When my faith is viciously attacked by the world and the devil and almost submerged in a sea of desperation and mental anguish, the martyrs give me the light of hope and joy: they are one of my fundamental pillars of believing in God. Amen.
Ask for all Christians to pray for helping me about many problems around, working for life, health, temptation, happiness, love and mind, everyone please pray to God for aim family. thief climb up to my house, opening the ceiling, stealing money, stealing things, have been doing it for 18 years. “May Jesus have mercy and all Christians help me pray for this thief and his family. have been freed from suffering, poverty, may the father Jehovah have mercy on them to come and take them to serve you in heaven. let them comfort and wealthy eating, sleeping, have peaceful soul on the pile of gold, money, diamonds in the heavens right now, this second. for the sake of their sins for a long time. help them stop the pain and suffering that hurt others too. Amen.” Thank you to everyone who prayed.😭😭😭😭😭
SIGN ME UP! I want to be part of the imperial martyrs. I pray this will be the final cry of the whole world because in the end that is all which truly matters. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, plus Mother Mary’s army. I’m with Him, and them. Blessings to you Bishop Barron and to the whole world!
I am still amazed at how many martyrs that come through the ages in this time of forgetfulness but it is because of their martyrdom that we have our faith!
Viva Cristo Rey Viva ! Let me be part of your army My Lord. May you conquer every heart, May you guide every will. As you conquered the Roman Empire, that murdered you and your martyrs, to become the Roman Catholic Church. May you conquer every soul that means to destroy your church. I’m yours, I’m an instrument to your peace, part of your army of peace, yesterday, today and forever. Amen
If there were not Christian martyrs throughout history…. would Christianity have circled the world? They were all men and women who also were murdered, in a way, on the cross, for their faith, maybe not in the same way as Jesus…..maybe not for others…. as Jesus did…. but maybe people hearing these stories of the martyrs, helped grow Christianity through the ages. I loved this homily…. especially now when people fear worldly things like freedom of speech (stepping out and speaking)…. just to be reminded of such faithful Catholics… encourages spiritual strength. Thank you Bishop Barron for this teaching. ♥️✝️
Thank you once again Bishop Barron, explaining the book of Revelation in a meaningful way, which helps me to better understand it. Your homilies each week help me to grow in my faith, which has always been very important in my life.☦️🛐🙏
“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in Heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” ― Matthew 5: 10-12
thank you for this sermon Bishop. I read the readings for Sunday a couple times. You're a great example of understanding and learning the cultural and linguistic context of the Bible. I'm newly reverted to Catholicism, so my knowledge is lacking, but this really helped me understand. I'm excited for more Revelation!
Wow! We are truly not ALONE 🙏🏾❤️ “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”” Luke 2:13-14
Fight the good fight, fight in the army of love and truth bringing in righteousness and eternal life through Jesus. Amazing that this free gift is rejected and even persecuted. But as St Paul shows, there is hope for all!
The Holy Spirit is with his excellence Bishop Robert Barron as it is evident by the evocative and revealing truth of these homilies. We pray, The Lord will continually bless his excellence abundantly and always make the work of The Holy Spirit fruitful in these ministries through God in The Father's divine provision. May God bless that Bishop Robert Emmett Barron keep his hand to the plow of the mission to which God inspired his excellence. A sister in the world; yet, meant for our eternal home wherein it is, our spirits reside in The Holy Spirit through the grace of God by virtue of the most perfect mercy and sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ. For, so it is God's will on earth as it is in heaven (as we pray to God The Father.)
