Seven corporal acts/works of mercy: To feed the hungry. To give drink to the thirsty. To clothe the naked. To give shelter to the homeless. To visit the sick. To visit the imprisoned. To bury the dead. Thank you for this lovely talk.
Is "terminally online" equivalent to "imprisoned"? Seems like some human interaction -- even just a few kind and attentive words, from the mouth of one human face, over a few yards of air, to the ear of another human face, might make a difference in people's lives.
pls pray for me, a doctor jaded from years of facing human suffering and from working in a crushing healthcare system. i have been finding it harder & harder to find peace & fulfilment in my job, a vocation whose very nature is ministering to the sick. God have mercy on me.
You deal with people on their worst day, when they are least likely to be thankful, and heal them and give them hope; there is no nobler profession. I have been healed by doctors whose names I never learned and who I never saw again to thank, so from all those patients like me: Thanks, Doc!
Will pray for you. Thank you for your vocation and profession. Have you spoken to a priest about what you have just shared? Perhaps a sabbatical to help you get some rest? Would that be possible? 🙏 Praying for you.
I feel that way struggling with addiction - I get a handle then same ol same ol’ comes back to get me - I think that’s when it’s good to have a Christian friend to talk to - to visit. Also confession, extra masses, a friend and time off away. Thank you for your service☸️
Hi Emcron, I’m a hospice nurse facing a very similar sort of problem. I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone. Sometimes a change in venue can be a good thing - that’s what I’m going to be doing. I’m praying for you
Re: visiting people in hospitals: when my son nearly drowned at 18 months and we spent the night in the hospital, one friend came to support me. It meant more to me than I can explain. It was really important that she did that and I will always appreciate it.
Thank you! Its so easy for me to wallow in my own needs and believing i have nothing to offer anyone else. This world makes so many of us believe we're useless, but this podcast reminds me Im not useless.
Life long Catholic. As a young man got sick then had to leave college and eventually disabled. At the end of the day it was govt. Welfare that paid most of my bills... and I thank God for this. As for help from my church it was never forthcoming... and I often asked. That saddens me and embittered me. Pray for me as I pray for u. Jesus provided for me and the sacraments sustained me.. no doubt. As for food, clothing and shelter the church looked the other way. Pray for me as the pain of rejection has left me at times... bitter. Tnx
It happens everywhere. It happened to my family many times but we kept the faith. There is a big distinction between your religion and your local church. Try not to be bitter. It doesn't get you anywhere. People didn't help you when you need. Well it's their sin. Their sins of omission. They will be called to explain it in due time. Make sure you don't do the same. If you are not bedridden you can do some of the corporal works of mercy. Show your love. Love is like courtesy. The more you give it away the more it returns to you. The bishop mentioned about how good he felt coming back after visiting the sick. An after thought the problem with Catholic charity today is that you have to make a deal with the church. They help you, you have to do something for them. If there are any Buddhists or Sikh temple groups or charities near you, approach them instead. They help you without asking anything in return which will leave you more comfortable. In our region there were floods. The Sikh temple groups brought help to all. They did not ask are you Sikh? They set up a drive through with rice, flour, cooking oil, flashlights, toilet rolls, towels, blankets etc etc. You picked up what you needed. Again they didn't ask whether you were Sikh or even if you lived in the flooded area.
It's amazing how simple, but rich a list of 7 tasks can be. I love how the Catholic Church can distill it down into such a simple forumula. Thank you, Bishop Barron for taking it the extra step to call us all out to serve.
Bishop Barron, you are my brother, you are my friend, you are in my daily prayers, and I give thanks for you! My brothers and sisters, did you know you could buy a few pizzas and walk into a homeless shelter mid-afternoon with them and a case of water, a roll of paper towels, with one square serving as plate and another as napkin. Ask a staffer where's the best place to set up. Shake hands and ask each walk-in their name as you hand them a slice and a bottle of water. Stick around for awhile after you finish distributing. Circulate and ask, 'where did you grow up?' or 'what's your favorite movie?', something they can answer, person-to-person, regardless of their current plight. You may well be the only person who touched them, called them by name, and had a normal conversation with them for a very long time! I started doing this years ago and it's now a big deal, two restaurants donating food, friends leaving boxers and t-shirts on my porch, purchasing sweats and socks on sale, distributing rosary beads and prayer cards---God is great!
