Let Christ Light a Fire in You - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermons

Friends, the readings for this weekend are tough. Here is the principle behind them, one that is simple to state, but difficult to take in: in a world gone wrong, those who come to us speaking and embodying the truth are going to be opposed. In our first reading from Jeremiah and in Jesus’ harsh, challenging message in the Gospel, we encounter the disruptive, burning, cleansing quality of authentic religion.
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[@MightyMick88]

Bishop Barron I'm a 60 year old man and I'm raised Catholic I could listen to you speak all day thankyou.

[@franklumpuy7477]

Bishop Barrons, you are an inspiration and a guide for all of us. Keep going and never stop.

[@anneturner2759]

I don’t know , I just don’t know how to respond you and your sermons. Yes, I thank you , but it’s so much more. They have changed me , and your timing in so far as entering my life was perfect. My husband died four years ago and there you were . I hadn’t heard of you, I knew nothing about you . Perfect timing. I love you and wish nothing but peace , courage , stamina, and light for you and you vocation. Thank you. I cannot put words to it , but I have a very strange and strong pull towards you. I can only say that it is God, it’s beyond me , it’s bigger than me.

[@sethball1319]

He really is out there doing the Lord’s work. He has a gift from God and he is using it for the kingdom. Let us all pray for him.

[@diannes3224]

May God continue to bless you through His words & your love of Him.

[@rocky4976]

Amen

[@caritamundo9316]

Let us pray for our bishops because they have been attacked both in and out of the church.

[@veronicasmyers10]

@@caritamundo9316 most of those attacked have deserved it and should not be a Bishop.

[@harryoesep3086]

G’day from Sydney, Bishop. Wow, your sermon is indeed lighting a fire in my heart. It’s beautiful and enlightening and empowering. I am relatively new in my relationship with God, about 3 years ago was l awakened and now l am so attached to the Word of God. Thank you for keeping the fire burning and l will do my utmost to keep it burning, Bishop. Peace be with you.

[@Pleishman218]

The world is a better place because you preach in the public forum. Bravo Bishop Barron!!

[@reginaclaire4680]

be who God made you to be and you will set the world on fire.

[@dorothycouse4855]

Please keep your Sunday homilies coming. May God Bless You!

[@brandonh4380]

Bishop Barron for Pope

[@colleenlatario2831]

Catherine of Siena also wanted to set the world a flame with God's love. Smokey the bear says... don't play with matches. This was an awesome sermon by Bishop Barron. Ty

[@avenelgrace1603]

John Of The Cross, Brother Lawrence, John Bunyan Teresa of Avila and many more knew about this. We need the burning before we can properly love. Thank you beloved brother.

[@wreloise1]

I need ABBA Father with me in each step of my spiritual growth and the challenging oppositions. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏾 “Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭

[@timlucchesi625]

True story. I was once called a radical traditionalist and a heretical liberal in the same Facebook thread (and they were responding to the same post.) But the original post that they were responding to was just a quote from the catechism. It was epic!

[@growtocycle6992]

A passage out of context can be a very dangerous thing. Not saying you were wrong. Just worth remembering, when using catechism or even scripture

[@timlucchesi625]

@@growtocycle6992 You're not wrong. I phrased what I said here poorly. When I said that the post was "just a quote from the catechism" I meant that I hadn't posted anything from the fringes of Catholicism (or even Christianity in general). I actually did provide context with the post. ... And like I said, you're not wrong. I've been in ministry for over a decade and I learned that lesson the hard way YEARS ago. I once had a post that reached almost 100,000 people. But I had posted something out of context. Oh boy. I had thousands of people yelling at me. Lesson learned.

[@marypinakat8594]

"Authentic religion, as one of its marks, stirs up opposition necessarily." *- Bishop Barron*

[@HodgePodgeVids1]

amen

[@marypinakat8594]

@@HodgePodgeVids1 You are sincerely appreciated for your valuable presence☆ Stay blessed as always☆☆

[@sheilablanchard8198]

Thank Bishop, listening to ur homilies on Sundays better prepares me for Sunday mass at 5pm. Hope u are well and adjusting to ur new home/new family/new job..be safe.. Sheila from Louisiana.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@sheilablanchard8198 God bless you heaps☆

[@josephputhenpurakal2562]

Un

[@mohancharles3158]

Great sermon! All that are happening all over the world today....Best wishes to all!👍😇🙋

[@jasonh.8754]

I think my family has always had the fire for crazy Uncle Jesus...