Come, Holy Spirit, come grant us faith, hope and love. Ps 100:3, Jn 10:27 Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” 😇Jesus I trust in You! Happy Mother’s Day 🌹
“The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his host is exceedingly great; he that executes his word is powerful. For the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; who can endure it?” Joel 2:11
God bless you bishop Barron for improving our faith day by day so we can understand slowly the Word of Christ🙏I invite you to come and visit the valley of annoubine in Lebanon where the marks of martyrs still remain and cries out to all who need a proof🙏😇🕯🕯🕯
The power to take the life of another meets with the power of giving one’s life for another. In the end, which of theses two powers wins? Were it not of Christ resurrected, I would opt for the power to take life. Given Christ resurrected, the Cross is the greater power. In Him, my life given enables life at a godly measure; in using other’s lives for my little self, life itself takes on the size of my little self. Martyrs got that. Levis Shalom
God bless bishop barron. Thank you for proclaiming the Truth. We can better identify with the community of Saints (triumphant), our place with our own crosses and white robes/palm of the Martyrs as Army of the Lord.
This is haunting the way it echoes thoughts that were going through my head in my early 20's, the first time I confronted issues like this. Now 40 and it still makes me stop and think.
While I have always been encouraged by the witness of our martyrs, I would bet people would disagree that we have never tried to impose our will on society through rather questionable ways. That being said, I understand there is a difference between The Teachings of Truth and the people who decided how to 'evangelize' in ways that were/are less than stellar. I love your homilies, Bishop. I learn so much from you. Thank you and may God continue to bless your work.
Armies of Heaven follows a Rider King of kings and Lord of lords, faithful and true ... His garment is dipped in blood, his name is called the Word of God, he judges in righteousness and wages a war. Rev 19: 11-16 (paraphrased )
Why the martyrs? Because they sacrificed their worldly lives in the war against tyranny for the love/righteousness of the lamb standing as though slain.our mission is the same. Easier said than done but with God’s help nothing is impossible.🙏🙏🙏
Thoughtful and inspiring homily. How very timely for the events going on in this world today. Thank you Bishop Barron. May God bless you and protect you 🙏🙏🙏
Nice that Bishop Barron mentioned Franz Jägerstätter. I think the film about him by Terry Malick, A hidden life, is pure genius. Would love to see the bishop comment on that film. Pax vobiscum!
The army of Martyrs is their Hearts on flames of LOVE From God! No body can stop this LOVE is like when Moses was at Mountain high SO hotter Heart and life ! Is the reason for be alive! 😇👼🥰😘👑
Muchas gracias, y el Padre Pro, tiene un sobrino, que también es sacerdote y también tiene su canal, también muy bueno y preocupado por la evangelización. Dios los bendice
This homily reminds me of the story of Cardinal George at the election of Benedict XVI staring intently out at the ancient Roman ruins, wondering where their successors were, but then saying "Who cares?" as he looked at the successor of St. Peter feet away from him.
The Roman standards of today are colorful rainbow flags. Pride. Pleasure. Self-worship. Marching down our avenues. Flying on public buildings and giant corporations. Many in the Church, in high places, are pledging allegiance to the modern Romans. This is the battle we have to fight today. A battle for the family, for mothers, fathers and especially, children. Friends, we must choose a side. It can't be both. This is the way of modern day martyrdom. Because in speaking up you may lose your livelihood, your reputation, your social standing. Yes, even your life.
you can add up all the elderlies that were slaughtered in march & april 2020 from all around the world to the Great Army of Martyrs, may they all rest in peace
I love the necklace, Peter and Paul Both loved the Lord But both saw different ways to minister Sometimes I think that’s just like the Christians and the Catholics….. we may have a few different rituals, but we love the same God, just like Peter and Paul did But they did not travel together and they did not see Eye to eye on a lot of things
Martyrs gave their lives for their faith. Now days, the Church refuses to even lead the simple prayers requested at Fatima as a means to prevent world war. So we have gone from Martyrs, to insubordination. The Bishop ends with the admonition to "fight in the army of Martyrs". To fight, someone needs to lead.
Such a profound sermon in this day where so many demonic groups are pushing Christianity and its teachings by the wayside... and we know Our Father would preach a message of nonviolence and peace... at the end of the day, all of this could lead to the martyrdom of many for the sake of His Name.