My old Parish had volunteers bring communion to the sick and home bound. We also had a food pantry and clothing for the poor. The knights of Columbus also have opportunities to do all these things. My wife and I also would be snacks on Wednesday to daily mass to honor St Joseph. We still help as we can. People are afraid that they will lose something if they help and they don't realize how much small acts give you. Be courageous
St. Francis' prayer turned to song comes to mind seeing the title for this topic. "Make me an instrument of peace" (and teach me to love so that I might be loved) I have lived in homelessness since 2019. I just started renting a bunk and a locker in a shelter this year. I can't imagine a better place for me right now, because it's a Catholic Social Services place. I'm grateful to live there, because I am a working disabled person. I would only live with family members or my boyfriend if I don't live where I do now. I'm saving for an SUV and a camper to renovate and park in a year round campground, but when I'm finally able to leave the hospitality house, I will still find a way and time to volunteer where I currently live. Thank you for this topic.
To add a subset to visiting those in prison...hospitals, etc., sometimes a phone call (or text if person uses that medium) provides a similar connection of love, to let the other know that someone has thought of them. I've found that outreach w/aging friends in different cities, who often feel lonely & forgotten.
I was just talking to my daughter yesterday about how to keep the grandchildren faithful to Christ in the Church. Talking is not doing the job. We came to the conclusion that action would be more effective. Thank you for this discussion! Now we have a concrete path to walk.
0 seconds ago A wonderful episode and here’s a wonderful example of Christian charity. I was visiting a friend in Colorado Springs in 1991. It was a very cold February day. On a nearby street corner a young man was selling flowers and he had no coat (we later learned he’d just moved his young family from California). My friend had a second coat and took it to him along with a lawn chair so he did get tired from standing on that corner. He told him to keep the down coat. We asked him when he was heading home and gave him a ride. As I recall he picked the guy up the next day and took ‘im home. My friend said it was not a big deal; he was doing what we are supposed to be doing. Part of the job while in human form.
Thank you for this awesome reflection on the Seven corporals acts of Mercy. It brought back many memories of my mother a single mom who invited these two strangers into her home who happen stop at our house asking to do yard work for some food. I remember her saying "come on in let me feed first." My mother was our prime example of showing these Corporal works of mercy, she always said "God first in all we do" meaning for me was if you see there is a need to feed someone do that first then come and sit at the table to eat. I try to continue that legacy and enrich my children to do the same, which sometimes amazes me, my son who was involved in youth group, we were driving home one day, and it was very cold, and he happen to see a homeless man with not shoes. He then turns to me and said stop the car. It took me by surprise but i stopped and he got off and went to meet that homeless man and took off his shoes and gave them to this homeless person. Tears weld up in my eyes and i said a small thank you prayer to Jesuse for helping instill in him this random act of kindness.
This is 100% correct. It’s easy to not do this but I have been focused on this for many many years because honestly that’s what it’s all about. And I thank you for putting that out there because service is very important and people need to hear that from the pulpit don’t they?
This was a great episode, really enjoyed it. What a great answer to today's question as well. Understanding it is the dysfunction of humanity and at the same time how people, become the body of Christ as we take part in these so often overlooked yet priceless acts of love. What a wonderful show today, great job Brandon, Bishop and team much love.
Dear Bishop Barron, may God keep working on you. I love you and all people working along with you. It’s very motivating and empowering to hear you. Thank you for accompanying us in our journey back to our Heavenly Father. My prayers and love for all Word on Fire team.
This is our calling, John 15:12. If we don’t act on it, then how authentic are we as followers of Jesus. i know I have lots of room to improve in this area. Dorthy Day, Missionaries of Charity and many others are wonderful examples.
It is not acquaintance at all! God is truly watching on everyone! Since I just post my short video about “LOVE”. then am led to this video talk! It grants me a lot joyful tears😢😢❤😢😢
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her. There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.
Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic speaks of these in Holy Moments. Each of us can do something concrete every day to show love to someone else and it doesn’t have to be huge. But how the world could change if we all did this. Thanks Bishop. Very convicting❤🙏
Someone once told me, "Know what the greatest nation in the world is? DONATION!" 😊 i see no lies. Edit: I absolutely LOVE THE COVER of With the Smell of the Sheep, Pope Francis' face is... Adorable 😊 The intro is fabulous too, Bishop!!!
This is so beautiful. I've been a shut in for 5 years due to illness. I have been unpleasantly surprised at the amount of people that have come and sat with me. I've seen maybe 3 or 4 people a year, that is after asking and begging. I wish I could say one christian denomination was better than another but I feel it's a corporate issue. Very sad. I continue to be of good cheer in the Lord so not saying this for sympathy. :) just giving the reality of the situation.
The everyday meets the Heavens.... this was God's gift of Jesus to us, His gift of the Bread of Life. I love Bishop Barron and his wisdom. The Pete Speaks with Grace podcast just launched and it brings a conversational approach to these important life topics. Reaching the practicing Catholic and the non-Church going seeker.
