My seven children are all devout Catholics. Six of them have two or more college degrees. I taught them at home with the St. Joseph revised Baltimore catechism. I am so grateful that they really know their faith from that little series of books. I did not think the CCD books in my parish were adequate. We also prayed the Rosary every night together.
When the family prays Rosary daily, the devil cant enter in that household because they have special protection from Our Lady. I heard that from an exorcist in one of the channel I follow.
I was raised Mormon but I converted to Catholicism in my twenties. I suspect that lots of Catholics leave because there is not much sense of community within any Catholic parish church I have ever attended. The Mormon church, which is certainly nonsense, has a much better sense of community and belonging. When I first went to my local Catholic Church the priest reluctantly gave me catechise; the parishioners were nonplussed about my conversion- as though it was something bizarre-; and almost no one welcomed me at all. The Catholic Church demands so much of its baptised members- and yet there is not much of a community to support those who want to be signs of contradiction.
I understand what you're saying. We can help the Parishes be more open to newcomers. How can you use your own experience to help other newcomers? It's our turn to help others given our experiences.
@@Lucylou7070 I understand what you're saying but here is the problem. The Catholic Church has a priestly hierarchy so nothing gets done without the approval of the hierarchy and unfortunatley they tend not to like change- and, moreover, they tend not to like the interference of the 'mere' laity. It seems to me that the laity need to be given more responsibility by the hierarchy.
I'm so sorry nobody welcomed you as you should have been (I'm being serious). I wonder the same thing, why do we lack this sense of community? I guess priests are not making enough emphasis on it😢 Welcome home!!!
@bayreuth79 Eternal life is participation in the community of love within the Most Holy Trinity. Only Hell, the loss of God and salvation, is without community.
@@johnf2023 That's a theological statement and its true but that's not what I am discussing here. As above, so below (as the saying goes): we have to create good human community in the church since we are, after all, political (i.e., social) animals.
Bishop Barron is very deep and articulated. He is the most influental Bishop in the world. Really fascinating to hear him teaching and explaining. God bless him and his ministry, amen 😊😊😊
I love Bishop Barron. I’m Trad and I know a lot of people can be a bit critical (they wish he was more Trad) but still I love him. All my prayers Fr Bishop 🙏🏻🕊️
That is if you are a Catholic . It’s a religion of sacraments …. The sacrifice of the mass is the central activity for Catholics - the celebration of the holy Eucharist representing Christ body and the wine (His blood!).
I cannot get enough of Bishop Barron’s mindset on life’s “two” DRAMA’S … in my personal opinion his contribution to the Roman Catholic Church is incredible and worthy of great recognition and fellowship by those wanting to give their ‘all’ to Christ.
It's from Hans Urs von Balthasar, q prominent theologian of the XXth C, Bp Barron references him often. Has the whole big book titles 'Theodrama' is his greatest ouvre.
@@joane24 I remember reading "theodrana" somewhere else, and your same answer about von Balthasar. Did you know he should have received the "red hat" of a Cardinal? It seems he didn't really want it at first; anyway he died shortly after.
@@therealong Wait LOL I've just literally seen your nickname/avatar and posts a moment ago I was watching an entirely different video about Korean Catholics 🙈 what a coincidence 😂 the discussion was about Pope Francis, I was thinking about writing something there but then thought no, not gonna enter the argument. But yeah, I'm also annoyed when people get all their 'knowledge' about the Church from the mainstream media that twists everything.🥴
@@joane24 My pleasure. 🤗Sure, I've been commenting around a lot. You should always say something, not only thinking, for that channel isn't moderated at all and it's prey of many anti-Catholics. Some people even thinks it's an official channel, and that Pope Francis follows with the comments there! lol. They are actually publishing too many videos lately, and I haven't had the time to "check" what they write. lol I like to stay on one topic as long as it takes. Have been stuck with some of them in the past, especially on FS's ones and Pope Francis' directly speaking, and lately on Confession and such. They hardly get it though and beat around the bush for days. However, by browsing again this post here today, I found the other comment I mentioned, and responded to. It was not by the same person as here though. Have a peaceful Holy Week!🌿😇🌿
Can you imagine Bishop Barron as the next pope? I know it won't happen, but he speaks with such clarity and erudition about the faith that he could lead a revival all by himself. I'm not much of a Catholic anymore, but every time I listen to him speak, his thoughtful intellectual-philosophical approach always tugs at me and teases me to give it all another try.
Stranger things have happened. Look at the lives of St. Patrick, who went from slave to laying the foundation of the once great Irish Church, or how about St. Joan of Arc, a 17 year old girl with no military training who led the French to victory over the English occupation and regained their independence. Who would have predicted Pope Francis? With God, all things are possible.
Then please come back! Don’t throw away the treasure you’ve been handed because of some poor messengers or catechisms/priests. Educate yourself - sooo many good sources to help you. Liston to The Catholic Current podcast. Utilize Scott Hahn’s resources found at the St. Paul Center. We need you in the fight!
Thank you for having Bishop Barron. So wonderful to hear that the young people acknowledge the hunger in their hearts and turn to our Lord! Blessings Bishop Barron.⚘🕯🕯🕯
I am in my 60s I was brought up a Catholic then I converted to Mormon when I was 18 years because it gave me a sense of community. From 30 I became disillusioned and agnostic until recently - I want to reconnect with my Catholic faith. But I went to church twice and found it mechanical lacking divine inspiration and very lonely - my sister had a similar experience. This is what the Catholic Church needs to address to attract people back. It needs to give all Catholics a sense of purpose by being part of a Catholic community. Not compromise it’s teachings to attract people but stand up for the true faith and it’s theology.
Hi. I 100% feel this. I'll spare the details on my reversion, but I found that once I changed my perspective about the church, my perspective changed also IN the church. I didn't manage to do it alone though. Reading Rome Sweet Home helped me a lot because it addresses exactly what you're talking about. Then also helpful was the podcast from Ascension by Edward Sri 'A Biblical Walk Through the Mass'. If you can possibly listen to that, I think it would help a lot. Or even search Father Mike Schmitz's talks here on you tube from Ascension Presents. He has a truly inspired way of explaining things. In fact, "Pray the Mass Like Never Before" is a video here on you tube from SEEK 2019, also Father Mike. God Bless You
@@ChrisCormier-y7x No, please no. I grew with the Latin Mass. There was no more sense of belonging then than today. However, I also grew up in the Ukrainian Catholic Byzantine Rite. The Ukrainian “ Divine Liturgy “ has always been in the vernacular, that is, in Ukrainian. Nothing changed in that Rite after Vatican II except for the removal of the Communion rail. That was a bonus for the Priests, who had to bend down to drop the Eucharist from a spoon into the communicants mouth. It required constant bending the entire way. Married priests, facing the altar during Mass, no female altar servers - still the same. The big difference was the language. Even though my Mom spoke Ukrainian and we lived with my immigrant Grandfather ( my Gigi ), my English father would not permit us to learn Ukrainian - he felt we would be confused when we went to English School. The difference between the two languages that I did not understand at either Mass was that Ukrainian was spoken all around me. And we sang Ukrainian songs and lullabies to all the babies. We understood a bit. So it was the language that surrounded me all my life. It was comforting to hear. It was a language that was alive, unlike Latin ( which I studied in High School ) which was a dead language. It may be the Official Language of the Catholic Church, but it was not translated from the 4 centuries of Greek because it was in some way “ holier “. It was translated so that the Roman Converts could understand what was being said. In other words, it was changed to the vernacular - the Latin Vulgate.
