The Spiritual Life Is a Battle - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2022
- Friends, our first reading for this Sunday is about a battle between Israel and the Amalekites. To many of us today, this appears to be either an irrelevancy of history or an outrageous story about God sanctioning genocide. But Origen of Alexandria helps us to see that it is neither; rather, it is a story about the battle of the spiritual life. And in the soldiers, Moses, and Aaron and Hur, we see the variegated offices and functions within the Church engaged in that battle.
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Through prayer, my mother-in-law, now in her nineties, has sustained my family for a quarter of a century. Her childlike faith and commitment to incessant prayer gives her dignity and power. There's no question she's blessed us beyond anything we can fully perceive. If I give the battle, she's holding my arms. Blessed is she.
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A beautiful post filled with such spiritual insights.
God bless her.
That life of intercession is filled with much more than prayers! Your mother-in-law has paid a price to hold each of you before the cross of Christ, and I have no doubt He has blessed her and will reward her in Eternity!!
@@margitrujillo6943 you are right. She believed, she sought, she obeyed, she denied herself to build God's kingdom in her family. God has blessed and sustained her in so many ways through not easy circumstances. I am with you trusting in God's mercy for when she meets her Creator.
Through prayer my older brother survived a car crash and was able to walk again
I don't think I have come across a more gifted preacher than this good Bishop. God Bless you and thank you for your service to the Church.
*"The Church is sustained by prayer. In the Bible nothing great ever happens apart from prayer."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
The church is sustained by deception, corruption and bronze age fairy tales.
Now that's a good quote!
@@ToxicPea
By Bishop Barron
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Thanks for being here. God bless you heaps☆
@@marypinakat8594 always nice to hear from you; and yes, while I did already hear it I am grateful you put the timestamp. I suggest editing your head comment and add the timestamp in so that people can insta-click it and go straight to that highlight.
I love to watch/listen to your Sunday Sermon before we go to our Sunday Sermon. I am hard of hearing and this helps clarify the message because I can't always understand what our beloved Fr Perez is saying. Thank you so much.
Please pray for my friend's family under attack..precious blood of Jesus Christ save them and mine too.💙🙏💙
For the last three months i have been in this battle. I lost my job two months ago, my family does not want to go to church, they call me crazy for praying the rosary. I question myself, why the struggle is only for me. Soon I realize i dont find the comfort anywhere else but in God.
We pray for you!
Hearing your story probably provides a bit of consolation for many who are also struggling. Actually, I personally was pleased to hear about you staying firmly in faith and praying the rosary in such a situation. And I thank God for giving you strength. May He bless you and your family, and may Our Blessed Mother support you as she promised to those who pray the rosary.
stay strong, God will honor your perseverence. Don't give up on the mediatrix of grace, she will transform your family for the better; it happened to me. The rosary is a powerful weapon against evil, padre pio once said that. Praying for you "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith". Take care
You shall not act dishonestly in rendering judgement. Show neither partiality to the weak nor deference to the mighty, but judge your fellow men justly. Leviticus 19:15. Thank goodness for diversity amongst the people of God. The Church needs all of the faithful.
Thinking of all the "small" people which keeps the arms of the Church always raised. The sacristans, the hospitality ministers, the women and cleaners who help upkeep and beautify our Churches, our soup workers, the silent donators who's names we do not know and the list goes on. We pray for them. God Bless them.
Please pray for our priests, bishops, and religious. Pray for them to boldly live out their vocations in servant leadership.
"never trust a man who has no enemies, that's means he stands for nothing"
Deep!
“The Church is sustained by Prayer”!
We will pray for your continued sustenance Bishop in the battle against the modern day Amalekites.
Yep! the church isn't sustained by Latin Mass or social justice.
I'm not catholic but I think Bishop Barron is the best preacher I have ever heard. God bless you. You are a beacon to this world and we DO need you.
Thank you Bishop Barron, your sermon was too good. May GOD bless you, protect you, and keep you safe from all harm and danger. ➕ ❤
I'm not RC, but I really do enjoy Bishop Barron's sermons
It’s time to join then 🙃
Go back to your snake worshipping cult where you all crawl on all fours howling like wolves saying it's speaking in tongues.