Thank you both for your work. If you don't mind my saying, while I do agree that parental love is often sacrificial, I don't really see feeding your children as an act of mercy. Saying so is rather letting parents off the hook. Parents of young children should be teaching their children these acts of mercy. Let your 5 year old pick out a canned vegetable in the grocery store to donate to the church food pantry. Then let your child carry that canned vegetable into the church and place it in the food donation bin. Have your children write letters to extended family who they don't often see who may be sick or lonely. Forgo adding one more thing to your child's schedule and instead spend that time each week visiting grandma or visiting a nursing home. A young child can brighten a person's day in a way that no adult can. The list is endless as to the acts of mercy a young family can do together.
Thank you Brandon for reminding us of the practical love in our own families. It reminds of a constant theme in Martin Luther’s teaching on loving the neighbour: that it takes place in our normal vocations in life, as fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, and all kinds of secular works from cleaners to execute directors.
Thank you Bishop Barron. The "good of the other " may- be God's Love for mankind? Or perhaps Mother Mary's Love for God's children - Creation even? What a wonderful world it would be permeated by God's wonderful Love. Politics would show Love and therefore Justice, true Justice for the people of all age ranges would exist, agreed? God Bless you the "Word on Fire", and "All the Best" for 2024. I hope that it is a wonderful year for you, yours and all. Amen Glory to God in the Highest level of Love forever. ❤❤❤😁
A very good interview which enlighten all who want to be helpful and loving to all who are in need of such .Who doesn't need love and care!Whoever we are we always need love and care of all around us all times.🙋😇🌹
I love the corporal & spiritual works of Mercy. Pope Francis added an 8th to each: care of the earth. I hope you'll speak on this corporal & spiritual work of Mercy
I think it is important to care for the needy members of our families also. I get very upset because I suffer from autoimmune chronic fatigue and find it difficult to cook and clean. My sister lives 15mins drive from me. She visits people in hospital and feeds the hungry on the streets, yet she very rarely visits me or offers to help. Mother Theresa said that the sick, hungry and homeless are frequently members of our own family. Why do Catholic churchgoers often forget the needy in their own families?
The difference is that helping family members too much familiarity easily breeds contempt. Usually, members of the family tends to be totally dependent, abusive and so ungrateful.
@@marystenson2852 I have reached out to others and hope to pay someone to help me with cleaning and sorting. The only difficulty with strangers coming into your home is it is difficult to know who to trust these days. Sadly, when you live alone you automatically become more vulnerable. I have been a very loving and caring sister and cared for my disabled father before he died at 91yrs of age. I carried this responsibility more or less on my own. I was a teacher and also helped in my local Catholic Church. I had to give up helping others because my father’s needs were paramount.
@@lpetitoiseau9146 I have asked my sister for help but she says she cannot cope? She cleans her parish church. I wonder if she thinks that her work for the church is more valuable in God’s eyes? I believe God is present in people and he gives us our families to love and care for too.
I saw in dreams, Jesus Christ, he said to Peter; Do you love me? Yes, Lord I love you! Well than, feed my children. This conversation between them continued 3 times. if Peter truly loves his Master, he is to shepherd and care for those who belong to Christ. (This pertains to all us. Amen 🙏 ).
I was just did the rosary and when I got to the the fifth deck it and when Jesus was in the temple I was thinking how bishop Barron was say can you imagine looking for your son for three day
Something very simple to do; my son is growing out of everything very fast and every so often I go through his clothes and give it away to someone who may need it so she has clothes now for her child
A person can practice "sheltering the homeless," by sharing their home through organizations like "Home Match," renamed "Front Porch/Covia," which matches people who have an extra room in their house with a seeker in need of a room.
OK, I struggle with this notion every day. Not too long ago, I stopped to eat at a sandwich place, and when I was leaving I saw a homeless appearing fellow struggling up onto the sidewalk in front of the shop. I got off my motorcycle, and gave the him $20, expressing the hope that he would use it to get something good to eat. Well fine, I think that sort of thing is exactly what you are talking about. But, I have a life. It keeps me at home a lot, and even when I go out I rarely see someone in obvious need, such as that fellow I gave the $20 to. So, am I supposed to stop doing my life, and just go out hunting for needy people? I don’t think so. I don’t think Jesus expected the bakers to stop baking bread, or the cobblers to stop shoeing horses, or the vintners to stop pressing grapes. Somehow, the Christian expression of love and charity needs to fit into our daily lives. Not all of us, in fact relatively few of us, are called to simply give up all worldly endeavors and go off ministering to the less fortunate. So, I’m thinking that being individually charitable when the occasion arises, plus contributing to organized charitable organizations is about the best we can do.