You can become involved in the Church in many ways. The CWL, bible study classes, the K of C, volunteers for coffee after Mass. Many ways to serve and meet people and feel a sense of community. But you have to make a choice to get involved. Help or start a children’s liturgy. Join the choir. Volunteer as a lector. . I have done many of these things, including playing the piano - but I was a pianist. Met many people who have become great friends. And I moved from a different city where I knew and was involved with my family and relatives. It was difficult at first, but became easier. Many ways to become more involved and feel part of the community of believers.,
I am currently 18 and came into the church two years ago. The death of my father and interest in philosophy and history really made me think about death and the meaning of life. I found that meaning and hope in Christ from a young age. Only he can satisfy our souls. I think many in my generation are starting to see this.
We should pray for Bishop Barron for protection bc he stands out among the majority of the bishops with his knowledge and gifts and his zeal for evangelization. The devil doesn’t like what he’s doing…
I absolutely agree! I do pray for him. God has gifted him and blessed him and the devil HATES that! Even the greatest of men have "clay feet" and pride is our great internal enemy, but Satan certainly is the Evil One on the outside. I pray that Jesus protect Bishop Barron from both. "Deliver us from [the] evil [one]. Amen!"
I think he absolutely dropped the ball in the Ben Shapiro interview when he simply said that people outside the Faith could go to heaven. That is a growing and persistent position within our compromised episcopacy that the Catholic Faith is just one legitimate religion among many. Neither Bishop Barron nor many others will face the media with the Truth that no one wants to hear. Unless one accepts Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and follows God's law he or she will not get into heaven. "Not everyone who says Lord, Lord, will enter the Kingdom of Heaven but only those who follow the Will of my Heavenly Father." The good Bishop doesn't seem to believe this, and if he does he doesn't have the courage or prudent discernment to say that to a non-believer to his face.
Amen 🙏🏼🕊️ May Our Dear Lord Jesus Grant Our Dear Bishop Barron many healthy years of life to lead our young generation in the path that will lead them to Heaven, our Real Home Sweet Home. In Jesus Most Holy Name I Pray And Thank. Amen Forever Amen 🙏🏼🕊️🥰💝
I'm a nondenominational who grew up Baptist looking into the Roman Catholic tradition. I love Bishop, I think he is one of the most important & critical thinkers & dare I say philosophers of our time & I pray that he will one day rise up to sit on St Peter's throne because I think the Catholic church, & Christianity as a whole, would benefit greatly from his teaching & leading.
Joshua -- Your wish is one I've never thought of. Been following Bishop Barron since he was plain ol' Father Barron in his series called, I think, Catholicism. I do think thousands who have followed his explications of Scripture, especially Christology, and am always lifted into better thoughts on our Faith. As a teen, I was totally impressed by the line of critical thinkers who maintained the logic of Jesus and His Divine Nature. All I can say is "What a gift. What a gift Jesus Is."
Stick with Bishop Barron, Fr. Ripperger, Scott Hahn, and Michael Lofton. Do not listen to Fr. Altman or Bishop Strickland or ANYONE aligned with them. We have a serious problem with sedevacantists (look it up). Stay true to the rules. Catholicism is a wonderful home. Please join us!
Yes, they want to feel the Gospels, not just read them. Bishop Barron has the Bible (I got New Testament) where you have readings, but also commentary from him and other theologians and priests and saints. Gorgeous photos/paintings also.
Be great if they followed the instructions Jesus left us. Most churches are concerned with the material goods (money, fancy suits and big churches) and people see it. If you know Jesus, that is the exact opposite of what he teaches. OUR Job as Human beings, is to care for other Humans.. pretty simple. The church is concerned with taking care of the Church.
@@edwardbaker1331 Much better than most Christian shows but I thought the same the first few times I tried to watch but it got much better. Scenes with Jon and "Matthew" and Nicodemis still make me cry. It's a mixed bag.
I am so moved by how Bishop Barron talks about our faith. My heart is on fire and thank the Lord for anointing him with the gift of opening up our darkened minds.
This Bishop is a great shepherd. He speaks from the bible to address non- biblical issues and directs us to a different path away from what divides us.
Bishop Robert Barron he changed my life that I am coming more want to be with lord Jesus Christ and I am very grateful for that I know God is within my heart 💜 Thank you God bless you, father Barron 🙏😇💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
We cannot live with emptiness. Our heart has to be filled. Only God can fully fill and satisfy the hunger of our hearts. It is always so spiritually refreshing to listen to Bishop Barron. I do my daily spiritual reading (listening) to his reflection. God bless you, dear Bishop Barron. Fr. Alex Rebello (80 years)
As a born-again Catholic with a profound conversion 16 years ago during a pilgrimage where God intervened to save my marriage, I agree with Bishop Barron wholeheartedly that our hearts long for Christ, and nothing will satisfy them beyond the materials and pleasure of this world. I led a promiscuous life before my conversion, with frequent visits to strip clubs and red districts. After God transformed my hardened heart, I felt the joy and love in my beyond this world. I asked Jesus that I would accept any suffering, including leprosy, as reparations for my sins because my love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate of Mary grew exponentially. I would rather die than divorce my wife, knowing that it would offend God greatly. I pray for others to receive the same grace of conversion to see the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman and the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
@Heart_on_Fire1 Why do you use the term "Born-again" rather than devout Catholic? That's a typical non-Catholic cliché to differentiate between true vs fake Christians, and to mean "having really been saved". But in reality it's just a label, and it doesn't mean anything more than just having being baptized. The true renewal of heart and spirit is a conscious process everyone indistinctly has to go through. For a happy marriage it takes two to tango! ☺
@@therealong I beg to differ. Born-again has to do with a profound transformation or metanoia in a person's life, like St. Paul with his 180-degree conversion. I was a lukewarm Catholic living a life far away from God, leading a promiscuous life, so it would not be possible to change that lifestyle without God's intervention. A renounced exorcist Fr. Carlos Martinez said that it would take 75 exorcist sessions or 1.5 years to drive out that kind of demonic sexual sin possession. A devout Catholic is a term that typically describes a religious person going to Church often and may have a gradual conversion but not drastic transformation.
👆Those who are currently and actually teaching and preaching the full Gospel Truth as Christ instructed Apostles to do are where all attention can be focused
I know from my own experience, that the heart becomes restless with anything less than God. I tried turning away for various reasons (doubts about Church, not the Faith ) and was always unsatisfied until the inner spiritual journey in Christ began, and I was enabled to understand the Church differently. Thanks be to God that B. Barron is alive to this need especially in the young at this time when media focuses on negativity and superficiality much . CMJ
100%. I’ve been saying that for decades- sooo obvious in our public schools. Our young people are starving for meaning - only God can fill the void they feel.
At some point our society fostered secularism and continued to try to make government and its leaders our God. It's not been working and won't because the hunger is for something/someone beyond. I look at how the young get hyped up about climate change for example. They want to believe and make a change for what they think is good, but it's still about mankind having all the power instead of something/someone bigger than they are. Their energy isn't channeled to what can really matter. Maybe that's what youth is all about, and maturity has to kick in at some point to be able to say something like "Is this all there really is?" And then search for what's already in the heart but was hidden.
This bishop is right! Young people want a faith that is transcendent, mighty, and deep! Don’t dummy down the faith. They are not dumb. Don’t insult their intelligence!
Thank you Bishop Barron, your words are so needed in a world so messed up - we need to hear this clarity over and over again! May God continue to fill you with his wisdom .....
I have to confess that I have fallen in love with The Traditional Latin Mass ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I grew up with the novus ordo Mass but it is completely different attending the TLM. I want nothing but to be able to attend The Traditional Latin Mass.