I'm anglican and a theology student. 😁
@@stephrichards4611 If you're anglican, it makes no difference whatsoever: your idol is Henry the 8th, a false god like the serpents worshipped by the other cults your cult spawned. Your cult is the product of rebellion and that's why your cult's mother country is becoming atheist by the hour since it has bowed to a false religion. Your cult was invented by a man who murdered his wives in cold blood, it wasn't founded by the living God, but by an acolyte of the father of murderers, he who was a murderer from the beginning. That's your Anglicanism. :-)
Come on in- the water’s fine!!
Thank you for your great strength, and for your perseverance. You’re such a beacon of light in our Church, Bishop Barron. Praying for you.
Another great message. Diversity and ONE BODY with many different gifts and talents is OUR STRENGTH
One person who prays is more valuable than a thousand soldiers doing battle.
Well said Father Alex; nothing is impossible with God and he who asks , seeks or searches will be rewarded by God Himself
That’s the vioce we need to hear in this day age!
In college, I was part of the Antioch Weekend retreat team. Whenever one of the team members was giving a talk to the people attending the weekend, another team member would be in another room, praying with their arms raised. I would always end up sitting on the floor between two chairs to support my arms. Most of the talks ran about 45 minutes. Even though my Dad and two of his brothers were barbers, I had no genetic predisposition toward holding my arms up for that long.
@End Time Deceptions Decoded. gee, if he's that terrible and the Catholic Church is that terrible, why are you so attracted to this video? Then again, where in scripure does it say anything about scripture alone? On the other hand, Paul did write about the church being the Body of Christ.
Brilliant sermon.
I would argue that it is not only the wealthy, but the hundreds of thousands of moderate income donors, and the poor, who make a significant contribution to the world of the Church.
Is it me or is the good Bishop’s getting better and better! Thank you and God Bless you Bishop!
Amen! Saint Michael, pray for us and protect us in this battle.
A beautiful message is these times where we are so divided. Padre Pio called the Rosary the best weapon against derision and the dark forces of this world.
I can't imagine my spiritual life without Bishop Barron in it!
May God continuously bless Bishop Robert Barron as the Bishop blesses is with the truth, the reality of God and the Kingdom of Heaven 🙏❤️
Thank you Bishop Baron for showing that there are different ways to support our Church. A weight has been lifted for those that can’t be in the fight but can support with prayers and financial support.
God bless you Father. It’s an honor to call you Father.
“I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:10
Such a blessings to have access to watch/hear you homilies/reflections.
Thank you so much Bishop, God bless you more!
Thank you Bishop Barron. I always learn so much from you ❤
As I spend more time seeking God and learning through His many gifts to me, I am often struck with how powerful He weaves the threads of my journey. I listened to this podcast and then moved on to the scripture assigned for this week by the "What We Believe" course our parish is conducting. Corinthians 12 27-31; "Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then mighty deeds;..." "Are all apostles" Are all prophets?..." "Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts." We all have a role to play in this battle.
Your HOMILY gave me such solace and comfort - especially that part about "don't trust a man that does not have any enemies" more so when you're following the path of Christ. God bless us!
That part was good, wasn’t it? I agree
GOD BLESS YOU BISHOP 🙏🏻✝️
Theresa: Never realized all those prayers I am saying do so much ......... thanks for the insight.
Thanks Bishop, a good Sheppard. Please lead us.
Please help me,,, pray for my husband 🙏
God made all his children with unique fingerprints, we are all unique because He made us that way…..but we can come together in His church. It’s such a comforting and inspiring thought. I loved this sermon. ♥️✝️
Thank you Bishop Barron. I really look forward to your sermons every Sunday. May God bless you always.
Thank you Bishop Barron for a wonderful sermon. You are truly gifted! I keep you in my daily prayers!
me too. God bless Bishop Barron
Thank you Fr. Baron. Viva Christo Rey
It's Cristo in Spanish.
They had my house watched and had my activities around town monitored, they abused me psychologically, they destroyed my friendships, they prevented my growth in any career, they assigned me to hard labor which permanently damaged my leg, they broke up my family, destroyed my reputation, tried to kill my religious vocation, broke my heart, tore my soul, and sold me for money. Yet, I tried to teach them, feed them, minister to them, and walk with them because they were my own people.
