The Importance of Prayer | Bishop Barron | EP 50

This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2023.
Bishop Barron, born on November 19, 1959, is an American Catholic prelate currently serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester since 2022. Renowned as the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, Barron hosted the acclaimed PBS documentary series "Catholicism" and held positions as rector at Mundelein Seminary (2012-2015) and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2015-2022). Beyond his ecclesiastical roles, Barron is a prolific author on theology and spirituality, doubling as a religion correspondent for NBC. Acknowledged as the "bishop of social media" and the "bishop of the Internet," he boasts a substantial online presence with millions of followers across various platforms and has been invited to speak at major tech company headquarters. Barron's influence extends globally, having delivered keynote addresses at prominent events such as the 2016 World Youth Day and the 2015 World Meeting of Families.
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- Chapters -
00:00 - Coming Up
01:08 - Introduction
02:43 - The Meaning of Being Called by Jesus
06:57 - The Healing Power of Prayer
09:39 - Love: The De-Centering of the Ego
13:53 - A Routine of Prayer
17:08 - Staying Present & Grounded
21:17 - The Monastic Lifestyle
24:50 - Christ: The Icon of the Invisible God
28:51 - Tammy's Experience with the Rosary
38:56 - Prayer & Suffering
44:27 - Transubstantiation
50:20 - The Importancee of Daily Prayer
01:01:55 - Tammy’s Diet: Faith & Physiology

[@dianekelly3452]

In 2022 I was in a nursing home trying to recuperate from a fall. After several weeks I felt despair because my roommates were dying. I talked to Jesus, not in prayer, but in desperation for I thought death was at my door. My pain was so great, my fear greater, and I forgot how to pray. So, I understand now that people we’re praying to Jesus for me. It explains why I left soon after to finally receive hip surgery from a fracture that nobody knew I was suffering from. Since that surgery I decided to be baptized Catholic, which hopefully will happen in 2024. Ironically, I have rheumatoid arthritis and gravitated to the Carnivore diet to reduce inflammation from eating a plant-based diet.

[@oooxxx967]

God lighting your path to healing. 🙌

[@Meraikie]

Dearest Diane, God is good. He loves you so much and the Holy Spirit is guiding you. I pray that you will be confirmed at Easter in 2024 and I welcome you to the Holy Catholic family! I converted some 35 years ago and am still growing and learning and appreciating and loving Jesus and His Holy Catholic Church and Mary more and more daily. God bless you in abundance. Love to you ⚘⚘🕯🕯

[@loreman7267]

God grant you relief and consolation, in Jesus' name! 🙏🏻

[@marzannaplaska9092]

God will heal you from many physical and spiritual suffering. The body of Christ you will receive is the best medicine. I have been healed from many things after receiving His precious Body

[@eugene2596]

Diane, thank you for sharing your conversion story. Welcome to the Catholic Church. Christ will help you to make a beautiful gift of your suffering to the Eternal Father for your salvation and that of the world. And the Holy Spirit will fill you with his gifts. 🙏🙏

[@tomaszkrzysztof4647]

I pray the Rosary to. "Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did." - St. Maximillian Kolbe

[@unitrarenee1406]

I LOVE this woman’s humility and sincerity. It is God’s power working through her.

[@Anna-tj7mp]

She is so very sweet and very courageous.

[@nhung-huynguyen7839]

Daughter of Mary, that’s why Father love her so much ❤️

[@loreman7267]

This is what the Internet is for: a new convert and a successor to the Apostles, in a session of spiritual direction, laid out for all of us to hear! ❤

[@lolafiiona7014]

Yes! I loved how she just point blank asked him "what is that?" It was such a good podcast

[@arnolddavidson5245]

Can there be joy in one's sadness? Is suffering, psychological or spiritual, be a source of joy?

[@loreman7267]

@@arnolddavidson5245 Not at the time. But 'all things work for good for those who love the Lord'

[@liraco_mx]

​@@arnolddavidson5245yes, you can see it in the lives of so many saints. Joy does not equal happiness, so there can be joy (a fruit of the Holy Spirit) in knowing yourself loved by God, despite the suffering. Bishop Barron has a meditation on this analyzing an image of Jesus on the cross.

[@somebodyu.used2know]

Praise be!! Isn’t that wonderful! ❤

[@crystellesaleh4800]

When I found out Tammy was sick I went to the tomb of St. Charbel with my mom, who is also a fan of JP and his family, and prayed for her healing and conversion, as I’m sure many Catholics around the world did. Seeing this now is just.. amazing. Truly, the power of prayer, especially in numbers, is astounding.

