I was atheist at one time, but was always hopeful that there was something more. Finding God was like jumping off a cliff into the dark abyss only to be caught up in the arms of Someone who loves me. God bless you!
I am always drawn to this parable. It brings me a lot of comfort, especially from the Father's Heart... As many, I recognize myself in both brothers. The Hero of the story is definitely the Father. *And* the "hidden" Pearl of Great Price is the One in plain sight...the third Son, the Narrator Jesus, Who is THE Perfect Son! He is often overlooked in this parable. He is only revealed by Divine Intervention and through the whisper of the Holy Spirit, encouraging us to dig deeper into this parable. Hold onto this Pearl of Great Price for dear life! Because without Him there is no life. God bless! 💖🙏
Good on you . I'm a Catholic, (Aussie) but since I saw Bishop Barron's video talk 7 deadly sins 7 lively virtues some 5 years ago, I've followed his ministry which rings true to my faith and restores it. True faith renewed.
God said in Isaiah, “Even to your old age, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you.” You never get too old for God to carry you. As much as you love carrying your small children, holding them, protecting them, making sure they feel safe and secure, Your Heavenly Father loves carrying you. When you’re tempted to worry, feel overwhelmed, “I don’t think I can make it through this sickness. How can I make it through this loss? These people at work are not fair.” Instead of worrying, just say, “God, I thank You for carrying me. I don’t see a way, but I know You control the universe. You’re my provider, my protector, my deliverer, my way-maker.” The fact is God is carrying you right now, but if you don’t recognize Him, you’ll live stressed out, upset. No, you’re in your Father’s arms. He’s holding you tightly. Nothing can snatch you away. Thanks for reading this comment, I hope you are blessed and uplifted by it. We are a new and growing channel, your support and blessings is much appreciated. Thanks and God bless you. Amen
i am not a Catholic, but I recently found Bishop Barron's You Tube channel, and have been watching a number of his videos, and especially his Sunday sermons. I've just listened to this one, and the truth in it touched me deeply. Thank you so much, for this message, Bishop Barron. I will keep watching and listening.
You've found a truly great American. When I was a kid people dreaded our bishop coming to town because he spoke for long sessions with big words that didn't engage. Bishop Barron has the education and the holiness with imagination and real humanity. He is inspired. He gets it and can pass it on.
I wish Bishop Barron would give solid example of ways that we can daily give our life away. Putting others needs before our own? Being of service to family and friends? What if one is chronically sick. How does that life look for the one who needs to lose in order to gain life?
I love the old hymns, but I don't think I know this one. One of the great blessings I have received, is the great gift of waking up most mornings with a hymn ringing in my heart. With each year in my advancing age, I become more appreciative of this gift, and trust and pray that this gift rest upon you as well.
Outstanding thank you! I remember the day it dawned on me of how to parent. It was a day I was so angry at my child I didn’t know what to do. I prayed for God’s guidance and I looked up and saw the cross. I thought I am God’s child and Christ died for me a sinner, a disobedient child because of love. I realized that is how I should be as a parent. Constantly love and forgive. This homily wraps my prior experience into a nice neat package and helps me understand why I saw that cross at that specific moment. Thank you!
“There is always the possibility of coming back to God”, back from the emptiness of the “cora macra” - this is the message our world desperately seeks today, thank you Bishop Barron.
Wonderful stories/myths but all from mans imagination, the question is there a god/creator is still unanswered either, what the catholic church/barron does is hijack the possibility and turn it into something ridiculous, it stunning how barron can invent so much and get paid for it, the catholic church ability to talk about what it cannot possible know is stunning
I can sympathize with the Father. I have one adult child who cut me out of his life and his children. Others - not following the Faith and one living a life of “ dissipation “. I love them all with my whole heart. I pray for them constantly. How can you not love your children who are gifts from God. I am 68.
Dear Bishop Barron , you’re always giving it away. Please know that I receive it with such eagerness. You’ve truly changed my life .Keep it up , with deep appreciation and thanks.
Mary Pinakat thank you Mary, i feel as though I’m falling in love with Bishop Barron , lol , he is so mighty , so intelligent, so devoted.and funny . Bless you Mary.
OUR MODERN Church IS the parable of the prodigal son. We have squandered our inheritance, rejected what has been jealously guarded and passed down to us through the tempestuous centuries. In our arrogant pride we discarded the seamless garment of Christ. Our Father waits for us to return - to the Ancient Mass the Usus Antiquior, the traditional social doctrine, and the teachings of the Doctors and Fathers. These 3 pillars stand and fall together. Quid Hoc Ad Aeternitatem!