Every mass is valid though, some like more bells and whistles and others are there for the Eucharist. Most convents and places have simple churches, they didn't need the incense (which bothers my lungs) the Latin that they don't understand, heart is Jesus. Whatever makes you feel closer is great, but you are making the other things matter. I think that is what Pope Francis meant and John Paul ll with the Latin mass, it's fine but not "better". You can't idolize a mass to the point where you say I wont go if I don't have it, I'll move, etc. I see that online. It's subtle but the type of mass becomes more important.
I grew up in the NO, attended Catholic school through high school. The Traditional mass saved me and continues to feed my soul. Yes, the NO consecration is valid for now (unless the rubrics change), but the new mass has led to loss of faith for so many. Look at the drop in vocations, attendance and Catholics that don't believe in the true presence. My heart aches to see so called politicians call themselves Catholic yet they actively follow satanic views like abortion.😢 Jesus said " judge a tree by it's fruits". I just want us to go back to following Jesus and His Apostolic tradition.
@@deb9806 different attracts, happens at different churches, retreats, WYD type of events, priests know it wont last if the core isn't there. If you are centered with the Lord, it doesn't matter if it's NO or Latin or Orthodox, just like some poorer convents don't have elaborate masses, they don't need it. They have a valid simple mass with Christ.
Not everyone wants that, you don't need Latin to want Jesus, to feel him, to want the Eucharist. Tongue/hand shouldn't be a topic of discourse. It becomes semantics and "I like bells and rails and I like this and that" Mother Theresa didn't care if she had the Latin mass or gorgeous church like most convents. It's nice to have things to help you focus etc but it's not the church.
I have to say, watching & listening to Russell Brand, I always got a sense that he was searching for something more in life, to fill some kind of void, to fill the spiritual gap in his life. Once you search earnestly, Our Lord will provide. “Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.”-Matt. 7:7
I think every human, at their base level core self, always longs to have a connection with something/s that will show them honest unconditional love and understanding. When people have a foundation to believe in, they live for a purpose greater than themselves because they know they are supported. God and Catholicism are that foundation and source of honest unconditional love and understanding that absolutely can connect us all together as one in his image.
Bishop Baron - thank you for consistently providing a level of Catechesis that we’d be hard pressed to get anywhere else. Your comments on the impact the Catholic online TH-cam and other Social Media evangelists are having is tremendous. I am less certain of the impact the Eucharistic Revival is having. I’m in the Diocese of El Paso TX and have not seen much that is tangible and centered in catechizing Mass attendees that aren’t in OCIA. Our Tabernacles in many cases are not in the Sanctuary; there doesn’t seem to be an effort, sustained or otherwise, to catechize the Mass faithful on the Eucharist, reverence to the Tabernacle, attendance at Adoration, kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer when the Blessed Sacrament is present / exposed, remaining kneeling through purification of the Sacred Vessels, understanding when the consecration / transformation takes place, a focus on the link between the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion to name a few shortcomings. I haven’t been to Mass across the Diocese, but have a baseline set of observations from the churches I have attended Mass at. I fear we are going to miss an opportunity while people crave Spirituality. Thank you again.
The church is sitting on a gold mine of spirituality and now people are starting to realise it. There are great times ahead for those whom believe in Jesus Christ. Regardless of whether your local bishop snaps out of his slumber or not. The thing I am discovering as I look into the Protestant churches is how much they own their religion. It will exist only through the efforts of the laity. And they are passionate about their faiths. If only we could combine the love of the eucharist with the love of scripture and worshipful and vibrant singing like Hillsong does.
I loved your comment that we are sitting on a goldmine of spirituality. But the last thing we need to do is introduce anything Protestant. Protestants are not as solid as you might believe. They constantly church hop. There are over 40,000 registered Protestant churches in the US alone, all with different beliefs. There is still only one true Catholic Church, and that is by the grace of God alone. We have the fullness of faith. I agree there is a problem but we must expect more from our young people to use discern and we need to be the example for them.
@@ruthgilmour8399 I am not advocating for Protestantism, just their passion. A couple of thoughts on this is that, pre Vatican 2 has music that was music, memorable, moving, uplifting, special. Since Vatican 2 the music has been rubbish. The second thing is that it is far better to listen to Hillsong and Christian music than Taylor Swift of Beyonce. And that's exactly what our youth are listening to. We are in a spiritual war and need all the help we can get
My favourite Bishoo I learned a lot from you . When you came to London my prist announce it I couldn’t go because of work I hope you will come again Bishop Baron. Thank you .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The explosion of the sources of spiritual sustenance means that people can find a route to the Divine source in many ways. I love the beauty in Catholicism. What many deep thinking people baulk at is having to simply accept a catechism of worked out answers; people are more sophisticated these days. I'm also not welcome as a gay man, so that avenue is blocked anyway. The crazy thing is I already have a relationship with God, so completely agree with Bishop Barron: nothing will satisfy until we find our source in God ❤.
You said you would not be welcome as a gay man. Do not assume that. We have a gay man at our Parrish. Everyone knows about it and nobody cares. He is a nice guy. He has many friends at our church. I do not know if he lives his gay lifestyle. We are all sinners, gay or straight. But we are also children of God who loves all of us. Try out attending a Catholic church, and “if” you feel not welcome, try another. It will be worth it.
The catechism is a distillation of all the knowledge and wisdom of a 2000 year tradition. If people want to go deeper they are always welcome to read the Summa Theologiae, the works of Saint Augustine and other foundational documents. But if we're being honest, they can't be bothered to read the catechism itself let alone the richer documents that it is based upon, but they reason that their skepticism of church teachings is a sign sophistication and not of ignorance.
Bishop Barron is a gift. I am in the camp that thinks he needs to become bolder. We need shepherds who will act and speak with the authority of the Apostles, which the bishops have. There is a part of the current order the Church cannot be cordial and cerebral with.
Thanks be to God for these wonderful efforts that faithfully serve Jesus, Who is literally our daily Bread of Life, through His likeminded one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.☘️
7:38 "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." Simon Peters 1st Letter to The Church
Ya know when I think of Simon Peter gentleness and respect are NOT the 1st words that come to mind. More like Foot n The Mouth. Of course He Was the only One To Get Out Of The Boat! I relate to Peter, as I've spent time with my foot in my mouth!
Show the youth the Latin Mass and they will experience a renewal in their spirituality. I was at a college in Texas and our parish was the Newman Center for the College. They started exploring the Latin Masses offered in Dallas and Ft worth and suddenly the girls are wearing Veils, receiving communion kneeling on the tongue with no rail. A new sense of reverence was seen in the Novus Ordo Mass and the Local Parish Priest doesnt know what to think of it. The Novus Ordo was supposed all inovative and attract the youth but it did not work. They are saying we got cheated with guitars and kum bayah they want substance.
One hundred percent! People want and need transcendence and reverence. For guitars and dumbed-down nicey-nice stuff they can go down to the local open mic night-why go to church? People want and need Church with a capital C.
Yup! I finally found the TLM after I left the hippie hootenanny in the 80’s. I finally came home! Pray for the TLM, the Pope and all the good priests both TLM and NO. 🙏✝️
Some people might need to go back to traditional mass. But to me it is not the Latin mass that makes a holy man of me but the holy man comes from within me. I attend daily mass in Malaysia and confess regularly and recite my rosary whenever possible. I don't need Latin mass. People need to take the mass, confession and devotion to mother Mary seriously. What's the use of Latin mass when everything looks good from the outside but rotten inside
There is much truth in that, but you have a maturity in your faith that the youth have not developed yet I personally can no longer tolerate the NO I am 60 years old now I have 1 child of 8 that attends Mass. While the Latin Mass parishes are growing by leaps and bounds. The youth are not a bunch a 60 hippies, they simply look at the Latin Mass in awe and wonder why it was taken from them.
