Do You Really Want What God Wants? - Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon

Friends, power and honor, in and of themselves, are not a bad thing, but we wreak havoc when we ask for them in the wrong spirit. When we beseech the Lord with our desires, let us ask for what God wants for us rather than what our egos have determined to be good.
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[@margitrujillo6943]

As a lifelong Evangelical-Protestant, until 2 yrs ago...I am constantly surprised by the interesting and impacting commentary on Scripture, Bishop Barron brings! I’m 78yrs old and have spent years listening, studying and trying to apply the lessons found in Scripture. Thanks be to GOD for allowing me to discover the rich beauty and truth to be found in the Catholic Communion! Most especially, at the table spread by Bishop Barron!

[@marypinakat8594]

Sincere appreciation for sharing☆ Sure you will be huge inspiration to others as well. God bless you heaps☆

[@tempesnyder6243]

Amen to that. His videos on the rosary shed more light on scripture. With the rosary, there are things that we call mysteries. Those are events in the Bible that Jesus experienced. You say the rosary with five different mysteries. Either the joyous mysteries, the sorrowful mysteries, the luminous mysteries, or the glorious mysteries. If we are saying the sorrowful mysteries, the mysteries are all events that took place before and during the crucifixion, the last one being the crucifixion itself. As you say the prayers, and there are quite a few, there will be a point when Bishop Baron tells a little bit of the story of the mystery. And that can be interesting. The luminous mysteries, those are my favorite. They are different events that took place during the life of Jesus, during his ministry. The first one is his baptism in the Jordan, the second is the wedding feast at Cana, third which is one I find quite wonderful is his presentation of the kingdom, the fourth one is the transfiguration, and the fifth one isThe lords institution of the Eucharist. Someday when you have half an hour to use up, listen to the luminous mysteries or the sorrowful, they are quite wonderful.

[@marypinakat8594]

@Curtis VanH ? ? ?

[@marypinakat8594]

@@tempesnyder6243 Amen to this as well☆ Great sharing☆ Thanks☆

[@tempesnyder6243]

Also, these videos that he has that are on the different mysteries of the rosary, if you watch them they have absolutely lovely art, Renaissance artwork of each of the events.

[@arnoldschertzer4975]

I pray ONLY for the knowledge of YOUR will and the power to carry it out!

[@marypinakat8594]

*"Ask for power and glory as long as you want them on Jesus' terms, not yours."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON

[@gracelim2336]

Never ASK Power and Glory because Jesus said to Follow Him like Sheeps. Don't behave like Protestants who Rebel against the Catholic Church. They Asked for Power and Glory.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@gracelim2336 Ask for power and glory *as long as you want them* *"ON* *JESUS' TERMS," NOT YOURS☆*

[@peterj6740]

@@gracelim2336 Power and glory are not only a problem for protestants but for our Church as well. When the catholic Church ruled the western world it was known as the dark ages ! There were the Crusades, the inquisition that used torture, burning heretics at the stake and against witches , religious wars. The Pope was the King of kings and said everyone had to be under his authority. Power and Glory as Jesus said " you don't know what you are asking Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for the many. At one time the people wanted Christ to be King even to the point of using force The Kingdom of Christ is not of this world.

[@gracelim2336]

@@peterj6740 Does it mean that Jesus will bring us to His World.? This World will be No more.

[@peterj6740]

@@gracelim2336 It will be a complete renewal of all creation because everything God created is good. Scientists tell us matter and energy cannot be destroyed and only changed into something else. God does not regret creating this universe but wants it to become a perfect dwelling place for us all. God will resurrect our bodies into a spiritual body , a body perfectly and completely energized and empowered by God's Holy Spirit. And the same Holy spirit will energize the whole of creation and to share in the Glory of all God's adopted children

[@philip6212]

I am ardent follower of Bishop Barron. He is a spiritual teacher for me. But I must mention one thing. As for India, Winston Churchill was a tyrant who was directly responsible for the famines and death of millions of Indians. He looted food and wealth out of India when we were in dire need. He oversaw the death of millions in Bengal famine.

[@BiornBear]

When I think of this story it always brings to mind our life long politics. Not the ones who get in and get out, but the 50 year politicians and say they’ve given their lives in service. Very few have done it for service, they do it for glory and their real master, greed and money. This is so repugnant to me. They will all eventually reap what they’ve sewn. All praise should be to The lord our God.

