one question, how does one man have enough time to ingest so much material? Must be a gift of the Holy Spirit.
@thomasanderson1416
8 жыл бұрын
I'd have a stroke if I listen to him for half an hour.
@thomasanderson1416
8 жыл бұрын
***** I'd call 911 ahead if the video length is more than 10 minutes.
@andreabowie8937
8 жыл бұрын
I am always wondering the same thing! Truely the Holy Spirt at work.
@nickcurran3712
8 жыл бұрын
the TLM really pulls you out of self indulgence. whereas with the novus ordo one can remain complacent and self absorbed. The TLM doesn't care if you like it or not. it just is.
@euge.sosa.b
5 жыл бұрын
As a college music major, the point about art was so good to me
@AshwinEAcharya
5 жыл бұрын
This is superb. I have been missing my regular dose of Bishy Baz.
@palesamogale1051
7 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that you and I are going to become close friend Bishop. I have been having doubts as a results of spending or should I say entertaining protestants, and its people like you who kept me where I am today. All the way from South Africa with love
@thebacons5943
2 жыл бұрын
Illuminating and affirming
@thoughtadventure100
8 жыл бұрын
I find this video disturbing and disorienting. I've never had to contemplate the carapace of my self regard. I think you are spot on. (When I was studying Greek, I didn't feel Greek caring for me either).
@wreloise1
4 жыл бұрын
Study God’s Word through the Catholic Religion is “rocking my world in so many ways”. I can’t explain/argue why? Only that, “Dear Heavenly Father I desire a richer intimate relationship with you, in the name of Jesus Christ AMEN 🙏🏾
@tapestry6455
8 жыл бұрын
Hope your are doing well, Bishop Barron, you looked tired in this video. We need you around, stay well, with many blessings!
@jobebrian
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. I am impressed. I discovered Iris Murdoch soon after I started going to church and enjoyed her novels for the same reasons you quote her on the meaning of art. The Good Apprentice, The Message to the Planet and the Green Knight are all able to rock our world, as you say.
@Fieldwalker264
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I needed that.
@lproof8472
4 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@garyroberts9517
Жыл бұрын
One does not think of talking different languages. This talk gives insight on what is there to think about and try to go outside ones thoughts. Kinda neat..going a different route is good.
@jareddavenport983
8 жыл бұрын
Do you think you could make a video reguarding your stance on Theistic Evolution?
@beyond.the.paradigm359
6 жыл бұрын
That's funny. I can say when I was 17, Bob Dylan's Like a rolling stone was that song that rocked my world as well. Cheers!
@vfigueroa3042
Жыл бұрын
Prince. A song by Prince rocked my world. It changed me. I get it. Maybe this is why group prayer leaves me cold. I need to just talk sometimes.
@killercd7682
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video
@cherylmburton5577
6 жыл бұрын
I must be jealous of good artists! Thanks for reminding me Bishop Barron of my nothingness.
@tinman1955
8 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful that Picasso's Guernica doesn't care if I like it. I'd be in big trouble else.
@cherylmburton5577
6 жыл бұрын
Tin Man Me too!
@GamingJava101
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@seanmarshall7529
5 жыл бұрын
there is nothing that you can define in any of the arts that has absolute value!!!!!
@mariefrench44
5 ай бұрын
Fabulous!
@jflinn7401
8 жыл бұрын
I think a wonderful presentation of this same message is "Revelation" by Flannery O'Connor.
@scienquist
8 жыл бұрын
This video articulates a lot of my own concerns about some interpretations of the New Evangelization. It often seems that the sole focus of many engaged in the initiative is to "meet people where they are at" and, in the process, almost completely ignores the transcendent nature of religion.
@tomjohnson3004
5 жыл бұрын
If you're not saved by grace, or if I am not saved by grace; albeit, and concurrently with predestination, how than is one saved, by Grace
@TKMP-xv2zl
8 жыл бұрын
Your videos are excellent. If you are ever looking for ideas I would Love to hear about atonement theories. It seems that the Ransom theory (Christus victor) is Patristic (first 1000 years), but then Satisfaction (St. Anselm) seems to be the Church official view, but didn't begin until about 1000 years ago. Then penal substitution which seems very bizarre to me.
@robertlaporte2998
4 жыл бұрын
May be that's why I really do not care if the world or people get me For my brokenness or life did not come from them.Not that I'm not willing to open myself to the world and all it's complexities but by the God that created me moves me and owns me.
@frederickanderson1860
Жыл бұрын
We don't know what to pray for, obviously his ways not ours. The Spirit helps us.