Reverent liturgy is important. But the real problem is the hyper-sexualized-progressive-Marxist-pantheist culture. We need priests who are ready to openly condemn the sacred perversions of our progressive culture. The ones that will get you thrown in jail if you talk about them bluntly.
Bishop Barron is right on as to the cause of the chaos and despair in our world. We have collectively forgotten how to bow before something sublime and of ultimate good. St. Francis was the ultimate environmentalist who understood the Divine in the world we inhabit. We are spiritual beings operating in the physical world, but this reality is utterly foreign to many people.
I see more young people, ages 18 through 36, recent converts, at the Tridentine parish I now belong to, than I have seen in my life and I was a child the last years before Vatican II. Youth are drawn to the Truth, love for the Blessed sacrament, the sacrament of Confession (We have lines every week) but also the perfection of the worship, the mysterious beauty of Gregorian chant, the virtues, and the hard truths spoken from the pulpit by manly priests. We have 30altar boys who have memorized the Latin responses beginning at age 7. When you see converts in their 20s and 30s staying to pray after the Holy Mass then you know what is missing in "young people's lives: God the mysterious whose love gives them hope and faith in these troubling and lonely times.
Why don't you get deep into the Vatican II's documents and learn the deep meaning of every single part of today's Ordinary Mass, and then explain it to these youths you refer to. Let's see if they return or have other things in their head not to have time to attend for just 30 minutes time. The CCC §166 explains in very few words what the real problem might be...
It's true. The church needs to propose a challenge to young people, not bend over backwards to make us more comfortable with lessened requirements for catechism, fasting and prayer. We are surrounded by comfort today, if the church would be salt and light in this world, she should challenge us to pick up our cross and follow the Lord.
For me, it’s the fact that they didn’t hold the priest who SA’d little boys accountable. I’ll speak to Jesus directly & pray my rosary but these criminals/ criminal apologists & sympathizers need a wake up call.
well, I guess we are all held accountable. Our small diocese just shelled out over $1 million dollars over these issues. I find what some priests did reprehensible & inconceivable, but we ARE called, as Christians, to forgive. We have to forgive or we are hypocrites & it only hurts us in the long run to hold onto bitterness. christ forgave those who LITERALLY NAILED HIM TO A CROSS AND KILLED HIM. What else can not be forgiven, then? and you do understand that this 'problem' is prevalent in all areas of our society, right, not just the Catholic church? Boy scouts, protestant ministers, teachers, parents, etc????
@girlwithathought 👆 You’re right. CAN’T unknow what’s known. Global System protects itself + protects its Sinner-Criminals simultaneously Endangering Children (others too) 1st Abused, then Abandoned were their victims. Investigative Journalists + Lawyers were the people who actually did right by their Victims. CAN’T trust the UN-trustworthy.
I am a non 2nd lifer...I do not long for more material goods...I only long for the basics of life, good health and no annoying neighbours and their barking dogs..amen
Bob Dylan just admitted having a pac with the devil. That’s why he did so well writing music. Saw it on an interview. Of course, admitting is to recognize his faults? Yet not sure? Would want to continue to listen anymore to his music? Especially if the music was helped by The Evil One??? I am so happy that, Bishop Barron did say something about the lady on CNN, that later apologized that she misspoke??? Bishop Barron is one of Our Spokespersons for Mother Church. God be willing, all Bishops will speak up for Our Lord’s spouse. Thanks 🙏, and God bless you all. 03/15/24.
@@melroycorrea7720 Most think he was pulling the tail of the interviewer, spice up the talk, but the Internet takes on a life of it's own. I wouldn't bother with it.
My seven children are all devout Catholics. Six of them have two or more college degrees. I taught them at home with the St. Joseph revised Baltimore catechism. I am so grateful that they really know their faith from that little series of books. I did not think the CCD books in my parish were adequate. We also prayed the Rosary every night together.
They could look up the life of blessed teenager, Carlo Acutis. Someone mentioned him in the comments below.
When the family prays Rosary daily, the devil cant enter in that household because they have special protection from Our Lady. I heard that from an exorcist in one of the channel I follow.
Lets hope none of them are doctors.
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And what does that mean? Is it bad to be "doctors"?
//Lets hope none of them are doctors.//
It means that doctors that have the capacity to say oh well it's Gods will is not someone l would want as a doctor. @@therealong
I was raised Mormon but I converted to Catholicism in my twenties. I suspect that lots of Catholics leave because there is not much sense of community within any Catholic parish church I have ever attended. The Mormon church, which is certainly nonsense, has a much better sense of community and belonging. When I first went to my local Catholic Church the priest reluctantly gave me catechise; the parishioners were nonplussed about my conversion- as though it was something bizarre-; and almost no one welcomed me at all. The Catholic Church demands so much of its baptised members- and yet there is not much of a community to support those who want to be signs of contradiction.
I understand what you're saying. We can help the Parishes be more open to newcomers. How can you use your own experience to help other newcomers? It's our turn to help others given our experiences.
@@Lucylou7070 I understand what you're saying but here is the problem. The Catholic Church has a priestly hierarchy so nothing gets done without the approval of the hierarchy and unfortunatley they tend not to like change- and, moreover, they tend not to like the interference of the 'mere' laity. It seems to me that the laity need to be given more responsibility by the hierarchy.
I'm so sorry nobody welcomed you as you should have been (I'm being serious). I wonder the same thing, why do we lack this sense of community? I guess priests are not making enough emphasis on it😢
Welcome home!!!
@bayreuth79 Eternal life is participation in the community of love within the Most Holy Trinity. Only Hell, the loss of God and salvation, is without community.
@@johnf2023 That's a theological statement and its true but that's not what I am discussing here. As above, so below (as the saying goes): we have to create good human community in the church since we are, after all, political (i.e., social) animals.
Bishop Barron is very deep and articulated. He is the most influental Bishop in the world. Really fascinating to hear him teaching and explaining. God bless him and his ministry, amen 😊😊😊
“Join the Army of the Crucified and Risen Lord.” Powerful words.
Barron is all talk. He's an integral part of the problems in the Church
This guy is a politician 💩
I love Bishop Barron. I’m Trad and I know a lot of people can be a bit critical (they wish he was more Trad) but still I love him. All my prayers Fr Bishop 🙏🏻🕊️
I agree! Pray for him all the time! 🙏💕✝️
Traddy trad McTradson
@@hansblitz7770 lol, ✅
I’ll take it!
I’m glad that I’m not alone. Only if Trads make the effort to listen, in whole not in parts. Bp. Barron has a lot of great gems to contemplate on.
The heart is restless until it rests in you oh Lord, and I believe the young generation is coming home to your heart Oh Lord something fierce.
Something fierce -- well put.
From your, to God's mouth
Yes, bishop Barron. There is no life without Eucharist.
most of the world live an ok life and never heard of the eucharist..which is a catholic invention ..amen
That is if you are a Catholic . It’s a religion of sacraments …. The sacrifice of the mass is the central activity for Catholics - the celebration of the holy Eucharist representing Christ body and the wine (His blood!).
Beautiful truth..."The heart will REBEL against that reductionism"
Yes. You can't ignore the hunger forever.
@DRAGONFLY101 Are we not free to do what we want? To choose to harm others?
I cannot get enough of Bishop Barron’s mindset on life’s “two” DRAMA’S … in my personal opinion his contribution to the Roman Catholic Church is incredible and worthy of great recognition and fellowship by those wanting to give their ‘all’ to Christ.