[@kittybitts567]

Yes! A good friend of mine just sent me a prayer card for St. Charbel. When I heard online that Tammy was sick I began praying and praying for her as I had been praying for Dr. Peterson already. I included her and her family in my Rosaries and my Chaplet of Divine Mercy. We are united in prayer, a huge family in Christ! God bless and protect you and yours and keep you always in His loving care in Jesus' Holy Name, Amen!

[@pmartin6086]

I was confirmed last year and St. Charbel is my Saint ❤ I'm so happy to see that she's joined the church.

[@jwdomes]

Tammy does a great job of hosting and giving Bishop Barron space to speak freely. Feels more like a personal conversation than interview.

[@nickie9613]

I love that woman ! Tammy is humble, sweet, has a soft voice, she loves to learn. The kind of woman I would like as a friend. I'm so thankful that God healed her cancer. I just want to say that I don't like the word "useless" because in fact praying is never useless. We can pray for persecuted Christians around the world, who are tortured, imprisoned, etc. Our prayers are always helpful with intention.💕

[@shanahendricks9831]

As a woman I use to always fear walking in the street by myself. But since I consecrated my life to the scared heart of Jesus and prayer with our Lady. I realized that I have to be ready at all times to serve God. So when I walk down the street, I look at all things and all people and I open myself to be available, whether it is to smile and say hello, to look someone in the eye in acknowledgement, to help, to give, to pray. When I make things less about me and more about God I naturally have less fear and more love ❤ life becomes abundant and courageous

[@Mark-wk5dc]

That's a beautiful act of faith and conversion. God bless you.

[@JordanBPeterson]

:) very courageous

[@ritamariejohnson7174]

Such beautiful love connecting to God in and with each other. Like mind and heart.

[@marieotu1612]

Ahhh...you sound like a true Christian ❤

[@thisgirl5933]

I have brain injury from an antidepressant (horrible withdrawal syndrome) and the extreme anxiety makes it so hard to pray the Rosary. My mind is actually broken and it scares me because the thoughts I get are not organic, feels like the devil can sneak more into my head. Lord, I ask for a MIRACLE of healing and freedom from psychiatric medication.

[@anitacerny7626]

🙏prayers for your healing in your body, mind, soul, memories … May God’s healing love and mercy surround you and sustain you as you heal. Not every healing is immediate . Many are healed incrementally and by different ways. Keep trying to pray your rosary. Do not worry about being what you think is “successful” in finishing it or feeling a certain way. God knows your struggles , just offer Him your faithfulness and your perseverance.

[@thisgirl5933]

@@anitacerny7626 Thank you for your prayer and kind words of encouragement.

[@daligar396]

@thisgirl5933 have you looked into TMS treatment? I'm not sure it would be an option for you due to the brain injury you're describing, but it may be worth looking into. May God grant you peace 🩵

[@scottkraft1062]

Magic mushrooms are real life saver when it comes to depression

[@samjubran7315]

May God bless and keep you. May His light shine upon you. Praying for your healing and peace.

[@artphotography9158]

”He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭144‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@janicezucco7555]

My Grandma prayed twice a day for her children and grandchildren. At her funeral we felt the presence of God a peace and love that permeated our whole being. The pastor said he only felt this a handful of times. Pray is the key to getting to heaven! God thinks about you all the time. Spend some time with Him! Viva Cristo Rey! ❤️🙏

[@joelmontero9439]

Bishop Barron is just the best Christian speaker today.

[@josezerpa8177]

He is awesome and also father Chad Ripperger. He’s more straightforward though

[@joelmontero9439]

@josezerpa8177 I like Father Ripperger, but if it weren't for Bishop Barron, I wouldn't have become Catholic.

[@zeljkabozic5781]

Aaameeen. 🤗👑🌹🌌

[@562Omar]

💯 - Word on 🔥

[@callum7081]

Very wise and insightful man.

[@alanarcher]

"God is not something distant in the past or the future. God is now, singing the universe into being." I love this Bishop. He knows and sees.

[@riohenry6382]

Saying the Angelus 3/day is a way to keep you grounded. And nothing beats the rosary. And say the Jesus prayer while you work. These practices bring me great peace

[@annamoreau4068]

I could listen to Tammy speak for hours. I love her voice and her mind.

[@emmaLouise..]

Me too ❤❤

[@loreman7267]

She has such a sweet, grandmotherly voice!

[@effygram8159]

Her voice and manner are so relaxing even when she speaks about dark things

[@christinereich6050]

I was so moved about her childhood. I had similar fears about having people over for different reasons.

[@audreybee2410]

I like to do my hair like hers now too!