@benjohanson7833
6 жыл бұрын
hey you should delete the exclamation mark (!) after the wordonfire.org link in the description because it doesnt link up to the page right. just an FYI. God bless you Bishop Barron! keep Christ first!!
@Unclenate1000
8 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the things that helped me in my transition towards atheism away from the faith, was the realization that neither prayer nor sacraments have ever had a substantial, drastic effect in my life ever, at least anything beyond what could easily be explained as the placebo effect.
@garygrant6987
8 жыл бұрын
+Unclenate1000 Interesting. After many years of watching New Age folks attempt to use the placebo effect on themselves through the use of 'affirmations', I saw no correlation to any benefit in their lives. And while I mocked and frowned upon Christian folks deepening their faith and grounding themselves in a powerful and authentic narrative, it was them who where actual having their lives transformed. And THIS is what brought me back to my faith in God and Christ. Hardly 'placebo effect'. Even now Science is studying the real life implication of an authentic narrative that is woven into our life through continuous 'liturgy' and prayer. These findings are grounded in reality.
@Bee-yq4ss
8 жыл бұрын
+Gary Grant similar experience myself. After leaving behind the "primitive" experience of the religion I was raised to believe and replacing it with the science of psychology and philosophy I returned over time because anything that ever worked in my practice of psychology was grounded in the truths I learned as a child and the fads of the day have fallen into disuse because they brought little to no help to my clients. This was a gradual reversion based on the complimentary nature of faith and reason. Then, one day, I read the book, Orthodoxy, by G.K. Chesterton, and it was as if he was writing about my experiences in the modern age of psychology. The replacement of the concept of sin with the concept of neuroses was so accurate. i wish I had read this book at the beginning of my education instead of as a measure to correct many false teachings one can find in our modern universities. I have worked years to "un-learn" my Ph.D.
@92Butler
6 жыл бұрын
Your fortunate you have never had anything to complain about or plead to your maker.
@anthtan
8 жыл бұрын
Bishop Barron, I could not help but draw liturgical reflections from this video - I have to say: all this almost sounds like a explication of the merits of the Extraordinary Form (over the Ordinary Form of the mass as it is commonly celebrated at an average parish). Just as French, German or Greek does not care - so does Latin not care as well! Its objectivity invites all those who assist as Mass to break out of "our little world of self regard". In the Extraordinary Form, I would it put it to you that we are pointedly confronted, challenged by Mystery and invited to enter into it and embrace it fully. In addition, we can harken to its many unique elements and structures which remind both the celebrant and the congregation of the humility needed to approach the Mystery of God in the Mass: the prayers at the foot of the altar, the repetitions of "Domine, non sum dignus...", the audible "nobis quoque peccatorum..." And of course our postures and positions are completely aligned and oriented towards the Lord Himself. By contrast, in the Ordinary Form, many of these uncomfortable things are removed. Modern day "hymns" have a comforting, coddling quality at times. It has to be said, there is a greater tendency currently that our worship, we lose the awareness of the need to be oriented correctly, as you have described.
@PGBurgess
8 жыл бұрын
I do like Murdoch's philosphy.. she is a real inspiration to anyone trying to find him/herself. Though she is rooted in Catholic Ireland... she was not herself, not even theistic for that matter. All the wonderous things you have gotten out of her writings.... they are available to all men. It does not require a god.
@hugomadrigal9993
8 жыл бұрын
great reflexion :)
@newtonstheology8765
2 жыл бұрын
The first song that rocked my world was , you rock my world by Micheal Jackson
@deborahanne9793
8 жыл бұрын
Does this mean that we are not breaking out of ourselves when we ask God to bless those that we love and thank God for what he has blessed us with in this beautiful world? Can someone clarify for me, thank you.
@benjaminvmobile
7 жыл бұрын
You are still breaking out of yourself when you pray for someone, because you are reaching outside yourself to God and the person you are praying for. ..Thanking God for his beautiful creation is good too because you are acknowledging God, who must be good and beautiful because of his good and beautiful creation.
@deborahanne9793
7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou, God Bless.
@alanbourbeau24
5 жыл бұрын
“Whoever exalts himself, will be humbled. Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Take for example, the Blessed Virgin Mary was visited by the archangel Gabriel and he gave told her that God has selected her to be the mother of God and conceive a male child named Jesus Christ. The promised messiah. She would’ve arrogantly refused to but she humbly accepted the mission.
@praxidescenteno3233
4 жыл бұрын
😇😇😇
@splinterbyrd
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not as knowledgeable as Bp Barron and I'm probably misinterpreting him but having worked in psychiatry actually I think a big problem for people is a _lack_ of self-regard; often people's esteem of themselves is very low, and as a result they are completely disabled.
