Bishop Barron, I’m a priest and religious with the Legionaries of Christ and I just want to thank you publicly for the great content and inspiring perspective that you offer us for evangelization! I find your work helpful both personally and as substance for my own preaching. May the Lord continue to bless you and grant you many more years of Ministry!!
We are non-catholic on our conversion path. We always learn so much from your talks and homilies we watch each Sunday after Mass Thank you so very much. Paul and Georgia.
@@ding9633 I switched a few times. Catholicism- because of the mass. It is the highest form of prayer. But if you don’t know Jesus- go to a Bible believing evangelical Protestant church to learn the basic message of the gospel and learn scripture. Then, when you truly know the Lord, maybe then look into the Catholic mass.
I am a Baptist who has seriously been considering the path toward the true catholic faith (deciding between the RCC and EO is another matter) and have watched many videos, interviews, etc. on these topics. For whatever reason though, when Bishop Barron said of the saints "they're our friends" with a heartfelt smile, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Never quite heard it put like that. Thank you for this segment!
Bishop Barron: I am a protestant teaching in a Catholic school and have been pleasantly surprised at the loving acceptance of my "being" in the Catholic church. Never once judged and always included and valued. Not sure if a conversion is on the horizon, but my view of life has opened up due to the Catholic perspective. I'm sure there will never be a time where we agree on everything, but the desire to find out brings me closer to a more intimate relationship with God and the Catholic community. Thank you for all the insight and humility you bring in this video. Be at peace my friend. -jon
I’m catholic and married a Lutheran. I never asked him to convert. After we had been married 30 years he started to attend RCIA. It was his choice. I greatly respected the person I married and I never wanted him to think I thought less of him by asking him to become a Catholic. It was a surprise.
I am transitioning to Catholicism from the Anglican Church. I need prayer as my fundamental identity was tied to the Anglican Church. I'm convinced that I'm moving in the right direction but feel as though I'm betraying my old church.
Isn't the crucial thing not to betray whatever is God's will for you.? The thing for everyone is to do God's will as much as we can.. Pray to be given a new vision of yourself?
So many have travelled your road, Tony. God bless you in your journey and may he show you favor and graces as you continue to embrace the fullness of the gifts on offer in his Church.
There are Catholic communities for Anglican converts, that use the Anglican liturgy, hymns, and Book of Common Prayer, to the greatest extent possible.
@@IreneuszCzech I am of Czech descent and my Czech-American dad was pretty religious, so I am dismayed to read how atheistic the Czech republic is. Why, when Poland remains quite Catholic? Is it because the Austrians were seen as forcing Catholicism on the Czechs at the battle of White Mountain? Or did the Communists succeed in killing faith?
@@dm-gq5uj Poland is very catholic but mostly on paper and in older generation, there are more cultural Catholics rather than religious ones, we hava a very big gap between younger and older generation in faith.
At 13:25 Brandon quotes C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." That's a good way to answer when someone asks why we believe.
I am part of the RCIA team at my church in Malaysia. These are some of the questions our catechumens ask and Bishop Barron’s responses were enlightening. Thank you…also for your many videos we use in class. 🤗
Mr. Baron you stated that the Mass is the.most important part of of Catholics and that Catholics should go to mass every week, if it really is that important why don't you require Catholics to attend mass every day of the week.
@@josecesena5630 well, many do attend daily Mass, and actually the priests are indeed required to perform it every day. The question on weekly Mass is related to the Sabbath. We follow the Ten Commandments, and one of those is to keep the Sabbath holy. Sabbath is on Saturday for the Jewish faithful because that is part of the Abrahamic covenant. Christians honor the Sabbath on Sunday because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday and ushered in the New Covenant. Hopefully that clarified some things. And hopefully I didn't mess up on any of the technical details. I am not a theologian, but this is what I remember from a homily where this was explained to us.
*Bishop Barron:* Authentic Catholic teaching and practice doesn't for a moment think the Saints are divine or semi-divine. They are our friends. They are spiritual friends who have reached a higher pitch of intimacy with God and with whom we can enter into a powerful friendship.
@@marypinakat8594 Hi Mary. How are things with you?. Season's greetings to you, this Festive season. I hope that Bishop Robert is keeping you on the narrow way??
Converted to Catholicism for many of the reasons mentioned here. I may not agree or accept every minute detail of the faith, but at least when I look there is only one. My disagreements are small and probably reflect my spiritual and intellectual shortcomings and opportunity for growth. Thanks for doing this video.
@ Lance Vaughn: I'm sorry; but to be a catholic you need to agree with everything! Please talk with a priest/confessor asap. Again sorry if I am too hard on you! God's peace. 🙂
I would agree with Lars here. Being Catholic involves total submission to the teachings. It's OK to doubt, it's not OK to deny. As a new Catholic, my constant prayer was, 'Lord, I don't see how (whichever teaching) could possibly be true, but I know your Church is true. I will accept the Church's teaching, but please open my heart and mind to see how (whichever teaching) makes sense'. Over time, it has worked. But we cannot say 'I disagree with the Chur h on (whatever teaching)' or 'I do not accept (whatever teaching).
I am in Lance’s corner here. There will always be conflicting interpretations on minutiae which is the entire purpose of the Magisterium. SCHOLARS within the church disagree on points, but the Church has to pick one side in order to move on. That does create an official stance, but it does not remove the validity of the contrary interpretation. If you’re going to teach catechism then you have to present the official stance, but in no way are going to go to hell if you don’t fully buy into it. There are disagreements which are worthy of discussion. As a Catholic, I have a serious problem with paid dispensations. It’s not enough to make me leave the church, but it’s crap and has zero scriptural support. Things like this are exactly what gives weight to the argument of Sola Scriptura.
Bishop Barron, thank you for your clarifying answers. I am listening to you with curious interest since I watched your CD series about Catholism some years ago. Maybe I will consider converting some day? I am Lutheran. Merry Christmas! Lars Holm, Stockholm
Love the answers about the Saints… they are spiritual friends. My whole life, I can attest the powerful intercession of Mary - The Queen of All Saints, St Augustine ( my school’s patron saint), St Therese of the Child Jesus ( my personal saint from childhood) and St Paul ( my go to saint for zeal for God and serving in ministries). They’re like older, wiser brothers and sisters in Christ we can follow to grow in our faith. Reading and learning about their lives, conversions, their deep relationship with Jesus helps me in own faith journey to holiness.
