Be Opened! - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

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[@mariannell]

Ekklesia. I confirm the explanation as a Greek. A very dear word to me... And i have to say that I first heard the voice and visited a Church as the home of God in August 2022. The Church was dedicated to the Annunciation of Holy Mary and the day was the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. I feel blessed that God saved me from darkness and i want to return the favor to the world...

[@imnotanalien7839]

Beautiful, powerful sermon. If you don’t hear it, you can’t speak it… ♥️✝️

[@levismadore556]

It has now been a year since my wife passed away. I have not heard her voice nor has she spoken to me for a year. Every time her muted silence sinks derp into my 80 year old heart, I hear Jesus’s voice « Father I commend my spirit to you ». So, I repeat it: « Father, I commend my wife to you. ». Hearing Christ’s surrendering of Himself to the Father enables me to speak out my own surrendering of Monique to our Father. And that, in itself, is a small miracle from God that keeps me opened to Him while remaining unconsolable. Levy Shalom

[@stevehammett2008]

My brother... Scripture tells us that, although we mourn,we do not mourn as those who have no hope. Scripture also assures us that God will restore what the locust has eaten. Keep surrendering to God, and his perfect will for you. This path will lead you to the immeasurably joyful, and everlasting, reunion with your dear wife.

[@observer306]

A beautiful attitude. Very inspiring. May Almighty God be your consolation always.

[@Roxy11515]

@@levismadore556 Day by day, Lévis. Which it sounds like you’re doing just beautifully, even though, so very bitter sweet. God is with you and your beloved.

[@poppyde7314]

Thank you for sharing. God bless you ❤

[@trueword7662]

God bless you very much!

[@luluq01]

Who else but Bishop Barron to dissect this gospel for us in all its richness and symbolism. Thank you.

[@ranisoosai1196]

Exactly!!

[@louiseedenfield9035]

I always listen to his explanations of the readings before I go to church on Sunday. Hearing the words spoken again in the liturgy, helps me understand more thoroughly their meanings.😊

[@isabelgoodenough9766]

AMEN!!!

[@mariasloan7443]

Amen. You said it better than I. God bless you.

[@luluq01]

@@louiseedenfield9035 That is what I do as well.

[@Love_Divine]

Every week, I go to church. I listen to my local priest’s homily and I buffer up again with Bishop Barron’s weekly homily. So beautifully preached, thank you Bishop. May God bless you too. With much ❤ from Asia.

[@selfhelp7278]

Me too. Writing from Uganda 😊

[@coeurclaire]

Me too, from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@jayfeeventura6230]

Me too .. 🇵🇭

[@rosythomas3267]

Me too I hear, bishop, Barron's sermon. Fr. Mike Schmidt sermon & our local priest, but hear it and soon forget it. How sad, I wish I could retain the Word of God in my heart and mind, chew it and digest it

[@marcelamaria4205]

From Argentina...thank you Bishop.

[@maryjordan4129]

Bishop Barron never fails to enlighten us and deepen our understanding of God’s precious teachings❤

[@jamesduncan915]

I look forward to this every weekend. Thank you for sharing the good news

[@MovedByBeauty]

Me too. ❤

[@AmericanImperium1776]

Same. 👍 God Bless 🙏🏻

[@maryturpel8413]

I am deaf, and my hearing aids don't work well enough to understand the readings/sermon at church. These Sunday servings are my conduit to my attendance at Sunday mass. Thank you for filling out my worship,

[@RitaGatton]

Some churches have hearing devices for people who have difficulty hearing. You could ask at your church if they have them.

[@josephcaristo]

Ditto! However, I was not born deaf so I can articulate clearly when I speak. Deo Gratias!

[@maryturpel8413]

@@josephcaristo These sermons solve my scripture/homily needs. Now my only real problem is at the conclusion of the mass, when Father asks the congregation to acknowledge anniversaries, birthdays, visitors ("Anyone here from out of state? Iowa?"); I applaud, but I never really know why. I just clap and smile.