I just simply love listening and absorbing your knowledge in the sacred scriptures bishop Barron. God bless, stay healthy and stay safe always, thank you.
MOMENTS has no end it feels unending BUT will end in time MISSION
God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️✝️
"For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."
(Ephesians 6: 12)
Thank you Bishop Barron you always inspire me as a Deacon in the church. We all give praise.
I THANK GOD FOR HAVING THE PRIVILEGE TO LISTEN TO YOU BISHOP BARRON, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM WITH US. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. GOD BLESS YOU.
Thank you Bishop Barron, your clear doctrine, your generous self giving.
"Throw out of your head the idea you can, through a comfortable life, become what you must be in Christ. - St. Theophan the Recluse
He is a blessing, let's all go make a difference
And Deacons too are directly involved in the struggle and helping in the spiritual battle! Thank you for the great message! 😊
Thank you very much Bishop Barron for the beautifully inspiration of this Gospel❤
Thank you. Let us continue to pray. God bless.
Immense Thanks Bishop Barron☆ Sincere prayers and good wishes for your Ministry as a Bishop of the Church☆
An excellent and much appreciated explanation of how our life in the church today and the spiritual battles we face correlates to the Amalekites at the time of Moses. Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing your wealth of knowledge with such clarity and wisdom. God bless you always.
Good. Solid. Real. Effective. True.
The struggle is real . May our God always protect you, always.❤
Muchas gracias
The Spiritual Life is a Battle! Absolutely! Indeed, it truly is! How could it not be? We believe because of what happened to Christ! His life, His teachings, His crucifixion on the cross, and His ultimate resurrection are our only hope, only salvation, our everything! As He was hated, publically shamed, and beat to death, why should we not be? It all comes with the territory as disciples of Jesus. Hallelujah for that! And, we give Him all of the honor, praise, worship, and glory! Amen!
May God protect us the Church against the modern day Malakites!
Thank You so much dear bishop Baron, having and listening to your homely is one of the best gifts that Our Lord has given to our generation ! Thank You Lord, O thank you Father, O thank you O Jesus, O thank you O Holy Spirit Lord, Amen!
Beautiful words, Father Barron 🙏 God Bless You!
You speak so beautifully . Your explanations of scripture are crystal clear and full of truth. Thank you Bishop Barron. You are such a blessing to us all.
Encouraging message, thank you Bishop Barron. Praying for your ministry always.
Very helpful, thanks sir.
It’s always refreshing to listen to Bishop Barron’s homilies every Sunday. Easily one of the highlights of my day. May God bless the Bishop.
God bless you too.
It is an amazing reflection. Thank you very much
Thank you for affirming my calling. I am getting close to retirement and feel a call to pray
Thank you so much for this homily Bishop; I have the privilege to be the lector at Mass tomorrow morning of this first reading- it will mean so much more to me now!
Bishop Barron this is such a true and super homily .greater truth is in every word.
It all pays off at the end of life.
Worth all the ups and downs God is with me in all.
Be minutely attentive.
In late October, look at the variegated ivy in the ditches.
All shades producing a vibrant
Message of beauty and then will come the berries to sustain
The birds in the depth of January. How evocative.
God bless,
Eddie (Byrne).
Thank you for this great Word, and interpretive sermon, Bishop! Thanks be to God! 🙏
Bishop Barron, your reflections are a gift of the Holy Spirit in the defense and deepening of our faith. Graduate-level teachings that are simplified for everyday life applications. Thank you, Your Excellency - prayers and blessings for continued strength and resolve in your ministry 🙏
God bless you Bishop Barron, always look forward to your Sunday homilies. Not only do they inspire, they challenge us to be better Christians. 🙏☦️🛐
Salamat Padre. Thank you for confirming that we are not supposed to be against each other.
Amen,
thank you for inspiring us father. 💐💐💐
Bishop Barron's explanation of the daily gosple passage is so helpful to appreciate and understand it. Thanks for your services
Blessed sunday bishop Barron. Thank you for guiding us in sensing the spiritual life and spiritual battlefield as a whole within and outside the Church... we trust the Lord and the Church. We pray for you bishop and all the word on fire.
First homily of the Bishop that I've listened to in a long time - really interesting. I'm a recent convert to catholicism (about 3 years in) struggling to remain in the faith. Lately the amount of LGBTQ/ leftist doctrine being taught by priests, bishops, and even the words of the Pope - makes me wonder if my conversion was a mistake. I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking this way. Please pray for me and those like me.