Americans are always complaining about their "rights", failing to realize there are consequences to their actions. Freedom is not "free". We all have responsibilities for our actions. We should be grateful to the Father for giving us this wonderful country. Yes, we are not perfect human beings, but we need to forgive each other and strive to make life better for all. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for a wonderful homily.
I am a 77 year old catholic and former seminarian. Never have I heard the complete biblical meaning of this parable. Part of my soul aches that my Church has programmed me to the redemptive algorithm of the older son: « Follow the program, and heaven is for the taking. There will be no godly reason to hear no to the Father’s house » In a way « You owe me, God. » Somehow, I feel angry at my Church and yet so deeply grateful to Her for her gift of gifting this man, this priest. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. And now, I am up for learning something different: gifted gifting. Merci, Robert Barron Levis Shalom
Thank you for posting your homilies earlier for those of us in Asia to get them on time to reflect on Sunday mornings! God bless your ministry, Bishop!
Listening to this again because that’s what happens to me with Bishop Barron . I listen and listen again. I don’t have words to express the way these sermons move me. Bishop Barron is the master evangelizer, hands down .
Beth Hivley Our God chose an extraordinary man. I’ve just recently come upon him through RUclips as he rightly puts it, “it’s the way to reach people”. He reached me and he’s a blessing.
I love this parable. God isn't in the punishing business he's in the redemption racket. That is a line from a story I wrote. I love stories of redemption because they mirror my life. Thank you Father for never giving up on me. I'm home now and even though I am still a work in progress I'm never leaving again. 🙏
"In order to keep the divine life, you have to give it away. You will not lose it but you will have more of it." I am going to reflect on it & savor its meaning. Thank you so much God for your abundant blessings!
I always thought that it was unfair to the older brother, the way the father was treating him, this is the first time I realize that it was all about the relationship that he was having with the father. Every time I hear this reading I say to myself I would never be able to do what the prodigal son did, but today I realize that that I’m worst by being exactly like the older son. Thank you for opening my eyes and my heart Bishop Barron
The parable never proves that the older brother had a bad relationship with his father or that he was in the wrong spiritual state. His exclamation of anger is simply what it is , something that anyone would have said in front of that blatant injustice.
@@tomlabooks3263 you need help: The older son wanted to do the same thing as the younger did, but did not have the guts to do it!!! How did he know his brother was involved with prostitutes??? He was thinking "how good his brother had it" when he went away!!!...the same as you, you have not sinned as others do because you haven't had the opportunity to
@@davido3026 First, dear David, if you are christian, I hope you’re going to pray God that He helps you have a more decorous behavior online, ok? “You need help” is not a charitable expression, nor are the unnecessary multiple exclamation marks. Second - nowhere in the parable we get the idea that the older brother wanted to follow in the younger brother’s footsteps. My point is that this parable works only at the spiritual level, not at the practical, commonsensical level, where the principle “the more you work, the less you get” doesn’t make any sense. Because there are many people out there, who, like me, left their nepotistic country (for me: Italy) looking for a work environment that values merit. And I found it, thank God. So we need to be careful not to confuse the great message of this parable with an anti-meritocratic stance.
This was, by far, the most profound, deep, and meaningful interpretation of this beautiful parable I have ever heard. God bless you Bishop Barron for your preaching! 🙏🙏🙏
“The loop of Grace”. Everything we have is a gift from God. Think about all the problems in the world today? It’s up to all of us believers to show a better way. It’s only possible if we recognise that we are all prodigal son’s who believe in a merciful God.
Thank you, Bishop Barron, for this profoundly beautiful sermon on this beautiful parable of the prodigal son. God bless you as He has blessed us with you in our lives. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love the metaphor and narrative about God waiting and watching at top of the road for His children!!! I was that returning son and I did not return as humbly as the prodigal son. Coming back in the right humility creates the true celebration and this took a number of years!! Ironically, today, I felt this celebration through a supreme gift that came my way preparing me for this homily!!! Thank you. Bishop Barron for your description and eloquence about the depth of Our Father's Love!!!
Thank you so much Bishop Barron. This is the dearest story and so much love seen--this and the Woman at the Well are my very favorites. Oh that indescribable love that is available to all of us. Thanks be to and for our loving God. And God bless you Bishop.