[@louiseedenfield9035]

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[@michaelwalsh5735]

Thank you, Bishop Barron! You are the Bishop Sheen of our time! God bless you!

[@jamieflener5410]

Yes, he is! Excellent

[@patricevalerio1703]

All glory to God.. for the opportunity to listen to Bishop Barron..

[@Anna-ii3ee]

Who am I O’Lord to be redeemed by Your healing grace. For I was once skeptical and rebellious

[@annatomani1563]

I am growing in Truth and Faith every time I listen to your speeches dear Bishop. I pray that our good Lord increases the fruit of your labour by millions every time you glorify him. God bless all of you. ✝️🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@tlew2509]

God bless you! Praise God!

[@kevinpflug5846]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. The Church does indeed call us out of the crowd.

[@Jerseystructureunderboss]

12/5/22 I heard the call, Lord ❤ I have been sober ever since. May I always be ❤

[@JustinThomas-wo4bt]

Thank you

[@nestorcarrillo2125]

Very powerful. Thank you, Bishop! God bless you and the Catholic Church

[@dagmarcamargo393]

God bless, dear Bishop Barron! And all in need!

[@paulrubio3918]

This homily reminds me of Bishop Barron's oration at the National Eucharistic Congress, in which he said for the lay, obedience means listening to the voice of God. It's a blessing that the Church gives us a healthy obligation to attend Sunday Mass so we can step away from the world and plug into the voice of God.

[@dorcaswepukhulu3037]

What a wonderful way to break the Word for us! May we hear Christ's Voice above the chaotic din around us. And may we speak it confidently and faithfully. God bless you Bishop Barron. Amen

[@johnwake1001]

Wow, what a fresh and timely take on this story!

[@chelsea2770]

God Bless you, Pray for me I have poor health & all people that suffer from PTSD. Always love your posts! ❤❤❤

[@richarde.t.sadowski2208]

Dear Bishop Baron, you knocked it out of the park with this sermon, may our loving Father in Heaven continue to bless you , ...much love from Morro Bay, eyah

[@denisebraganza]

Bishop Barron thank you for leading us to deeper & more profound insights of the healing. Thank you

[@EucharisticFeces]

The Eucharist is like sweet dog poop.

[@ForestAOrmes]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Blessings.

[@monicamiramontez5762]

Wow! Thank you, Bishop Barron. You have the right words that keep me listening and plugging in to Jesus while speaking in simple terms in order for me to understand who Jesus really is in my life! I pray one day I get to meet you like I wish I would’ve met Mother Angelica but I didn’t stay connected to her teaching until after her death. What a beautiful and relative messenger she turned out to be for me. Jesus sent her to save my life from ruin just like your teachings continue to wake me up and keep me alert from the trickery of this world little by little. God bless you and thank you!

[@rebeccakahn3773]

I absolutely love this story and have never doubted its veracity. It is my favorite, if one can have a favorite miracle, after the Transfiguration. The beauty of Jesus physically engaging with the man is hypnotic, almost as though I were there. I think I'm jealous: I want Jesus to open my ears so that I may truly hear and understand. Bishop Barron, you've brought another miracle to life for us. Thank you is inadequate but must suffice.

[@lyndamacfarland396]

Such a wonderful insight, as always! We can’t hear God amidst the din of the world. So we can’t proclaim His Word. Let us pray for ears to hear and words to say and for hearts of mercy and compassion with zeal for our Mission, all of which Jesus modeled for us when He lived among us. He still does and wants to give those gifts to us! ❤

[@ICMLJ]

What a beautiful homily!! ❤❤❤❤ This resonates such a beautiful truth to our current times and I pray for the Holy Spirit to give me the courage to be strong in my faith, amongst family and friends who are 'deaf & blind', trapped in the secular world of selfishness, self absorption and indifference. 🙏Thank you, Bishop Barron 🙏

[@franciscavarpit6554]

Thank you your imminance, Archbishop Baron for eloquently explaining and clearly interpreting today's Gospel reading.🙏❤️

[@Ranjanwatson]

Lord, I am open to hear your voice. I incline my ears to you. I wait on you God Almighty. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@stuartmcgregor1130]

Even Bishops are open and we hear the Word from them, Thanks Bishop

[@tlew2509]

Praying for you to come to Him, brother. Rest in God’s love and that God already knows you. Seek and you shall find! I pray you walk with Him!