Yes, Bishop. Syalom
Bishop you speak truth, and I love you for it. I've listened to your wisdom for many years. God Bless and protect you, and bring you every Blessing that WE need through you. It's apparent that your voice is so necessary....keep up the keeping up, you have ears listening. God Bless you!
Outstanding
I love this verse in Exodus, and also that Aaron and Hur coming along side reflects [IMO] "When two or more of you are gathered in my name…" Also Hur's grandson is later 'art director' or 'project manager' of carrying out God's design in the Temple in Exodus 31.
Bezalel and Oholiab
"The Lord spoke to Moses: 'See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah: and I have filled him with divine spirit, with ability, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, in every kind of craft. Moreover, I have appointed with him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and I have given skill to all the skilful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you: the tent of meeting, and the ark of the covenant,[b] and the mercy-seat[c] that is on it, and all the furnishings of the tent, the table and its utensils, and the pure lampstand with all its utensils, and the altar of incense, and the altar of burnt-offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, and the finely worked vestments, the holy vestments for the priest Aaron and the vestments of his sons, for their service as priests, and the anointing-oil and the fragrant incense for the holy place. They shall do just as I have commanded you.' "
Thank you Bishop Barron. So wonderful application of the battles into spiritual life
Great reminder of the diversity of skills within the Church, also applies to Society as a whole - the great divider is at work.
Amen! The daily spiritual battle, winning with prayer, remaining united--thank you for your Spiritual Wisdom. Conventional wisdom misses the mark of the Lord's great plan for our lives. ❤🌻
So grateful for your words and your healing wisdom Bishop Barron. God Bless You.❤
Thank you and God bless you Bishop 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you God Jesus Christ Pastor Hon'ble Dr Bishop Robert Barron Ministries World for your Blessings in Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen Hallelujah praise the Lord. 🙏🙏🙏
God Bless and keep you Bishop Barron.❤🙏
God bless you,Bishop Barron! Thank you for being such a faithful instrument of God. May you always feel us supporting your arms as you lift them to the Lord!
Such an intelligent, forceful sermon, explaining things that had puzzled me in the Gospel reading. Thank you!
Pray without ceasing with outstretched arms and God will answer our prayers. Thank you Bishop Barron for your insight into the Scriptures. I would not have understood the implications of out stretched arms in prayer without your help. When I pray the Rosary I pray with outstretched arms at least 2 decades
We are strongest when we are in our varigated display. What a beautiful image. We will work with each other, we will work hand in hand.
I appreciate this. I would say that I am directly involved in dealing with spiritual battle. I don't want to give up, because if I am not running towards God, then I am spinning my wheels in the mud or I am being pushed away or running away.
Keep the faith! Ask the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with love for God and the desire to praise Him!
God bless you!
@@marybragiel4807 Thank you Mary. God bless you as well!
I believe and submit to the authority of the Church because it teaches me to submit to the Authority of Jesus rather than my own selfish authority.
I believe Jesus is my King and I NEED the Pope, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious to help me make sure I am connected to the True doctrine of Christ for Unity within the Church.
Without fail, every single homily from you BB is true, beautiful and good. Peace be with you ❤️💙💜
Thank you so much Bishop!
Pray. Pray. 🙏 Pray
I am a veteran, and many people tell me…” thank you for your service.” Father, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!” I always thank the priests at my parish, too. You and they are very important to our country and for the whole world! You and the priesthood and the Protestant clergy are in an never ending war. You are a soldier, like I once was, and you are in an never ending war. Thank you for your service!
Wow! God bless you!!
Greatly appreciated the deep insights from your message, Bishop Baron. One detail that you did not have time to mention was that Hur and Aaron provided Moses a stone to rest on. In recognizing that our spiritual leaders have human limitations and frailties, it is an encouragement for them to be reminded to take their rest on "Jesus Christ, the chief cornerstone" as well as discovering God's grace working through some of the flock ready to share some of the burden of ministry with them. This is of course true of the church leadership, but is also true as each of us struggle with our own battles. We need each other, or, as Scripture instructs us so well, "Bear one anothers' burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."