I’m searching & investigating the Catholic Church. This channel was suggested to me so I can learn more before making a decision to go forward or not. Thank you for doing this🙏🏻
I suggest going to all the local churches to be a part of their Mass. Dont receive the Eucharist, but sit, watch, pray, sing and see if it calls to you. And also try all the local ones. Different flavors of the same ice cream
As a Protestant from the Salvation Army, I thank you for recognizing the Bible as the Word of God. Interpretation is a key element of understanding the truth that is inspired by God. There is one thing that I hold : Jesus is my savior and my Lord. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner!
Always interesting to listen to how Bishop Barron answered questions. Today’s questions that related to the Bible were very thought provoking. As always thank you
Be kind to yourself, be merciful to yourself, be loving to yourself. We think because it’s us, it’s okay. It’s not hurting anyone else. But it’s not okay. It’s hurting you. When you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and instead of saying, “I’m getting so old; look at all these wrinkles. It’s all downhill from here.” Try a different approach. “Good morning, you good-looking thing. I am made in the image of God. I’m a masterpiece; I have royal blood flowing through my veins.” Stay positive toward yourself.
Intelligent dialogue that satisfies my constant hunger for understanding the truth of the Catholic faith. This show is God’s gift to seekers like myself.
Bishop Barron is the word on fire plus more! Every body needs to join in this boat! Thx Bishop and Brandon for your extraordinary explanations. Happy Advent
Thank you, Brandon, for being our host and choosing good questions and helping with the responses too including your perspective on how Catholicism brought you in deeper to your own beliefs. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for calmly and so knowledgeably answering these questions from sincere seekers. God bless you.
It is great for unity that Protestants and Catholics are dialoging and through relationships with each other understanding each other better. The biggest thing I see impeding that is leaders who DO still anathematize the “other side”. I’ll refrain from naming names, but thinking of a certain Calvinists in Bishop’s same state…
These Q&As are a good listen for Catholics too! They provide a lot of good information about our faith and the basis of what we believe. Thank you Brandon Vaught and Bishop Barron!
Bishop Barron is what a modern saint looks like. Thanks again bishop for all you do! You have made such an impact on so many peoples lives including mine!
Hello Bishop Barron and my friends at Word on Fire. I am so happy to watch this video and others you've posted, to learn more about my dear faith. I was privileged to be raised Catholic, but felt pushed out once I started working and living in a large city with its many diversions, I felt I did not measure up. The part of me that wanted not to be known was delighted by it, but the authentic part of me still needed the communal aspect of our faith. All these years later now that I am retired I have found myself again, I have gained forgiveness and really all I want is the fellowship of the Catholic Church and the love of Christ. After everything I've come home. Shows like this were not there when I was a girl in the 70's or when I was struggling in the 80s and 90s to stay on the right course, I mean the right course for my own salvation and that of the whole world, thus I am so grateful to you. I hope Bishop that you can continue even if your role changes because I delight in how you articulate your responses to those who are also searching. You are a wonderful teacher and mentor, and Catholics around the world are honoured by your contributions. I could listen to your sermons, teachings and responses for hours and am fortified by them. I also really benefit by your rosaries and share in the beauty of the art and in your guidance through the decades and mysteries. Please don't go anywhere. Thank you for another wonderful, thought provoking and reassuring program. May God bless you, all your fellows and your good works. And to all those who click on this program, in the words of Saint (Pope) John Paul II, "follow Christ".
I've been gleaming God's Truth through several authors who are Catholic. I am a Protestant. Having experienced God's voice, leading and direction in life, I am enjoying gleaming from the Catholic viewpoint God's Truth. There are many misconceptions on both sides of Catholicism and Protestant faith.
Thank you Bishop Barron for enlightening me . I am a Catholic but I need these explanations so I can answer my non Catholic friends with clarity and love. Merry Christmas ! God bless you , Brandon and The Word on Fire team.
Lol I hadn’t realized the name of the show’s host was Brandon so when I read this comment I thought Vanessa was inserting a political meme/joke in there with a wink!
I love to listen to Bishop Barron and the word on fire podcasts. As a protestant ive never had a problem with the eucharist or think its invalid and i see alot of value in catholic mass. We as Christians have the same conviction of evangelizing and bringing people to christ. What id really love to see on the show is Bishop Barron bring on a prominent protestant preacher and discuss how we as Christians can work together on this issue. It would be great to see the churches come together in some fashion despite the differences we may have. What a blessing that would be to share with each other.
As a person from a Catholic country but who built the faith on the protestant teaching, I found it so interesting to see both sides of the story. Honestly, I never saw any major misalignment between both. So impressed by the bishop's knowlegde. Wow, thank you for posting.
Thank you Bishop Barron for this segment and your channel. It has clarified the things which are often misunderatood from our faith. God bless, Bishop! Ave Maria!
Great responses to these questions Bishop Barron. I have a few Protestant friends and you have given me some direction on how to respond to them. Thank God for giving you to us. God Bless you!!
"We should distinguish between what is 'TAUGHT' in the Bible and what is 'THERE IN' the Bible." *- Bishop Robert Barron* (On the 'discrepancies/errors' in the Bible)
@YAJUN YUAN Oh no. You are seriously mistaken. But that's OK. I could narrate a host of things. For a small something and one nearest, how much is there in the digital field on the part of 'Seventh Day Adventist' by way of Evangelization?
@YAJUN YUAN You are already evangelising me ... (just joking). Your presence is sincerely appreciated. Do make time and explore the Catholic Faith and Tradition a bit. Not because it's where I belong but because it is the Initial Church which Jesus founded. You will be amazed at a host of important, beautifully valuable and truly satiating anyone with a love for Truth. Stay blessed as always☆
Bishop Barron, you have helped lead me to the Catholic faith, and now I am discerning joining the Franciscans (OFM) and answering God's call on my life. Thank you so much and to the rest of the Word On Fire ministry
Thank you Bishop Barron! Your answers have depth and yet can be easily understood and processed by those of us who don't ready widely about Catholicism.
Good morning from Sydney, it’s always inspiring and educating to listen to this Q&A session and l always share it with friends. Thanks to both of you. God bless.
