The Christ Who Knocks

Friends, in the Book of Revelation, Jesus says, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you and you with me.” But how does this work? How do we allow him into our hearts?
That’s what Brandon Vogt and I discuss in today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show.”
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[@nathanL22]

“I am the Christ who knocks” -Breaking Bread

[@supreadytoparty]

Lol

[@tashriquemoodley6699]

I have mixed feelings about this :)

[@jamestouchette859]

I read that as "Breaking Bad" at first and, having not seen the entire show, it didn't even seem out of place for that show!

[@benedictchinweuba5820]

🤣🤣🤣

[@highground3609]

Beat me to it!

[@paulsingh9609]

Because of your evangelization I'm going to see a deacon in the coming days. Thank you for introducing me to Christ.

[@marypinakat8594]

Showers of Blessings☆

[@jackthere]

How awesome is this!

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

Thanks be to God 🙏

[@kccox8516]

May God lead you with His Wisdom, Love, and Truth. We can never measure the Value of Truth, and we can keep it in our hearts, minds and continue to bless others; we never run out. ❣️🙏

[@greggcal4583]

May His seed find deep soil in which to take root.

[@wreloise1]

As a new Convert to Catholicism…. When asked, How are you? Answer : I’m thankful and grateful, I’m being purified/sanctified!!!

[@Deto4508]

Beautiful

[@lancewalker2595]

"I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS" - Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

[@1name253]

Well said, sir. Bravo.

[@l.elmo.di.scipio]

This hasn't been upvoted enough.

[@tomsaltsman]

"Jesus can be your Savior without being your Lord; but he cannot be your Lord without being your Savior." - Bro. Thomas Zacchaeus

[@robertlaporte2998]

Dear analyst you heard wrong but spoke what he said .

[@dcrisp8888]

Please support Bishop Cordileone. We are being called to attest for the lives of children. To reject the destructive sinful atmosphere of premarital relations. Stand for the love of Christ.

[@jaceydurland9098]

My perspective on this is: that how we go about allowing Christ into our hearts is to not think of it in terms of Him knocking on our door because "He wants mastery-and lordship-over every aspect of our lives" But instead, us knocking on His door because we’ve decided peace, love, and mercy, are valuable and are worth living by. The former statement phrases it as compromising our life to a domineering force. While the latter statement puts the choice in our hands, and provides a motive-a reason why. We Look out for what’s in our best interest better than we obey for the sake of obeying.

[@solatienza830]

Bishop Barron's videos are all easy to understand....our life needs to be simple and not complicated. Being a Christian is easy. In the Carmelite spirituality, it's about self knowledge (who we are in God, in Genesis, etc.) and self acceptance (what God wants for us, what Jesus offered for us, etc.)...and our goal which is eternal life, heaven NOT only this life on earth. Thank you Word on Fire for all you do.

[@mwood3658]

Can you explain how being a Christian is easy? Do you not wrestle daily with sin?

[@Joefrenomics]

@@mwood3658 Perhaps easy in the sense of knowing what to do, not easy in sense of difficulty.

[@peterboos930]

Love Brandon’s style. Great humility and sincerity.

[@Deto4508]

Truly

[@Coco2345ful]

Thank you for putting Liturgy of the Hours on KZbin!

[@pinkpaprika8410]

A prayer by St. Niklaus of Flüe, the Swiss national saint: My Lord and my God, take away from me everything that keeps me from you. My Lord and my God, give me everything that leads me to you. My Lord and my God, take me from myself and give me wholly to you.

[@maryanneger56]

Hi

[@TheMDelima]

What a lovely prayer! Thank you for sharing it.

[@lillianhildebrand1295]

@@maryanneger56 )

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you Jesus for knocking us and bringing back to faith 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@melaniemeza4767]

I enjoyed this conversation so much! Thank you to both of you! The quote from C. S. Lewis is so accurate as to what Jesus does with when you allow Him to enter every room in the house. Loved it 😍

[@stanleyezeogu9816]

I am discovering new peace in praying the Liturgy of the Hours. Thank you, Bishop Robert Barron. God bless you.

