I don’t belong to any organized religion, so I can say without bias that this young man has my greatest respect and appreciation. Thank you James, for shining your light.
I'm prettymuch an atheist, anti-religion, non-spiritual apart from my appreciation for the aesthetic of occult/satanism... (possibly from being driven into contrarianism by SoBaps) and I love this guy. I wish every pastor had his kind of introspection; I think some others do, who aren't among the Osteen brand of 'prosperity gospel' but remain silent for the sake of their congregation, so they think. I've heard stories from depressed pastors who no longer 'believe' in the way that their structured religion would insist, and they struggle with whether to leave the clergy altogether
I agree, Father God we Lift Up James Talarico in deep gratitude as he models out a Scripturally Obedient Follower of JESUS that We Pray has been placed by you in Government to model out the Christianity the United States and the World needs so desperately to see. AMEN.
Well all those who run churches are all just human. So keep searching because pastors like him are out there. Don't waste your time in a different church.
I have such admiration for Congressman/Pastor Talarico. If only we had more human beings like him in Politics. We would welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, not bear "false witness", and we would all pay our taxes instead of billionaires cheating and manipulating to not pay their taxes. Because they don't like helping the poor and unprivileged. So sad, 😢
James, thank you for this beautiful Christmas message. O Holy Night is also my favorite Christmas song (especially Josh Groban’s version …!) I really needed to hear this tonite. It has given me renewed hope and comfort that there is perfect love in Jesus.
Go to a really small church. You are more likely to find a pastor like this. My husband is a pastor of two small country churches. We find real community in these tiny churches.
Et lux in tenebris lucet. ‘The light in darkness shines’ Just a word of hope in the darkest times can make all the difference to someone struggling with despair.
Thanks, James. Crying again, I'm crying a lot at odd times these days. I do believe this is the closest I've ever been to a true depression. I used to enjoy going to church once a week and getting a dose of hope. But a few years ago I was driven out by a doofus preaching about trump from the pulpit. No hope to be had there. Thanks for this reminder that hope is still available.
"Fall, on your knees..... and hear, the Angel voices.... o night, divine... oh night, when Christ was born..."❤❤❤ Thank you, James, for this most beautiful rendition of words that honor our most precious holy day, in breadth, depth, and meaning ❤❤❤
"Blessed are those who are humble their's the kingdom of God." How encouraging and enlightening is this message you are spreading into us, especially at this precise time of darkness and uncertainty that we are facing today. These peaceful words are very refreshing, for they are full of hope and peace. God bless and enlighten you, dear James.
Thank you James I thank you for the wonderful Christmas service God bless you and your family and have a merry Christmas pray for more minster's like you Jesus name 🙏 amen
Before Mega churches there were small intimate churches with maybe 300 to 400 members. Everyone knew everyone, if elders saw you acting out, they had permission to set you straight and send you down the straight path. It was another level of security in your community, you were protected and if you called yourself running away from home, your parents somehow knew where you ended up and the route you took to get there. There was a vigilant network of church congregants who watched you on the way and you never knew. Most of us didn't have to get in the car to go to church bc we walked, unless your family moved out of the community. The sick and shut-ins didn't call the church office to let them know they were sick, the church knew they were missing from Sunday service and several would call or stop by to check on them. The church was a community of people who loved and cared about you, they'd seek you out and check on you and rally around you, good Samaritan style if you were down and out. Thank you for the message, it made me long for the church of my youth, I'm 69 y o but I still miss it. I haven't been in my (Mega) church building since pre COVID, I've received one call since then and that was to tell me how to start a small group study and how to give online. To God be the glory, for all the good and wonderful things He has done!!!!!
If this man were in my vicinity, I would join his church. As an agnostic, Christmas is always hard for me. “Peace on Earth” seem to be shallow words Christian’s sing, while they elect a man who wants to put groups of humans in cages. They scream words of hate towards people who are different from them. Thank you Mr Tallarico for showing what a true Christian should sound and act like. You have my highest respect. This is the most brilliant Christmas sermon I’ve heard. Thank you! 🙏💜🙏
I'm unsure about all religions especially this one. Even though I grew up knowing Sunday school or even revival's. I've always been around "Christianity" but since I've grew older I grew further apart from Jesus s Love. Until now I'm 33yrs old I'm searching for that love .
Pastor/Congressman James Talarico thank you for giving me hope this is a sad month for me bec of my loss of my parents n brothers and the result of this newly elected admin his nepotism n oligarchs n some members of the cabinet n Elon Musk who is heartless.You are not self righteous n judgmental compared to some so called christians ,catholics. Bless yiou and family.
I am very angry about what is ahead of us these next 4 years. BUT I refuse to let ANYTHING ruin my JOY OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS! I make it a point to always find something good, no matter how small, in any bad situation! And my faith in God gets me through. God has been there for me always and I am in tune to know it comes from God.