Very well said. I once heard a story on a radio program in which a guy called in and told his down-and-out story. He told the host that because of the “kindness of strangers” he lived for three years an alcoholic on the streets. He said that they were also the worst three years of his life and “kind people” made it possible because he could always find someone to buy him a beer, give him food, or better yet cash. And he usually found a good safe place to sleep every night outside. His recommendation? Don’t ever give a down-and-outer cash money because cash is the hardest thing to get. Giving food, water, or a bus ticket is great-but never give cash, alcohol or drugs. That guy’s story changed how I give. He said if he couldn’t get food and money (to buy beer), he would have quit that life sooner than he did and sought resources to get away from it rather than stay in it.
I'd be interested in knowing what people do when they encounter a person who has no home, holding a sign, or walking the streets w all his/her belongings.
"Visit the imprisoned" I wonder -- is "terminally online" considered "imprisoned"? Some outreach oriented around human connection might be useful, there.
Father, Thank You!! If I may I offer a suggestion, for a future lesson and discussion. As you may or not know schools don't even teach cursive and Latin is a pre-historic thought. Would you consider teaching us a basic Catholic Latin Class- Basic Latin every Catholic should know. You often reference a Latin phrase in many of your shows and I run to write them down. God Bless and Keep you. Thank you for everything you do!
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her. There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.
Thank you for enlightening us, about corporal works of mercy. My question is if we wanted to visit the sick, say in the hospital. Who do we go to And ask permission?
Lord Jesus, having received your most sacred Body and Blood, grant me the grace to become what I have received. Help me to remember that in the world, you have no body but mine, no hands, no feet on earth but mine. Mine are the eyes which you look with compassion on this world, mine are the feet with which you walk to do good, mine are the hands with which with which you bless the world. Mine are the hands, mine are the feet, mine are the eyes, mine become of your body when I receive you. Dear Lord, most importantly, make mine heart as yours, so all the rest work to your glory. Amen
By having a family. Only living in a family as a child, sibling, spouse (heterosexually of course) and as a parent, can you learn all the different levels of love. The family is the only place where one can experience the great happiness and deepest love.
How many work of mercy could have been done with the money that was used for the building that was referenced. The Catholic church needs to return to these works.
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her. There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.
"I slept and dreamt that life was joy, I awoke and saw that life was service, I acted and behold, service was joy." *- Rabindranath Tagore*
One of my favorite quotes
Love this quote too!!!
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Christ didn't come to be served, but to.......❤
Pray for me as I face backlash for converting to Catholicism as my entire family is Protestants. ❤
Do not be afraid, it takes a lots of courage and i am sure the Lord will strengthen you❤️🙏☘️
Glad your coming to the true faith. 👍
They just want to convert too.
Prayers for you ❤️
Pretty sure you have more in common than what keeps you apart, focus on that and let love guide you.
Seven corporal acts/works of mercy:
To feed the hungry.
To give drink to the thirsty.
To clothe the naked.
To give shelter to the homeless.
To visit the sick.
To visit the imprisoned.
To bury the dead.
Thank you for this lovely talk.
Is "terminally online" equivalent to "imprisoned"?
Seems like some human interaction -- even just a few kind and attentive words, from the mouth of one human face, over a few yards of air, to the ear of another human face, might make a difference in people's lives.
Supporting women shelters and pregnancy crisis centers is always a beautiful act!❤
Agreed! The last couple verses in James 1 seem to agree as well.
pls pray for me, a doctor jaded from years of facing human suffering and from working in a crushing healthcare system. i have been finding it harder & harder to find peace & fulfilment in my job, a vocation whose very nature is ministering to the sick. God have mercy on me.
You deal with people on their worst day, when they are least likely to be thankful, and heal them and give them hope; there is no nobler profession. I have been healed by doctors whose names I never learned and who I never saw again to thank, so from all those patients like me: Thanks, Doc!
Will pray for you. Thank you for your vocation and profession. Have you spoken to a priest about what you have just shared? Perhaps a sabbatical to help you get some rest? Would that be possible? 🙏 Praying for you.
@@PattyBio100 have confessed it a couple times, the penance help for a few weeks then the grind wears on me again
I feel that way struggling with addiction - I get a handle then same ol same ol’ comes back to get me - I think that’s when it’s good to have a Christian friend to talk to - to visit. Also confession, extra masses, a friend and time off away. Thank you for your service☸️
Hi Emcron, I’m a hospice nurse facing a very similar sort of problem. I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone. Sometimes a change in venue can be a good thing - that’s what I’m going to be doing. I’m praying for you
Re: visiting people in hospitals: when my son nearly drowned at 18 months and we spent the night in the hospital, one friend came to support me. It meant more to me than I can explain. It was really important that she did that and I will always appreciate it.
Thank you! Its so easy for me to wallow in my own needs and believing i have nothing to offer anyone else. This world makes so many of us believe we're useless, but this podcast reminds me Im not useless.