Muy bueno. Y cita a tantos y tantos, a Pablo Miki que fue martirizado con el grupo que dirigía san Pedro Bautista, franciscano que vivió en el Santuario de san Pedro de Alcántara. Nagasaki es una gesta de alabanza que da alabanza al Codero degollado. Gracias. Me gusta su lectura del Apocalipsis, del canto de los vencedores. Los vencedores son estos mártires que siguen al Cordero. Y no cesan de cantar la Alabanza. Paz y Bien.
It’s time to decide. As you say…what army are we part of? The army of God or the army of darkness. Now is the time to decide. Time is running out to be a fence sitter. Decide now before you loose the right to. Better a martyr for Christ than to remain silent and by default aligned with those who set themselves above and against God.
Thank you Bishops for your teachings . Does this mean that our American soldiers fighting to keep America free are only doing so in the face of imperialism? I think not. Instead I believe our soldiers are fighting evil in order to keep America free. Maybe I I am not understanding this sermon correctly. May God Bless you for sharing your teachings.
Just wondering ... Christ did not impose his will on humanity as rulers of imperialist empires have done, and continue to do, even in contemporary times. Yet divine authority is perceptible in every word and action of Jesus Christ. His benevolence and selflessness are equally undeniable. That in his darkest hour, Christ prayed for his disciples and for all who would come to believe in him, touches me deeply. God's love can never be measured; it has an infinite expanse which can never be stopped or diminished.
When my faith is viciously attacked by the world and the devil and almost submerged in a sea of desperation and mental anguish, the martyrs give me the light of hope and joy: they are one of my fundamental pillars of believing in God. Amen.
Thank you Bishop Barron . I go to mass every Sunday after I listen to your sermon which helps me love Jesus more and more .
Ask for all Christians to pray for helping me about many problems around, working for life, health, temptation, happiness, love and mind, everyone please pray to God for aim family.
thief climb up to my house, opening the ceiling, stealing money, stealing things, have been doing it for 18 years.
“May Jesus have mercy and all Christians help me pray for this thief and his family. have been freed from suffering, poverty, may the father Jehovah have mercy on them to come and take them to serve you in heaven. let them comfort and wealthy eating, sleeping, have peaceful soul on the pile of gold, money, diamonds in the heavens right now, this second. for the sake of their sins for a long time. help them stop the pain and suffering that hurt others too. Amen.” Thank you to everyone who prayed.😭😭😭😭😭
It was the Japanese martyrs who inspired me to remain in Japan as a missionary for almost 50 years.
God bless you!
Praying your work bore great fruit!
SIGN ME UP! I want to be part of the imperial martyrs. I pray this will be the final cry of the whole world because in the end that is all which truly matters. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, plus Mother Mary’s army. I’m with Him, and them. Blessings to you Bishop Barron and to the whole world!
So many great saints and witnesses of Christ. Thank you Bishop!
I wish I could meet Bishop Barron.
Thank you Bishop Barron, may GOD bless you with good health . Stay safe. ➕❤
I am still amazed at how many martyrs that come through the ages in this time of forgetfulness but it is because of their martyrdom that we have our faith!
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The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church (Tertulian)
Excellent 😎
Viva Cristo Rey Viva ! Let me be part of your army My Lord. May you conquer every heart, May you guide every will. As you conquered the Roman Empire, that murdered you and your martyrs, to become the Roman Catholic Church. May you conquer every soul that means to destroy your church. I’m yours, I’m an instrument to your peace, part of your army of peace, yesterday, today and forever. Amen
If there were not Christian martyrs throughout history…. would Christianity have circled the world?