@javypeds
4 жыл бұрын
🙏✝️🇺🇸
@dumbforester
8 жыл бұрын
lol try polish father, it is really hard and must be a great spiritual sacrifice for an english native speaker. German is from the same languistic branch but slavic... like a moonspeech for you right. Pozdrawiam
@ChrisLee-ws7gr
7 жыл бұрын
Lol he tried Greek, remember?
@beth12svist
7 жыл бұрын
Try Finnish or Estonian or Hungarian, for a real step outside of what you're used to (if you speak an Indo-European language). :-) (I'm Czech. Polish is fairly easy to understand and impossible to use. Funnily, Czechs always seem to unknowingly revert to Slovak when trying to speak another Slavic language...)
@timspangler8440
8 жыл бұрын
God tells us to pray to HIM..not people created by him.
@wickedhenderson4497
5 жыл бұрын
Tim Spangler bless you, but you are a moron
@dabasha66
6 жыл бұрын
The Roman Catholic Church contends that its origin is the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ in approximately AD 30. The Catholic Church proclaims itself to be the church that Jesus Christ died for, the church that was established and built by the apostles. Is that the true origin of the Catholic Church? On the contrary. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament will reveal that the Catholic Church does not have its origin in the teachings of Jesus or His apostles. In the New Testament, there is no mention of the papacy, worship/adoration of Mary (or the immaculate conception of Mary, the perpetual virginity of Mary, the assumption of Mary, or Mary as co-redemptrix and mediatrix), petitioning saints in heaven for their prayers, apostolic succession, the ordinances of the church functioning as sacraments, infant baptism, confession of sin to a priest, purgatory, indulgences, or the equal authority of church tradition and Scripture. So, if the origin of the Catholic Church is not in the teachings of Jesus and His apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, what is the true origin of the Catholic Church? For the first 280 years of Christian history, Christianity was banned by the Roman Empire, and Christians were terribly persecuted. This changed after the “conversion” of the Roman Emperor Constantine. Constantine provided religious toleration with the Edict of Milan in AD 313, effectively lifting the ban on Christianity. Later, in AD 325, Constantine called the Council of Nicea in an attempt to unify Christianity. Constantine envisioned Christianity as a religion that could unite the Roman Empire, which at that time was beginning to fragment and divide. While this may have seemed to be a positive development for the Christian church, the results were anything but positive. Just as Constantine refused to fully embrace the Christian faith, but continued many of his pagan beliefs and practices, so the Christian church that Constantine promoted was a mixture of true Christianity and Roman paganism. Constantine found that, with the Roman Empire being so vast, expansive, and diverse, not everyone would agree to forsake his or her religious beliefs to embrace Christianity. So, Constantine allowed, and even promoted, the “Christianization” of pagan beliefs. Completely pagan and utterly unbiblical beliefs were given new “Christian” identities. Some clear examples of this are as follows: (1) The Cult of Isis, an Egyptian mother-goddess religion, was absorbed into Christianity by replacing Isis with Mary. Many of the titles that were used for Isis, such as “Queen of Heaven,” “Mother of God,” and theotokos (“God-bearer”) were attached to Mary. Mary was given an exalted role in the Christian faith, far beyond what the Bible ascribes to her, in order to attract Isis worshippers to a faith they would not otherwise embrace. Many temples to Isis were, in fact, converted into temples dedicated to Mary. The first clear hints of Catholic Mariology occur in the writings of Origen, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, which happened to be the focal point of Isis worship. (2) Mithraism was a religion in the Roman Empire in the 1st through 5th centuries AD. It was very popular among the Romans, especially among Roman soldiers, and was possibly the religion of several Roman emperors. While Mithraism was never given “official” status in the Roman Empire, it was the de facto official religion until Constantine and succeeding Roman emperors replaced Mithraism with Christianity. One of the key features of Mithraism was a sacrificial meal, which involved eating the flesh and drinking the blood of a bull. Mithras, the god of Mithraism, was “present” in the flesh and blood of the bull, and when consumed, granted salvation to those who partook of the sacrificial meal (this is known as theophagy, the eating of one’s god). Mithraism also had seven “sacraments,” making the similarities between Mithraism and Roman Catholicism too many to ignore. Church leaders after Constantine found an easy substitute for the sacrificial meal of Mithraism in the concept of the Lord’s Supper/Christian communion. Even before Constantine, some early Christians had begun to attach mysticism to the Lord’s Supper, rejecting the biblical concept of a simple and worshipful remembrance of Christ’s death and shed blood. The Romanization of the Lord’s Supper made the transition to a sacrificial consumption of Jesus Christ, now known as the Catholic Mass/Eucharist, complete. (3) Most