Judith Moore I've read many books on Christianity and cult, and other biblical areas, as translations, I've listened to many preachers and sermons and visited many church's. Here is a truly remarkable Christian, who is able to reach out and speak up as to the true and faithful teachings that follows truly our Lord and saviour, all Robert ever speaks of and expresses always make perfect sense and awareness in a world in desperate need of light, truth and hope.
Thanks Bishop Barron for this lovely Question and Answer Video!! My cousin was catholic and she left and became a Christian who believe only in Bible 20 years ago. And she was asking me the same question. I forwarded the video to her and hope she listen! God Bless you always.
The only answer to Christian Unity is for all Christians to return to our mother Church. Why are we ashamed to call that out? I would love to hear Bishop Baron say what he clearly knows is the truth.
As a non catholic (Though your videos are making more sense then other attempts at looking to Christianity) who has been watching your videos since 4 am I was quite happy to find this one!
Wow, thanks you for answering my question on the saints Bishop Baron! I only got around to listening to this video now in the hope that you had answered my question. I have a great reverence for Catholicism, but my culture is mostly deeply Calvinist or very Pentacostal (to over-simplify), so there is little to no dialogue with Catholics. I have found your channel so helpful, not only in learning about Catholicism, but also how to engage better with our culture as Christians. I am now very encouraged to learn more about the saints and how they can intercede for us.
My struggle is living in Finland(the land of lutherism). And I’m a Taiwanese and all my peers are either Protestant or Buddhist. No figures to look up for, and no environment, these are issues I encountered.
Bishop Barron your thoughts insights and recommendations on scriptures are deep and helpful in my spiritual journey. I love the Spiritual depth. God bless you as you help make His face shine upon us.
Those are really honest, searching for the truth questions. I’m a cradle Catholic, but I still learn a whole lot when Bishop Barron breaks down the answers, in a way that is intelligent, theological and easy to comprehend even if you are non-Catholic.
Bishop Barron, this is a great video, as always. I’m a convert to Catholicism, and it might help you to know that many non-Catholics have no idea what a “saint” means in the Catholic worldview. It’s someone we know is in heaven (as well as meaning other things). When I say that to people, something clicks in their mind. Then they seem to better understand what I say next. I say “We know they’re up there rubbing elbows with the Big JC, and we have the miracles to prove it.” Then they’re like “Oh!”
My journey with Catholicism was not about what's in the Bible or what's empirically proven(the way many people say that they'll believe in God if God's existence is proven scientifically etc.) Coming from a Hindu background, I didn't care much about Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled in the person of Jesus, because the Hebrew scriptures were of no significance to me as a Hindu. Sola Scriptura did not make sense when, I was dabbling into Christianity, Protestants told me I was going to hell if I didn't join their denomination based on some Bible verses they quoted. A Roman Catholic priest told me that he was in no position to condemn me as a human being, and that I should keep close to Our Lady and keep coming to Church and let God do what He wants to do in my life. That made so much more sense. I did what he asked me to and today I identify as someone who believes in Catholicism/Christianity(it's been 17 years now). Protestantism, if it were true, and God really took almost 1 and a half millennia to actually let His people figure out that they got him wrong, it really makes God a j*rk for deceiving His people for so long and then it only proves that the Holy Spirit never really guided the Church and Christ's promise of "with you always, till the end of age" was a big fat lie! This essentially disproves the authenticity of Christianity as a religion. Also, without the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, "Bible Only Christians" make signs like "God hates fags", "All lives matter" and all other conspiracy theories that they come up with just from reading their King James Bible(which, as a matter of fact, is a Bible version tainted with the blood of so many who read any version apart from this "authorized" version.) Protestantism also does not make sense to people in the East(India et al), because we cannot digest the fact that Jesus treated His Mother like a rented womb, and His other saints/martyrs like "use and throw" tissues. Catholic veneration of saints is more in line with family values and looking up to those who've already "walked the way" and left us with rich heritage and guidance in being faithful to the Lord. Protestantism is more like Western people tossing out their old folks in "old age homes" or "facilities" when they start becoming a "liability" to them. How and when did the person who did so much for you become irrelevant?
Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon. Bishop Barron , the answers to all the Questions were very interesting. Thank you and GOD bless you both. Stay safe ➕❤
I enjoy hearing the logic, the passion and the perspective from Bishop Barron!!! I have been a Protestant Christian for nearly 50 years and I'd have to say the single biggest hurdle I have with Catholicism is the inclusion of praying to the saints rather then referencing them during prayers to Christ and here's an example prayer. "I thank you Jesus that you chose to use Saul of Tarsus in the way you did. Your timing is always perfect Lord. I thank you for how the timing of his Damascus road experience further strengthens my faith (because why would Saul persecute a non existent, non threatening group of people in the 1st century if they weren't so busy lifting up your name Lord? He wouldn't). So thank you Lord for Saul who became Paul!" Now I believe I will meet Paul one day and I believe he would agree with that prayer if I shared it with him. I don't think he'd be aware of the prayer unless I told him because he's a man God chose to use. I believe it becomes a logical contradiction if God chose to give everyone a Damascus Road experience. We are sentient beings. We'd see God's hand (essentially a forcing hand), moving in perhaps a "too forceful way", such that we wouldn't be free to love Him (love can't be forced - or it's contradictory). We'd wonder when He would intercede again and it'd likely happen often due to how often we mess up! And yet at the same time I know that Paul is quite happy that God chose to separate him from a bit of his normal life trajectory and freedom! But I just can't believe that even with all of that God breathed wisdom, that he can hear or receive or intercede in prayer to God. I thank you Bishop Barron for your words and your kind heart. God Bless! 🙏🙏
One of my favourite saints is St Joseph who was chosen by God to be earthly protector of Jesus and Mary. He is mentioned 4 times in the Bible but is never quoted. He is a very important Saint in the early church. He is patron of the Contemplative life and the interior life for all enclosed Monks and Nuns because of his silence. God bless you 🙏
Wow! Amazing stuff; thanks for these explanations and clarifications; you did not need to do this, but you did this so well, and it's so helpful. May God bless you so much!
@YAJUN YUAN Scripture, as the only infallible source of doctrine, is not found in scripture. Personally, I defer to scripture on doctrine, and I trust the scriptures more than anything. But any part of Sola Scriptura is not found in the Bible, even thou I personally think that way. Timothy 3:15 says the pillar and foundation of truth is the living church. This is a good topic of discussion.