[@marypinakat8594]

"Before we acquire Power we must aquire Wisdom to use it well." *- Emerson*

[@gristly_knuckle]

It is written, “You will not tempt the Lord who is God.”

[@richard9016]

As always, you illuminate the heart of the matter: the heart. In this case, the quest to understand the narrow gate; the purity of our motives and the fidelity of our behavior to Christ-centered right living in service to God and our neighbor. Much to reflect on and so, so much more to do. Thank you, Bishop Barron!

[@rosieortiz9894]

Amen 🙏

[@IreneuszCzech]

A good comment. 👍

[@rosariapetruzzi4450]

The next Bishop Sheen God bless you for a good Homily

[@andrewcamden]

If only he hadn't chosen to praise a racist mass-murder on his way to getting there. You can look it up if you don't believe me but Churchill killed 2 million people in India by taking away their food and then defended himself by saying said "I hate the Indians. They are a beastly people with a beastly religion. It's their own fault for overbreeding."

[@learnindonesiannow2921]

💟..Praise LORD JESUS CHRIST..from Indonesia..😇🙏

[@johnpro2847]

Bishop B is able to talk to a celestial being..he is clever !!..even NASA control room cannot do this..

[@jayzdunek4026]

I wish this simple message could be understood by all seeking power. To lead is to serve. To serve is to do the Will of another. In this beautiful sermon it is abundantly clear to lead one must serve the Will of God not the Will of the individual. This necessitates humbleness, wisdom, and patience and trust. All which will be given to the individual only if they approach from God’s perspective not their own!

[@martinhendriks2282]

About power Think about P. Francis recent designation of the Beatitudes as the passport of the Christian. When that passport is given the hard scrutiny at the gates of the Kingdom, the first line is , Bessed are the powerless. Like the vast majority of God’s children . Clear as a bell. What comes first is primary in importance. Like the First Commandment. It also provides the overarching identity of the passport holder, in secular terms analogous to one’s nationality. At the same time as confirming identity, this designation conveys what one is not….a member of the dominant social group who cling to the values of said group. In Christ’s time the power lay with the Roman overlords and their local bureaucrats. Today in the so called “free world “ oppressed by selfish institutions of many kinds, the only refuge is to “ come out from amongst them” and claim the spiritual kingdom of meekness as our true identity.

[@felicitygrace5113]

If only politicians followed this principle

[@mariesinnecker4450]

I'm being accused of being pedantic when I Say: " It's nota " ipso facto" ( inmediatelly), it's "PER ipso facto": " for This reason"..I LOVE B BARRON! His Little " pedantic" slips, I enjoy: the Hebrew, Latín , and Greek etimologíes ENRICH me, and are his profesional formation; but once he ley out a " cri du coeur'..and the subtitles came out with a " creed" of something! His "Darle Night " of Juan de la Cruz, I listened with Juan in one band, and Robert in the other: and underdtood Juan foto the first tome in mj life! ( and My mother tongue is Spanish! Bishop Barron, I LOVE AND LEARN from your ABSOLUTELLY DELIGHTFULL ( and , I am sure, unconsciously pedantic slips: Keep at ' em!

[@mariesinnecker4450]

This was a Valentine card! Did he exist?

[@wblake1]

As I was listening to a homily such as this one in Church today, I was thinking of the famous Russian stage director Konstantin Stanislavski, who is reputed to have said to the actors he tutored, "Love Art in you, not yourself in Art." This means, if you're an artist, serve your calling to create great art; Do not use art just to fulfil your hunger for fame. I thought of this as a great analogy to the question of serving God's calling present in the Mark's Gospel.

[@IONov990]

That's such a great quote that I can definitely apply to my life. Thanks for sharing.

[@TM-jc5un]

... same here, thanks for sharing.,.

[@jacoposchiavano3986]

Thank you for this quote, I needed it in my life

[@chanelsouth1604]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@chanelsouth1604]

I’m so happy 😃 😊😊😊😊😊

[@estelaleonhard]

You are awesome Fr. Barron.

[@zinaj9437]

As I often pray: "Thy Will be my will. Yes!"

[@francissweeney7318]

What you call a failure, God calls His kingdom. It is no failure.

[@declansutherland8526]

No, your version of God is a failure. He let His Son die for a group of 10 Americans in a basement, while the rest of the world goes to Hell. It’s an embarrassment.