Im agnostic but i respect this pastor even if i was a drug lord i would call all my people who sale drugs not to sale no one if this pastor is in town and watch over him and after his gone business as usual.
Your opening thoughts resonate within me. Here's my musical expression of that Light coming into darkness: "Little One," by Arlan Sunnarborg th-cam.com/video/VUnJB4V2DNI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=axZBYOk2Ta-C85Pq
When you think of Christmas representing the birth of a child that was predestined to be sacrificed to his father for his own apparently flawed hell deserving creation,……..yeah I consider this a dark story. Thankfully there’s little reason to believe it’s true in any ultimate sense.
This man proves that there is still hope for this world.
No, this man is lying. Religion is delusional. Religion: Together we can find a cure.
There is always hope even if it is long coming. But you must have faith.
James Talarico is a beautiful soul. ❤🙏
I don’t belong to any organized religion, so I can say without bias that this young man has my greatest respect and appreciation. Thank you James, for shining your light.
He reminds me so much of my pastor at my little church in Iowa growing up.
I'm prettymuch an atheist, anti-religion, non-spiritual apart from my appreciation for the aesthetic of occult/satanism... (possibly from being driven into contrarianism by SoBaps)
and I love this guy.
I wish every pastor had his kind of introspection; I think some others do, who aren't among the Osteen brand of 'prosperity gospel' but remain silent for the sake of their congregation, so they think.
I've heard stories from depressed pastors who no longer 'believe' in the way that their structured religion would insist, and they struggle with whether to leave the clergy altogether
You remind us to never confuse kindness for weakness...
James representing us is hope, as we face the challenging and heartbreaking four years to come. 💙
Excellent James you are a light in these dark times Lord bless you and Thank You so much
I cant express how much hope this young man inspires!
True voice of a lover of God, the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit!
🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼
What a wonderful uplifting intelligent and loving man! Thank you !
Thanks for reminding me that kindness is not weakness and the weary world rejoices!
Always offering words of hope and kindness which are needed now especially during these dark times. Thank you James Talarico!
A wise man indeed. If churches were filled with men and women like James, then all would begin to be well.
I agree.
I agree, Father God we Lift Up James Talarico in deep gratitude as he models out a Scripturally Obedient Follower of JESUS that We Pray has been placed by you in Government to model out the Christianity the United States and the World needs so desperately to see. AMEN.
If governments were filled with men and women like James, then all the world would begin to be well.
Well all those who run churches are all just human. So keep searching because pastors like him are out there. Don't waste your time in a different church.
Thank you! So so comforting to listen to this man! Appreciate you so very much!
Beautiful sermon, thank you, James!
💙🌲💙
I miss all my dad, grandparents, in-laws, great aunts and uncles, and good friends. Such good memories of wonderful people.
I have such admiration for Congressman/Pastor Talarico. If only we had more human beings like him in Politics. We would welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, not bear "false witness", and we would all pay our taxes instead of billionaires cheating and manipulating to not pay their taxes. Because they don't like helping the poor and unprivileged. So sad, 😢
What a great message! Truly one of the deeper meaning of Christmas!
James, thank you for this beautiful Christmas message. O Holy Night is also my favorite Christmas song (especially Josh Groban’s version …!) I really needed to hear this tonite. It has given me renewed hope and comfort that there is perfect love in Jesus.
He's a Texas State Representative. 💙
God even puts an angel in hell! Not meant to be funny.
YOU are what a Christian should be. The fruits of the Spirit shine through you! Thank you for your incredible teachings.
I wish I had a pastor like this nearby. Finding it hard to stay on the path during these times.
me too
He's a Texas State Representative!
Go to a really small church. You are more likely to find a pastor like this. My husband is a pastor of two small country churches. We find real community in these tiny churches.
Love this man. 🙏🏼💙
Extraordinary. Without question the deepest and best Christmas message I’ve ever heard.
I love you brother! Some day soon we will rejoice together with Jesus. Keep speaking the Truth
I hope that if/when he's ready to run for president, America is ready to welcome him
What a beautiful human being.
Oh my gosh what a great sermon. So humble and refreshing.
Thank you for spreading love and hope 💙
Thank You For Truth & Peace 🙏
God Be With Us ✝️
Et lux in tenebris lucet.
‘The light in darkness shines’
Just a word of hope in the darkest times can make all the difference to someone struggling with despair.
Thankyou James for a truly inspiring and encouraging message. May God bless you and yours this Christmas.
As this pastor reminds us, Christmas is synonymous with hope. “The weary world rejoices.”
What a ray of hope he is!
Thanks, James. Crying again, I'm crying a lot at odd times these days. I do believe this is the closest I've ever been to a true depression. I used to enjoy going to church once a week and getting a dose of hope. But a few years ago I was driven out by a doofus preaching about trump from the pulpit. No hope to be had there. Thanks for this reminder that hope is still available.
