Peace in the Storm - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, our Gospel for today is Mark’s account of the stilling of the sea. We know the basic structure of the story: Jesus is in the boat with the disciples; when a storm kicks up, he’s asleep in the stern. The disciples are panicking and wake Jesus up, and once he’s awakened, he calms the storm. Then he says, “Do you not yet have faith?” What I'm going to do is give you three separate interpretations of this story, all of which have come up out of the ancient Church, and all of which shed light on the spiritual life.
Mass Readings:
Reading 1 - Jb 38:1, 8-11
Psalm - 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31
Reading 2 - 2 Cor 5:14-17
Gospel - Mk 4:35-41
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[@cathyphillips9120]

I'm retired now, but I was an RN who worked in critical care. The days when I took the time to pray before work always went smoother. It was not any less chaotic, but I felt the Holy Spirit guide me with skill and peace.

[@slidefirst694]

Thank you for the care and love you brought to work every day

[@mmrllmonta]

same here… if i dont pray… the emergency room is chaotic

[@kiwitoffee]

I have the same experience as a teacher.

[@raulbecerra1374]

Amen brother.

[@cherylhee9762]

Thank you for your service!

[@jerryboyd2519]

Bishop Barron, I want you to know that you influenced my decision to become consecrated into the Catholic Faith. I was an Episcopalean, but at age 75 I have converted to Catholicism, and am a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, Texas, in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. Thank you for bringing me closer to Christ.

[@sandyv2195]

Congratulations and God bless you!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Amen! Praise God!

[@kellylynn6328]

I just started going back to church 3 years ago and I'm just starting to feel the spirit within me.. I go to daily Mass and pray every morning during my walk.. I feel peacefulness come over me as I pray.. I know he's listening.. I see the prayers he answers in my life and know they are are blessings and miracles.. I make my own rosaries and give them away for free and donate some to the church.. I am just now at 55 starting to feel a purpose in life..

[@piva1358]

❤❤❤ welcome ❤❤❤

[@bluesky7226]

❤❤❤

[@NinaGrandfield56]

My story! Except I’m almost 68 🙏🏻♥️!

[@jeanlanz2344]

Wow, so deep. Thank you, Bishop Barron for sharing your knowledge and Holy Spirit inspired meditations. God bless you.

[@anacuevas9273]

I worked as a teacher assistant in n an elementary school for 22 years. There were situations where I couldn’t do it if not were for the power of the prayers that I had before, during and after I left the school. The environment became toxic for my spiritual wellbeing. During the pandemic I started singing two or three hymns before leaving my house and in the parking lot before entering the building. I retired two years ago. God is faithful 🙏

[@marypinakat8594]

*"Jesus is the Lord over sin and death ... Find your peace in him."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON

[@rebeccaparker1554]

Another heartfelt inspirational devotion. Thank you bishop Barron

[@andip.9808]

This… recently diagnosed with cancer and this… this is what I pray. Thank you for putting words around it. 🙏🏼🕊💞

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Daily prayers for cancer patients. I know whereof I pray.

[@andreasosa3376]

Good morning dear Bishop, from Buenos Aires, again and again I have no words to express the comfort, enlightenment, and invigorating faith and hope I get every week from your Holy Spirit inspired sermons. Plus, an ever increasing appreciation for our Church. Said by a cradle Catholic, grown up in ecumenism, and graduate from a wonderful course we have here on interfaith dialogue and practice. I keep rediscovering the loving living God in Jesus and in the wonderful wisdom and care of our Catholic Church. I praise God for shepherds like Bishop Barron. What a wonderful work of God for us all! Thank you.

[@BrianBenson-rc9mu]

There are valid priests in your area called the company of Jesus and Mary.

[@patriciagriffin2216]

Thank you, for your teaching Bishop Barron. I grow more and more deeply in faith and love with Jesus Christ when I hear your sermons. 🕊⛪️🙏🏼

[@Valsainte]

A rich sermon, as always. What a gift it is to be able to listen to this many times and take in its depths. Late last night, I realized that Bishop Barron is giving us the four traditional senses of Scripture. That’s how great he is - this is so much a part of his DNA that it’s seamless. I feel myself truly blessed to live in his time.

[@DennisDillon73]

Great interpretations of Jesus calming the storm, and yes, I do believe that we find peace when we allow Jesus into our lives!

[@williamca7067]

We just heard Jesus working through Bishop Barron … with the consent of our heavenly Father … Father Of All Mankind

[@yolandasantiago8201]

All three interpretations resonate with me. How beautiful that God's living word reaches into our hearts every day, in every age

[@kathleenwalker1398]

I told my son that I hope when I'm on my death bed im still able to recite those ancient prayers that give me so much comfort.