I have the book-of-truth-all-messages-and-prayers and has been chosen to share these prayers and messages with you and others that are professing the Truth.
Review: you have improved in terms of pacing, coherency, and clarity. In the past I would have criticized your show as being not focused enough, and not direct enough. This episode was great, thank you Bishop for the use of very simple summing sentences, to go along with your rich vocabulary. That is what Rev. Fulton Sheen used to do, yes he would use technical language, but then he would always re-say it in a very simple way. My review is that this show has improved in every way I would have deemed necessary! Keep Up the Good Work! You are on the Right Path! for sure
Bishop Barron and Mr Vogt, I am a convert to Catholicism, coming into the Church with my wife last year from our Church of Christ denomination. Your work in the New Evangelization helped bring about our conversion, and I thank you for that. I first became interested in Catholicism and Orthodoxy from a pilgrimage (as I now see it) during study abroad in Rome and Greece in college. I also read a lot of the Tradition in my philosophy and theology program at Harding University. One thing that I loved and saw/see now as true is our Athanasian doctrine of theosis or the divinization of the faithful in beatitude. What I don’t understand and what prompted me to bring up this question is why, in this video and other Catholic media, do some of my fellow Catholics (lay and clerics) like you rush to concede to inquirers that the saints are not divine or even God-like as you do around minute 25? I know that we are seeking to avoid idolatry (false-latria), but it seems to me we need to emphasize that the saints are participants in the divine nature through the intercession of God in Christ (as you said in answer to the agnostic early on in the video, and as seen throughout the tradition all the way up to Lewis and the present day). You say truly that the saints are our spiritual friends and higher in intimacy or friendship with God and that they can intercede for us, which I all believe and profess. But, should we not go further and say that we know the saints have been theosized/divinized as sons and daughters in the Son, as partakers in the divine nature (2 Peter)? I especially see this with Our Lady, Mother of God, but also with the rest of the saints. I ask this question because I am not only deeply invested intellectually, but also spiritually, of course. What sort of truth do you see in what I saw and what might be pitfalls in this thinking? Thank you, and I hope to hear your response or from someone on Word on Fire! -Jacob Ross (John Henry Newman) Taylor
Also wanted to add a thank you and shout out to others to see Bishop Barton’s homily last Sunday on Epiphany and the harmony of Faith and Science. As a high school science teacher at a Catholic school now, I am very thankful for his perspective on this great feast of Astronomers (Magi) bowing down and worshipping the One true God-Man Christ.
Whenever I listen to you, Bishop, my heart literally swells with the love of the Holy Spirit. I still feel like Catholicism is too rigid for me to embrace in its totality, there is something so beautiful, good, and true about the way you teach and transmit these teachings of Christ.
@@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg same here David, i had that problem before but christ easened all that for me. nice to meet you here David. how is it going over there?
Bishop Barron, I’m a priest and religious with the Legionaries of Christ and I just want to thank you publicly for the great content and inspiring perspective that you offer us for evangelization! I find your work helpful both personally and as substance for my own preaching. May the Lord continue to bless you and grant you many more years of Ministry!!
God Bless you!
We are non-catholic on our conversion path. We always learn so much from your talks and homilies we watch each Sunday after Mass Thank you so very much. Paul and Georgia.
Why did you choose catholocism, I assume, instead of a different religion?
@@ding9633 I switched a few times. Catholicism- because of the mass. It is the highest form of prayer. But if you don’t know Jesus- go to a Bible believing evangelical Protestant church to learn the basic message of the gospel and learn scripture. Then, when you truly know the Lord, maybe then look into the Catholic mass.
I am a Baptist who has seriously been considering the path toward the true catholic faith (deciding between the RCC and EO is another matter) and have watched many videos, interviews, etc. on these topics. For whatever reason though, when Bishop Barron said of the saints "they're our friends" with a heartfelt smile, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Never quite heard it put like that. Thank you for this segment!
Bishop Barron: I am a protestant teaching in a Catholic school and have been pleasantly surprised at the loving acceptance of my "being" in the Catholic church. Never once judged and always included and valued. Not sure if a conversion is on the horizon, but my view of life has opened up due to the Catholic perspective. I'm sure there will never be a time where we agree on everything, but the desire to find out brings me closer to a more intimate relationship with God and the Catholic community. Thank you for all the insight and humility you bring in this video. Be at peace my friend.
-jon
I’m catholic and married a Lutheran. I never asked him to convert. After we had been married 30 years he started to attend RCIA. It was his choice. I greatly respected the person I married and I never wanted him to think I thought less of him by asking him to become a Catholic. It was a surprise.
I am Lutheran and love listening to Bishop Barron! He really makes me think!
our prayers are with Bishop Barron always. nice to meet you here Barbara. how has your journey as a protestant been?
So when are you converting! Come back Home!
@@rsmyth75 I don't think this kind of commentary is exactly attracting protestants, in spite of how well meaning!
God bless the newly converted Catholics ❤️
I am transitioning to Catholicism from the Anglican Church. I need prayer as my fundamental identity was tied to the Anglican Church. I'm convinced that I'm moving in the right direction but feel as though I'm betraying my old church.
Isn't the crucial thing not to betray whatever is God's will for you.? The thing for everyone is to do God's will as much as we can.. Pray to be given a new vision of yourself?
So many have travelled your road, Tony. God bless you in your journey and may he show you favor and graces as you continue to embrace the fullness of the gifts on offer in his Church.
I’ll pray for you.
There are Catholic communities for Anglican converts, that use the Anglican liturgy, hymns, and Book of Common Prayer, to the greatest extent possible.
Read Campion's Brag. "Anglicans" are truly authentic when they embrace Catholicism.
Another non-Catholic (but Christian) fan of Bishop Barron and his mother Church. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.
We need more people like Bishop Barron in our Church!
Amen!
We all should do some extra praying and fasting for more strong and lovingly out spoken Catholic men and women both concercrated and lay
@@IreneuszCzech I am of Czech descent and my Czech-American dad was pretty religious, so I am dismayed to read how atheistic the Czech republic is. Why, when Poland remains quite Catholic? Is it because the Austrians were seen as forcing Catholicism on the Czechs at the battle of White Mountain? Or did the Communists succeed in killing faith?
@@dm-gq5uj Poland is very catholic but mostly on paper and in older generation, there are more cultural Catholics rather than religious ones, we hava a very big gap between younger and older generation in faith.