"Fall, on your knees..... and hear, the Angel voices.... o night, divine... oh night, when Christ was born..."❤❤❤ Thank you, James, for this most beautiful rendition of words that honor our most precious holy day, in breadth, depth, and meaning ❤❤❤
"Blessed are those who are humble their's the kingdom of God." How encouraging and enlightening is this message you are spreading into us, especially at this precise time of darkness and uncertainty that we are facing today. These peaceful words are very refreshing, for they are full of hope and peace. God bless and enlighten you, dear James.
I hope the the Maga the deceitful greedy Billionaires politicians including Elon Musk will listen to this message
It takes a village...thank you for your service, James.
He is a real pastor not a fake one or one with an agenda. God bless him!
Awesome message! May God bless you for spreading hope in this time when it is needed!
Thank you for this it came out a time when I really needed to hear some 'Good News'.
I will play this over and over through this holiday season.
What a great message. Merry Christmas 🤶
Thank you James I thank you for the wonderful Christmas service God bless you and your family and have a merry Christmas pray for more minster's like you Jesus name 🙏 amen
In Jesus name, Amen.
James is one of the good ones!
Before Mega churches there were small intimate churches with maybe 300 to 400 members. Everyone knew everyone, if elders saw you acting out, they had permission to set you straight and send you down the straight path. It was another level of security in your community, you were protected and if you called yourself running away from home, your parents somehow knew where you ended up and the route you took to get there. There was a vigilant network of church congregants who watched you on the way and you never knew. Most of us didn't have to get in the car to go to church bc we walked, unless your family moved out of the community. The sick and shut-ins didn't call the church office to let them know they were sick, the church knew they were missing from Sunday service and several would call or stop by to check on them. The church was a community of people who loved and cared about you, they'd seek you out and check on you and rally around you, good Samaritan style if you were down and out.
Thank you for the message, it made me long for the church of my youth, I'm 69 y o but I still miss it. I haven't been in my (Mega) church building since pre COVID, I've received one call since then and that was to tell me how to start a small group study and how to give online.
To God be the glory, for all the good and wonderful things He has done!!!!!
Amen
Beautiful sermon💜Thank you so much James,for giving me such hope in these dark times.May God bless you,& your family 🙏
"Oh Holy Night" is also my favorite..I love hearing from you, James Talarico. 🙏✝️
Thank you ❤
If this man were in my vicinity, I would join his church. As an agnostic, Christmas is always hard for me. “Peace on Earth” seem to be shallow words Christian’s sing, while they elect a man who wants to put groups of humans in cages. They scream words of hate towards people who are different from them. Thank you Mr Tallarico for showing what a true Christian should sound and act like. You have my highest respect. This is the most brilliant Christmas sermon I’ve heard. Thank you! 🙏💜🙏
Thank you so much James! You are truly a shining light! God Bless you and your family in this Beautiful season of Christmas! 🙏🙏
I'm unsure about all religions especially this one. Even though I grew up knowing Sunday school or even revival's. I've always been around "Christianity" but since I've grew older I grew further apart from Jesus s Love. Until now I'm 33yrs old I'm searching for that love .
You are a true blessing and voice of all that Christ taught.
I love your message and I love listening to you. It’s comforting. Thank you, James! 🙏🫶🏻💙
So beautiful spread the love and light
We are to shine his light in the darkness.
Now this is a REAL Christian! ❤❤❤
Thank you
This brought me to tears. Thank you, I needed this.
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Thank you!
Thank you so much! Very moving message! ❤Merry Christmas to you 🎄
Thank you! This is just what I needed to hear, today!
💕♥️💫🌟💫♥️💕
I really needed to hear this! thank you...
Yes.
Yes and Amen 🙏🙌🙏🙌🙏
Amen.
Pastor/Congressman James Talarico thank you for giving me hope this is a sad month for me bec of my loss of my parents n brothers and the result of this newly elected admin his nepotism n oligarchs n some members of the cabinet n Elon Musk who is heartless.You are not self righteous n judgmental compared to some so called christians ,catholics. Bless yiou and family.
I am very angry about what is ahead of us these next 4 years. BUT I refuse to let ANYTHING ruin my JOY OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS! I make it a point to always find something good, no matter how small, in any bad situation! And my faith in God gets me through. God has been there for me always and I am in tune to know it comes from God.
This old atheist digs James Talarico.
He's a Texas State Representative.
Im agnostic but i respect this pastor even if i was a drug lord i would call all my people who sale drugs not to sale no one if this pastor is in town and watch over him and after his gone business as usual.
THIS is Christianity!
Your opening thoughts resonate within me. Here's my musical expression of that Light coming into darkness: "Little One," by Arlan Sunnarborg
th-cam.com/video/VUnJB4V2DNI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=axZBYOk2Ta-C85Pq
When you think of Christmas representing the birth of a child that was predestined to be sacrificed to his father for his own apparently flawed hell deserving creation,……..yeah I consider this a dark story. Thankfully there’s little reason to believe it’s true in any ultimate sense.
Love this man!🙏💙