[@PetiteFleurBleue2009]

May God bless you, Father.

[@zaq288]

Three wonderful interpretations of a familiar biblical event. Three ways of knowing that God is with us through the storms of life, till we get to the other side!

[@ForestAOrmes]

Thank you, Bishop Barron.

[@michellestansberry9101]

The church is in a violent storm currently. We have to keep our life jacket (Christ) on always!

[@KnightGeneral]

I found my Peace while listening to BpBarron’s sermon today. Thank you, Bp. God bless you more

[@reginadeguzman7981]

God bless you Bishop Barron. I love all your interpretations. Christ gave all of us the spirit of peace, I understand we’re all human, weak and doubting at times but we need to pray . Pray unceasingly to connect to Jesus to keep our faith and trust awake at all times especially during storms.

[@hugh009]

As ALWAYS Bishop Barron OPENS my eyes to new interpretations especially #2 and #3! I know we must WAKE UP to The Holy Spirit that has come to live in us! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnbrion4565]

Jesus helped my anxiety more than anything else.

[@kathleenknight1852]

I find the most peace I have ever known when I go to adoration Try that sometimes

[@korirshokwei5905]

Am a Catholic priest from Kenya and I have never had such interpretation of this text the way you have put. You have done more than I expected. Asante sana (thank you very much). God bless.

[@promking4575]

Amani ewe nawe baba!

[@kamaungugi7005]

He is such a blessing to me, love his homily, I have grown big time in my spiritual life, Thanks Bishop Barron

[@falzuruvera]

Thanks for your priesthood father

[@korirshokwei5905]

@@falzuruvera thanks for the compliment. God bless you. I will celebrate mass for your intentions.

[@BrianBenson-rc9mu]

The novus ordo is a false church. Try to find valid bishops under the old rite pre Vatican 2.

[@marlenedolfi4126]

Thank you for these interpretations, Bishop Barron. Thank you so much.

[@HarleyGirl75]

Great message to start a resurrection Sunday. Thank you, Bishop Barron!

[@mariaborowy8211]

Great Sunday Sermon. Finding inner peace amen.

[@acn82F]

I love to hear you speak. Your words helps many understand what was forgotten ❤

[@denisewalker7217]

Beautiful Sermon! Blessed Sunday!

[@antonyjosephine494]

Spiritual Message Father 🙏

[@bemsunilbemsunil7795]

30 June 2024 Thank you Bishop Barron for your profound reflection asking us to summon every courage to touch the tussle of Jesus that brings healing at every level of our lives. Yes, to trust the Lord in all our life situations.

[@jackiestarrs7554]

Beautiful homily. I would even say that Jesus being peacefully asleep in the boat is resting in confidence that HE's got this and that WE can meet Him THERE, and have that same kind of peace within the storm if only we allow ourselves that luxury.

[@larryackley]

God bless you Bishop Barron 🙏

[@Grelotmystiqueetal]

Thank you! I needed this today! God bless you!

[@imnotanalien7839]

Thank you Bishop Barron for that wonderful homily. ❤️✝️

[@angelitorichardbanzuela3702]

Thank you Bishop Barron. This is very informative in keeping us our faith in Jesus Christ in this world full of challenges, problems and miseries in life. God bless.

[@gibsonmac1981]

Thank you.

[@andresteves4979]

Enduring the the storms of life.. our boat our crosses... Quiet, Be Still...have faith in Jesus...then a great calm ...path to heaven.. God bless Word on Fire cast crew viewers and listeners.. Mabuhay

[@unclechrisfonkeng6384]

Thanks, Bishop Barron. God bless you 🙏

[@sergii_i]

Thank you so much for this sermon!

[@chamoan3]

Thank you Bishop Barron! May we find our peace in Him! 🙏🏽

[@AnzalnaSatar]

Thank you Bishop Barron Always a joy to listen to you❤

[@srwagner324]

Amen❤ We are blessed enough already 🎉

[@anapaulaamaral1514]

I needed to hear this today. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@josephgiambona1668]

May God bless and thank you for all your work 🙏🏻❤️😊

[@johndurnkirk3719]

Thanks Bishop

[@HonchHeado]

This explains it very well thank you Father for explaining this.

[@deirdrelewis1454]

Beautiful!

[@alejandrorodo2672]

Fantastic sermon!