[@John-jf8lw]

Origen of Alexandria sought allegories in Genesis, but he still took it literally. Barron claimed he didn’t. “As we begin to speak about the ark which was constructed by Noah at God’s command, let us see first of all what is related about it literally, and proposing the questions which many are in the habit of presenting, let us search out also their solution from the traditions which have been handed down to us by the forefathers. When we have laid foundations of this kind, we can ascend from the historical account to the mystical and allegorical understanding …” - Origen, Homilies of Genesis and Exodus, page 26

[@stanleyezeogu9816]

@@John-jf8lw what is the purpose of this reply? Was Genesis' purpose made to be completely literal? Is Origen the standard of all Catholic doctrine? Is Bishop Robert Barron impeccable? No need for needless argument.

[@John-jf8lw]

@@stanleyezeogu9816 Barron claimed that masturbation is an inadequate form of sexuality to sodomite Dave Rubin. Instead of condemning masturbation and porn, he talked about the psychological damage those things can do to people in this life. Barron claimed that homosexuals are children of God. Romans 1:26-27 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 1 Timothy 8:11 Jude 5-8 “But no reason, however grave, may be put forward by which anything intrinsically against nature may become conformable to nature and morally good. Since, therefore, the conjugal act is destined primarily by nature for the begetting of children, those who in exercising it deliberately frustrate its natural power and purpose sin against nature and commit a deed which is shameful and intrinsically vicious. “Since, therefore, openly departing from the uninterrupted Christian tradition some recently have judged it possible solemnly to declare another doctrine regarding this question, the Catholic Church, to whom God has entrusted the defense of the integrity and purity of morals, standing erect in the midst of the moral ruin which surrounds her, in order that she may preserve the chastity of the nuptial union from being defiled by this foul stain, raises her voice in token of her divine ambassadorship and through Our mouth proclaims anew: any use whatsoever of matrimony exercised in such a way that the act is deliberately frustrated in its natural power to generate life is an offense against the law of God and of nature, and those who indulge in such are branded with the guilt of a grave sin.” - Pope Pius XI, Casti Connubii, Dec. 31, 1930

[@stanleyezeogu9816]

@@John-jf8lw so what is your point?

[@John-jf8lw]

@@stanleyezeogu9816 Barron squirms around something that is considered a mortal sin so he doesn't hurt somebody's feelings. Thus, he gives a weak answer regarding something considered abominable in the Bible because he wants to please someone rather than reveal the cold, hard truths regarding the Catholic position. As a result, he gives him the impression that such acts are OK when they are clearly not OK since they are grave sins that send one on the road to perdition. "But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us: even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who proveth our hearts." - 1 Thessalonians 2:4 "For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 "Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor liers with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall possess the kingdom of God." - 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 I provided you some verses regarding the Bible's position on same-sex attraction. Are you going to tell me that God approves of masturbation and porn? Not only are those things unnatural sex acts but they clearly indicate being covetous. Yes, Barron doesn't give the impression that he endorses such self-gratifying practices. Nevertheless, the fact that a so-called archbishop just brushes these shameful acts off and basically says, "Well, it's not the best way to act, but it's no biggie" is quite astonishing. If you see no issue with that, well, you should seriously consider Matthew 15:14: "Let them alone: they are blind, and leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the pit."

[@nancyhaagrn]

Our Bishop travels for 6 hours one way to confirm our people. And then of course, 6 hours back to his residence. His presence is always cherished, but especially at confirmation time

[@John-jf8lw]

Robert Barron claims that Adam and Eve are not real people. He called them “theological poetry.” “If anyone does not confess that the first man, Adam, when he had transgressed the commandment of God in Paradise, immediately lost his holiness and justice wherein he had been constituted; and that he incurred, through the offence of that prevarication, the wrath and indignation of God, and consequently, death, with which God had previously threatened him, and, together with death, captivity under his power who thenceforth had the empire of death, that is to say, the devil, and that the entire Adam, through that offence of prevarication, was changed, in body and soul, for the worse; let him be anathema.” - The Council of Trent on Original Sin

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible

[@John-jf8lw]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 "Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." - Matthew 28:19 "And there are three who give testimony in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one." - 1 John 5:7 "And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, as a dove upon him; and a voice came from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." - Luke 3:22

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

@@John-jf8lw .first of all thank you for replying,i`m muslim yet your clarifying is not what i mean which is trinity as far as i know trinity is an old worshipping for some of an ancient egytians who were worshipped ezice,authorice&hurce aferwards as a result the church had abducted the notion