[@robertwhite8194]

Tammy, I met you in Indianapolis when I saw Jordan speak. I sat next to you and I have to say you were incredibly friendly. We talked a decent amount before his talk started but you never mentioned who you were. You just talked about how you were a McGill graduate and you were involved with researching interesting nerve therapies. I learned afterwards I was sitting next to Jordan's wife. From our short encounter I could just tell you were a pure heart with incredible humility. I later learned what a faithful Catholic you are and that makes me so happy. God bless you and I wish you and your family the best!

[@margiecox1022]

This is so beautiful. The Blessed Mother is always there for me too. When I was 4 months pregnant with our son, my husband told me he was no longer attracted to me since I got fat and treated me like he hated me after that. It was like my identity was so caught up trying to please my husband and I just remember picking up my rosary and praying for the first time in over a decade. I had this dream with my grandfather who had been the most stable man in my life as a child. I hugged him and it was like I felt the word “Father” for real for the first time and I had the understanding that my life would be different and could still be different if I had that understanding. It didn’t happen all at once, but I had this slow awakening and understanding of father. It changed my understanding of everything else. I’m divorced now. My son has autism. I never thought I could make it on my own and I couldn’t, but God made everything possible. Sometimes Jesus just wants you to look at him, step out of the boat. You don’t have to worry about walking on water. You just have to look as Jesus. The Blessed Mother reveals Jesus in a way only she can to us. I’m so happy to hear of your healing and continued trust in the Rosary. The Blessed Mother has always answered my prayers, not always in a way I liked, but in a way that brought me closer to God.

[@alejandrawalker5045]

You and your baby deserve all the love and protection of our blessed heavenly Mother

[@margiecox1022]

@@alejandrawalker5045 Thanks so much! God has absolutely carried us through and we are absolutely thriving now.

[@alejandrawalker5045]

@@margiecox1022 it's wonderful to hear that. Blessings

[@bluecomb5376]

I pray that souls who listen to this podcast and are lost and despairing will give praying the rosary a try. Come Lord Jesus.

[@thatgirlray2765]

i worry about doing it since i dont want to lose control of my reason and be taken up in the emotions of it, it scares me greatly

[@bluecomb5376]

Praying the rosary will not require you to lose control of your reason. It MAY bring out emotion...but it will not cause you to lose the ability to come to faith in Christ thorugh reason. Have courage. Try it and know that God delights in you.@@thatgirlray2765

[@Seanph25]

@@thatgirlray2765what do you mean? I’m happy to talk about any questions or concerns you might have

[@sylviasmith3746]

How does one start?

[@bluecomb5376]

@@sylviasmith3746 Beautiful question! If you mean "how do you pray the rosary?" you can watch fr. mike schmitz pray the sorrowful mysteries on youtube or simply type in "rosary" and a virtual rosary will come up.

[@luciArtist_]

Our awesome God uses many mysterious and tremendous ways to touch us and bring us back to HIM to live life with true meaning and true love 🙏🙏🙏

[@georginatalamo2451]

I burst into tears at the first prayer. When I got painful treatments for my cancer I’d think of the 9 inch nails driven into his holy body and my pain became bearable

[@madgiemadgie9128]

May Christ give you Grace, and healing.

[@elizabethpotter6189]

God bless you

[@bluephenix6021]

Oh Bishop, everytime I listen to you I fall in love with Catholicisim all over again. Thank you 🙏

[@truthalways518]

So do I!

[@pcharm3711]

I remember the only words that pulled me from the worst nightmare was " in Jesus name! In Jesus name" ❤ Thank you Jesus for your love and protection. 🙏🏼

[@JJ-qt6wc]

I think Bishop Barron and I came of age at the same time in the late 70's and 80's. I stayed away from the rosary because it brought back the memories of kneeling forever in church in grammar school wishing it would end. This lent, I thought I will add the rosary to my routine, and with the help of Bishop Barrons youtube clips on the mysteries of the rosary, I'm loving it. I get towards the end and actually want to go on and on.

[@phuongkern8027]

And The Stations of The Cross. Something about bishop’s voice, I felt like I was in pilgrimage. Thank God for bishop Baron. I don’t know if it’s right to pray for copies of him. The Catholic and non-Catholic worlds needs him.

[@naomiferreira8255]

“Perfect love casts out all fear” - Bishop Baron is a true shepherd ✝️

[@starlighter437]

It’s 1 John 4:18! ❤

[@DudeRanchDan]

Knowing that Bishop Barron says a prayer for me every friday at compline, has uplifted my day. Psalm 88

[@nickpalma673]

The rosary will bring me to tears. It truly takes me to a peace beyond understanding. Praying for others is powerful.