@@dm-gq5uj I admire how atheistic the Czech republic is
At 13:25 Brandon quotes C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
That's a good way to answer when someone asks why we believe.
We love your straightforward answers.
As a new Catholic, it gives us answers that protestant ask!
God greatly bless you both!
The real presence of Christ was the greatest change of coming into the Catholic faith from protestant
I am part of the RCIA team at my church in Malaysia. These are some of the questions our catechumens ask and Bishop Barron’s responses were enlightening. Thank you…also for your many videos we use in class. 🤗
Mr. Baron you stated that the Mass is the.most important part of of Catholics and that Catholics should go to mass every week, if it really is that important why don't you require Catholics to attend mass every day of the week.
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@@josecesena5630 well, many do attend daily Mass, and actually the priests are indeed required to perform it every day. The question on weekly Mass is related to the Sabbath. We follow the Ten Commandments, and one of those is to keep the Sabbath holy. Sabbath is on Saturday for the Jewish faithful because that is part of the Abrahamic covenant. Christians honor the Sabbath on Sunday because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday and ushered in the New Covenant.
Hopefully that clarified some things. And hopefully I didn't mess up on any of the technical details. I am not a theologian, but this is what I remember from a homily where this was explained to us.
@@josecesena5630 Or perhaps twice a day? Do you see, there can't be an exact number. So there's a minimal requirement, and that is once a week.
I truly enjoy listening to the inspired words of Bishop Barron as he answered the questions of non -Catholics. GOD calls us to be one in Him.
yes, his words are always so inspiring. thanks for your words. nice to meet you here Bill. i live in London and you?
*Bishop Barron:* Authentic Catholic teaching and practice doesn't for a moment think the Saints are divine or semi-divine. They are our friends. They are spiritual friends who have reached a higher pitch of intimacy with God and with whom we can enter into a powerful friendship.
Thanks Bishop Barron for a clear understanding of the Saints a question Non Catholics often ask in private and public.
Can they hear us?
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The Saints can more than hear us☆
Thanks for the query☆
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Bishop Barron has explained it at 25 minutes into the video here.
@@marypinakat8594 Hi Mary. How are things with you?. Season's greetings to you, this Festive season. I hope that Bishop Robert is keeping you on the narrow way??
Converted to Catholicism for many of the reasons mentioned here. I may not agree or accept every minute detail of the faith, but at least when I look there is only one. My disagreements are small and probably reflect my spiritual and intellectual shortcomings and opportunity for growth. Thanks for doing this video.
@ Lance Vaughn: I'm sorry; but to be a catholic you need to agree with everything! Please talk with a priest/confessor asap. Again sorry if I am too hard on you! God's peace. 🙂
I would agree with
Lars here. Being Catholic involves total submission to the teachings.
It's OK to doubt, it's not OK to deny.
As a new Catholic, my constant prayer was, 'Lord, I don't see how (whichever teaching) could possibly be true, but I know your Church is true. I will accept the Church's teaching, but please open my heart and mind to see how (whichever teaching) makes sense'.
Over time, it has worked. But we cannot say 'I disagree with the Chur h on (whatever teaching)' or 'I do not accept (whatever teaching).
I am in Lance’s corner here. There will always be conflicting interpretations on minutiae which is the entire purpose of the Magisterium. SCHOLARS within the church disagree on points, but the Church has to pick one side in order to move on. That does create an official stance, but it does not remove the validity of the contrary interpretation. If you’re going to teach catechism then you have to present the official stance, but in no way are going to go to hell if you don’t fully buy into it. There are disagreements which are worthy of discussion. As a Catholic, I have a serious problem with paid dispensations. It’s not enough to make me leave the church, but it’s crap and has zero scriptural support. Things like this are exactly what gives weight to the argument of Sola Scriptura.
Welcome, Lance! God bless you.
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Thank you for the thoughtful response.
Respectfully disagree, but appreciate your kind response.
I'm Catholic (have been for all 41 years of my life) and sometimes have struggled to answer those questions so thanks Bishop Baron.God Bless
You are such a blessing to us Bishop.. you Sunday homily ... "Rejoice" .... was wonderful. Thank you for that and this. Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you!
Bishop Barron, thank you for your clarifying answers. I am listening to you with curious interest since I watched your CD series about Catholism some years ago. Maybe I will consider converting some day? I am Lutheran. Merry Christmas! Lars Holm, Stockholm
You're always welcome in the Catholic Church.
Come home to Rome Lars! 🥰
Actually reformers were throughly catholic, their intention was never to re-create the true church preserved by God. Blessings to you.
Love the answers about the Saints… they are spiritual friends. My whole life, I can attest the powerful intercession of Mary - The Queen of All Saints, St Augustine ( my school’s patron saint), St Therese of the Child Jesus ( my personal saint from childhood) and St Paul ( my go to saint for zeal for God and serving in ministries). They’re like older, wiser brothers and sisters in Christ we can follow to grow in our faith. Reading and learning about their lives, conversions, their deep relationship with Jesus helps me in own faith journey to holiness.
I’m searching & investigating the Catholic Church. This channel was suggested to me so I can learn more before making a decision to go forward or not. Thank you for doing this🙏🏻
I suggest going to all the local churches to be a part of their Mass. Dont receive the Eucharist, but sit, watch, pray, sing and see if it calls to you. And also try all the local ones. Different flavors of the same ice cream
As a Protestant from the Salvation Army, I thank you for recognizing the Bible as the Word of God. Interpretation is a key element of understanding the truth that is inspired by God. There is one thing that I hold : Jesus is my savior and my Lord. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner!
Love the show. Bishop Barron you are so special in my life. A great spokesman for our Lord Jesus. Brandon you are the perfect host for the Bishop!
Thank you. I always enjoy listening to Bishop Barron speak, and enjoy learning new insights to the Catholic faith and traditions.
Brandon, thank you for your coherent, articulate and lucid witness to our faith.
Always interesting to listen to how Bishop Barron answered questions. Today’s questions that related to the Bible were very thought provoking. As always thank you
Be kind to yourself, be merciful to yourself, be loving to yourself. We think because it’s us, it’s okay. It’s not hurting anyone else. But it’s not okay. It’s hurting you. When you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and instead of saying, “I’m getting so old; look at all these wrinkles. It’s all downhill from here.” Try a different approach. “Good morning, you good-looking thing. I am made in the image of God. I’m a masterpiece; I have royal blood flowing through my veins.” Stay positive toward yourself.