[@jamesschmitt9088]

Brilliant reflection of Christ's fire in our lives.

[@ronnestman4696]

God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏🏻❤️✝️🔥

[@susankesia1783]

I also bumped into Bishop Barron in Georgia by chance 2018 after total hip replacement and I am hooked to his preachings even though I listen to my priest’s at mass. May God keep him and wordonfire gang humble and safe.

[@bernardtan8462]

Thank you father Barron. I am speechless. I am going through a difficult time and this sermon is such a revelation. God Bless you Father.

[@felicitygrace5113]

Bishop Barron, this sermon is amazing and truly on fire! ❤

[@pacnik77]

our God is a consuming fire

[@fatheralex8505]

When I follow Jesus I have to walk alone The path gets too narrow for company. Thank you BISHOP BARRON. Fr. Alex

[@TheMDelima]

Fr. Alex, in addition to what you said, the friends we would have after crossing that lonely path are the only ones worth having anyway! 😊😊🙏🏼

[@banquo80s99]

I almost fell in the wrong interpretation of this Gospel. A schoolmate in the university here in Manila cited the verse to prove Jesus was a trouble maker and a home breaker. This was in the 80s. Thank God to the Legion of Mary in my parish. I got the right interpretation under the guidance of the HS. Thanks Bp. B

[@michaelbrickley2443]

It’s not where you worship, it’s Who you worship. So glad you found the Truth. Jesus was a trouble maker for those who were in trouble. The self righteous leaders needed Him but rejected Him. (But not all) God bless you, my brother

[@SrRafaele]

So spot on the firey burning word of God purely heals and sets us free. Blessing and prayers from Sydney ❤❤❤

[@kimutaijoseph6958]

Wow!.wonderful sermon.may God bless you Bishop

[@Tgerardb]

Thank the Lord for burning away our sinful habits, our resentments, the dispositions that lead us to self harm (meaning hurting or offending the Lord). This may seem painful, even excruciating for a time, but we become blessed through our willingness to suffer. Thank the Lord always; from the hospital bed to the retirement home to our final passions and death. Blessed be the Lord.

[@Tgerardb]

Thank you Bishop Barron for being a light in our darkness.

[@andiebrodie3936]

Father, you indeed speak the truth - trying to bring Our Lord's truths to my place of work, speaking against abortion, transgender issues, gender ideology and confusion of our young children - boy am I hated!!

[@mrfrains]

I came home to the Holy See, Mother Church, the Catholic Church at 58 years old. I lost friends and some family, But I discover a pearl of Great price and had to give up all to have it.

[@emerveille_]

Let’s all keep Bishop Barron and his media production team in our Mass intentions today! May the Lord continue to sustain Bishop Barron with good mental and physical health, that he may continue to speak ardently and without dissemblance the truth of the Logos, and reach the depths of our hearts and minds. Every video brings me back to the same joy and conviction I had when I first happened upon his videos as a catechumen going through RCIA 5 years ago in my 20s. This one was exceptional!

[@MS-od7je]

God continuously uses you to talk to me. May God richly bless you and your message.

[@iolitamallari1393]

I'm from the Philippines and it's a day or a fraction thereof ahead of US time. When I went to mass today and the priest didn't explain the meaning of the disturbing gospel, I immediately knew I had to listen to Bishop Barron's podcast. And sure enough, I was fully enlightened! thank you, Bishop Barron! May God continue to bless you and the work that you do for His Church. yun

[@patrickflood4131]

More 🔥needed!!!

[@maryfernandez3215]

Let’s pray for all our Priest 🙏🏻

[@brianmelville520]

16th MAR 2023. From Boa Vista, RR, Brazil.

[@louelli2282]

I pray God puts a fire in me for good. To help the ones I can and keep giving 🙏🙏

[@iliesculiliana5846]

EXCELLENT. DEEPLY APPRECIATE. RADICAL CHANGE OF YOUR LIFE

[@joannespenst1607]

Thank you so much for this. 🙏🏻❤️

[@sallysmith4492]

Holy cow!!! What a sermon for our day!!! Yes...no longer on the invite list...REJOICE!!!!

[@colinjames9362]

Omg u so popular like pope Francis and we love so much…..😊

[@jeannineemery8604]

"You can't build a new house on some lousy foundation." Love this. So powerful! Thank you, Bishop Barron.