[@Ranjanwatson]

@@tlew2509 thank you brother praying for me. It’s comforting to read your reply. I’ll continue seeking the Lord. Thank you again.

[@adegboladeadebote754]

Such a beautiful and insightful sermon.

[@ScottChase-f3r]

He sure can preach! Beautiful sermon.

[@gloriabandy]

Father, help me to follow You away from the crowd to hear You more clearly.

[@Entertainment337]

All that came to Him we’re healed 😇

[@Entertainment337]

*were

[@mariasloan7443]

Bishop Barron, this is an amazing sermon. Such power in your interpretation of todays Gospel.

[@wenfredofirme5351]

In the sermon this morning the priest said that Jesus was so considerate in leading the deaf from the crowd before healing him because after healing of his deafness it would be both overwhelming and confusing for him to hear the noise for the first time and it would embarassing for him learbing how to speak for the first time. So blessed is this man that the first voice he was able to listen to was Jesus voice.

[@pallaviraina2449]

Dear Bishop Baron, thank you so very much for such a beautiful sermon. I enjoy your videos very much. It's always interesting and thought provoking to listen to you. This one was heart touching and I appreciate it so much.

[@claudiocoutinho5058]

Que Deus abençoe o seu apostolado! Saudações do Brasil!

[@MartinMartin-mu2qj]

Congratulations Santa Regi If the birth of a Saint is a great event, what will become of the birth of the Saint among Saints! Our Pride as human creatures Mother the good Hearts, Pray for us Mother of Christians, Pray for us God Christ is our revenge, the retribution of God the Creator towards His worthy children. Honor and Glory to the Son of the Most High, our Savior

[@barbarabritton4687]

Thank you, Bishop Baron. I treasure these sermons. I understand so much more, you have a great gift regarding communication and understanding. Please continue to share with us. It took 90 years (my age) to understand with clarity so much of what Jesus taught. Your explanations are priceless. Thank you again.

[@oneitalia2312]

(((~Bishop Barron~)))...... wow! What a teacher you are! How can I ever thank you?! ❤ YOU "opened" my eyes, my mind, my thoughts with your beautiful and unique way of captivating me. "Stay Close To The Fire" - I had the opportunity to tell that story of the 'lost' woman and the candle by the tabernacle to someone who felt lost recently. After listening to your video over and over, I was able to articulate to the person how to "kindle" the fire. Bishop, bless you a zillion times. I look for you every day ❤

[@CorinneEvenson]

I listen to you every Sunday before Mass. it helps me understand the scriptures. Thank you so much for your words.

[@angelitorichardbanzuela3702]

Bishop Barron another excellent talk connecting the readings of the bible to the reasons why are called to listen and be open to the church to receive the power of God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Sacraments.

[@Lenora-u9h]

What a rich message from Bishop Barron Lord. Help me to hear so far I have this great desire to listen to the Spirit in my spittual journey. Thank you for these sermons

[@Heart_on_Fire1]

Beautiful homily. Jesus’ healing mission does have a higher purpose. God intervened through our Blessed Mother to lead me out of darkness to Jesus in the Eucharist and healed my marriage to give us an unexpected newborn 17 years ago. The world is in defiance of God’s natural law on marriage and family and sadly only about 30% of Catholics believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Repent and return to God.

[@normaroche58]

Thank you Jesus for explaining exactly what I needed to know in Bishop Barron’s homily.