[@Jonathan-co6eh]

Thank you Bishop Barron! Been a lonewolf christian for some time... Time to go back to the "church".

[@iris.fuentescastellano9145]

God bless you bishop Barron

[@jacobgnanapragasam929]

Thank you Bishop Barren for explanation the so spritually. I am 73 yrs. Old watching from Botswana. May Almighty God bless you.

[@chibuikenwokike8561]

The Word of God is Life indeed

[@caitlinmorgan8286]

This was so good, so important, I had to listen to it twice in a row. Everyone needs to hear this.

[@nishisingh227]

On the left and right of the Lord in the moment when He came to power wearing a crown, of thorns - two thieves. Very illuminating exposition to say the least.

[@deogratias273]

Yes, and the following verse, "Can you drink the cup that I am to drink?" now makes more sense!

[@simonewilliams7224]

You should want what God Wants, and He will give you what you Need.

[@mariaborowy8211]

Love it. I only fear God Almighty.

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

Speak Lord. Your servant is listening.

[@rukusfan1387]

Father God, give me what you want.

[@peterj6740]

Rukus ''''''You don't know what you want , and when you get what you think you want , end up wanting something else ad infinitum. God knows what we really need even before we ask him . God supplies our needs and not our greeds.

[@deliamillanes7141]

And power is very addictive… just look at those politicians, and leaders of countries, staying until they’re smelly old in their positions… to maintain their power. God help us. God help them. 🙏🏼

[@idanteterra3653]

¿A la derecha o a la izquierda? En lo alto de la Cruz. Gracias por su poder para servir a toda la gente. Paz y bien.

[@MAvila744]

Using power in the wrong way can have devastating consequences. Lives can be changed, and not for the good. It is particularly heinous when power is used by people who say they are Christian but act otherwise.

[@davidparker2173]

I need be more humble before God.

[@enaukara5535]

.. I DONT LIKE BEING DISRESPECTED. BELIEVE ME, IT WILL GET UGLY

[@williamk70]

The correct title for this video should be "A CURE FOR THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL DISEASE". As always we praise God for this wonderful message.

[@denisee9709]

Thank you, Bishop Barron and the WOF team! (Please pray for The Philippines)

[@benjaminyoo6428]

Thank you very much

[@marchand5223]

And God bless you!

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏

[@MsRocko99]

Wow! Nice to see you at the WYD, and specially to hear you speak French. I am a Canadian French citizen! What an honour to hear you, Bishop Barron! Thanks sooo much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@aliceheidecker1853]

Thank you very, much.

[@vinod2181]

Such a thoughtful meditation

[@michaellawlor5625]

Read St Alphonsus Liguoris: "Uniformity to the will of God"

[@diedertspijkerboer]

If I have a weakness related to power, it is avoiding it rather than seeking it. I always remind myself of the famous words "with great power comes great responsibility" and it scares me. But maybe I'm supposed to have some and use it as best as I can.

[@kristincalvarese]

God bless you thanks 👍👍

[@changedlife1904]

Thank you bishop I need to hear this !!

[@terryhemingway6983]

Part of my morning SOPs (Standard Operating Prayers) "Who is like unto You, O Lord? Glorious in holiness, fearful in praise, doing wonders?" Therefore I offer You the most precious of all my possessions: the next 24 hours that You give to me, I offer back to you. Sanctify them, the good, the bad, their sorrows and joys, that through them I may know You better, be more open to the leading of Your Holy Spirit, and may gain a greater will, knowledge and power to obey You better today than yesterday. I have found my attitude and therefore my day tends to go better as I remind myself Who is the King and who is the subject. And of course, there are some prayers that God delights to answer. So again, thank you, Bishop Baron, for these words of encouragement and faith.

[@reginafgomez8137]

Excellent prayer. Thank-you!

[@Bazerkly]

"EXCELLENT" ..... All students in Graduate School should be required to watch this video! 🤓

[@tulangkerangka1599]

I had a test just this week to get a quote unquote powerful job, i remember praying so that God will give me the job but then realization hit me and I changed my prayer into 'thy kingdom come, thy will be done' and it gave me peace and strenght of heart and minds. Please pray for me brother and sister in Christ bcs i passed the test and Im going to the next step.