Intelligent dialogue that satisfies my constant hunger for understanding the truth of the Catholic faith. This show is God’s gift to seekers like myself.
Bishop Barron is the word on fire plus more! Every body needs to join in this boat! Thx Bishop and Brandon for your extraordinary explanations. Happy Advent
Thank you, Brandon, for being our host and choosing good questions and helping with the responses too including your perspective on how Catholicism brought you in deeper to your own beliefs. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for calmly and so knowledgeably answering these questions from sincere seekers. God bless you.
It is great for unity that Protestants and Catholics are dialoging and through relationships with each other understanding each other better. The biggest thing I see impeding that is leaders who DO still anathematize the “other side”. I’ll refrain from naming names, but thinking of a certain Calvinists in Bishop’s same state…
These Q&As are a good listen for Catholics too! They provide a lot of good information about our faith and the basis of what we believe. Thank you Brandon Vaught and Bishop Barron!
Bishop Barron is what a modern saint looks like. Thanks again bishop for all you do! You have made such an impact on so many peoples lives including mine!
So grateful to Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire team for bringing such clarity to God's word. Thank you just doesn't express it enough!
yes, they have our prayers always. nice to meet you here Carolyn. how is it going over there?
Hello Bishop Barron and my friends at Word on Fire. I am so happy to watch this video and others you've posted, to learn more about my dear faith. I was privileged to be raised Catholic, but felt pushed out once I started working and living in a large city with its many diversions, I felt I did not measure up. The part of me that wanted not to be known was delighted by it, but the authentic part of me still needed the communal aspect of our faith. All these years later now that I am retired I have found myself again, I have gained forgiveness and really all I want is the fellowship of the Catholic Church and the love of Christ. After everything I've come home. Shows like this were not there when I was a girl in the 70's or when I was struggling in the 80s and 90s to stay on the right course, I mean the right course for my own salvation and that of the whole world, thus I am so grateful to you. I hope Bishop that you can continue even if your role changes because I delight in how you articulate your responses to those who are also searching. You are a wonderful teacher and mentor, and Catholics around the world are honoured by your contributions. I could listen to your sermons, teachings and responses for hours and am fortified by them. I also really benefit by your rosaries and share in the beauty of the art and in your guidance through the decades and mysteries. Please don't go anywhere. Thank you for another wonderful, thought provoking and reassuring program. May God bless you, all your fellows and your good works. And to all those who click on this program, in the words of Saint (Pope) John Paul II, "follow Christ".
I've been gleaming God's Truth through several authors who are Catholic. I am a Protestant. Having experienced God's voice, leading and direction in life, I am enjoying gleaming from the Catholic viewpoint God's Truth. There are many misconceptions on both sides of Catholicism and Protestant faith.
Thanks for sharing this Bishop Barron! We always enjoy your lectures, sermons and discussions!
I’ll take Catholic umpiring every time to keep the “game going “
Thank you Bishop Barron for enlightening me . I am a Catholic but I need these explanations so I can answer my non Catholic friends with clarity and love. Merry Christmas ! God bless you , Brandon and The Word on Fire team.
Amen!Happy Christmas🎆🌲🙏
Lol I hadn’t realized the name of the show’s host was Brandon so when I read this comment I thought Vanessa was inserting a political meme/joke in there with a wink!
Thank you, Bishop Barron, for such logical explanations to many confusing questions we have as Catholics and non Catholics. God Bless You!
Always learning so much about our Catholic faith! I'm so grateful!!
I love to listen to Bishop Barron and the word on fire podcasts. As a protestant ive never had a problem with the eucharist or think its invalid and i see alot of value in catholic mass. We as Christians have the same conviction of evangelizing and bringing people to christ. What id really love to see on the show is Bishop Barron bring on a prominent protestant preacher and discuss how we as Christians can work together on this issue. It would be great to see the churches come together in some fashion despite the differences we may have. What a blessing that would be to share with each other.
As a person from a Catholic country but who built the faith on the protestant teaching, I found it so interesting to see both sides of the story. Honestly, I never saw any major misalignment between both. So impressed by the bishop's knowlegde. Wow, thank you for posting.
Thank you Bishop Barron for this segment and your channel. It has clarified the things which are often misunderatood from our faith. God bless, Bishop! Ave Maria!
As a non believer, I think Bishop Barron does a good job in reaching out to us.
I wish I knew how to send him a question.
Ask it here bro.
@@aclark903 Why? He wouldn't see it.
@@syphaxafricanus Or you can contact him via his diocese. But maybe you have bishops & priests where you live..
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Hi, indeed I do have priests where I currently live. But their answer isn't quite satisfactory.
Thanks a lot for your replies.
@@syphaxafricanus Jesus has all the answers bro.
Great responses to these questions Bishop Barron. I have a few Protestant friends and you have given me some direction on how to respond to them.
Thank God for giving you to us.
God Bless you!!
thanks to Bishop Barron for his great work. nice to meet you here peter. i live in London and you?
Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon 🙏🏽
Peace to bishop Barron and Brandon for choosing to answer my question. I appreciate the time and consideration given. Merry Christmas.
compliments of the season Nick. nice to meet you here. i live in London and you?
I always find the questions asked by listeners and Bishop Barron's answers, add to my knowledge of Catholicism. Thank you, Bishop!
I appreciate Bishop Barron's thoughtful and insightful answers. Great show, thank you!
"We should distinguish between what is 'TAUGHT' in the Bible and what is 'THERE IN' the Bible." *- Bishop Robert Barron*
(On the 'discrepancies/errors' in the Bible)
There are no discrepancies or errors in Gods Word.
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Would be keen to know your credentials.
@YAJUN YUAN
The Church is a lot more than any prayers/observances.
@YAJUN YUAN
Oh no. You are seriously mistaken. But that's OK.
I could narrate a host of things. For a small something and one nearest, how much is there in the digital field on the part of 'Seventh Day Adventist' by way of Evangelization?
@YAJUN YUAN
You are already evangelising me ... (just joking).
Your presence is sincerely appreciated. Do make time and explore the Catholic Faith and Tradition a bit. Not because it's where I belong but because it is the Initial Church which Jesus founded. You will be amazed at a host of important, beautifully valuable and truly satiating anyone with a love for Truth.