[@John-jf8lw]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 OK, thanks for your polite response. I would love to do everything in my power to convert you to Catholicism (not the current Vatican II version, which contradicts nearly 2,000 years of Catholic teaching), but, I won't try to twist your arm (unless you are enlightened by it - if so, I would be happy to give you some pointers). Anyway, as Catholics, we are to believe in one God, three persons. Thus, the Trinity. Sounds complicated, but we believe that each of the three persons is divine and as a trio, they also are divine (the same divinity - each individual's divinity does not surpass the whole and the whole doesn't surpass each individual's divinity). As far as the ancient Egyptians go, we, as Catholics believe (and know from historical accounts) that whatever they believed were from pagan gods. Yes, Jesus and the Holy Ghost aren't mentioned specifically until the New Testament (of the Bible), but we are to believe that like God the Father, they always existed. Jesus was begotten of the Father and the Holy Ghost proceeded from the Father and the Son. For example ... "And he said: Behold Adam is become as one of us, knowing good and evil: now, therefore, lest perhaps he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever." - Genesis 3:22 This obviously took place shortly after the creation account where Adam and Eve put the rest of mankind into the state of original sin. Notice how God said "become one of us." I think it's safe to say that He was referring to the other members of the Trinity. Here's another example in the New Testament ... "Jesus said to them: 'Amen, amen I say to you, before Abraham was made, I am.'" - John 8:58 Even though Christ was born as a child and God/man of the Virgin Mary several millenniums after Adam and Eve, His presence as God (not man) had always existed. Anyway, that's how I get my theology. Again, I fear your religion of Islam is leading you in a horribly wrong direction, but I don't want to cause a stir. Just like Adam and Eve, we all have free will (for better or worse). I won't violate that Thank you again for being professional and I would be happy to continue this conversation if you're willing.

[@ChildofGod98765]

Please pray for me and my children. I choose to think positively, but sometimes my situation is overwhelming. I’m a single mother with two beautiful sons, both of my children are autistic so with them being special needs they keep me very busy. My husband died three years ago. I’m all alone. I lost my job for declining the vaccine. I declined due to my pre existing health conditions (Lupus) and (heart disease) I was denied my religious/medical exemptions. from Forsyth hospital. Already it’s a new month bills are due again. Gas and food prices are sky rocketing. Each month I’m in fear of losing my apartment. It’s so embarrassing not being able to provide for my children like I use too. I’m so discouraged by situation. I’ve been mocked and laughed even accused of lying because I post comments asking for prayers. It hurts. I’m already so depressed over my situation. My circumstances hasn’t been easy for me or the boys. Even as we face the fear of homelessness every month! I will stay faithful to Jesus and to my Heavenly Father. Our Father is faithful. Thank you Jesus.

[@thomasbudi2000]

Praying for you🙏

[@rmorisse8624]

I will pray for you ❤

[@akiram6609]

Praying for you.

[@marystenson2852]

So sorry to read this, I hope you can apply for support for your children in the school system and can find support for your bills etc . Please seek help!! I’ll pray for you ❤️🙏

[@robertlaporte2998]

I believe you.His grace will give you more as you seek him everywhere.Think outside the box.His heart will lead you. Prayers and large blessings are on their way.

[@_Gareath]

Thanks for sharing the wonderful image from C.S. Lewis. My house is being knocked about right now and I have come to trust what the Lord is working in my life.

[@John-jf8lw]

“Thus, while the rule of chastity is the same for all Christians at all times, the rule of propriety changes. A girl in the Pacific islands wearing hardly any clothes and a Victorian lady completely covered in clothes might be equally ‘modest,’ proper, or decent, according to the standards of their own societies …” - C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, page 94 "In like manner women also in decent apparel: adorning themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly attire, but as it becometh women professing godliness, with good works." 1 Timothy 2:9-10

[@bernardbuela420]

Wow, I am speechless. You know, Bishop Barron, when I listen to you, I see Christ. I hear Christ. I experience Christ. Funny, but I equate you with Christ. Thank you for being a very powerful prophet of Christ. You make me fall in love with you, that is, in Christ. Keep it up, I am always tracking you. God bless and keep you always!