[@chrismults1500]

So insightful! I am always so inspired when you unpack & delve more deeply into a specific scripture. The calming of the storm in the sea is one of my favourite parts of the bible. I will listen to this video numerous times to reflect ❤ Thank you

[@mariac4602]

I never heard these interpretations - all SO good for contemplation and bringing to prayer. One book I have been reading that has been SO enriching is "The Lord" by Romano Guardini. Take 15 minutes in the morning to read and ponder/pray over it. Guaranteed to awake the sleeping Christ within us.

[@cherylhartley3025]

What an amazing talk! So uplifting and deep. God bless you Bishop Barron

[@arthurmaglieri1824]

Great sermon your Grace, thank you

[@caz604]

Thank you Bishop Barron!! You make the Gospels understandable to even me, who is both complicated and simple... sometimes I just don't get it but when I hear your thoughts on the Gospel readings it just makes sense. For me, it was the 2nd interpretation that hits me right square in the heart and mind. It is what happened to me. God Bless.

[@KirkMcElroy]

Thank you for keeping the path lit brightly. There are millions of us lost out here.

[@pegdotzman]

Thanks

[@philomenabyrne6186]

I love your talk on this Gospel Bishop Barron ,I believe I understand you are a wonderful Shepherd 💗 praise Jesus 🙏.

[@HelenVaughn-un6de]

Excellent. Thank you

[@jhonsgt1290]

Indonesia hadir mendengar homoli Bapa dan semoga Bapa sehat selalu syalom Indonesia

[@GoldenClays1]

Oh my gosh, this was beautiful. Thank you for your teaching us with your wonderful wisdom. It is such a wonderful gift from the LORD!

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ

[@MarkKaranjaM4K]

Thank you, your grace.

[@ite_ad_iosep]

So beautiful 🥺

[@jameasoncameron9259]

God bless you

[@marktaylor2502]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@JenniferMarshaHalim]

Hey Father. I hope you're well. Thank you so much for the 3 interpretations of this beloved event in the Bible. Such a rich and insightful. Wow. Let me share, maybe another interpretation about this story. I'm sure I'm not the only one who reflects this story like I do. My point is when we are in the same boat with Jesus, we will never get drown. But sometimes, life is so challenging, like the storms and rough waves. They shake our life and make us cry out loud, "Lord, where are you? Lord, don't you care about me?" Just like how the disciples got afraid and asked Jesus. I love how Mark wrote this (Mark 4:38). Then Jesus came and calmed the storm. He asked the disciples a deep rhetorical question, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Why this question was asked by Jesus to the disciples, and also to us? Because, if we are in the same boat with Jesus, we will never get drown. Thanks a lot Father. We love you. Jesus loves you more.

[@lynnyarnold4422]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Never heard these thoughts before of the "Sleeping Christ". Astounding. Think I'll paint Him. TY Father.

[@nealieanderson512]

Wonderful message

[@mathman2170]

Nice. Thank you. Love you.

[@gingerschultz3258]

This reminds me of what Richard Rohr teaches. I like it.

[@RutilioNamaziano1]

Grazie, buon vescovo.

[@peggym.fanning3917]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@papisoros1506]

perhaps, God the Son is the same God the Father, Eternal Present, when God the Father is young Sometimes, we need to go to a desolate desert, to free ourselves from a temptation, from an infamous habit that devastates us and from which we do not get rid of worldly abundance. Blessed are the "deserts" in which the old dies, and the Born returns Sometimes, we need to go to a brave sea, for see and fight against our fears, and return with Humildad and Courage

[@DawnLapka]

I like St. Therese of Avila and John of the Cross. If they were alive today, they probably would have made good truck drivers. I think I need to go back and read their works again. Their words have always helped me keep a sense of inner peace. Thanks Bishop Barron.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

There is a video of Saint Teresa's "Prayer of Silence" give a listen!

[@DawnLapka]

@@HAL9000-su1mz I will! Thanks!

[@thomasdonlin5456]

Wow! Bishop Barron points to the “Ancient Holy Saturday Homily”. “Awake o sleeper!”

[@minichanz]

Nice!

[@iris__and_rhizomes]

Amen!

[@jesuslovesyoulove9991]

Amen

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

"IF" you have not, consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. There, peace will be found. Be as patient with Him as He has been with you. When you receive the grace to know that HE IS THERE, you will be changed. Miracles occur in Christ's presence -of that I can personally attest.