Life long Catholic. As a young man got sick then had to leave college and eventually disabled. At the end of the day it was govt. Welfare that paid most of my bills... and I thank God for this. As for help from my church it was never forthcoming... and I often asked. That saddens me and embittered me. Pray for me as I pray for u. Jesus provided for me and the sacraments sustained me.. no doubt. As for food, clothing and shelter the church looked the other way. Pray for me as the pain of rejection has left me at times... bitter. Tnx
It happens everywhere. It happened to my family many times but we kept the faith.
There is a big distinction between your religion and your local church.
Try not to be bitter. It doesn't get you anywhere. People didn't help you when you need. Well it's their sin. Their sins of omission. They will be called to explain it in due time. Make sure you don't do the same. If you are not bedridden you can do some of the corporal works of mercy. Show your love. Love is like courtesy. The more you give it away the more it returns to you. The bishop mentioned about how good he felt coming back after visiting the sick.
An after thought the problem with Catholic charity today is that you have to make a deal with the church. They help you, you have to do something for them. If there are any Buddhists or Sikh temple groups or charities near you, approach them instead. They help you without asking anything in return which will leave you more comfortable.
In our region there were floods. The Sikh temple groups brought help to all. They did not ask are you Sikh? They set up a drive through with rice, flour, cooking oil, flashlights, toilet rolls, towels, blankets etc etc. You picked up what you needed. Again they didn't ask whether you were Sikh or even if you lived in the flooded area.
I was literally trying to find what I can do by “willing the good of the other” and this video came 🤯
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It's amazing how simple, but rich a list of 7 tasks can be. I love how the Catholic Church can distill it down into such a simple forumula. Thank you, Bishop Barron for taking it the extra step to call us all out to serve.
Bishop Barron, you are my brother, you are my friend, you are in my daily prayers, and I give thanks for you! My brothers and sisters, did you know you could buy a few pizzas and walk into a homeless shelter mid-afternoon with them and a case of water, a roll of paper towels, with one square serving as plate and another as napkin. Ask a staffer where's the best place to set up. Shake hands and ask each walk-in their name as you hand them a slice and a bottle of water. Stick around for awhile after you finish distributing. Circulate and ask, 'where did you grow up?' or 'what's your favorite movie?', something they can answer, person-to-person, regardless of their current plight. You may well be the only person who touched them, called them by name, and had a normal conversation with them for a very long time! I started doing this years ago and it's now a big deal, two restaurants donating food, friends leaving boxers and t-shirts on my porch, purchasing sweats and socks on sale, distributing rosary beads and prayer cards---God is great!
This is leadership. Selflessness
My old Parish had volunteers bring communion to the sick and home bound. We also had a food pantry and clothing for the poor. The knights of Columbus also have opportunities to do all these things. My wife and I also would be snacks on Wednesday to daily mass to honor St Joseph. We still help as we can. People are afraid that they will lose something if they help and they don't realize how much small acts give you. Be courageous
St. Francis' prayer turned to song comes to mind seeing the title for this topic. "Make me an instrument of peace" (and teach me to love so that I might be loved) I have lived in homelessness since 2019. I just started renting a bunk and a locker in a shelter this year. I can't imagine a better place for me right now, because it's a Catholic Social Services place. I'm grateful to live there, because I am a working disabled person. I would only live with family members or my boyfriend if I don't live where I do now. I'm saving for an SUV and a camper to renovate and park in a year round campground, but when I'm finally able to leave the hospitality house, I will still find a way and time to volunteer where I currently live. Thank you for this topic.
To add a subset to visiting those in prison...hospitals, etc., sometimes a phone call (or text if person uses that medium) provides a similar connection of love, to let the other know that someone has thought of them. I've found that outreach w/aging friends in different cities, who often feel lonely & forgotten.
St Theresa of Calcutta she talked the talk and walked the walk about works of mercy she showed the world what and how to do this🍃
Indeed she did.
It's a shame that there are people who viciously attack her works and assassinate her character.
I agree but many are her followers. I've been to India and she is beloved and remembered for her love of following the Lord🎉
And she was a tough cookie. ❤️ her.
I was just talking to my daughter yesterday about how to keep the grandchildren faithful to Christ in the Church. Talking is not doing the job. We came to the conclusion that action would be more effective. Thank you for this discussion! Now we have a concrete path to walk.
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A wonderful episode and here’s a wonderful example of Christian charity.
I was visiting a friend in Colorado Springs in 1991. It was a very cold February day. On a nearby street corner a young man was selling flowers and he had no coat (we later learned he’d just moved his young family from California). My friend had a second coat and took it to him along with a lawn chair so he did get tired from standing on that corner. He told him to keep the down coat.
We asked him when he was heading home and gave him a ride. As I recall he picked the guy up the next day and took ‘im home.