It's from Hans Urs von Balthasar, q prominent theologian of the XXth C, Bp Barron references him often. Has the whole big book titles 'Theodrama' is his greatest ouvre.
@@joane24
I remember reading "theodrana" somewhere else, and your same answer about von Balthasar. Did you know he should have received the "red hat" of a Cardinal? It seems he didn't really want it at first; anyway he died shortly after.
@@therealong Wait LOL I've just literally seen your nickname/avatar and posts a moment ago I was watching an entirely different video about Korean Catholics 🙈 what a coincidence 😂 the discussion was about Pope Francis, I was thinking about writing something there but then thought no, not gonna enter the argument. But yeah, I'm also annoyed when people get all their 'knowledge' about the Church from the mainstream media that twists everything.🥴
@@joane24
My pleasure. 🤗Sure, I've been commenting around a lot. You should always say something, not only thinking, for that channel isn't moderated at all and it's prey of many anti-Catholics. Some people even thinks it's an official channel, and that Pope Francis follows with the comments there! lol. They are actually publishing too many videos lately, and I haven't had the time to "check" what they write. lol I like to stay on one topic as long as it takes. Have been stuck with some of them in the past, especially on FS's ones and Pope Francis' directly speaking, and lately on Confession and such. They hardly get it though and beat around the bush for days.
However, by browsing again this post here today, I found the other comment I mentioned, and responded to. It was not by the same person as here though.
Have a peaceful Holy Week!🌿😇🌿
Can you imagine Bishop Barron as the next pope? I know it won't happen, but he speaks with such clarity and erudition about the faith that he could lead a revival all by himself. I'm not much of a Catholic anymore, but every time I listen to him speak, his thoughtful intellectual-philosophical approach always tugs at me and teases me to give it all another try.
Beautifully written...
Then you should give it another try, before you start thinking what you'd like the next Pope to be like.
Stranger things have happened. Look at the lives of St. Patrick, who went from slave to laying the foundation of the once great Irish Church, or how about St. Joan of Arc, a 17 year old girl with no military training who led the French to victory over the English occupation and regained their independence. Who would have predicted Pope Francis? With God, all things are possible.
I'd love that. I pray that you can come back, he is calling you to.
Then please come back! Don’t throw away the treasure you’ve been handed because of some poor messengers or catechisms/priests. Educate yourself - sooo many good sources to help you. Liston to The Catholic Current podcast. Utilize Scott Hahn’s resources found at the St. Paul Center. We need you in the fight!
Thank you for having Bishop Barron.
So wonderful to hear that the young people acknowledge the hunger in their hearts and turn to our Lord!
Blessings Bishop Barron.⚘🕯🕯🕯
I am in my 60s I was brought up a Catholic then I converted to Mormon when I was 18 years because it gave me a sense of community. From 30 I became disillusioned and agnostic until recently - I want to reconnect with my Catholic faith. But I went to church twice and found it mechanical lacking divine inspiration and very lonely - my sister had a similar experience. This is what the Catholic Church needs to address to attract people back. It needs to give all Catholics a sense of purpose by being part of a Catholic community. Not compromise it’s teachings to attract people but stand up for the true faith and it’s theology.
Hi. I 100% feel this. I'll spare the details on my reversion, but I found that once I changed my perspective about the church, my perspective changed also IN the church. I didn't manage to do it alone though. Reading Rome Sweet Home helped me a lot because it addresses exactly what you're talking about. Then also helpful was the podcast from Ascension by Edward Sri 'A Biblical Walk Through the Mass'. If you can possibly listen to that, I think it would help a lot. Or even search Father Mike Schmitz's talks here on you tube from Ascension Presents. He has a truly inspired way of explaining things. In fact, "Pray the Mass Like Never Before" is a video here on you tube from SEEK 2019, also Father Mike. God Bless You
I very strongly encourage you to go to the Traditional Latin Mass, the Mass of the Ages. It is the authentic, non-Protestantized Mass.
PRAY BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. Be persistent. It may take more than one time.
Do it now during this Lent!
@@ChrisCormier-y7x No, please no. I grew with the Latin Mass. There was no more sense of belonging then than today.
However, I also grew up in the Ukrainian Catholic Byzantine Rite.
The Ukrainian “ Divine Liturgy “ has always been in the vernacular, that is, in Ukrainian. Nothing changed in that Rite after Vatican II except for the removal of the Communion rail. That was a bonus for the Priests, who had to bend down to drop the Eucharist from a spoon into the communicants mouth. It required constant bending the entire way.
Married priests, facing the altar during Mass, no female altar servers - still the same.
The big difference was the language. Even though my Mom spoke Ukrainian and we lived with my immigrant Grandfather ( my Gigi ), my English father would not permit us to learn Ukrainian - he felt we would be confused when we went to English School.
The difference between the two languages that I did not understand at either Mass was that Ukrainian was spoken all around me. And we sang Ukrainian songs and lullabies to all the babies. We understood a bit.
So it was the language that surrounded me all my life. It was comforting to hear. It was a language that was alive, unlike Latin ( which I studied in High School ) which was a dead language.
It may be the Official Language of the Catholic Church, but it was not translated from the 4 centuries of Greek because it was in some way “ holier “. It was translated so that the Roman Converts could understand what was being said. In other words, it was changed to the vernacular - the Latin Vulgate.
You can become involved in the Church in many ways. The CWL, bible study classes, the K of C, volunteers for coffee after Mass.
Many ways to serve and meet people and feel a sense of community. But you have to make a choice to get involved.
Help or start a children’s liturgy. Join the choir. Volunteer as a lector. .
I have done many of these things, including playing the piano - but I was a pianist.
Met many people who have become great friends. And I moved from a different city where I knew and was involved with my family and relatives.
It was difficult at first, but became easier.
Many ways to become more involved and feel part of the community of believers.,
I am currently 18 and came into the church two years ago. The death of my father and interest in philosophy and history really made me think about death and the meaning of life. I found that meaning and hope in Christ from a young age. Only he can satisfy our souls. I think many in my generation are starting to see this.
We should pray for Bishop Barron for protection bc he stands out among the majority of the bishops with his knowledge and gifts and his zeal for evangelization. The devil doesn’t like what he’s doing…
I absolutely agree! I do pray for him. God has gifted him and blessed him and the devil HATES that! Even the greatest of men have "clay feet" and pride is our great internal enemy, but Satan certainly is the Evil One on the outside. I pray that Jesus protect Bishop Barron from both. "Deliver us from [the] evil [one]. Amen!"
I think he absolutely dropped the ball in the Ben Shapiro interview when he simply said that people outside the Faith could go to heaven. That is a growing and persistent position within our compromised episcopacy that the Catholic Faith is just one legitimate religion among many. Neither Bishop Barron nor many others will face the media with the Truth that no one wants to hear. Unless one accepts Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and follows God's law he or she will not get into heaven. "Not everyone who says Lord, Lord, will enter the Kingdom of Heaven but only those who follow the Will of my Heavenly Father." The good Bishop doesn't seem to believe this, and if he does he doesn't have the courage or prudent discernment to say that to a non-believer to his face.
Barron parroted his “holy father” Francis
Dearest Bishop Barron, may God give you a long, long, healthy life amongst us.
Amen 🙏🏼🕊️ May Our Dear Lord Jesus Grant Our Dear Bishop Barron many healthy years of life to lead our young generation in the path that will lead them to Heaven, our Real Home Sweet Home. In Jesus Most Holy Name I Pray And Thank. Amen Forever Amen 🙏🏼🕊️🥰💝
Blessed Carlo Acutis pray for Us.