Stay blessed as always☆
Bishop Barron, you have helped lead me to the Catholic faith, and now I am discerning joining the Franciscans (OFM) and answering God's call on my life. Thank you so much and to the rest of the Word On Fire ministry
Welcome home! God bless you!!!
Thank you Bishop Barron you are really bless.
Thank you Bishop Barron! Your answers have depth and yet can be easily understood and processed by those of us who don't ready widely about Catholicism.
I always find such clarity and spiritual depth in your talk. God bless you, Bishop Barron!
Very inspiring! Thank you for providing this on TH-cam
Good morning from Sydney, it’s always inspiring and educating to listen to this Q&A session and l always share it with friends.
Thanks to both of you. God bless.
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Me encantan sus programas, tan preparados los dos y tan sabios. Muchas gracias
Judith Moore
I've read many books on Christianity and cult, and other biblical areas, as translations, I've listened to many preachers and sermons and visited many church's. Here is a truly remarkable Christian, who is able to reach out and speak up as to the true and faithful teachings that follows truly our Lord and saviour, all Robert ever speaks of and expresses always make perfect sense and awareness in a world in desperate need of light, truth and hope.
Thanks Bishop Barron for this lovely Question and Answer Video!! My cousin was catholic and she left and became a Christian who believe only in Bible 20 years ago. And she was asking me the same question. I forwarded the video to her and hope she listen! God Bless you always.
The only answer to Christian Unity is for all Christians to return to our mother Church. Why are we ashamed to call that out? I would love to hear Bishop Baron say what he clearly knows is the truth.
What an excellent show! Thank you Bishop Barron for your answers and thank you to Brandon for being a very good host!
God bless Bishop Barron. nice to meet you here. how is it going over there?
Love Bishop Barron
God Bless you Bishop! Thank you
praise god and bless holy spirit inspired brothers and sisters such as father mike and bishop barron!
As a non catholic (Though your videos are making more sense then other attempts at looking to Christianity) who has been watching your videos since 4 am I was quite happy to find this one!
Look into Catholicism….sign up for RCIA. Why? To save your own soul. God bless you!!!
Wow, thanks you for answering my question on the saints Bishop Baron! I only got around to listening to this video now in the hope that you had answered my question. I have a great reverence for Catholicism, but my culture is mostly deeply Calvinist or very Pentacostal (to over-simplify), so there is little to no dialogue with Catholics. I have found your channel so helpful, not only in learning about Catholicism, but also how to engage better with our culture as Christians. I am now very encouraged to learn more about the saints and how they can intercede for us.
Thank you Bishop Barron for this program!
My struggle is living in Finland(the land of lutherism). And I’m a Taiwanese and all my peers are either Protestant or Buddhist. No figures to look up for, and no environment, these are issues I encountered.
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朝向天主， 真主， 天主教为正教， 真教。历史，圣经，圣人是她的证人。
Mentor or not. The Catholic church is the one true Catholic church of Jesus. Jesus started the Catholic church. I joined. You should join too!
Thank you Bishop Barron!
Bishop Barron your thoughts insights and recommendations on scriptures are deep and helpful in my spiritual journey. I love the Spiritual depth. God bless you as you help make His face shine upon us.
I am considering converting to Catholicism so I appreciate Bishop Barton’s clear explanation of the Catholic faith.
God bless you Bishop Barron
A big Thanks to Bishop Barron. nice to meet you here. how is it going over there?
Bishop Barron for Pope!
I agree! 🙏🏼❤️
yesss!
Those are really honest, searching for the truth questions. I’m a cradle Catholic, but I still learn a whole lot when Bishop Barron breaks down the answers, in a way that is intelligent, theological and easy to comprehend even if you are non-Catholic.
Is being born into a religion a good reason for continuing to be in that religion?
You can see it in his eyes that he is telling the truth. No duplicity. I've decided to trust him.
Is that how you determine truth?
As per usual, always excellent.
Thank you Bishop. I always enjoy learning from you.
Bishop Barron, this is a great video, as always. I’m a convert to Catholicism, and it might help you to know that many non-Catholics have no idea what a “saint” means in the Catholic worldview. It’s someone we know is in heaven (as well as meaning other things). When I say that to people, something clicks in their mind. Then they seem to better understand what I say next. I say “We know they’re up there rubbing elbows with the Big JC, and we have the miracles to prove it.” Then they’re like “Oh!”
Bishop and Brandon never disappoint. God Bless WOFI and Happy Advent Season. Merry Christmas!🎁
it was a nice video. compliments of the season. nice to meet you here Amancio. i live in London and you?
This is fantastic way to get insight into other points of view. Thank you for doing this.
My journey with Catholicism was not about what's in the Bible or what's empirically proven(the way many people say that they'll believe in God if God's existence is proven scientifically etc.)
Coming from a Hindu background, I didn't care much about Old Testament prophecies being fulfilled in the person of Jesus, because the Hebrew scriptures were of no significance to me as a Hindu.
Sola Scriptura did not make sense when, I was dabbling into Christianity, Protestants told me I was going to hell if I didn't join their denomination based on some Bible verses they quoted. A Roman Catholic priest told me that he was in no position to condemn me as a human being, and that I should keep close to Our Lady and keep coming to Church and let God do what He wants to do in my life. That made so much more sense. I did what he asked me to and today I identify as someone who believes in Catholicism/Christianity(it's been 17 years now).
Protestantism, if it were true, and God really took almost 1 and a half millennia to actually let His people figure out that they got him wrong, it really makes God a j*rk for deceiving His people for so long and then it only proves that the Holy Spirit never really guided the Church and Christ's promise of "with you always, till the end of age" was a big fat lie! This essentially disproves the authenticity of Christianity as a religion.
Also, without the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church, "Bible Only Christians" make signs like "God hates fags", "All lives matter" and all other conspiracy theories that they come up with just from reading their King James Bible(which, as a matter of fact, is a Bible version tainted with the blood of so many who read any version apart from this "authorized" version.)