My friend said it was not a big deal; he was doing what we are supposed to be doing. Part of the job while in human form.
Thank you for this awesome reflection on the Seven corporals acts of Mercy. It brought back many memories of my mother a single mom who invited these two strangers into her home who happen stop at our house asking to do yard work for some food. I remember her saying "come on in let me feed first." My mother was our prime example of showing these Corporal works of mercy, she always said "God first in all we do" meaning for me was if you see there is a need to feed someone do that first then come and sit at the table to eat. I try to continue that legacy and enrich my children to do the same, which sometimes amazes me, my son who was involved in youth group, we were driving home one day, and it was very cold,
and he happen to see a homeless man with not shoes. He then turns to me and said stop the car. It took me by surprise but i stopped and he got off and went to meet that homeless man and took off his shoes and gave them to this homeless person. Tears weld up in my eyes and i said a small thank you prayer to Jesuse for helping instill in him this random act of kindness.
This is 100% correct. It’s easy to not do this but I have been focused on this for many many years because honestly that’s what it’s all about. And I thank you for putting that out there because service is very important and people need to hear that from the pulpit don’t they?
This was a great episode, really enjoyed it. What a great answer to today's question as well. Understanding it is the dysfunction of humanity and at the same time how people, become the body of Christ as we take part in these so often overlooked yet priceless acts of love. What a wonderful show today, great job Brandon, Bishop and team much love.
How true; all these charitable places are indeed within 10 minutes of me, and it's easy for me to give!
Congratulations Bishop Barron 4/30/24 is right around the bend 🤩👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️✌️🦋
! Evangelizing away ! Love you , what a man !
Dear Bishop Barron, may God keep working on you. I love you and all people working along with you. It’s very motivating and empowering to hear you. Thank you for accompanying us in our journey back to our Heavenly Father. My prayers and love for all Word on Fire team.
"Do to others as you want them to do to you".
Thank you Bishop Barron!😊 God bless you and the word on fire staff and to everyone! 😊❤❤❤
Visiting the elderly is a great need, these days. ❤
This is our calling, John 15:12. If we don’t act on it, then how authentic are we as followers of Jesus.
i know I have lots of room to improve in this area. Dorthy Day, Missionaries of Charity and many others are wonderful examples.
Excellent and convicting❤️🙏☘️
It is not acquaintance at all! God is truly watching on everyone! Since I just post my short video about “LOVE”. then am led to this video talk! It grants me a lot joyful tears😢😢❤😢😢
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her.
There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.
Matthew Kelly from Dynamic Catholic speaks of these in Holy Moments. Each of us can do something concrete every day to show love to someone else and it doesn’t have to be huge. But how the world could change if we all did this. Thanks Bishop. Very convicting❤🙏
Someone once told me, "Know what the greatest nation in the world is? DONATION!" 😊 i see no lies. Edit: I absolutely LOVE THE COVER of With the Smell of the Sheep, Pope Francis' face is... Adorable 😊 The intro is fabulous too, Bishop!!!
Thank you Bishop Baron, your explanation strengthens my faith to take concrete action to help others as proof of love. I am from Flores Indonesia
Muchas gracias Bishop Barron❤
May our children do the corporal works of mercy for their parents and families
This is so beautiful. I've been a shut in for 5 years due to illness. I have been unpleasantly surprised at the amount of people that have come and sat with me. I've seen maybe 3 or 4 people a year, that is after asking and begging. I wish I could say one christian denomination was better than another but I feel it's a corporate issue. Very sad. I continue to be of good cheer in the Lord so not saying this for sympathy. :) just giving the reality of the situation.
I found this message even more moving than the words of the good Bishop. I hope you will meet with others soon
YES. true LOVE❤ is not feelings, but “actions”--do things to help the others in need.
Thanks! I always learn from the show but I love the more practical episodes.
Loved this. Thanks Brandon for bringing it around to families and providing some consolation.
Thank you for this wonderful talk. It has put me into action ❤
The everyday meets the Heavens.... this was God's gift of Jesus to us, His gift of the Bread of Life. I love Bishop Barron and his wisdom. The Pete Speaks with Grace podcast just launched and it brings a conversational approach to these important life topics. Reaching the practicing Catholic and the non-Church going seeker.
Thank you both for your work. If you don't mind my saying, while I do agree that parental love is often sacrificial, I don't really see feeding your children as an act of mercy. Saying so is rather letting parents off the hook. Parents of young children should be teaching their children these acts of mercy. Let your 5 year old pick out a canned vegetable in the grocery store to donate to the church food pantry. Then let your child carry that canned vegetable into the church and place it in the food donation bin. Have your children write letters to extended family who they don't often see who may be sick or lonely. Forgo adding one more thing to your child's schedule and instead spend that time each week visiting grandma or visiting a nursing home. A young child can brighten a person's day in a way that no adult can. The list is endless as to the acts of mercy a young family can do together.