Absolutely FANTASTIC thank you Bishop Barron, your insights are wonderful and I really appreciate how you tied this deeper set of truths into the original Greek language.
The graphic descriptions made by Bishop, of the many segments of this story are the greatest. In spite of having heard or read it too many times over the years I have grasped some important details only in this Sermon here☆
I have found that scripture has a specific meaning that never changes. But it also has an underlying living meaning that changes according to our needs and situations. This is a great sermon(?) on a parable I have read and heard preached on many times.
As always a great and profound meditation on the gospel. What makes this better is that it is one of my favorite readings. Excellent title too. . . Everything He has is yours! I learn something new from you every time. thank you for your witness to the truth.
@@ratatat12356 I am afraid that you are misinformed about Bishop Barron. He is working tirelessly to save souls. And I don't believe that it is our role to judge others, that is up to our loving and forgiving God.
@@ratatat12356 I would like to ask you a question. What is your motivation for posting something negative here? It almost seems as if you are trying to provoke an argument? I know that all are allowed their own opinions, and honor your right to yours, but I want to understand why you would want to do this? It seems there would be a better forum for debate than this thread. Remember, your behavior reflects on you, not on others.
@@judyv3370 because the catholic church is in ruins. there is so much corruption and the pope is an open heretic. vatican 2 was put together by freemasons. they ruined the catholic church and barron is guilty by association for not standing up for true catholics who reject vatican 2
Your insights expressed so clearly/beautifully, and with a quite yet profound passion of love for the Father is a gift to me - the gift of the Holy Spirit, touching my heart; feeding my soul. You, Dear, Bishop Barron, are one of His gifts! Thank you!
Lost & found. Man found lost sheep, woman found lost coin, but the older brother did not go and find the lost younger brother. In any case, rejoice for each person that is found & return to God. Such a intriguing parable.
I love to hear that we can always return to God. That he is lovely waiting for us. That he is merciful and compassion. This makes me love God, and be grateful for all his gifts.
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Thank you and God bless you, Bishop Barron. The message in the Prodigal son is always touching. Coming back to God, to a Father's Love that waits for us.
“I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” 😇O Jesus, I trust in You! Ps 34:8, Lk 15:18
Thank you Bishop Barron for this intriguing sermon, we don't have to pressure God into quick answers to our needs/ Prayers for he knows best when we need something and when to provide.
The holy spirit is pure love, you own nothing you are the care takers of every think, if you owned it you would take it with you when you pass. Don't spend your life chasing things be happy with what you have and hope for better
The account of the Prodigal Son proves Jesus is a great story-teller, and Luke the Evangelist is the master who records the great stories Jesus tells. "cora macra" 😮
A very typical example of what happens when we leave the patronage of our loving Father and lead a hollow life. But the love of Father is endless and helps him to live with blessing when we realize our folly and return back to Him.
I think this story reveals two incidences of pride that beleaguer and characterize humanity: pride that you think you’re ready and know-it-all (e.g. some teenagers), and the defensive and lacerating pride that speaks from an ultimately wounded heart wanting what you see as fair justice (i.e older brother in the story). What the two have in common is the idea of “what is fair”. Christ uses this very ubiquitous notion to show us our shortcoming and failings, sure, but also God does not hold the same fairness which leads to pride. Rather, God’s love acceptance of his sons (to superimpose the father of the story with God) isn’t determined by possession, accumulation, or even control. In fact, God does the opposite. He lets go, and gives “inherence” in this story but also forgiveness and pardon to such an extent to throw a party! God’s gives so much he consoles a grieving son who believes he does not share in his father’s glory and love. That is what swells up in the older brother. He is hurt, thinking God does not value him or his labors. God reveals He is not the God of possessions but the God of Life!
I'm going to refer to the gospel of the prodigal son. I have been a Catholic since I was born 1/10 grade I was like a Catholic going through a revolving door when I was old enough to make my own choices. Bishop Barron. Today I relate to your sermon on the prodigal son more than any other time. At one of the points in my life I was asking for God's help in stoping a mortal sin I was engaging in and I determined He was taking to long in helping me, and if he loved me so much He should have helped me (my) way. I became angry at Him an decided He didn't exist. And I decided to go into the real world of darkness. To find fun peace and happiness. Then one night I was on my knees cleaning a piece of equipment an I collapsed on my face. I called out to the Lord " I can't do this I can't find happiness ". I felt like Peter when you asked him " will you leave me too"? I answered you the same as Peter were else can I go? This was late at night and I called a friend and asked her to come and pray with me. She came right away, we prayed. And I have never questioned Him again. I have since had many situations were I wants Him to act in my behalf. I sometimes didn't see the answer but I knew He had it cover I could l it go . I knew He had it in his hands. Really I know He is always with me.and loves me as if I was his only child and He wants me to come to Him more than I do. Thank you.