[@Rose-rb8pw]

Thank you, your sermons are always great to listen too. When I pray, I always ask for strength to endure his requests for me Amen 🙏

[@vincewyn1396]

Jesus, Mary and st. Joseph graciously grant us knowledge and wisdom. Ps 33:22, Mk 10:45 Jesus said, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 😇 Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

[@enaukara5535]

I don't like being disrespected. And I'm NOT a doormat. I am done with someone. And I hope they get out of that place.

[@gregoryyoung5386]

Seriously, Bishop Barron brings it every week! That sermon was excellent! God bless you all🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿✝️✝️✝️🙏🏿

[@deepaktripathi4417]

I don't want fame, I don't want money I don't want power to harm someone. All I want is Love without any sexual desires or lust, only Love. I want reality to be exactly as I want. I want some changes in this universe, but again for myself I don't want money, wealth, expensive cars, clothes or anything except true Love. I just want to be part of a couple that I have in my mind.

[@annatomani1563]

Bishop Barron your sermons are always profound and encouraging. May God always bless you and your ministry.

[@alejandrowatson7667]

Thank you.

[@seans.1331]

"My power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Cor. 12:9). "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" (Mt 16: 26).

[@christinamurphy6938]

On one hand, I feel that I could listen to Bishop Barron all day and on the other hand, I love being able to meditate and reflect on his Sunday homily. Thank you, Bishop🙏

[@JB-wk7jb]

The first time I heard today’s Gospel my immediate thought of was the two thieves crucified on either side of Our Lord. The lesson I took from it was that God knows what’s best for us much more than we ever could. Let not my will be done, rather Yours my God.

[@TheLongSummer]

This is a true masterpiece of a sermon if there ever was one. I thank God for Bishop Barron's holy hours, enlightning the world with wisdom from above to the rest of us fellow sinners. God bless and thank you!

[@carlalies3971]

St. Frances Cabrini is my Patron Saint for Confirmation. I have felt close to her at different times in my life. When I was discerning my professional path, I prayed to Mother Cabrini, and made the decision to become a Public Administrator. At different times of struggle in my carreer, I prayed to her and came to a better solution or path in which to take. She and Mother Theresa have been my “go to” saints to receive direction, and for their inspiration, I am eternally grateful.

[@rachaelhowey4106]

Yes Yes!!! Yes I'm ready. God bless Bishop Barren

[@mariefrench44]

Thank you, Bishop! This was lovely.

[@kbene23]

thank you Bishop Barron!! "Lord, please give me what You want for me."

[@johnboscor.582]

I enjoyed your serman.

[@marlenemonzon7895]

Bishop Barron, what a Sermon. My Sundays are not complete till I hear you. God continue blessing you and your minister. Thanks for your service for the Church. Really, thanks.

[@margokupelian344]

I’m really surprised by people who push the dislike button to Bishop Barrons homilies or podcasts. Even if they are driven by a personal dislike towards his person they need to watch his videos without any bias. As far as I’m concerned he is an wonderful evangelizer and I enjoy watching him so very much. He appeals to me both spiritually and intellectually which is a rare combination. May God bless him. Priests are always in my prayers. 🙏😇

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

Those who thumbs down are the enemies of the Church .Theyre usually brainwashed Born Again Christians ,especially Baptists ,JW ,SDA,LDS et al .They are always on the look for Catholic vloggers/channels /shows just to thumb their contents down and say nasty things about the Catholic church and her members . I usually tell them to go away and leave us Catholics alone!

[@thelandofsun]

This talk really resonated for me - AMDG

[@beachgirl4]

Thank you

[@carlosarroyo9531]

Great Video Your Excellency!!!

[@imnotanalien7839]

Oh.…that darn ego…..you have to be on constant alert! That was such an on point sermon… beautifully presented. Your Sunday sermons are inspiring. Thank you. ✝️

[@rickysikes1631]

This reminds me of your message about the beatitudes. Jesus on the cross is a portrait of a happy man. On the cross Jesus rejected honor,power, pleasure, and wealth. But He loved to do His Father’s will. I watch that a lot, because I want to remember what is really important. Thank you.

[@mikelennon9773]

This teaching transcends Catholicism - though as Catholics how fortunate we are to have it available. It is a teaching for the ekklesia (gathering of all God's people in Christ). I love the reference of King Jesus on the cross with a crown of thorns and a thief on either side (could have been me). Our honor is to follow and serve a Servant King - and his Kingdom, giving freely love and substance to those in need. Holy Spirit, help us join those 24 elders who laid their crowns before the throne and said: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being." Rev. 4:10-11. So grateful for faithful teaching of Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire team!