It's so good to have people like Bishop Barron at the forefront of the defense of our Catholic faith.
The Catholic church has broken in two parts. Be sure to be on the right side.
Yes, he is a big gift to the Church. ❤
I call him the Sword of Catholicism.
I'm a nondenominational who grew up Baptist looking into the Roman Catholic tradition. I love Bishop, I think he is one of the most important & critical thinkers & dare I say philosophers of our time & I pray that he will one day rise up to sit on St Peter's throne because I think the Catholic church, & Christianity as a whole, would benefit greatly from his teaching & leading.
The one who is not Catholic, he is not a Christian!
Just a bible reader, nothing else!
Joshua -- Your wish is one I've never thought of. Been following Bishop Barron since he was plain ol' Father Barron in his series called, I think, Catholicism. I do think thousands who have followed his explications of Scripture, especially Christology, and am always lifted into better thoughts on our Faith. As a teen, I was totally impressed by the line of critical thinkers who maintained the logic of Jesus and His Divine Nature. All I can say is "What a gift. What a gift Jesus Is."
Stick with Bishop Barron, Fr. Ripperger, Scott Hahn, and Michael Lofton. Do not listen to Fr. Altman or Bishop Strickland or ANYONE aligned with them. We have a serious problem with sedevacantists (look it up). Stay true to the rules. Catholicism is a wonderful home. Please join us!
Bishop Barron is a rock of the church.
Of the Novus Ordo Church, I'll grant you that.
Look at the success of The Chosen and you will see the spiritual hunger in the world. People are drawn to Jesus!
Yes, they want to feel the Gospels, not just read them. Bishop Barron has the Bible (I got New Testament) where you have readings, but also commentary from him and other theologians and priests and saints. Gorgeous photos/paintings also.
Be great if they followed the instructions Jesus left us. Most churches are concerned with the material goods (money, fancy suits and big churches) and people see it. If you know Jesus, that is the exact opposite of what he teaches. OUR Job as Human beings, is to care for other Humans.. pretty simple. The church is concerned with taking care of the Church.
Too bad the writing and acting is horrible.
@@edwardbaker1331 Much better than most Christian shows but I thought the same the first few times I tried to watch but it got much better. Scenes with Jon and "Matthew" and Nicodemis still make me cry. It's a mixed bag.
Bishop Barron has the courage and strength to speak the truth a lot of people are gutless and refuse to speak and listen to the truth
I am so moved by how Bishop Barron talks about our faith. My heart is on fire and thank the Lord for anointing him with the gift of opening up our darkened minds.
Thank you, Bishop Barron and Colm...
He is so easy to listen to and learn from.
"Theodrana" and "egodrama": what a useful way to think about our lives!
"Theodrama"... ;)
It's from Hans Urs von Balthasar.
@@joane24
Lol, here it was...
That last sentence was beautiful, ''you have now experienced the HUNGER, we got the BREAD OF LIFE THAT WILL SATISFY IT''.
This Bishop is a great shepherd. He speaks from the bible to address non- biblical issues and directs us to a different path away from what divides us.
Bishop Robert Barron he changed my life that I am coming more want to be with lord Jesus Christ and I am very grateful for that I know God is within my heart 💜 Thank you God bless you, father Barron 🙏😇💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
5:10 - love this
God bless Bishop Barron and his ministry
We cannot live with emptiness. Our heart has to be filled. Only God can fully fill and satisfy the hunger of our hearts. It is always so spiritually refreshing to listen to Bishop Barron. I do my daily spiritual reading (listening) to his reflection. God bless you, dear Bishop Barron.
Fr. Alex Rebello (80 years)
As a born-again Catholic with a profound conversion 16 years ago during a pilgrimage where God intervened to save my marriage, I agree with Bishop Barron wholeheartedly that our hearts long for Christ, and nothing will satisfy them beyond the materials and pleasure of this world. I led a promiscuous life before my conversion, with frequent visits to strip clubs and red districts. After God transformed my hardened heart, I felt the joy and love in my beyond this world. I asked Jesus that I would accept any suffering, including leprosy, as reparations for my sins because my love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate of Mary grew exponentially. I would rather die than divorce my wife, knowing that it would offend God greatly. I pray for others to receive the same grace of conversion to see the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman and the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
@Heart_on_Fire1
Why do you use the term "Born-again" rather than devout Catholic? That's a typical non-Catholic cliché to differentiate between true vs fake Christians, and to mean "having really been saved".
But in reality it's just a label, and it doesn't mean anything more than just having being baptized.
The true renewal of heart and spirit is a conscious process everyone indistinctly has to go through.
For a happy marriage it takes two to tango! ☺
@@therealong I beg to differ. Born-again has to do with a profound transformation or metanoia in a person's life, like St. Paul with his 180-degree conversion. I was a lukewarm Catholic living a life far away from God, leading a promiscuous life, so it would not be possible to change that lifestyle without God's intervention. A renounced exorcist Fr. Carlos Martinez said that it would take 75 exorcist sessions or 1.5 years to drive out that kind of demonic sexual sin possession. A devout Catholic is a term that typically describes a religious person going to Church often and may have a gradual conversion but not drastic transformation.
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He’s right that the lives of Saints are so alluring to every generation. We should start by telling their stories!
👆Those who are currently and actually teaching and preaching the full Gospel Truth as Christ instructed Apostles to do are where all attention can be focused
I know from my own experience, that the heart becomes restless with anything less than God. I tried turning away for various reasons (doubts about Church, not the Faith ) and was always unsatisfied until the inner spiritual journey in Christ began, and I was enabled to understand the Church differently. Thanks be to God that B. Barron is alive to this need especially in the young at this time when media focuses on negativity and superficiality much . CMJ
Yep. My teenage years and early 20s was filled with problems when I turned away. My heart was never satisfied with anything else.
Thank you for speaking out on the current crisis of belief in and out of the Church 🙏
100%. I’ve been saying that for decades- sooo obvious in our public schools. Our young people are starving for meaning - only God can fill the void they feel.
At some point our society fostered secularism and continued to try to make government and its leaders our God. It's not been working and won't because the hunger is for something/someone beyond. I look at how the young get hyped up about climate change for example. They want to believe and make a change for what they think is good, but it's still about mankind having all the power instead of something/someone bigger than they are. Their energy isn't channeled to what can really matter. Maybe that's what youth is all about, and maturity has to kick in at some point to be able to say something like "Is this all there really is?" And then search for what's already in the heart but was hidden.
This bishop is right! Young people want a faith that is transcendent, mighty, and deep! Don’t dummy down the faith. They are not dumb. Don’t insult their intelligence!
Always a pleasure to listen to Bishop Barron (for those who understand Vatican II).
Bishop God bless you more Spiritual thoughts to share. May all of us "Become a person God wants us to be" Pray for us😇🙏💒💌
Thank you for interviewing B. Barron. He reinforced my own spirituality..
Thank You God for Bishop Barron. God bless
Amen Bishop Barron. Keep speaking the strong Truth
Thank you Bishop Barron, your words are so needed in a world so messed up - we need to hear this clarity over and over again! May God continue to fill you with his wisdom .....
Thank you for having Bishop Barron , he always has something to say and his followers are listening. Lorraine
I thank God for our good priests ( and EWTN) that speak the truth. ❤
God bless bishop Barron. He was the first catholic I ever heard speak. I’ve been a catholic for 3 years this Easter. I was 21
I have to confess that I have fallen in love with The Traditional Latin Mass ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I grew up with the novus ordo Mass but it is completely different attending the TLM. I want nothing but to be able to attend The Traditional Latin Mass.