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@nickmedley4749]

I think of Gandalf in “the Hobbit,” who represents the invasion of grace into Bilbo’s life. He brings in a party to Bilbo’s house which frustrates him to no end because he wants nothing to do with adventures. He wanted to keep Gandalf at the door but Gandalf wasn’t having it 😂

[@John-jf8lw]

“But if I am to understand that you are enquiring whether I am of Jewish origin, I can only reply that I regret that I appear to have no ancestors of that gifted people.” - The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 30, July 25, 1938 “The first consideration is that the ceremonies of the Mosaic Law were abrogated by the coming of Christ and that they can no longer be observed without sin after the promulgation of the Gospel.” “... the precepts of the old law which as everybody knows have been revoked by the coming of Christ.” - Pope Benedict XIV, Ex Quo Primum, March 1, 1756

[@marystenson2852]

Ah a fun play on words!! Looking forward to another pearl from Bishop Barron and all in WOF. Love the work you do!!!❤️🙏💪☘️🇮🇪

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn't trinity is written in bible

[@John-jf8lw]

Barron claims that the universe is an “icon of God.” Scripture, St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas reject the idea that the universe is an image of God. “Whether the image of God is to be found in irrational creatures? Objection 1. It would seem that the image of God is to be found in irrational creatures … [St. Thomas Aquinas answers] On the contrary, Augustine says (Gen. ad lit. vi 12): Man’s excellence consists in the fact that God made him to His own image by giving him an intellectual soul, which raises him above the beasts of the field. Therefore, things without intellect are not made to God’s image.” - St. Thomas Aquinas, The Summa Theologica, Question 83, Article 2, Part 1

[@vutsilevisoh631]

Thanks very much Bishop Robert. May Christ be fully enthroned and Lord in my life🙏🏽

[@anneturner2759]

I agree ,Johnathan’ s portrayal of Jesus is of warmth ,, love, tenderness, compassionate, and humour. Wonderful human traits. I’d love to sit and have a beer with him ( Him). Very important to see His sense of humour. I was raised to fear Him , the guilt…. Imagine. As an adult I love Him , run to Him , have no fear of Him whatsoever. Thank you Brandon for your immense contribution to WOF. Bishop Barron, deep appreciation and prayers always for you.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn`t trinity is written in bible

[@dianamontano6399]

I love listening to Bishop Barron, he revives in me my thirst to bring souls to Jesus

[@greggcal4583]

Always learn something from the Bishop.

[@ronnestman4696]

God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏🏻 just received my Liturgy of the hours two days ago and really looking forward to reading through it

[@John-jf8lw]

Barron was convinced of hell being empty by Origen of Alexandria, whose position was condemned by the Church, a Protestant theologian, Karl Barth, and a theologian, Hans Urs von Balthasar. “Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat.” - Matthew 7:13

[@vitalissewe5889]

I'm blessed with the bishop's relentless educative teachings

[@Philip-uy3bx]

Lifting us toward positivity.

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

I don't know why but I love the image of Jesus knocking on your door and welcoming Him inside your home to sit physically with you and be there

[@susanparker767]

Thank you Bishop Barron and all at Word On Fire ✨🙌🏼✨ … God Bless you always ✨🙏🏼✨

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon for this interesting conversation. GOD bless you both. ➕ ❤

[@John-jf8lw]

Barron claimed that masturbation is an inadequate form of sexuality to sodomite Dave Rubin. Instead of condemning masturbation and porn, he talked about the psychological damage those things can do to people in this life. Barron claimed that homosexuals are children of God. Leviticus 18:22 Romans 1:26-27 1 Timothy 8:11

[@olivermartin7917]

I agree that we should be more concerned about what goes on in the bedroom. What happens there is essential to the human condition. I'm talking about, of course, sleeping. 😴

[@markrennardson3454]

Your video is a good 'advertisement' for Catholicism. 🇮🇹⁠✝️ 🇮🇹

[@charissaferrer1446]

God Bless you Bishop Barron and all the souls behind the Word on Fire. I watch your show and your sermons every chance I get. I go through the Rosary with your voice on background.. I am constantly reminded to pray, give thanks, repent and try to be a better person everyday no matter how hard, how tired or sick I feel.. Mind and body. I have to say my life has changed immensely through your show, teachings, sermons... The clarity it brings, ENORMOUS PEACE within and I see, I feel the Holy Spirit flows frOm every word you say..every word is inspired by the Spirit of God and I bring it with me everyday at work.. At home.. Everywhere I go.. I am far from perfect and 100% sinner but I try everyday... I Live a very complicated Life.. Far from my family, constantly moving due to the nature of my job, so I thank God for the technology, wifi makes life easier to bear because I get to listen to your words of course inspired by our God Lord Jesus Christ. I am leaning towards the path of our Lord... I like to be reminded everyday that my life is not about me.. It's not easy.. Nothing ever is.. But I am fully aware that I am not alone..God is always present. Thank you for being a great messenger Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire show. Again, God Bless you all!!!