[@JohnR.1968]

I want it all I want it all I want it all I want it all I want , the love of God, that is what I want.

[@josmathews]

Great Rev. Bishop Baron

[@satcheukarlsedricktapamo5023]

Thank you Bishop for this enlightening sermon. May our Lord bless you in manifolds.

[@bernardbuela4709]

Love it! Mesmerizing. You're Jesus to me, Bishop Barron. How blessed you are for giving in to His will and calling for you.

[@victoriadegroat5430]

Thank you for reminding me of how to ask and how to listen to God's voice .

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

We can come to our heavenly father and ask him to heal us because he wants us be whole. He wants us to be whole, not just in our spirit and soul but also in our body.

[@BibleStudy-go5qs]

Beautiful Message and very encouraging, thank you Bishop Robert Barron

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thanks Bishop.

[@lisalee4349]

I practice my listening skills with Bishop Barron.

[@gugatena4990]

Buenos días padre Robert! Gracias! Bendiciones y saludos cordiales desde Mexico

[@susankesia1783]

Indeed, yes! We get preoccupied with things we cannot handle! Thanks Bishop.

[@anamaria-zo5ym]

Not what I want my God but what You want for me.

[@sirlottawin]

Amazing video, your excellency.

[@selamethiopia1157]

Thank you Bishop Barron! My prayer! God bless!

[@vecumex9466]

For the God we Christians must learn to worship is not a God of self-sufficient power, a God who in self-possession needs no one; rather ours is a God who needs a people, who needs a son. Absoluteness of being or power is not a work of the God we have come to know through the cross in Our Lord Jesus Christ. Stanley Hauerwas

[@andreaholland8336]

What a great Homily and in the spirit of humility of Jesus on the cross. Beautifully stated. Let Gods will be done.

[@nelsonlaws5137]

Hello. I learn so much from Bishop. I am honored. Thank you.

[@monapatterson2217]

Your wisdom Bishop Baron, truly always makes me go deeper in my faith- to be truly powerful is to be like a small child, completely open, vulnerable and humble allowing God’s will to guide - not always easy!!

[@valq10]

Wow I'd never considered that He was talking about the criminals crucified with Him. Bishop you have blown my mind for just about the billionth time!

[@IONov990]

I know. That part was amazing. I never thought of Mark's Gospel that way. I love Bishop Barron.

[@levismadore556]

Power on God’s terms implies being free and detached from any outcome, a necessary condition to avoid addiction to the euphoria of power. Levis Shalom

[@gailgoth5618]

Absolutely beautiful and pure truth

[@gristly_knuckle]

I don’t want what he wants as much as he is free to want it.

[@eliebouroufail7107]

As a man that takes the words of Jesus seriously, I cannot justify the actions of Churchill nor Lincoln. Thou shall not kill means thou shall not kill. A fascist idiotic German state is not worth waging a second world war and killing tens of millions and destroying countries and people's lives. Nor is abolishing slavery worth a civil war... Both of these noble ends (ending slavery and Nazism) could have happened without evil deeds. Ends never justify the means. With that being said, I'm grateful for your holy work bishop, you make me a better man.

[@robertmiller5258]

Norman Schwarzkopf said that a leader should take charge and do the right thing.

[@paulrubio3918]

This homily is great because it emphasizes how we, sinners, can sometimes be preoccupied with power and honor for the wrong reasons. But there are good ways to use power, and honor can be a good thing, with great examples cited. And there's a good point made on the delicious irony of the Gospel that Jesus comes in power on the Cross.

[@starstrike81]

Eternal wisedom!

[@nelukasilva2868]

Very powerful and inspiring homily.Thank you Bishop.God bless you.

[@katecollins2982]

Nice ending especially! Thank you!

[@harishgupta1303]

Ples gods,protect, me ples all to pray, for me ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples ples

[@roig8578]

Wow. The analogy of the Gospel for today to Jesus' crucifixion along with the 2 criminals gave me goose bumps and humbled me. Thanks.

[@kyallogideon8625]

God's Will...Wisdom, Humility, Prudence, Love...Goal, God to be Honored and Praised, Matthew 5:16