They were all men and women who also were murdered, in a way, on the cross, for their faith, maybe not in the same way as Jesus…..maybe not for others…. as Jesus did…. but maybe people hearing these stories of the martyrs, helped grow Christianity through the ages. I loved this homily…. especially now when people fear worldly things like freedom of speech (stepping out and speaking)…. just to be reminded of such faithful Catholics… encourages spiritual strength. Thank you Bishop Barron for this teaching. ♥️✝️
Thank you once again Bishop Barron, explaining the book of Revelation in a meaningful way, which helps me to better understand it. Your homilies each week help me to grow in my faith, which has always been very important in my life.☦️🛐🙏
What a stunning sermon! Thank you
Bishop Barron, address the abortion issue going on in our country today. The Bishops must speak out against abortion
“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in Heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” ― Matthew 5: 10-12
@@oliverclark5604 your answer to this has me curious…please link to expansive articles so I can learn
God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏❤️✝️
Bishop Barron's words are of such importance that all the creatures in the world should lift their heads. God bless you.
@@oliverclark5604 No. Having belief is a component of faith, together with thinking; not the other way around.
thank you for this sermon Bishop. I read the readings for Sunday a couple times. You're a great example of understanding and learning the cultural and linguistic context of the Bible. I'm newly reverted to Catholicism, so my knowledge is lacking, but this really helped me understand. I'm excited for more Revelation!
Thank you Jesus
All the martyrs pray for us.
Glory to God for the martyrs.
San Jose Sanchez del Rio and the Martys of cristeros !!!
Bishop Baron may God bless you and his peace be with you. Thank you I am so fond of your talks. Amen 🙏
Thanks Father!
Especially for mentioning Kolbe, Jägerstätter and Bonhoeffer.
Regards from Vienna, Austria
God Bless you Bishop Barron 🙏🏽❤️
Thank you so much!!!!
Pray for peace ☮️ in our world and nation
Wow! We are truly not ALONE
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“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!””
Luke 2:13-14
Thank you Bishop Barron for your homily on evangelization. It touched me and gave me strength to evangelize without fear.
Fight the good fight, fight in the army of love and truth bringing in righteousness and eternal life through Jesus. Amazing that this free gift is rejected and even persecuted. But as St Paul shows, there is hope for all!
👆 God bless you 💗
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Oh thank you so very much for this wonderful sermon Bishop Barron. Such a wonderful 'army' and inspiration for all of us. God bless you always!
Wow! That was powerful!
God has blessed you abundantly, and I through your message today.
Thank you. 🙏
The Holy Spirit is with his excellence Bishop Robert Barron as it is evident by the evocative and revealing truth of these homilies. We pray, The Lord will continually bless his excellence abundantly and always make the work of The Holy Spirit fruitful in these ministries through God in The Father's divine provision. May God bless that Bishop Robert Emmett Barron keep his hand to the plow of the mission to which God inspired his excellence.
A sister in the world; yet, meant for our eternal home wherein it is, our spirits reside in The Holy Spirit through the grace of God by virtue of the most perfect mercy and sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ. For, so it is God's will on earth as it is in heaven (as we pray to God The Father.)
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This is a great Sermon. Love the exposé on Revelations, the most mysterious book in the Bible.
Powerful words, thank you! God Bless
Come, Holy Spirit, come grant us faith, hope and love.
Ps 100:3, Jn 10:27
Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.”
😇Jesus I trust in You! Happy Mother’s Day 🌹
Great insight Bishop Barren.
“The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his host is exceedingly great; he that executes his word is powerful. For the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; who can endure it?”
Joel 2:11
Thank you.. Bishop Barron for that great sermon. ✝️🙏
👆 God bless you 💗
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God bless you bishop Barron for improving our faith day by day so we can understand slowly the Word of Christ🙏I invite you to come and visit the valley of annoubine in Lebanon where the marks of martyrs still remain and cries out to all who need a proof🙏😇🕯🕯🕯
It's a difficult task indeed, but I rather have the blessing of our Lord than to be agreeable with man.
Thank you Bishop Barron. God bless always.
This sermon inspires me. I wish I were as courageous as the martyrs. I don't think I would be able to do what they did.