[@jilltucker6865]

I am so happy to find Bishop Barron! Thank you for sharing your teachings! Also what a great explanation for how the laity must be Christ's light and love to the world!

[@Jagueyes1]

Sadly, a LOT of us are inside that house all tied up by the devil who won't let us open the door or even hear Him knocking! That door needs a handle on the OUTSIDE so he can come in a set us FREE from our evil captor by tearing down all his strongholds! Break the door down and RESCUE us! PLEASE!

[@CatholicChristian51]

“Jesus is not your little friend” He is Lord

[@marystermer5983]

Thank you, Bishop Barron!♥️

[@katherinebrumley7794]

Finally on time. I am usually catching these the next day. My fault.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn't trinity is written in bible

[@marypinakat8594]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 Bible is the Story of the Father's Word becoming flesh in Jesus Christ, who after his ascension into heaven also sent us the Holy Spirit from the Father.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

@@marypinakat8594 ,thank u for your replying,i`m muslim but my question is trinity is never written in the bible notwithstanding it `s a core of catechism belief

[@marypinakat8594]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 Do appreciate your presence. Please know that the Christian faith is neither based nor revolving around "texts" explicitly scripted either in Bible or elsewhere.

[@johnb7889]

Thank you both for your time and wisdom. You are helping in unimaginable ways!

[@colleenfrance]

Thank you! So good to hear bishop actually spell this all out again…on a macro-level to be applied to our own micro-lives

[@uverpro3598]

Can’t enough of praise!

[@Goody2ShoesRebecca]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. :)

[@danrocky2553]

This show is absolute gold. Christ is Risen ✝️

[@JeanParisot]

This was such an informative episode. It can be overwhelming sometimes to try to understand how Jesus can enter each room in our lives.

[@Zematus737]

Not everything that God wills to give you is 'desirable' or sought after. We must learn to love his wounds, to embrace the crosses he gives us. Which is so difficult, but that ugliness that so often repels others is most beautiful to him when we bring such sacrifices to our Eucharistic union.

[@bielsabas4407]

Love love love this

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

As someone who is willful by nature I have to constantly remind myself of the line, "Your will be done." I tried it my way for many years and it got me nowhere. I sometimes wonder if I am doing enough but the main thing is I keep plugging away, doing my best to do what is right. Thanks for the message. The world would be such a better if we all took. "Your will be done." to heart.

[@greggcal4583]

I share your cross. I took it to a willful end and it cost me for years. The wonderful thing is that God stayed with me through the wages of my sin. It was more of a "Now you understand why I told you not to put your hand on the stove, here, give me you wound, it needs a bit more salve." The wound was not taken, I endured it, but He never left me.

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

@@greggcal4583 Great testimony. He left the light on for all of us.

[@dawnlapka3782]

I have been taking notes, Bishop Barron. Thanks for the gift of learning Latin and what these words mean, AND how to use them in a sentence!

[@John-jf8lw]

Barron claims we are reborn of water in baptism and reborn of the Holy Ghost in the other sacraments. That’s false. We are reborn of water and the Holy Ghost in baptism. The water, the Spirit and the redeeming blood are not separable. “... It is He, Jesus Christ, who has come through water and blood, not in water only, but water and blood. And because the Spirit is truth, it is the Spirit who testifies. For there are three who give testimony - Spirit and water and blood. And the three are one (1 John 5:4-8). In other words, the Spirit of sanctification and the blood of redemption and the water of baptism. These three are one and remain indivisible. None of them is separable from its link with the others.” - Pope St. Leo the Great, dogmatic letter to Flavian, Council of Chalcedon, 451 The Council of Trent claimed that John 3:5 is dogmatic: “Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” “If anyone saith, that true and natural water is not of necessity for baptism, and, on that account, wrests to some sort of metaphor, those words of our Lord Jesus Christ; Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, let him be anathema.” - The Council of Trent, Session Seven, On Baptism, Canon II

[@paulstrassell1337]

God bless you Fr. Barron I hope I can open the door to Jesus Christ today by going to confession. You are a wonderful priest for presenting amenable viewpoints unlike so many GOP worshipping priests {3

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GotChrist12000]

I am starting Liturgery of Hours in July and can’t wait!