Protestantism also does not make sense to people in the East(India et al), because we cannot digest the fact that Jesus treated His Mother like a rented womb, and His other saints/martyrs like "use and throw" tissues. Catholic veneration of saints is more in line with family values and looking up to those who've already "walked the way" and left us with rich heritage and guidance in being faithful to the Lord. Protestantism is more like Western people tossing out their old folks in "old age homes" or "facilities" when they start becoming a "liability" to them. How and when did the person who did so much for you become irrelevant?
inspiring and upliftig as always - I'm glad to have found this channel
Interesting to hear Word on Fire Show!I believe in God,I believe in Christ.Amen😍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon. Bishop Barron , the answers to all the Questions were very interesting. Thank you and GOD bless you both. Stay safe ➕❤
Excellent commentary from an excellent shepherd.
A very educative section... More grace Bishop
Thank you Bishop Barron!!!
Wouldn't be a Bishop Barron video without a baseball analogy
Thank you.
I love this bishop. Always inspiring.
I enjoy hearing the logic, the passion and the perspective from Bishop Barron!!! I have been a Protestant Christian for nearly 50 years and I'd have to say the single biggest hurdle I have with Catholicism is the inclusion of praying to the saints rather then referencing them during prayers to Christ and here's an example prayer. "I thank you Jesus that you chose to use Saul of Tarsus in the way you did. Your timing is always perfect Lord. I thank you for how the timing of his Damascus road experience further strengthens my faith (because why would Saul persecute a non existent, non threatening group of people in the 1st century if they weren't so busy lifting up your name Lord? He wouldn't). So thank you Lord for Saul who became Paul!"
Now I believe I will meet Paul one day and I believe he would agree with that prayer if I shared it with him. I don't think he'd be aware of the prayer unless I told him because he's a man God chose to use. I believe it becomes a logical contradiction if God chose to give everyone a Damascus Road experience. We are sentient beings. We'd see God's hand (essentially a forcing hand), moving in perhaps a "too forceful way", such that we wouldn't be free to love Him (love can't be forced - or it's contradictory). We'd wonder when He would intercede again and it'd likely happen often due to how often we mess up! And yet at the same time I know that Paul is quite happy that God chose to separate him from a bit of his normal life trajectory and freedom! But I just can't believe that even with all of that God breathed wisdom, that he can hear or receive or intercede in prayer to God.
I thank you Bishop Barron for your words and your kind heart. God Bless! 🙏🙏
One of my favourite saints is St Joseph who was chosen by God to be earthly protector of Jesus and Mary. He is mentioned 4 times in the Bible but is never quoted. He is a very important Saint in the early church. He is patron of the Contemplative life and the interior life for all enclosed Monks and Nuns because of his silence. God bless you 🙏
Fascinating episode. Thank you.
Wow! Amazing stuff; thanks for these explanations and clarifications; you did not need to do this, but you did this so well, and it's so helpful. May God bless you so much!
I use to love the idea of Sola Scriptura. However, I could not find it in Scripture.
A brilliant point
@YAJUN YUAN Scripture, as the only infallible source of doctrine, is not found in scripture. Personally, I defer to scripture on doctrine, and I trust the scriptures more than anything. But any part of Sola Scriptura is not found in the Bible, even thou I personally think that way. Timothy 3:15 says the pillar and foundation of truth is the living church. This is a good topic of discussion.
BaDum tssss!
@YAJUN YUAN and who teaches Sola Scriptura? The bible? Or men who showed up 1500 years later?
I have the book-of-truth-all-messages-and-prayers and has been chosen to share these prayers and messages with you and others that are professing the Truth.
Review: you have improved in terms of pacing, coherency, and clarity. In the past I would have criticized your show as being not focused enough, and not direct enough. This episode was great, thank you Bishop for the use of very simple summing sentences, to go along with your rich vocabulary. That is what Rev. Fulton Sheen used to do, yes he would use technical language, but then he would always re-say it in a very simple way. My review is that this show has improved in every way I would have deemed necessary! Keep Up the Good Work! You are on the Right Path! for sure
Wonderful. Thank you very much again.
Bishop Barron and Mr Vogt,
I am a convert to Catholicism, coming into the Church with my wife last year from our Church of Christ denomination. Your work in the New Evangelization helped bring about our conversion, and I thank you for that. I first became interested in Catholicism and Orthodoxy from a pilgrimage (as I now see it) during study abroad in Rome and Greece in college. I also read a lot of the Tradition in my philosophy and theology program at Harding University. One thing that I loved and saw/see now as true is our Athanasian doctrine of theosis or the divinization of the faithful in beatitude. What I don’t understand and what prompted me to bring up this question is why, in this video and other Catholic media, do some of my fellow Catholics (lay and clerics) like you rush to concede to inquirers that the saints are not divine or even God-like as you do around minute 25? I know that we are seeking to avoid idolatry (false-latria), but it seems to me we need to emphasize that the saints are participants in the divine nature through the intercession of God in Christ (as you said in answer to the agnostic early on in the video, and as seen throughout the tradition all the way up to Lewis and the present day). You say truly that the saints are our spiritual friends and higher in intimacy or friendship with God and that they can intercede for us, which I all believe and profess. But, should we not go further and say that we know the saints have been theosized/divinized as sons and daughters in the Son, as partakers in the divine nature (2 Peter)? I especially see this with Our Lady, Mother of God, but also with the rest of the saints. I ask this question because I am not only deeply invested intellectually, but also spiritually, of course. What sort of truth do you see in what I saw and what might be pitfalls in this thinking?
Thank you, and I hope to hear your response or from someone on Word on Fire!
-Jacob Ross (John Henry Newman) Taylor
Also wanted to add a thank you and shout out to others to see Bishop Barton’s homily last Sunday on Epiphany and the harmony of Faith and Science. As a high school science teacher at a Catholic school now, I am very thankful for his perspective on this great feast of Astronomers (Magi) bowing down and worshipping the One true God-Man Christ.
Whenever I listen to you, Bishop, my heart literally swells with the love of the Holy Spirit. I still feel like Catholicism is too rigid for me to embrace in its totality, there is something so beautiful, good, and true about the way you teach and transmit these teachings of Christ.
very true, catholicism can be quite rigid. nice to meet you here claudia. i live in London and you?
Girl, you're always welcome in the Church.
I was pretty rigid at first, but Jesus and Mary have taught me to be freer and more spontaneous.
@@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg same here David, i had that problem before but christ easened all that for me. nice to meet you here David. how is it going over there?
How do you find Catholicism rigid?
Every good school has rules.