Roman emperors (and citizens) were henotheists. A henotheist is one who believes in the existence of many gods, but focuses primarily on one particular god or considers one particular god supreme over the other gods. For example, the Roman god Jupiter was supreme over the Roman pantheon of gods. Roman sailors were often worshippers of Neptune, the god of the oceans. When the Catholic Church absorbed Roman paganism, it simply replaced the pantheon of gods with the saints. Just as the Roman pantheon of gods had a god of love, a god of peace, a god of war, a god of strength, a god of wisdom, etc., so the Catholic Church has a saint who is “in charge” over each of these, and many other categories. Just as many Roman cities had a god specific to the city, so the Catholic Church provided “patron saints” for the cities. (4) The supremacy of the Roman bishop (the papacy) was created with the support of the Roman emperors. With the city of Rome being the center of government for the Roman Empire, and with the Roman emperors living in Rome, the city of Rome rose to prominence in all facets of life. Constantine (AD 272-337) and his successors gave their support to the bishop of Rome as the supreme ruler of the church. Of course, it is best for the unity of the Roman Empire that the government and state religion be centralized. While most other bishops (and Christians) resisted the idea of the Roman bishop being supreme, the Roman bishop eventually rose to supremacy, due to the power and influence of the Roman emperors. When the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in 476, the popes took on the title that had previously belonged to the Roman emperors-Pontifex Maximus. Pope Gregory I, ruling from 590-604, is usually considered the first bishop to truly wield papal authority. Many more examples could be given. These four should suffice in demonstrating the origin of the Catholic Church. Of course, the Roman Catholic Church denies the pagan origin of its beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church disguises its pagan beliefs under layers of complicated theology and “church tradition.” Recognizing that many of its beliefs and practices are utterly foreign to Scripture, the Catholic Church is forced to deny the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. The origin of the Catholic Church is the tragic compromise of Christianity with the pagan religions that surrounded it. Instead of proclaiming the gospel and converting the pagans, the Catholic Church “Christianized” the pagan religions, and “paganized” Christianity. By blurring the differences and erasing the distinctions, yes, the Catholic Church made itself attractive to the people of the Roman Empire. One result was the Catholic Church becoming the supreme religion in the Roman world for centuries. However, another result was the most dominant form of Christianity apostatizing from the true gospel of Jesus Christ and the true proclamation of God’s Word. Second Timothy 4:3-4 declares, “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.”
@wickedhenderson4497
5 жыл бұрын
Sam Noah yaaaawwwwnnnnn.........same old, debunked jibber jabber.......Zzzzzzzz
@ericfigge8539
3 жыл бұрын
Bob Dylan just sold all of his wonderful songs, about 600 in all, for $300,000,000.00 reportedly
@joshuam1376
6 жыл бұрын
Everyone's commenting on how Fr. Barron helped them escape their mental comfort zone, while I'm here to validate my nihilistic tendencies haha
@BishopBarron
6 жыл бұрын
Joshua MacLeod But what's the point of "validating" nihilism?!
@ichthus1890
8 жыл бұрын
For Heavens sake Bishop, don't wear your cross hidden in your pocket like all the other Bishops!
@HeartfeltJudah
8 жыл бұрын
The cross goes in the pocket, on the left, closest to your heart. The idea isn't to hide the cross as much as to act as a liturgical reminder for clergy.
@ichthus1890
8 жыл бұрын
HeartfeltJudah First time I've ever heard that interpretation. If you're right, why even wear it?
@HeartfeltJudah
8 жыл бұрын
For a reference: www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/symbols-of-the-office-of-bishop.html It is in the first few paragraphs. The purpose is for the personal piety of the clergyman. Keeping the symbol of Christ close to his heart. It is like asking why a person wears their wedding ring when no one can see it. Apart from the practical, the ring is as much a symbol for the person wearing it as it is for the other people who see it. Symbols are helpful reminders, it need not be any more complicated than that.
@ichthus1890
8 жыл бұрын
HeartfeltJudah I don't buy it. It reminds me of Christmas represented as Xmas.
@HeartfeltJudah
8 жыл бұрын
+ichthus1890 There's nothing to buy. This is protocol for clergy wearing pectoral crosses in civil attire. It's an expectation, not merely a preference. Besides, X was the Early Church abbreviation for "Christ" (Χριστος) so xmas really is Christmas abbreviated. The average person does not know that, of course, but I don't think the pectoral cross in the pocket is an attempt to hide Christ. That would be silly given the very visible collar and clericals as if there is any doubt that the man is a Christian clergyman. What would hiding a cross do? Again, it is piety and obedience to protocol in civil attire. It's something to "buy," just a custom for you to accept.
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