Beautuful..isn't it..The Father's LOVING GAZE never leaves the son...and just as soon as the suggestion of a turn-around is sensed, The Father hurries to put on His Sandals...that's Love: constantly sensing..and loosing no time to act!!
Thank you for the light that you bring into our world with your beautiful teaching and for bringing the word of God’s teaching home to us. May you dear Bishop Baron always be blessed and may we as humanity keep the message of Christ in our hearts.
Thank you Bishop Barron, for all the love, and passion, you have for God's teachings, God bless you. Always count with my prayers for you and all your team. 🙏
This made me tear up.
From Atheist to faith in God's words; from depression to grateful in what I have.
God bless you!
In Jesus name
Been there. Done that. Still don't fully understand it, but I accept and appreciate it as it is. Enjoy the walk!
I was atheist at one time, but was always hopeful that there was something more. Finding God was like jumping off a cliff into the dark abyss only to be caught up in the arms of Someone who loves me. God bless you!
Amen amen
I am always drawn to this parable. It brings me a lot of comfort, especially from the Father's Heart... As many, I recognize myself in both brothers. The Hero of the story is definitely the Father. *And* the "hidden" Pearl of Great Price is the One in plain sight...the third Son, the Narrator Jesus, Who is THE Perfect Son! He is often overlooked in this parable. He is only revealed by Divine Intervention and through the whisper of the Holy Spirit, encouraging us to dig deeper into this parable. Hold onto this Pearl of Great Price for dear life! Because without Him there is no life. God bless! 💖🙏
Love the way he puts it, saying "fellow sinners". How humble and what a good reminder.
very good message. Check oneself without hurting others ,specially own father, brother & srs. and consciousness be clear. God bless all of us too.
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That's our reality. Recognizing our fallen nature is the beginning of Wisdom
everyone is not a sinner. surely christ did not say that
After almost 40 years, I came back, thanks to Father Mike and Bishop Barron. I participated in reconciliation and communion last week.
Good on you . I'm a Catholic, (Aussie) but since I saw Bishop Barron's video talk 7 deadly sins 7 lively virtues some 5 years ago, I've followed his ministry which rings true to my faith and restores it. True faith renewed.
HALLELUJAH!
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God said in Isaiah, “Even to your old age, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you.” You never get too old for God to carry you. As much as you love carrying your small children, holding them, protecting them, making sure they feel safe and secure, Your Heavenly Father loves carrying you. When you’re tempted to worry, feel overwhelmed, “I don’t think I can make it through this sickness. How can I make it through this loss? These people at work are not fair.” Instead of worrying, just say, “God, I thank You for carrying me. I don’t see a way, but I know You control the universe. You’re my provider, my protector, my deliverer, my way-maker.” The fact is God is carrying you right now, but if you don’t recognize Him, you’ll live stressed out, upset. No, you’re in your Father’s arms. He’s holding you tightly. Nothing can snatch you away.
Thanks for reading this comment, I hope you are blessed and uplifted by it. We are a new and growing channel, your support and blessings is much appreciated. Thanks and God bless you. Amen
Thank you, very much, for this reminder that God will, ALWAYS, be there for us.
Beautiful reflection. Thank you for this blessing.
Amen amen
"For Yahweh your God has carried you as a man carries his child all along the way you have travelled to this place "
i am not a Catholic, but I recently found Bishop Barron's You Tube channel, and have been watching a number of his videos, and especially his Sunday sermons. I've just listened to this one, and the truth in it touched me deeply. Thank you so much, for this message, Bishop Barron. I will keep watching and listening.
You've found a truly great American. When I was a kid people dreaded our bishop coming to town because he spoke for long sessions with big words that didn't engage. Bishop Barron has the education and the holiness with imagination and real humanity. He is inspired. He gets it and can pass it on.
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I always interpreted the story as the father never nurtured the oldest son. Never said thank you or praised him for being loyal and steadfast
I wish Bishop Barron would give solid example of ways that we can daily give our life away. Putting others needs before our own? Being of service to family and friends? What if one is chronically sick. How does that life look for the one who needs to lose in order to gain life?
"No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging. All things are mine since I am His, how can I keep from singing?"