[@janicesummers0417]

Thank you for your intellectual comments on the liturgy. I must ask the important question; what is your perspective on our professed Catholic leaders, Biden, Pelosi, Durbin, openly codifying abortion and being able to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, without denouncing this very mortal sin. Do you agree with Bishop Corleone’s denying Pelosi communion?

[@monicastrebel3967]

Hello Bishop Barron....I’ve been following you and Word on Fire for a few years now and have come to trust what you teach as good and true following the teachings of our Lord. I am watching for your support of Archbishop Cordileone refusing Holy Communion to Nancy Pelosi. Will you take up the challenge to support him, or are your words just that. Mere words. We desperately need faithful, strong and holy leaders in our Holy Church. St Joseph, pray for us.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

why doesn't trinity is written in bible

[@ck1578]

I think this is hardly the place to "challenge" a bishop to support a political stance. I suppose this is an example of the negative influence of social media thinking we all have a voice that must be heard - kind of like me posting this!

[@everitadave]

I train my will to submit to God`s will by observing my facts (not thoughts) - I call it carrying my cross / humility of truth. Believe me, this does miracles - I am in the presence of God.

[@trawler3924]

I was lucky enough to view William Holman Hunt's oil painting referenced early in this video. It's an incredibly striking piece. Hunt was clearly inspired when he made it.

[@joseurbano8059]

Please, @Bishop Barron. As a young man who has for you a great consideration, I ask you to support Bishop Corleone in his proclamation of the Catholic doctrine on the Eucharist. You are a public online figure that can have a decisive role on this "Holy War" for orthodoxy and the lives of innocent children. Whatever decision you make, you can count with my prayers.

[@vqbr]

God bless you

[@antonyccv5062]

I do like very much his talk, very good one

[@Philip-uy3bx]

One welcomes the " Dominus" of the lord. There's only benefit ( no harm)!

[@robertmiller5258]

There are two versions of Holman Hunt’s picture. One at Keble College Oxford and the other at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

[@HighKingTurgon]

One of the best thing about the word "Dominus" in this discussion is the fact that in Latin, this word derives from the position of the Master as Lord of his "Domus"-his own house. A dominus in your metaphorical house VERY MUCH BELONGS THERE. Whereas κὐριος essentially denotes the one who has supremacy, there's an intimacy to a dominus that's very attractive in certain aspects of Christ's lordship.

[@Lawrenc57]

Love the Bishop, Brandon - very much less so.

[@cyberpunkworld]

I must be given the Holy Communion to continue.

[@Zematus737]

1 Kings 19:7 Arise and eat. The journey is too much for any of us without it.

[@solarmax11]

Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022 Jesus the Creator of the sun the moon and the stars, washed my feet. He also died on the cross for me. After He rose from the dead He would not leave me here alone. He comes to me personally every week in the Eucharist, giving me His Body and His Blood and encounter Him one on one. He just can't leave me alone. And I cried so much that time He was washing my feet. He made the sun the moon and the stars yet He knelt down to wash my feet....and gave me His everything.

[@sonnyjoseph4217]

(St.)John 14, 18-25 and particularly, ²³“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." Let us remember always: EVERYTHING THAT JESUS SAID, HE DID TOO AND THUS PREACHED BY EXAMPLE (of giving us an understanding of what is meant in: LOVE OF OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN). While on this Scripture...may the liberty be taken, dear and most Rev.(Dr.) Bishop Barron...to encourage EVERY CHRISTIAN not just read, but fully understand ALL THAT IS WITHIN THE FINAL DISCOURSE: (St)John, Chapters 13 to 17, winding up with Ch.18 too iyp...IF/WHEN ONE DOES "UNDERSTAND" THIS JESUS, ONE JUST CANNOT BUT LOVE HIM...WITH ALL OF ONE's❤...Truly, truly...then, One cannot but wait to hear that "knock"...this our eloquent Bishop is teaching us about: GOD Bless!!!

[@rhwinner]

Surround your day with prayer, and everyday will be an epic.

[@ElDorado226]

I love Bishop Barron's video's but I confess that when I saw the title, I immediately thought of the famous line from "Breaking Bad" LOL.