I always say “be the change you want to see.” You can only change what you control and that is yourself.
Thanks, Bishop Barron !
God bless!
Thank you Brandon for reminding us of the practical love in our own families. It reminds of a constant theme in Martin Luther’s teaching on loving the neighbour: that it takes place in our normal vocations in life, as fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, and all kinds of secular works from cleaners to execute directors.
Thanks for this ... "walk in Love ... It's a personal sacrifice.
Everyone wants to become a good person because our deepest desire is to become a person of love, which is the truth.
Thank you Bishop Barron.
The "good of the other " may- be God's Love for mankind? Or perhaps Mother Mary's Love for God's children - Creation even?
What a wonderful world it would be permeated by God's wonderful Love.
Politics would show Love and therefore Justice, true Justice for the people of all age ranges would exist, agreed?
God Bless you the "Word on Fire", and "All the Best" for 2024. I hope that it is a wonderful year for you,
yours and all.
Amen Glory to God in the Highest level of Love forever. ❤❤❤😁
This show has been very inspiring and practical. Thank you!🙏
Thank you Bishop Barron for treat so beautiful theme🌍😍 of the day❤🙏
I keep lists of corporal and spiritual works of mercy on our fridge for a daily examination. We can do better! A closet examination will be helpful.
A very good interview which enlighten all who want to be helpful and loving to all who are in need of such .Who doesn't need love and care!Whoever we are we always need love and care of all around us all times.🙋😇🌹
Thank you your Lordship,
Beautiful things discussed with much celerity. God bless us all.❤
From Buenos Aires, Argentina...
Gracias!!!
This message was inspirational and much needed, thank you 💌 A prosperous New Year to you 🎉
So practical & missing from daily life ❤️
Just love and see Jesus in in everyone
Sometimes I feel like I can’t really help except for in the moment.
God bless you 🙏
Happy New Year Bishop Barron from SWITZERLAND ..GOD BLESS you Bishop ❤🙏🙏🙏
I love the corporal & spiritual works of Mercy. Pope Francis added an 8th to each: care of the earth. I hope you'll speak on this corporal & spiritual work of Mercy
I loved this thank you
So good👍🙏
Thank you 🙏 ❤
I think it is important to care for the needy members of our families also. I get very upset because I suffer from autoimmune chronic fatigue and find it difficult to cook and clean. My sister lives 15mins drive from me. She visits people in hospital and feeds the hungry on the streets, yet she very rarely visits me or offers to help.
Mother Theresa said that the sick, hungry and homeless are frequently members of our own family. Why do Catholic churchgoers often forget the needy in their own families?
That’s a good one for us all to reflect on- we can be so blind to each other… thank you and I hope you get all the professional help you can ❤️🙏☘️
It’s good to reflect on. In two ways: 1) look to our own family. Can I help them? 2) ask your family for help. Can you help me?
The difference is that helping family members too much familiarity easily breeds contempt. Usually, members of the family tends to be totally dependent, abusive and so ungrateful.
@@marystenson2852 I have reached out to others and hope to pay someone to help me with cleaning and sorting. The only difficulty with strangers coming into your home is it is difficult to know who to trust these days. Sadly, when you live alone you automatically become more vulnerable. I have been a very loving and caring sister and cared for my disabled father before he died at 91yrs of age.
I carried this responsibility more or less on my own. I was a teacher and also helped in my local Catholic Church. I had to give up helping others because my father’s needs were paramount.
@@lpetitoiseau9146 I have asked my sister for help but she says she cannot cope? She cleans her parish church. I wonder if she thinks that her work for the church is more valuable in God’s eyes? I believe God is present in people and he gives us our families to love and care for too.
I saw in dreams, Jesus Christ, he said to Peter; Do you love me? Yes, Lord I love you! Well than, feed my children. This conversation between them continued 3 times.
if Peter truly loves his Master, he is to shepherd and care for those who belong to Christ.
(This pertains to all us. Amen 🙏 ).
I was just did the rosary and when I got to the the fifth
deck it and when Jesus was in the temple I was thinking how bishop Barron was say can you imagine looking for your son for three day
Something very simple to do; my son is growing out of everything very fast and every so often I go through his clothes and give it away to someone who may need it so she has clothes now for her child
I live in Brazil. I wish I could get a copy of this lent reflections booklet.
A person can practice "sheltering the homeless," by sharing their home through organizations like "Home Match," renamed "Front Porch/Covia," which matches people who have an extra room in their house with a seeker in need of a room.
Jesus ❤
😂 “… and YOU wear the same thing everyday.” ❤you guys.