I love the old hymns, but I don't think I know this one. One of the great blessings I have received, is the great gift of waking up most mornings with a hymn ringing in my heart. With each year in my advancing age, I become more appreciative of this gift, and trust and pray that this gift rest upon you as well.
❤ That is so beautiful!
Enya sang this on one of her albums but I don’t know the origin of it. But thank you for this…a reminder of where true peace lies. 🙏✝️🙏
Beautiful
I also heard Enya sing this, many times, before discovering the liberating Christian version on you tube.
Outstanding thank you! I remember the day it dawned on me of how to parent. It was a day I was so angry at my child I didn’t know what to do. I prayed for God’s guidance and I looked up and saw the cross. I thought I am God’s child and Christ died for me a sinner, a disobedient child because of love. I realized that is how I should be as a parent. Constantly love and forgive.
This homily wraps my prior experience into a nice neat package and helps me understand why I saw that cross at that specific moment. Thank you!
"Everything I have is yours" That struck my soul
Likewise, the second part of that ..."if only he would believe it" is where I find myself. Now I continue in faith.
“There is always the possibility of coming back to God”, back from the emptiness of the “cora macra” - this is the message our world desperately seeks today, thank you Bishop Barron.
Thank you for helping us see ourselves in the gospel story. Amen & Amen
Wonderful stories/myths but all from mans imagination, the question is there a god/creator is still unanswered either, what the catholic church/barron does is hijack the possibility and turn it into something ridiculous, it stunning how barron can invent so much and get paid for it, the catholic church ability to talk about what it cannot possible know is stunning
Jesus mercy,Mary help! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
@@yapmcgoolies1756 You poor wretch, go back to eat with the swine, wallow in the' muck!!!! Enjoy your pigstay!!!
@@yapmcgoolies1756 The Catholic Church made the Bible in 382 AD!!! It is her Mother!!!
I can sympathize with the Father. I have one adult child who cut me out of his life and his children.
Others - not following the Faith and one living a life of “ dissipation “.
I love them all with my whole heart. I pray for them constantly.
How can you not love your children who are gifts from God.
I am 68.
I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t watch Bishop Barron. May God bless him over and over.
Dear Bishop Barron , you’re always giving it away. Please know that I receive it with such eagerness. You’ve truly changed my life .Keep it up , with deep appreciation and thanks.
Stay blessed Anne, as always☆☆
Mary Pinakat thank you Mary, i feel as though I’m falling in love with Bishop Barron , lol , he is so mighty , so intelligent, so devoted.and funny . Bless you Mary.
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I am glad you discovered this Channel☆
Keep up☆
Mary Pinakat thanks Mary ….
Incredible revelation of the famous parable of the prodigal son, can't get better than this, thank you Bishop for this teaching!
That's the mystery of God, so old and so new, the Eternal message from God....
OUR MODERN Church IS the parable of the prodigal son. We have squandered our inheritance, rejected what has been jealously guarded and passed down to us through the tempestuous centuries. In our arrogant pride we discarded the seamless garment of Christ. Our Father waits for us to return - to the Ancient Mass the Usus Antiquior, the traditional social doctrine, and the teachings of the Doctors and Fathers. These 3 pillars stand and fall together.
Quid Hoc Ad Aeternitatem!
Thank you, Bishop Barron, for this amazing way of reading this gospel passage!
I love your sermons Bishop Barron, you always bring so much meaning to them. What a loving Father we have. Thank you.
Americans are always complaining about their "rights", failing to realize there are consequences to their actions. Freedom is not "free". We all have responsibilities for our actions. We should be grateful to the Father for giving us this wonderful country. Yes, we are not perfect human beings, but we need to forgive each other and strive to make life better for all. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for a wonderful homily.
Bishop Barron your the gift from God to us that multiplies a hundred fold and more. Thank you and God bless. More power.
I am quite certain I have never heard anyone do a better job at understanding and explaining scripture. Such a blessing! Thank you, Bishop Barron.
I am a 77 year old catholic and former seminarian. Never have I heard the complete biblical meaning of this parable. Part of my soul aches that my Church has programmed me to the redemptive algorithm of the older son: « Follow the program, and heaven is for the taking. There will be no godly reason to hear no to the Father’s house » In a way « You owe me, God. » Somehow, I feel angry at my Church and yet so deeply grateful to Her for her gift of gifting this man, this priest. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. And now, I am up for learning something different: gifted gifting.