[@allenb5620]

Amen 🙏

[@stbernettec794]

❤❤❤AMEN❣️❣️❣️

[@mariefrench44]

The first 2 interpretations seem like flip sides of the same coin, which is kinda cool. The last of course, fills us with joy. Thank you, Father

[@vincewyn1396]

🔥🔥🔥Come, Holy Spirit, come Transform our faith, hope and love. Ps 34:1, Mk 4:40😅 Jesus got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 😇Jesus, I love You!❤️

[@TecOneself]

♾Amen

[@Sam-xm8vg]

Again one Bishop’s masterpiece. The three possible explanations of Jesus in the boat in the storm are new to me but make sense to me. Bishop you are a great gift to Christians and none Christians. Why don’t you use this great opportunity to invite people to have relationship with Christ especially in your closing sentence?

[@ceciliadreger6319]

Salvation comes through surrender. We should be able to examine our hearts and surrender to God. According to Arab News, we can purify our hearts from spiritual sins such as greed, malice, envy, arrogance, and worldliness, especially barbecue.

[@maryalbrecht351]

❤❤❤

[@vanessa1569]

Performing miracles must be hard work, curing the sick (and there were many according to the scripture) would surely leave one’s energy levels depleted. Not only that, there were these mean spirited fundamentalists trying to trap him for doing ‘work’ on the sabbath. No wonder Jesus slept through a storm. Thankyou Bishop 🔥

[@hermietoledo1186]

Amen🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️⛪️✝️🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@Firebird-65]

🙏✝️🙏❤️

[@anderlmanderl]

This Phrase: "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" - Isn´t it most ironic? It´s Jesus´ first Intention, to save us all, through his cross and resurection, and he gets this accusation.

[@Zippy-I-O]

Love your enlightening information of 'Tohu va Bohu' in the Genesis reference or stories. So fitting and didn't attach such meaning before this presentation...This little Homily. Find the references to the scholastic shadings of the past reassuring in today's melieu of challenges; defining the Spiritual Warfare necessary through the escalation of evil in these last decades.

[@papisoros1506]

May we more admire Your sacred Son, His Teachings, His sacred Decisions, even if we are, a lost generation of exiles, God the Creator that it may be like this, we implore you. Let us implore God the Creator, that the intercession of His Little Daughter, the spiritual Queen made a Crowned Girl, Saint Mary, Treader of the dead beast, may be greater among us, and in spite of us Let us ask forgiveness from God the Creator, for being unworthy of being His little children, despite His Mercy sending His Most High Son in our Redemption. Let us ask forgiveness from God the Son, for being unworthy of being children of His Most High Father, despite providing us with the blessed Sonship in the decisive Merit. Let us ask forgiveness from God Paraclete, for not being Vessels despite God the Father and God the Son enabling us to be so. that despite ourselves, we only kneel before the Holy Trinity

[@Some-random-Scythian]

Im proud of being an ex-Catholic.

[@ken8334]

God went all the way down for you . ? !

[@Some-random-Scythian]

@@ken8334 The story of Jesus was based on more than one person during a time where the Romans were crucifying someone almost every day for claiming to be the Jewish Messiah.

[@sandyv2195]

​@Some-random-Scythian but only One of them rose from the dead.

[@Adriaan.J.L]

11:40 What is the Tohu Vabohu or however you spell that 😅 I’ve been Protestant since birth (I’m almost 19 now), but now I identify as non-denominational. I learned this passed week that even Protestantism is wrong in some aspects (no Christian denomination is 100% right). For example, Protestantism is for LGBTQ+ while I am personally against it because of Leviticus 18. I downloaded the Catholic Bible on my phone a few days ago because it contains all books of the Protestant Bible and 7 additional ones. I don’t mind anymore about the denomination of the reverend/priest/minister/bishop etc. that I’m listening to. So Catholics, please help me out here ✝️☦️

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you, Bishop Robert Barron 🙏

[@yeetmaestro575]

If you’re reading this, please pray for my respiratory health - I am suffering frequently now.

[@carmenschembri3396]

Im going to mass right now ,will pray for you 🙏

[@katherinenovak9818]

May GOD ,OUR GREAT PHYSICIAN, heal your lungs ! I'll be praying for you 🙏 ❤️

[@makcaesarabagna4737]

Lord, grant healing. Lord, grant serenity. 🙏

[@highground3609]

Today at mass, I will pray for you!

[@VinhNguyen-qk1jj]

May God forgive us and heal you. May God Bless you and your family! Amen!

[@albert00442]

Amen

[@rickbukantis3597]

Thank you Bishop Barron!!🙏🙏

[@irenegewinner8193]

I was dealing with a family tragedy and couldn’t continue praying the rosary, then Mary put her hand on mine and my pain lessened so that I could continue with the prayer. I am amazed how we are given the grace to go on.