[@anagbachika8093]

And bless you too ❤🙏🏽

[@vlorenzo647]

What a beautiful explanation of this Gospel Mark. ❤️

[@danielgomes4754]

Very true on the state of humanity today. 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@jayzdunek4026]

Outstanding sermon. I have said we all say God doesn’t speak to us, but I think we don’t listen. We want a human conversation but often it comes from signs and interactions with other people. The mere “coincidences “ that seem to occur when we are struggling with things. But as Bishop Baron says we have to have our ears, eyes, and senses open and in tune not being blocked by the white noise of the world. That is why prayer, meditation and reflection are so vital to be able to understand. Doors open for us all the time but most of us never see them open and even fewer have the courage to walk through them when we do see them. Thank you Bishop Barron for such a meaningful sermon.

[@cliffbarber1642]

Amen Bishop Barron. Lord help me to hear you more clearly and love you more dearly.

[@jnatske]

Hang in there friend!

[@patriciarozario4601]

Please keep me in your prayers ❤

[@josenelocausing3297]

Thank you Bishop Barron! Have been blessed so much listening, meditating, to you with God's wisdom and knowledge! May the Lord Jesus bless and protect always! 🙏🙏🙏

[@WilliamPotter-hi4hx]

What a beautiful and insightful homily. The word of God becomes flesh, which is Jesus Christ. There are many voices that come at us daily and we need to separate ourselves from the crowd to list to the voice of God. Thank you Bishop Barron for all that you do for the church and the body of Christ.

[@craftybarb6220]

Thank you Bishop Barron your sermons are always helpful.😊

[@3172bees]

And now I’m ready for Mass tomorrow

[@jennycornwell2324]

Bishop Barron I’ve saved this sermon so I can listen to it again and again! It has got to be one of my favourites! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏼

[@romymarquez9111]

Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus! Thank you, Bp. Barron.🌹

[@MovedByBeauty]

Bishop Barron is such a gift the Church. ❤

[@GodsWhisper940]

Good Morning everyone. Have a Wonderfully Blessed Sunday.

[@bwhqpxn]

Amazing sermon Father God Bless for all you do.

[@lindaciana1771]

Salve Maria🌹🩸💦✝️ Happy Birthday to Our Blessed Mother Mary Most Holy 🌹Be Opened

[@hugh009]

Another AHA from my brother Bishop Barron 🙏

[@joevidrine]

Well done. A word inspired by the Holy Spirit.

[@NorthBayRepublic]

Inspirational as ever, your excellency.

[@p.s.6952]

Imagine all the possibilities when are open and receive the power of the Truth..Be opened 🙌 ❤🙏..thank you Bishop Barron..

[@carolmaupins5416]

Your my favorite theologian! Your words are such truth!

[@mariaaniela1]

Bóg zapłać 🙏❤👋

[@tjnkorz8408]

I find that in the Gospels, Jesus heals those who come to him, or are brought to him, with faith believing that he could do what they were asking for. Jesus would then say things like go, your faith has saved you. So, not just a physical healing but a spiritual healing as well. Faith, spiritual healing, and physical healing.

[@debbiherold4932]

Wow. Bishop Baron I kept pausing and replaying your sermon because of its depth and richness. Your explanation of Mark 7:31-37 was very relatable and clear. It is with humility that I say and feel that your message and symbolism of this Word is much needed in our world. "Plugging into Jesus" is a powerful phrase. I will be participating in "walking with purpose" to further "plugging into Jesus".

[@patballmorrison9099]

Again so enlightened by Bishop Barron's explanation, Ephphatha Now another word I am printing out and posting on the side of my refrigerator with my favorite spiritual words and sentences. Bishop Barron always teaches me something new to a reading I have heard so very often before..

[@LeslieKlinger]

I always listen to his homilies before I go to Mass. While I love our priests, I can take his thoughts on the Readings into my worship that day. It seems to help me.

[@RobertSegura-ei6gk]

Amazing sermon!! My ears have been opened!! God bless you Bishop Barron!!!

[@jerilyntyner1550]

What a beautiful teaching! How we need to hear and see God, the eternal one! The only answer for our broken lives.

[@janephillips8113]

A great insight into this reading thank you B Baron now I understand the meaning of this healing 🙏

[@lsfeir5037]

Much Love, Bishop. ❤✝️❤️

[@gregpartamian9467]

Our lady of champion pray for us 🙏🏻

[@pinky073100]

I too will pray for you. Seek Jesus.