[@bazerkly907]

"Thank You"

[@joshlampert6368]

Nice

[@paweenanakha4407]

Thank you Bishop for this powerful message. I was crying while listening to it because you are actually talking about what has been going on in my family. Now I see why my family and I had to be disrupted. Thank you so much for giving me a clear understanding of what I recently went through. Thank you. Thank you.

[@Forevertrue]

Thank you sir. You have opened my eyes to so much.

[@Vakadua]

Completely spot on Bishop. You are a light to all Christians. We will always be opposed if we are doing right. It's oddly comforting to know this.

[@bv459]

Amen!

[@marypinakat8594]

There's always something NEW whenever Bishop Barron preaches. Word ON FIRE☆!!

[@marlenegiblin4559]

I agree with you Mary Pinakat and this one takes the cake. I never liked today's readings but now I could see Jesus's point, especially in today's world. Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing your thoughts and the gifts God has given you with others. Blessings from Fiji.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@marlenegiblin4559 Thanks you Marlene for your beautiful Presence☆ You are cherished and will be remembered☆☆

[@rickmathis8590]

Fr. Dan Berrigan once said: "If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” True words since, as you stated, there will always be opposition to those living the Gospel. Thank you Bishop Barron for another wise and necessary homily. Pax and blessings!

[@tomfaranda]

Yeah that sounds like Berrigan. Perfect.

[@TheMDelima]

LOL, I'm glad to say I'm starting to get there very quickly, since I've started to open my mouth and speak up for our Lord more frequently. 😁😁🙏🏼

[@chriswilcocks8485]

The trouble is people see catholics as against everything thanks to so called "preachers". They dont see us as people who love. Who dont judge. Who accompany ( a favourite word of pope francis) others in their pain. Who are alive with the love of christ. Thankyou bishop. Thought provoking as always.

[@annhoskinson5318]

I love you teaching I listen to you every day! Great educator thank you!

[@piersmyers6489]

Thank you Bishop. Reminds me of John Donne's sonnet which begins: "Batter my heart, three-person'd God, for you As yet but knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend; That I may rise and stand, o'erthrow me, and bend Your force to break, blow, burn, and make me new."

[@worframtimothy1738]

Therefore go forth and set the world on fire. Thanks and God bless you too bishop Barron

[@imnotanalien7839]

Beautiful inspiring sermon… Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.”

[@donhogge9647]

Let the fire begin in me.

[@dawnlapka3782]

I liked the part where you said when Jesus lights a fire in your soul He is getting rid of things that disagree with human nature which sins. We get rid of the sinfulness to make way for the beauty. If God decides that I shouldn't live this way or that way and He decides to get rid of one person or another, it also means He has something better in His mind for me, and I need to allow Him the space to do His work.

[@mariog1490]

This is so powerful. Jesus is not just some hippie. Love is never just an acceptance, but also a judgment.

[@sir.joshuarane.doebler3762]

OH, it’s lit!

[@cathyrobertstad3741]

Right on! Thank you Bishop Barron for your elegant words and interpretations of the OT and gospels! Thank you Jesus for your perfect timing! Thank you to my husband who encouraged me to listen to this today. God is good! Cathy

[@leticiaescobar4473]

Thank you Bishop Barron, purifying the dysfunctional family with fire 🔥 to rebuild from ground up. I see this happening in my family…..I’m excited to see the finished work, thank you Jesus🙏

[@lindarichards8334]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@tuhoctiengAnhvoiGrace_Thuy]

It’s still so strong and touching to listen to it the second time. Thank you for sharing, Bishop and your team.

[@shalomcraca1806]

Powerful sermon Thank you Bishop. Just what I needed

[@samsonsdirect1775]

Love from India Bishop Barren

[@larklearningtopray5772]

Please pray for me that the Lord will give me the strength to follow Him, even when that means that my family will oppose me.

[@williamckama8470]

They will come for but will never find anything guilty against you. That's a true promise.

[@kaytan3640]

I thanked the Lord for you Bishop. Hard truths really. May we all keep walking still. God bless

[@ruthhugo8935]

God bless you Bishop Barron.

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron, you are helping me to understand the old testerment better by your sermons .GOD bless you abundantly. Stay safe. ➕ ❤

[@ethelanarado6459]

Chukwu gozie gi,Bishop Barron. Anyi ji gi etu onu!

[@rebeccabowen8397]

Thankyou Bishop, you speak God’s word so clearly.