Do what you are called to do today.
Thank you for your inspiring words 🙏
The power to take the life of another meets with the power of giving one’s life for another. In the end, which of theses two powers wins? Were it not of Christ resurrected, I would opt for the power to take life. Given Christ resurrected, the Cross is the greater power. In Him, my life given enables life at a godly measure; in using other’s lives for my little self, life itself takes on the size of my little self. Martyrs got that.
Levis Shalom
That was a great sermon. Thank you for the reminder of our interconnectivity to history. We forget how we came to be at times.
¡Viva Cristo Rey!
The blood of the martyrs will never be shed in vain!
Amen, my brother. God bless you. 🙏🏻✝️
Beautiful...
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Thank you Bishop Barron for reminding us of the many witnesses to God’s Love over the years.
Inspiration for our journey heavenward !🙏🏽
St. Atilano Cruz Maldonado, pray for us 🙏🕊️
Keep the good words flowing
God bless bishop barron. Thank you for proclaiming the Truth. We can better identify with the community of Saints (triumphant), our place with our own crosses and white robes/palm of the Martyrs as Army of the Lord.
This is haunting the way it echoes thoughts that were going through my head in my early 20's, the first time I confronted issues like this. Now 40 and it still makes me stop and think.
Excellent 👍👏👌
Love this Bishop Barron!!
I have always been encouraged by the witness of the martyrs. Thank you.
👆God bless you .write me up for guidance,daily prayers dedicated to promoting healing,financial breakthrough,self love and more….
While I have always been encouraged by the witness of our martyrs, I would bet people would disagree that we have never tried to impose our will on society through rather questionable ways. That being said, I understand there is a difference between The Teachings of Truth and the people who decided how to 'evangelize' in ways that were/are less than stellar. I love your homilies, Bishop. I learn so much from you. Thank you and may God continue to bless your work.
I enjoyed your sermon. Thank you
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👍🙏. Thank you for sharing God's Word. God Bless you
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Armies of Heaven follows a Rider
King of kings and Lord of lords, faithful and true ... His garment is dipped in blood, his name is called the Word of God, he judges in righteousness and wages a war.
Rev 19: 11-16 (paraphrased )
👆God bless you .write me up for guidance,daily prayers dedicated to promoting healing,financial breakthrough,self love and more….
Why the martyrs? Because they sacrificed their worldly lives in the war against tyranny for the love/righteousness of the lamb standing as though slain.our mission is the same. Easier said than done but with God’s help nothing is impossible.🙏🙏🙏
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Stay blessed Jane☆
Thoughtful and inspiring homily. How very timely for the events going on in this world today. Thank you Bishop Barron. May God bless you and protect you 🙏🙏🙏
Nice that Bishop Barron mentioned Franz Jägerstätter. I think the film about him by Terry Malick, A hidden life, is pure genius. Would love to see the bishop comment on that film. Pax vobiscum!
Ty Bishop🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🕊✌️🦋
Great readings and homily. So many martyrs I had not heard of. Thank you for your insight Bishop Barron. Look forward to next week. God bless you!
The army of Martyrs is their Hearts on flames of LOVE From God! No body can stop this LOVE is like when Moses was at Mountain high SO hotter Heart and life ! Is the reason for be alive! 😇👼🥰😘👑
Muchas gracias, y el Padre Pro, tiene un sobrino, que también es sacerdote y también tiene su canal, también muy bueno y preocupado por la evangelización. Dios los bendice
What a wonderful homily! Reminds me of the obscure verse from the well known hymn Holy God we praise thy name about the martyrs.
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Very much strengthing
Friends, I am from Philippines, sorry to bother you but we need your prayers.
Fantastic Homily. The station church of the Fifth week of Lent is San Stefano - 34 images of martyrdom surround the 5th century church-in-the-round.