Sounds like nonsense. Mass is the consecration.
Every mass is valid though, some like more bells and whistles and others are there for the Eucharist. Most convents and places have simple churches, they didn't need the incense (which bothers my lungs) the Latin that they don't understand, heart is Jesus. Whatever makes you feel closer is great, but you are making the other things matter. I think that is what Pope Francis meant and John Paul ll with the Latin mass, it's fine but not "better". You can't idolize a mass to the point where you say I wont go if I don't have it, I'll move, etc. I see that online. It's subtle but the type of mass becomes more important.
I grew up in the NO, attended Catholic school through high school. The Traditional mass saved me and continues to feed my soul. Yes, the NO consecration is valid for now (unless the rubrics change), but the new mass has led to loss of faith for so many. Look at the drop in vocations, attendance and Catholics that don't believe in the true presence. My heart aches to see so called politicians call themselves Catholic yet they actively follow satanic views like abortion.😢 Jesus said " judge a tree by it's fruits". I just want us to go back to following Jesus and His Apostolic tradition.
@@deb9806 different attracts, happens at different churches, retreats, WYD type of events, priests know it wont last if the core isn't there. If you are centered with the Lord, it doesn't matter if it's NO or Latin or Orthodox, just like some poorer convents don't have elaborate masses, they don't need it. They have a valid simple mass with Christ.
Agreed
Thank you.
Praise the Lord (and the Holy Priests) for the Bread of Life.
Amen Glory to God in the Highest level of Love forever. ❤❤❤
Great wisdom from Bishop Barron. Thank God for this ordained man
Orthodoxy has such a true Kindness to it.
@WeaponofChoice-hx2hn lol
I mean, he is kind of correct.
Awesome! Nailed it Bishop Barron, clearly you articulated the problem young Catholics face. Thank you! 👌🙏🏻
Reverent masses ad orientum, smells/bells, latin, communion on the tongue, challenging preaching. This is what we want.
I see that you have not taken your meds yet today.
Is all that more important for you that Christ himself and preserving in the unity of the Church, which is His Body?
Speak for yourself.
Not everyone wants that, you don't need Latin to want Jesus, to feel him, to want the Eucharist. Tongue/hand shouldn't be a topic of discourse. It becomes semantics and "I like bells and rails and I like this and that" Mother Theresa didn't care if she had the Latin mass or gorgeous church like most convents. It's nice to have things to help you focus etc but it's not the church.
@@melroycorrea7720 Ad hominem.
Speaking the truth is so refreshing in this day of the culture of Death
I have to say, watching & listening to Russell Brand, I always got a sense that he was searching for something more in life, to fill some kind of void, to fill the spiritual gap in his life. Once you search earnestly, Our Lord will provide. “Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.”-Matt. 7:7
me too, same with Jordan Peterson.
@@Lucylou7070 Yes, agreed.
Practical insightful talked ..Thank you Bishop Barron, always enlighten me.... 🙏😇
Christ is what the words sanity and truth actually mean. God bless you Bishop Barron and thank you for the gift of yourself in Christ.
I think every human, at their base level core self, always longs to have a connection with something/s that will show them honest unconditional love and understanding. When people have a foundation to believe in, they live for a purpose greater than themselves because they know they are supported. God and Catholicism are that foundation and source of honest unconditional love and understanding that absolutely can connect us all together as one in his image.
I loved his videos from years ago regarding the beauty of the church. They were extraordinary!
Bishop Baron - thank you for consistently providing a level of Catechesis that we’d be hard pressed to get anywhere else. Your comments on the impact the Catholic online TH-cam and other Social Media evangelists are having is tremendous. I am less certain of the impact the Eucharistic Revival is having. I’m in the Diocese of El Paso TX and have not seen much that is tangible and centered in catechizing Mass attendees that aren’t in OCIA. Our Tabernacles in many cases are not in the Sanctuary; there doesn’t seem to be an effort, sustained or otherwise, to catechize the Mass faithful on the Eucharist, reverence to the Tabernacle, attendance at Adoration, kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer when the Blessed Sacrament is present / exposed, remaining kneeling through purification of the Sacred Vessels, understanding when the consecration / transformation takes place, a focus on the link between the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion to name a few shortcomings. I haven’t been to Mass across the Diocese, but have a baseline set of observations from the churches I have attended Mass at. I fear we are going to miss an opportunity while people crave Spirituality. Thank you again.
Brilliant 👏Thank you for all you do Bishop Barron!
Gran Obispo.. Admirable 👍🙏🏽❤️
I love this man! Thank you God!🙏🏼
The Catholic Church is proud to have such intelligent and courageous bishops, proof that the Holy Spirit never abandons it.
Really? Where was the "Holy Spirit" when all the molestations were rampantly occurring in the past decades? Stop drinking the BS Kool-Aid.
I'm calling him the Sword of Catholicism.
Thank you Bishop Barron, always reminding us of Theodrama!!!
The church is sitting on a gold mine of spirituality and now people are starting to realise it. There are great times ahead for those whom believe in Jesus Christ. Regardless of whether your local bishop snaps out of his slumber or not. The thing I am discovering as I look into the Protestant churches is how much they own their religion. It will exist only through the efforts of the laity. And they are passionate about their faiths.
If only we could combine the love of the eucharist with the love of scripture and worshipful and vibrant singing like Hillsong does.
I loved your comment that we are sitting on a goldmine of spirituality. But the last thing we need to do is introduce anything Protestant. Protestants are not as solid as you might believe. They constantly church hop. There are over 40,000 registered Protestant churches in the US alone, all with different beliefs. There is still only one true Catholic Church, and that is by the grace of God alone. We have the fullness of faith. I agree there is a problem but we must expect more from our young people to use discern and we need to be the example for them.
@@ruthgilmour8399 I am not advocating for Protestantism, just their passion. A couple of thoughts on this is that, pre Vatican 2 has music that was music, memorable, moving, uplifting, special. Since Vatican 2 the music has been rubbish.
The second thing is that it is far better to listen to Hillsong and Christian music than Taylor Swift of Beyonce. And that's exactly what our youth are listening to. We are in a spiritual war and need all the help we can get
We get the clergy we deserve. (When the laity is faithfull, God blesses them with good sheperds)
@@jacobryan9663 it's a circle. Good shepherds produce good sheep. And good sheep produce good shepherds.
Praying for Bp Barron 🙏
Thank you for this interview. The questions were intelligent and the responses from Bishop Barron were clear and inspirational.
My favourite Bishoo I learned a lot from you . When you came to London my prist announce it I couldn’t go because of work I hope you will come again Bishop Baron.
Thank you .🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The explosion of the sources of spiritual sustenance means that people can find a route to the Divine source in many ways. I love the beauty in Catholicism. What many deep thinking people baulk at is having to simply accept a catechism of worked out answers; people are more sophisticated these days. I'm also not welcome as a gay man, so that avenue is blocked anyway. The crazy thing is I already have a relationship with God, so completely agree with Bishop Barron: nothing will satisfy until we find our source in God ❤.
You said you would not be welcome as a gay man. Do not assume that. We have a gay man at our Parrish. Everyone knows about it and nobody cares. He is a nice guy. He has many friends at our church. I do not know if he lives his gay lifestyle. We are all sinners, gay or straight. But we are also children of God who loves all of us. Try out attending a Catholic church, and “if” you feel not welcome, try another. It will be worth it.
The catechism is a distillation of all the knowledge and wisdom of a 2000 year tradition. If people want to go deeper they are always welcome to read the Summa Theologiae, the works of Saint Augustine and other foundational documents.