Merci, Robert Barron
Levis Shalom
Thank you for posting your homilies earlier for those of us in Asia to get them on time to reflect on Sunday mornings! God bless your ministry, Bishop!
Just when you think you’ve heard the best God blesses us with another Barron homily that fills the heart with gratitude. Thanks Father again.
Listening to this again because that’s what happens to me with Bishop Barron . I listen and listen again. I don’t have words to express the way these sermons move me. Bishop Barron is the master evangelizer, hands down .
Yes he is. He is a gift from above!
Beth Hivley Our God chose an extraordinary man. I’ve just recently come upon him through RUclips as he rightly puts it, “it’s the way to reach people”. He reached me and he’s a blessing.
Beware everyone of the FAKE BISHOP OUT HERE.
Mary Pinakat thanks Mary , well aware.
I love this parable. God isn't in the punishing business he's in the redemption racket. That is a line from a story I wrote. I love stories of redemption because they mirror my life. Thank you Father for never giving up on me. I'm home now and even though I am still a work in progress I'm never leaving again. 🙏
"God isn't in the punishing business, he is in the redemption racket" - it's a terrific line.
God, the Father, the Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, is not in any racket and is not a racketeer.
I'm happy you are home!
@@tammynewville716 Thank you. It's a wonderful place to be.
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A text 'out of context' is a 'pretext.'
I may be jumping ahead of myself … but I am praying for your papacy.
This is what I was hoping too, and then I thought we would miss all his teachings as he will be busy doing other things, different responsibilities
+1 ... but as always, may I accept the grace to follow God's will, not mine.
Not for nothing is he already called the Pope of social media 😀
I agree! Bishop Barron is one in a million! He is a breath of fresh air!
Are popes allowed to quote Bob Dylan? I guess so.
"In order to keep the divine life, you have to give it away. You will not lose it but you will have more of it." I am going to reflect on it & savor its meaning. Thank you so much God for your abundant blessings!
Thank you Bishop Robert Barron for such a profound homily on the greatest story of the New Testament.
I find fruit in all those who truly love Christ. Thank you Bishop.
I always thought that it was unfair to the older brother, the way the father was treating him, this is the first time I realize that it was all about the relationship that he was having with the father. Every time I hear this reading I say to myself I would never be able to do what the prodigal son did, but today I realize that that I’m worst by being exactly like the older son. Thank you for opening my eyes and my heart Bishop Barron
The parable never proves that the older brother had a bad relationship with his father or that he was in the wrong spiritual state. His exclamation of anger is simply what it is , something that anyone would have said in front of that blatant injustice.
@@tomlabooks3263 you need help: The older son wanted to do the same thing as the younger did, but did not have the guts to do it!!! How did he know his brother was involved with prostitutes???
He was thinking "how good his brother had it" when he went away!!!...the same as you, you have not sinned as others do because you haven't had the opportunity to
@@davido3026 First, dear David, if you are christian, I hope you’re going to pray God that He helps you have a more decorous behavior online, ok? “You need help” is not a charitable expression, nor are the unnecessary multiple exclamation marks. Second - nowhere in the parable we get the idea that the older brother wanted to follow in the younger brother’s footsteps. My point is that this parable works only at the spiritual level, not at the practical, commonsensical level, where the principle “the more you work, the less you get” doesn’t make any sense.
Because there are many people out there, who, like me, left their nepotistic country (for me: Italy) looking for a work environment that values merit. And I found it, thank God. So we need to be careful not to confuse the great message of this parable with an anti-meritocratic stance.
This was, by far, the most profound, deep, and meaningful interpretation of this beautiful parable I have ever heard. God bless you Bishop Barron for your preaching! 🙏🙏🙏
“The loop of Grace”. Everything we have is a gift from God. Think about all the problems in the world today? It’s up to all of us believers to show a better way. It’s only possible if we recognise that we are all prodigal son’s who believe in a merciful God.
Lord, may I never leave Your side,always may I be close to You .❤️🙏
My dad used to speak directly into my life. This guy comes a close second.
Thank you, Bishop Barron, for this profoundly beautiful sermon on this beautiful parable of the prodigal son. God bless you as He has blessed us with you in our lives. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love the metaphor and narrative about God waiting and watching at top of the road for His children!!! I was that returning son and I did not return as humbly as the prodigal son. Coming back in the right humility creates the true celebration and this took a number of years!! Ironically, today, I felt this celebration through a supreme gift that came my way preparing me for this homily!!! Thank you. Bishop Barron for your description and eloquence about the depth of Our Father's Love!!!