He's right!,
😅 wonderful encouragement
OK, I struggle with this notion every day. Not too long ago, I stopped to eat at a sandwich place, and when I was leaving I saw a homeless appearing fellow struggling up onto the sidewalk in front of the shop. I got off my motorcycle, and gave the him $20, expressing the hope that he would use it to get something good to eat. Well fine, I think that sort of thing is exactly what you are talking about. But, I have a life. It keeps me at home a lot, and even when I go out I rarely see someone in obvious need, such as that fellow I gave the $20 to. So, am I supposed to stop doing my life, and just go out hunting for needy people? I don’t think so. I don’t think Jesus expected the bakers to stop baking bread, or the cobblers to stop shoeing horses, or the vintners to stop pressing grapes. Somehow, the Christian expression of love and charity needs to fit into our daily lives. Not all of us, in fact relatively few of us, are called to simply give up all worldly endeavors and go off ministering to the less fortunate. So, I’m thinking that being individually charitable when the occasion arises, plus contributing to organized charitable organizations is about the best we can do.
It’s in the little things that no one notices or know🤩keep the Faith ♥️♥️♥️✌️🦋
Do little things with great love, like Mother Teresa said!
Very well said. I once heard a story on a radio program in which a guy called in and told his down-and-out story. He told the host that because of the “kindness of strangers” he lived for three years an alcoholic on the streets. He said that they were also the worst three years of his life and “kind people” made it possible because he could always find someone to buy him a beer, give him food, or better yet cash. And he usually found a good safe place to sleep every night outside.
His recommendation? Don’t ever give a down-and-outer cash money because cash is the hardest thing to get. Giving food, water, or a bus ticket is great-but never give cash, alcohol or drugs.
That guy’s story changed how I give.
He said if he couldn’t get food and money (to buy beer), he would have quit that life sooner than he did and sought resources to get away from it rather than stay in it.
There's a dark side to everything.
thanks
I'd be interested in knowing what people do when they encounter a person who has no home, holding a sign, or walking the streets w all his/her belongings.
"Visit the imprisoned"
I wonder -- is "terminally online" considered "imprisoned"? Some outreach oriented around human connection might be useful, there.
Congrats on your surge in subs
I would love to see the building rendering
Father, Thank You!! If I may I offer a suggestion, for a future lesson and discussion. As you may or not know schools don't even teach cursive and Latin is a pre-historic thought. Would you consider teaching us a basic Catholic Latin Class- Basic Latin every Catholic should know. You often reference a Latin phrase in many of your shows and I run to write them down. God Bless and Keep you. Thank you for everything you do!
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her.
There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.
Thank you for enlightening us, about corporal works of mercy.
My question is if we wanted to visit the sick, say in the hospital. Who do we go to
And ask permission?
A good reference for this is Matthew 25:35-46
And remember charity starts at home. Call someone in the family who is down and out
Lord Jesus, having received your most sacred Body and Blood, grant me the grace to become what I have received. Help me to remember that in the world, you have no body but mine, no hands, no feet on earth but mine.
Mine are the eyes which you look with compassion on this world, mine are the feet with which you walk to do good, mine are the hands with which with which you bless the world.
Mine are the hands, mine are the feet, mine are the eyes, mine become of your body when I receive you. Dear Lord, most importantly, make mine heart as yours, so all the rest work to your glory. Amen
"When I feed the poor, they call me a saint, but when I ask why the poor are hungry, they call me a communist."
Dom Helder Camara
By having a family. Only living in a family as a child, sibling, spouse (heterosexually of course) and as a parent, can you learn all the different levels of love. The family is the only place where one can experience the great happiness and deepest love.
And it provides the most occasions for spiritual growth. Through its challenges.
I wish I still believed in love.
Not done listening to video. But how do you do this. How do I find these places that help out, so I can volunteer?
Start with your parish office
Pray that you want to find a place, you will find it.
Id like to be a better person, but i'm horrible in interacting with humans, it always gets awkward when I'm around someone, so most people avoid me.
I wish I had 5.00 to light candle in church
Those people really need skills that will help them feed themselves.
What skills can you teach them?
Get to teaching then
Teach a man to fish...
Excellent! ❤
What about PARKING around the new building?
Ahhhhh I can't wait
the colour seems off?
It is...
try ro 'see' the person in the street, Smile and say 'Hello'.. People can be so lonely
❤🙏
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul .... please join in your local parish
How many work of mercy could have been done with the money that was used for the building that was referenced.
The Catholic church needs to return to these works.
Pretend there is honesty in suggesting it is best for everyone to walk with one foot in someone's fantasyland. Using middle-ages literature to view a ancient's literature, imagining the context. Obvious to all, if God existed then theologians would be fiction, we would all know about Her.
There is little understanding of quality among the believers. God made Mormons so Christians would know how Jews feel.