But if we're being honest, they can't be bothered to read the catechism itself let alone the richer documents that it is based upon, but they reason that their skepticism of church teachings is a sign sophistication and not of ignorance.
Thank you so much. St. Joseph pray for us.
Yes, young people don't like half truths. They are too smart. Only the fullness of the faith will keep them in.
Excellent! Thank you! I am going to share this - especially those I pray for daily. God bless you!
Well done again Colm 🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀
Blessings Bishop Barron
I had to comment.. so powerful
Bishop Barron is a gift. I am in the camp that thinks he needs to become bolder. We need shepherds who will act and speak with the authority of the Apostles, which the bishops have. There is a part of the current order the Church cannot be cordial and cerebral with.
My two college kids just went lt SEEK at st Louise they came back totally convinced that Catholicism is the true religion, they learned so so much
Its called a cult for a reason.
Thanks be to God for these wonderful efforts that faithfully serve Jesus, Who is literally our daily Bread of Life, through His likeminded one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.☘️
7:38 "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."
Simon Peters 1st Letter to The Church
Ya know when I think of Simon Peter gentleness and respect are NOT the 1st words that come to mind. More like Foot n The Mouth. Of course He Was the only One To Get Out Of The Boat! I relate to Peter, as I've spent time with my foot in my mouth!
There is much lacking but we are there to receive Jesus. To become strong in faith. And become the best we can be.
A definite leading light in the Catholic Church today!
Yes Mr Barron is excellent and he is very good man and his view is amazing!
The Holy Rosary of The Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee.
Amen
Thank you!
Show the youth the Latin Mass and they will experience a renewal in their spirituality. I was at a college in Texas and our parish was the Newman Center for the College. They started exploring the Latin Masses offered in Dallas and Ft worth and suddenly the girls are wearing Veils, receiving communion kneeling on the tongue with no rail. A new sense of reverence was seen in the Novus Ordo Mass and the Local Parish Priest doesnt know what to think of it. The Novus Ordo was supposed all inovative and attract the youth but it did not work. They are saying we got cheated with guitars and kum bayah they want substance.
One hundred percent! People want and need transcendence and reverence. For guitars and dumbed-down nicey-nice stuff they can go down to the local open mic night-why go to church? People want and need Church with a capital C.
Yup! I finally found the TLM after I left the hippie hootenanny in the 80’s. I finally came home! Pray for the TLM, the Pope and all the good priests both TLM and NO. 🙏✝️
Some people might need to go back to traditional mass. But to me it is not the Latin mass that makes a holy man of me but the holy man comes from within me. I attend daily mass in Malaysia and confess regularly and recite my rosary whenever possible. I don't need Latin mass. People need to take the mass, confession and devotion to mother Mary seriously. What's the use of Latin mass when everything looks good from the outside but rotten inside
There is much truth in that, but you have a maturity in your faith that the youth have not developed yet I personally can no longer tolerate the NO I am 60 years old now I have 1 child of 8 that attends Mass. While the Latin Mass parishes are growing by leaps and bounds. The youth are not a bunch a 60 hippies, they simply look at the Latin Mass in awe and wonder why it was taken from them.
Reverent liturgy is important. But the real problem is the hyper-sexualized-progressive-Marxist-pantheist culture. We need priests who are ready to openly condemn the sacred perversions of our progressive culture. The ones that will get you thrown in jail if you talk about them bluntly.
Bishop Barron is right on as to the cause of the chaos and despair in our world. We have collectively forgotten how to bow before something sublime and of ultimate good. St. Francis was the ultimate environmentalist who understood the Divine in the world we inhabit. We are spiritual beings operating in the physical world, but this reality is utterly foreign to many people.
Young people desire a challenge.
ABSOLUTELY Bishop Barron 🙏✝️🙏
There isnt much of a community in Catholic parishes ,that is true I believe
You're right. They need you. I'm nit kidding.
You should look at Wichita, ks. Parishes! 😊 I feel blessed to live in such a strong Catholic diocese
Fantastic leader of Catholic faith!
I see more young people, ages 18 through 36, recent converts, at the Tridentine parish I now belong to, than I have seen in my life and I was a child the last years before Vatican II. Youth are drawn to the Truth, love for the Blessed sacrament, the sacrament of Confession (We have lines every week) but also the perfection of the worship, the mysterious beauty of Gregorian chant, the virtues, and the hard truths spoken from the pulpit by manly priests. We have 30altar boys who have memorized the Latin responses beginning at age 7. When you see converts in their 20s and 30s staying to pray after the Holy Mass then you know what is missing in "young people's lives: God the mysterious whose love gives them hope and faith in these troubling and lonely times.
Why don't you get deep into the Vatican II's documents and learn the deep meaning of every single part of today's Ordinary Mass, and then explain it to these youths you refer to. Let's see if they return or have other things in their head not to have time to attend for just 30 minutes time.
The CCC §166 explains in very few words what the real problem might be...
@@therealong also _CCC 1200_ to clarify- NO mass that adheres to the GIRM
@@therealong An excellent response!
It's true. The church needs to propose a challenge to young people, not bend over backwards to make us more comfortable with lessened requirements for catechism, fasting and prayer.
We are surrounded by comfort today, if the church would be salt and light in this world, she should challenge us to pick up our cross and follow the Lord.
" Everybody has a hungry heart"
Me encanta el Padre Barron
I believe that God spoke to me and he told me I am his messiah.
For me, it’s the fact that they didn’t hold the priest who SA’d little boys accountable. I’ll speak to Jesus directly & pray my rosary but these criminals/ criminal apologists & sympathizers need a wake up call.
well, I guess we are all held accountable. Our small diocese just shelled out over $1 million dollars over these issues. I find what some priests did reprehensible & inconceivable, but we ARE called, as Christians, to forgive. We have to forgive or we are hypocrites & it only hurts us in the long run to hold onto bitterness. christ forgave those who LITERALLY NAILED HIM TO A CROSS AND KILLED HIM. What else can not be forgiven, then? and you do understand that this 'problem' is prevalent in all areas of our society, right, not just the Catholic church? Boy scouts, protestant ministers, teachers, parents, etc????
@girlwithathought 👆 You’re right.
CAN’T unknow what’s known.
Global System protects itself
+ protects its Sinner-Criminals
simultaneously
Endangering Children (others too)
1st Abused, then Abandoned
were their victims.
Investigative Journalists
+ Lawyers were the people who actually did right by their Victims.
CAN’T trust the UN-trustworthy.
I finally understood what Bishop Barron was constantly saying: "live and aspire to be saints"
Thank you for sharing this
I am a non 2nd lifer...I do not long for more material goods...I only long for the basics of life, good health and no annoying neighbours and their barking dogs..amen
a beautiful message .
Bob Dylan just admitted having a pac with the devil. That’s why he did so well writing music. Saw it on an interview. Of course, admitting is to recognize his faults? Yet not sure? Would want to continue to listen anymore to his music? Especially if the music was helped by The Evil One??? I am so happy that, Bishop Barron did say something about the lady on CNN, that later apologized that she misspoke??? Bishop Barron is one of Our Spokespersons for Mother Church. God be willing, all Bishops will speak up for Our Lord’s spouse. Thanks 🙏, and God bless you all. 03/15/24.
Could you give a reference about what you said of Bob Dylan?
@@melroycorrea7720 Most think he was pulling the tail of the interviewer, spice up the talk, but the Internet takes on a life of it's own. I wouldn't bother with it.
Humm, it’s some where, but I would have to see what interview it was. Peace ✌️. 03/25/24.
His Excellency did an awesome job!
Call all Catholics, including youth, to battle.
Especially the youth