Thank you so much Bishop Barron. This is the dearest story and so much love seen--this and the Woman at the Well are my very favorites. Oh that indescribable love that is available to all of us. Thanks be to and for our loving God. And God bless you Bishop.
……If only you believed…..these words opened the eyes of my heart ❤️👏
This is so good. I hope we could all listen to Bishop Barron go through the entire bible. God bless Bishop Barron!
How often I forget the most basic truth God has for me. Thank you for the reminder.
God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏🏻
Absolutely FANTASTIC thank you Bishop Barron, your insights are wonderful and I really appreciate how you tied this deeper set of truths into the original Greek language.
God bless you Bishop 🙏
Wonderful sermon Bishop Barron. Very interesting. Thank you and GOD bless you. Stay safe ➕❤
The graphic descriptions made by Bishop, of the many segments of this story are the greatest. In spite of having heard or read it too many times over the years I have grasped some important details only in this Sermon here☆
Bishop's sermons are so rich in spiritual theology!
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I have found that scripture has a specific meaning that never changes. But it also has an underlying living meaning that changes according to our needs and situations. This is a great sermon(?) on a parable I have read and heard preached on many times.
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Stay blessed as always☆
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As always a great and profound meditation on the gospel. What makes this better is that it is one of my favorite readings. Excellent title too. . . Everything He has is yours! I learn something new from you every time. thank you for your witness to the truth.
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Thanks Bishop Barron
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Absolutely one of the most profound teachings I've heard for a long time. It cut right to my feels. Bishop Barren is a Maestro of the word.
Beautiful sermon. I love that "cora macra" concept.
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he's a heretic and will burn for having no backbone against liberal infiltration of the church
@@ratatat12356 I am afraid that you are misinformed about Bishop Barron. He is working tirelessly to save souls. And I don't believe that it is our role to judge others, that is up to our loving and forgiving God.
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@@ratatat12356 I would like to ask you a question. What is your motivation for posting something negative here? It almost seems as if you are trying to provoke an argument? I know that all are allowed their own opinions, and honor your right to yours, but I want to understand why you would want to do this? It seems there would be a better forum for debate than this thread. Remember, your behavior reflects on you, not on others.
@@judyv3370 because the catholic church is in ruins. there is so much corruption and the pope is an open heretic. vatican 2 was put together by freemasons. they ruined the catholic church and barron is guilty by association for not standing up for true catholics who reject vatican 2
What an insightful and touching explanation of this parable!
Every thing we have comes from him!!He has given me everything!!!
Thanks Bishop for the lovely explanation!! God Bless 🙌
Just a simple hearer from Bonfim, RR, Brazil.
We are all "simple hearers" from all over this world!
This maybe the only homily we need to hear. Thank you so much Bishop Robert!
thank you father
Your insights expressed so clearly/beautifully, and with a quite yet profound passion of love for the Father is a gift to me - the gift of the Holy Spirit, touching my heart; feeding my soul. You, Dear, Bishop Barron, are one of His gifts! Thank you!
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Always a pleasure to hear Bishop Barron.
Lost & found. Man found lost sheep, woman found lost coin, but the older brother did not go and find the lost younger brother. In any case, rejoice for each person that is found & return to God. Such a intriguing parable.
Thank you.
I love to hear that we can always return to God. That he is lovely waiting for us. That he is merciful and compassion. This makes me love God, and be grateful for all his gifts.
Beautiful, beautiful Sermon!!!
Thank you dear Bishop..God bless you always
Thank you Bisohp Barron , God Bless Father .
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Thank you and God bless you, Bishop Barron. The message in the Prodigal son is always touching. Coming back to God, to a Father's Love that waits for us.
I cried after hearing how his father ran to him. So beautiful
Thank you his lordship...God bless you.
“I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.”
😇O Jesus, I trust in You!
Ps 34:8, Lk 15:18
Bendición Padre! Dios y la Virgencita me lo bendigan y protejan siempre. Me encantan sus homilías. Gracias por acercarnos mas a Cristo. 🌹❤🙏
Sólo hay un padre
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Thank you Bishop Barron for this intriguing sermon, we don't have to pressure God into quick answers to our needs/ Prayers for he knows best when we need something and when to provide.
God is with us even if we have sinned or turned away. There is nothing like the Heavenly Father's embrace when we are humble and confess.