[@barbaragalliera9846]

I’m blessed to have you in my life. The Holy Spirit brought you to me.

[@edwardderose9168]

Such a skilled preacher. God bless you, Bishop!

[@yeshrs]

Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@susanyoung8678]

❤ Great explanation be open. Great sermon

[@markchin8256]

What a beautiful analogy for the New Evangelisation! Deo gratias!❤

[@Blessed-Doris]

I had a dream last night where I prayed earnestly for an unconscious young girl and she came back to life after everyone has abandoned her thinking she was dead. But when I walked in I told people around that it’s not yet her time. I prayed and found myself in a different dimension speaking in tongues and declaring that she should rise up in the name of Jesus Christ 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 To the glory of God she woke up. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I woke up this morning realized it was a dream 😴 I prayed for more wisdom to fulfill my purpose🙏🏽 Now connecting it to today’s gospel and I cried and said God is wonderful 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you Bishop Baron ❤

[@janetsmguni6149]

Lord thank you for opening my ears by Your Word through Bishop Baron.

[@jso3665]

One of the most powerful homily I ever heard , very timely.

[@germanmachado9830]

Thank you, father.

[@AnnabelSanchez-oo8ko]

"Jesus is the icon of the invisible God!" Jesus the healer who wants to come to heal us and all creation!" He loves to initiate things in small ways as He heals some❤ Thanks for your wisdom Bishop Barron ❤ Honored Preacher Bishop Barron, I love your illustrative contrast between Taking table number 1 from Taking table number 135 that compelled me to retrospect and mindful to be detached from the limelight as to Taking table 135 which you have punctuated to breathing more freer air! ❤ It's Music to my ears! Bishop Barron, Happy Episcopal Ordination Anniversary! Date is validated by Host Brandon in March 24 in his better sweet announcement. Bishop Barron, May God grant you a wish for preaching with enormous enthusiasm, sincerity and by your good example that am too blessed looking up to❤❤❤ The complexity of your thoughts is vividly, aesthitically distinguished in making analogy that I find awe-inspiring!❤

[@fernandodoria8717]

Well said Bishop Barron. My church pastor also added a point to that reading. When Jesus asked the person that he just healed, not to tell anyone. Jesus was also saying to the Jews that they needed to Love Jesus from their hearts, and to have Faith in Jesus that he was their Messiah, not just from miracles they saw, or were told about.

[@JoseCerv-et6nf]

Thank you Bishop for helping me get plugged into God. I pray for you and am grateful for your role in this world.

[@felixyaoakordor832]

Amen Crystal clear.

[@mmbogo2873]

Great Bishop. I pray for you often to keep evangelizing relentlessly

[@analuizapennabuarquedealme2565]

Thank you, Bishop Barron!

[@denisewalker7217]

Blessed Sunday!

[@RutilioNamaziano1]

GRAZIE, BUON VESCOVO.

[@donnamlane2024]

Tell Jesus. Ask Him for help. Then wait. Keep asking while you listen, look to what is good, real around you. Close your ears, wait, keep asking while you keep trying to love those around you, always asking for Jesus to be with you, strengthen you, not let go of you as you surrender to him that rope.

[@RAYMCMULLEN-t6r]

Truly inspirational articulation of God's Word. Thank you Bishop.

[@worldcitizen7773]

Good morning dear Bishop Barron! Awesome message as always! I thank the Lord for your talents whenever I listen to your voice. Today, I would like to offer some reservation about what you may have implied by Jesus is giving this message of being open « to someone living in Chicago, Paris or New-York. » The people referred to are not the only deaf ones. We are all deaf when we fail to love God and our neighbor for any reason and social injustice, poverty, hatred, and all sorts of discrimination persist especially among those who know Jesus! Let’s not divide the people of the world any further. We are all sinners needing the Grace of God whether we hear the word of God and don’t act on it, or whether we refuse to hear it at all. May God bring us all in His true friendship ! Thank you !God Bless !

[@lisagroves38]

Amen 🙏