Jesus is the Lord
This homily reminds me of the story of Cardinal George at the election of Benedict XVI staring intently out at the ancient Roman ruins, wondering where their successors were, but then saying "Who cares?" as he looked at the successor of St. Peter feet away from him.
Saint John saw the result, but we are still the start-up Nation.
Love the outro
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There is also great army of those the church has martyred. Let us remember these children of God, as well.
The Roman standards of today are colorful rainbow flags. Pride. Pleasure. Self-worship. Marching down our avenues. Flying on public buildings and giant corporations. Many in the Church, in high places, are pledging allegiance to the modern Romans. This is the battle we have to fight today. A battle for the family, for mothers, fathers and especially, children. Friends, we must choose a side. It can't be both. This is the way of modern day martyrdom. Because in speaking up you may lose your livelihood, your reputation, your social standing. Yes, even your life.
Great Video your Excellency!!!
I Could not make it to mass this weekend!
I am thankful I was able to watch your Sunday sermon! GOD BLESS!
Congratulations for reaching 100,000,000 views.
you can add up all the elderlies that were slaughtered in march & april 2020 from all around the world to the Great Army of Martyrs, may they all rest in peace
I love the necklace, Peter and Paul
Both loved the Lord
But both saw different ways to minister
Sometimes I think that’s just like the Christians and the Catholics….. we may have a few different rituals, but we love the same God, just like Peter and Paul did
But they did not travel together and they did not see Eye to eye on a lot of things
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Martyrs gave their lives for their faith. Now days, the Church refuses to even lead the simple prayers requested at Fatima as a means to prevent world war. So we have gone from Martyrs, to insubordination. The Bishop ends with the admonition to "fight in the army of Martyrs". To fight, someone needs to lead.
I sense a tornado headed our way…. ♥️✝️
Also, Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko was martyred in 1984 in Poland 🙏
It is an army of all saints, with th martyrs in front.
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Amen 🙏
Such a profound sermon in this day where so many demonic groups are pushing Christianity and its teachings by the wayside... and we know Our Father would preach a message of nonviolence and peace... at the end of the day, all of this could lead to the martyrdom of many for the sake of His Name.
So, how many would stand up against the world for their faith right now?
Muy bueno. Y cita a tantos y tantos, a Pablo Miki que fue martirizado con el grupo que dirigía san Pedro Bautista, franciscano que vivió en el Santuario de san Pedro de Alcántara. Nagasaki es una gesta de alabanza que da alabanza al Codero degollado. Gracias. Me gusta su lectura del Apocalipsis, del canto de los vencedores. Los vencedores son estos mártires que siguen al Cordero. Y no cesan de cantar la Alabanza. Paz y Bien.
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"The only true imperialism is the imperialism of the martyrs." *- Fr. Michael Corbin*
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It’s time to decide. As you say…what army are we part of? The army of God or the army of darkness. Now is the time to decide. Time is running out to be a fence sitter. Decide now before you loose the right to. Better a martyr for Christ than to remain silent and by default aligned with those who set themselves above and against God.
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The final contempt: "I would rather rule in hell ( outside the church) than serve ( in the church) in Heaven."
How would you like to be the recruiting sergeant for the Army of Martyrs? 😊
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Thank you Bishops for your teachings . Does this mean that our American soldiers fighting to keep America free are only doing so in the face of imperialism? I think not. Instead I believe our soldiers are fighting evil in order to keep America free. Maybe I I am not understanding this sermon correctly. May God Bless you for sharing your teachings.
Let us not forget Sophie Scholl
Just wondering ... Christ did not impose his will on humanity as rulers of imperialist empires have done, and continue to do, even in contemporary times. Yet divine authority is perceptible in every word and action of Jesus Christ. His benevolence and selflessness are equally undeniable. That in his darkest hour, Christ prayed for his disciples and for all who would come to believe in him, touches me deeply. God's love can never be measured; it has an infinite expanse which can never be stopped or diminished.