[@levismadore556]

That’s a tough one: As I am aging, I tend more towards the side of a Christian practice proportional to my health versus my health willfully consented to Christ’s Lordship as an integral part of that practice and its deeper intention. Yet, I know in faith of no safer Lordship to entrust my health to. I pray Mary, whom I trust implicitly, to help me totally surrender to God’s will not as a passive passenger but an active contributor. Levis Shalom

[@Philip-uy3bx]

Christ's s friendliness quality

[@guaremalito1]

I would like to hear this in spanish to take all the message complete. Thanks if you give this to me and your hispanic people that follow you. GOD BLESS YOU EVER.

[@gloriajuarez5131]

Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@johnkalbert2014]

Jesus Christ 🙏

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

real me -- Yes there must be a real person ("essence" in the philosophical sense ) that God knows as perfected in His Love -- that is formed in collaboration of our being attuned to God. There are just too many difficulties with language to grasp this mystery, without falling into power analogies that are simply mistaken . I love the dialogue between you both and "most" of the discussion, but I am grateful that eventually it is made clear that it is the power of Love, God's Love for us that is the essence of this discussion.

[@mastergmoore]

This Bishop is awesome.

[@Lavos243]

"Your face just gets physically tired from smiling that much" sounds like when I worked at McDonalds lol

[@MistyMorning23]

Has anyone noticed that there are some who dont even offer Jesus cookies & coffee, but are but chatting with a friend or companion, before and during Holy Mass

[@robertmiller5258]

Aquinas said that my soul is not me. The great English Catholic philosopher, Elizabeth Anscombe, doubted that there was such a thing as the self.

[@mariocano2767]

Would you please pray for me bishop so that God kicks the door down instead of knocking. I want Him to dominate my life. I want Him to be my strength and my courage. Without Him I am too weak and too much of a coward. Please 🙏

[@Zematus737]

Not everything that God wills to give you is 'desirable' or sought after. We must learn to love his wounds, to embrace the crosses he gives us. Which is so difficult, but that ugliness that so often repels others is most beautiful to him when we bring such sacrifices to our Eucharistic union. So that we may say, Lord, I give all of this to you and you give all of yourself to me.

[@Emcron]

I am always astonished at how USA is blessed with such eloquent pastors, yet the country keeps resisting God. what a pity! if only every other archdiocese had clergy who could analyse Church teachings this well!

[@cyberpunkworld]

Well for some people a little doctrine is more then enough then they work hard. They show respect. They know the Lord's prayer.

[@alfreddiaz9610]

What is your stance against Nancy Pelosi taking Eucharist

[@tedprice5828]

These words were addressed to a church, not a nonbeliever. Peter proclaimed at Pentecost “ Repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and you will receive the Holy Spirit”.

[@cyberpunkworld]

I was thinking about that... Read the mass. How is the name of Christ used??

[@ryantom8765]

Hi.

[@jimmyintheswamp]

What is the source of that image of Christ used in the thumbnail??

[@brendamyc3057]

BB on the road for God.

[@Philip-uy3bx]

In ANY instance.

[@Philip-uy3bx]

That's the goal.

[@Philip-uy3bx]

Spiritual practice cannot be understood as " harmful" at all.

[@tomsaltsman]

Our actual physical bodies can't be 'temples of the Holy Spirit' if the Holy Spirit doesn't dwell there in His fullness.

[@lucaswagemann5995]

1) Why do Gnostics use God as a science project? Thomas Paine etc etc. 2) How can someone prevent themselves from being contraceptive if they have an incursion of health? 3) How can the health field better improve through trauma that is going on with the world in the event of today?

[@ritabiro5105]

Jezus knocks in my door everyday as well as he has not much space 27m2 so easy for him to find mee but l would bee hapy to bee able to have more place and people to bee guest together also spirit around all of them.

[@Pelennor]

The Christ who knocks us down because he doesn't exist in the first place.

[@jojo_mcelwee6591]

❤️

[@cyberpunkworld]

If it doesn't hurt.... It doesn't grow.

[@tinman1955]

So were we created to be avatars? If God owns my mind, my will, my body, friends & profession...then am I His willing puppet. If I decline then am I the devil's puppet. Either way it seems kind of a creepy thought.

[@cyberpunkworld]

That's fine. Jesus says here that... It is okay.

[@brendamyc3057]

I must be perfectly honest here, we as laity did a pretty crappy job. C’mon everyone let’s get back to work and clean up the house.

[@cyberpunkworld]

Let me ask you something. Is it true that one cannot become a monk if they haven't known a woman at least once? :)