[@dianasun8821]

We want to thank you for blessed inspirational homily Bishop Barron. Every time we listen to your homily. We feel that Jesus is always in our hearts.

[@TheSupaaMan]

thank you bishop

[@johnyun8361]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Your weekly sermon is what makes me refreshed, and energized spiritually to take the week ahead. You're in my prayer to have God continue to provide you with health and spiritual wisdom to light us all with fire.

[@rachaelhowey4106]

God Bless Bishop Barron

[@signlanguage7624]

This makes me sad because I know it’s true! I hate division, but if a secure unity centered on Christ will come of it then so be it. Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me I’m a sinner.

[@randominterntman2074]

I wholeheartedly agree, very true. Thank you, Bishop Barron. Great talk. [Please pray for me](also).

[@stjwizajny5833]

Thank you Bishop Barron

[@tgrufael2207]

Amen 🕎🔥✡️🔥✝️🔥🕎🌈🛐🛐🛐

[@gugatena4990]

Buenos días!!! Padre Robert bella reflexión!!!! Y mucha fuerza unidos en oración!!! Gracias Señor y Ayúdanos!!!!

[@masterkenobi7x7]

Before watching it, I challenge everyone to say a mystery of the rosary if Father Barron says "no, no" or makes an out of the blue translation of a word to Latin.

[@ABB14-11]

Lol

[@nimfabangay7318]

Amen 🙏

[@marialilibethreyesbarahona4437]

Thank you bishop. This reinforces my commitment to Jesus

[@rosarioespinoza2589]

Thank you BishopBarron > May God continue to Bless you as a Light in this World Through Jesus Christ His Son.

[@soniaaltuzar6191]

Que sabio es Padre, que el Espíritu Santo lo siga iluminando, muchas gracias

[@ludogibson7067]

Peace be with you father

[@jean-guydallaire6527]

Let the new family of the Kingdom of God might be born... and let Christ light a fire in us and burn away what needs bruning. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@juliuskinyua6780]

Very powerful message. Thanks Your Lordship for this wonderful exposition of the word of God

[@pault5020]

WOW! Thank you.

[@jessegonsalves5412]

Lovely. God grant me courage to speak the truth like you and your prophets

[@coolvideos8019]

Beautiful message 💯

[@AnaCarolina-vl4cr]

Lord, please burn away what needs to be burnt away. Come into my heart and life, with your ways, with your strength, voice and arms. The real You. I love You, and I trust You. You are great, really wonderful 🙏

[@patgordon113]

Your words, Lord, are spirit and light, but oh how hard! Only by Your Spirit can our conversions, our transformations occur. We trust in You!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thanks bishop.

[@siowat7911]

Amen

[@victoryazbek7375]

On point Bishop Barron. On point as always.

[@philipdorling1577]

Always so good - I mean that, but the hot button issues the Bishop mentions early in the talk do not mention the defence of Christian Marriage. That... that is the point of crucifixion for any Western preacher today. That is the real societal challenge in the 'world gone wrong' that is the world we minister into in the West today. There is the challenge. Some of us need to be really brave and thought through, because all of our problems in the West... and in the UK where I am an Anglican priest.... well...that is where our problems start. So, many thanks to you all at Word on Fire - keep going for God's sake. You are a light in the darkness to us.

[@danielcharlebois1626]

Bishop, you do such a wonderful job of explaining Scripture. So often, we Catholics are ignorant to the Bible and it's relevance to our lives. You bring a profound explanation and meaning to the Gospel. Thank you for your vocation and your efforts to educate the faithful.

[@normolson1]

Thank you Bishop, God bless you

[@gloriaruiz2332]

🙏🏻

[@MikePasqqsaPekiM]

Powerful. Challenging. Thank you.

[@erinntoth1055]

Thank you, Bishop Barron-so beautiful and, yep, we are opposed. But, perhaps we can all preserve in love.

[@kenteas9461]

I can not even express how relevant this is to me and my family at this VERY moment and for the past two years. I now see faith and hope is the fire. My family has just been consumed by the flames and not by the promise. Thank you Jesus, and thank you Bishop for giving me a better understanding.

[@ForestAOrmes]

Another fine sermon, Bishop Barron. How relevant to remind us that. to speak truth, you will be not only opposed, but set against. Indeed, says Bishop Barron, in expecting it, let such opposion edify you. Fuzzy, feel-good universal acclaim? If this is your response, you are failing to speak truth. What a sustaining message. Thank you.