Thank you 🌈🌟 God Bless You, Bishop Barron, Amen 🙏🏼 … Happy Sunday ✨💞✨
I'll do it bishop, I'll believe. Amen.
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Thank you Bishop. God bless your ministry🙏 shalom from The Gambia.
Once again Thank You Bishop Barron,you make us understand that God loves us more than we can love you!
"God is love." 1. John 4:16
Real love is all about giving. What more could you possibly give than what Jesus did on that cross.
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The holy spirit is pure love, you own nothing you are the care takers of every think, if you owned it you would take it with you when you pass. Don't spend your life chasing things be happy with what you have and hope for better
Amazingly uplifting Bishop Robert! Thank you. Trish. Australia
Thank You So Very Much Bishop Barron, you always remind me how loved we are by Dear Father Our God…
Wow! Thank you! Amen 🕊
The account of the Prodigal Son proves Jesus is a great story-teller, and Luke the Evangelist is the master who records the great stories Jesus tells.
"cora macra" 😮
Fantastic.Thank you.Thank you.
A very typical example of what happens when we leave the patronage of our loving Father and lead a hollow life. But the love of Father is endless and helps him to live with blessing when we realize our folly and return back to Him.
My life and all that I'm blessed with(man & children) I owe to him 🙏
"Loose yourself in me and you will find yourself"...give yourself to Christ and you'll gain everything! Cora Macra!
I have been so much enriched with Bishop Barron Roberts homilies
I think this story reveals two incidences of pride that beleaguer and characterize humanity: pride that you think you’re ready and know-it-all (e.g. some teenagers), and the defensive and lacerating pride that speaks from an ultimately wounded heart wanting what you see as fair justice (i.e older brother in the story). What the two have in common is the idea of “what is fair”. Christ uses this very ubiquitous notion to show us our shortcoming and failings, sure, but also God does not hold the same fairness which leads to pride. Rather, God’s love acceptance of his sons (to superimpose the father of the story with God) isn’t determined by possession, accumulation, or even control. In fact, God does the opposite. He lets go, and gives “inherence” in this story but also forgiveness and pardon to such an extent to throw a party! God’s gives so much he consoles a grieving son who believes he does not share in his father’s glory and love. That is what swells up in the older brother. He is hurt, thinking God does not value him or his labors. God reveals He is not the God of possessions but the God of Life!
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This story always gets to me. Great sermon!
I'm going to refer to the gospel of the prodigal son. I have been a Catholic since I was born 1/10 grade I was like a Catholic going through a revolving door when I was old enough to make my own choices. Bishop Barron. Today I relate to your sermon on the prodigal son more than any other time. At one of the points in my life
I was asking for God's help in stoping a mortal sin I was engaging in and I determined He was taking to long in helping me, and if he loved me so much He should have helped me (my) way. I became angry at Him an decided He didn't exist. And I decided to go into the real world of darkness. To find fun peace and happiness. Then one night I was on my knees cleaning a piece of equipment an I collapsed on my face. I called out to the Lord " I can't do this I can't find happiness ". I felt like Peter when you asked him " will you leave me too"? I answered you the same as Peter were else can I go? This was late at night and I called a friend and asked her to come and pray with me. She came right away, we prayed. And I have never questioned Him again. I have since had many situations were I wants Him to act in my behalf. I sometimes didn't see the answer but I knew He had it cover I could l it go . I knew He had it in his hands. Really I know He is always with me.and loves me as if I was his only child and He wants me to come to Him more than I do. Thank you.
Good for you! God bless you!
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So good! 🙏
謝謝主教。天主保佑🙏您！
Beautiful! Thank you 💙
Beautuful..isn't it..The Father's LOVING GAZE never leaves the son...and just as soon as the suggestion of a turn-around is sensed, The Father hurries to put on His Sandals...that's Love: constantly sensing..and loosing no time to act!!
Thank you for the light that you bring into our world with your beautiful teaching and for bringing the word of God’s teaching home to us. May you dear Bishop Baron always be blessed and may we as humanity keep the message of Christ in our hearts.
So inspiring. Thank you Bishop Barron
Thank you Bishop Barron, for all the love, and passion, you have for God's teachings, God bless you. Always count with my prayers for you and all your team.
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Beautiful explanation. Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you Bishop! Wonderful homily - i learn some thing new every time I hear this favorite parable of mine! God bless you always!
Hi, Bishop Barron you got me in tears towards the of this so profound homily... "fellow sinners"..... God bless you Bishop Robert Baron. 🙏🙏🙏✝️🛐😢