[@arnolddavidson5245]

Is love hard? I once heard that " love is not effortless, it is effortfull". If so, what is the effort?

[@teiresias5260]

Dear Tammy, sister in Christ, I feel touched in my heart. It's so deep. Beyond words.

[@luzramirez7486]

God bless you Tammy. Abundant humility I see in you.

[@sonyaorourke7741]

I really like this gentle, compassionate and conversational style of teaching Bishop Barron here. Taking from her lead, very gracious. Responding to this lady's soft spokeness. Teaching but also attentive and respectful. Beautiful ❤

[@fruttidimare2843]

I have the same impression ❤. Thank you Tammy for inviting Bishop Barron.

[@hannahkirchner1656]

He is a master at reading people and adjusting to situations

[@aadamy]

“Obligation to be useless”. Knowing how much Bishop Barron works and is probably tempted to be a work a holic, this was so encouraging to me. I also pray out on my porch. Rain or shine.

[@humilityisthinkofyourself-less]

yes, i love that he said this. ❤

[@11antun]

God bless the Sister that brought the Rosary to you

[@MsNairobi]

Her name is Queenie from Toronto . God bless her

[@trinitymatrix9719]

Really, why? Christ should be our focal point and only him we should praise for our salvation, not humans nor symbols.

[@MsNairobi]

@trinitymatrix9719 The blessed Mother gave birth to Christ ..and she said all generations will call her blessed. She asked us to pray the rosary. She has appeared to many mnay people iver the centuries and she is all over the bible....open tour eyes you will see. She also loves her son and leads all people to him

[@trinitymatrix9719]

We are all blessed and just like Mary we should live to the fullest in Christ like everybody else. ameeeeeeen @@MsNairobi

[@willwetherell7265]

​@@trinitymatrix9719Venerate

[@markwilson3658]

A truly uplifting, gorgeous conversation between to beautiful people...the journey of life, sanctification. Amen. Thank you both, Bless x All glory, honour and praise belong to The LORD. Mark (Rotorua, NZ) 🙏

[@JRPO1960]

Please your Grace Bishop Barron. Start a movement to put tabernacles back on the sanctuary. It and clergy only. Let’s make the Churches sacred again. Surely that will help. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@officialthomasjames]

There is no doubt about it, in these odd times, countless people are flocking to Christ. It is absolutely beautiful to see. We must all keep Christ in our hearts so that He can work through us to enter the hearts of others. No matter what you are going through, remain steadfast in your faith. God bless you all.

[@sheilakozmin9755]

I met Bishop Barron in Rochester Minnesota in August 2023 at Mass. I approached him and he said he would pray for my struggling adult son. His words gave me great comfort.

[@ACS888]

I pray my 4 mysteries of the rosary following Bishop Baron . I meditate on each decade. Thank you

[@Sunicarus]

I'm looking forward to listening to this. Welcome to the catholic church Tammy. God bless you!

[@trinitymatrix9719]

U mean welcome to Christian church. Please dont start foolish division. We are all in Christ. God bless....

[@ElizabethKautzmann]

So precious to hear her journey & may her Easter Vigil in Spring be a treasured time for certain….God Bless Queenie… 🙏🏼🕎📖✝️❤️📿 Ave Maria, grazie plena, DOMINUS TECUM … Mary, Mother of The Eucharist, PRAY FOR US as we lift Prayers for everyone in RCIA… ❤️‍🔥 truly Who is like Our glorious Triune God? … (& knew Bishop Barron would get Bob Dylan …🎶🎸in there somehow!). GOOD STUFF #JBPbEL🦞

[@lipcowa18]

@@trinitymatrix9719 I read "welcome to the catholic church" and I hope this is what Sunicarus ment. The truth is out there- "....And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church..."

[@trinitymatrix9719]

loool, i doubt u ever read bible. What did Paul mean when he talked about division in Christ? Are u braindead?@@lipcowa18

[@jerusalem4492]

But there already is a division….? I don’t follow Pope

[@ta8193]

The story of Tammy Peterson turning to the Catholic Church moved my heart and gave me a great peace of mind that the Catholic Church will survive, regardless of all the attacks and alarming changes within. This is the only Church in which the holiness is deeply felt.

[@fonz114]

In Ireland, It was horrific how, for decades, Girls and boys were raped, beaten, and murdered in the thousands. If the church came out and handed the evil over to the authorities instead of them moving them to other towns and villages to do more evil. It's sad because I'm of generation born in 80s and we really wanted to believe, but this was so horrific that they've almost lost a couple of generations. I've started praying again, though, and trying to understand it deeper, to connect with Jesus again. Maybe at the moment I'm calling myself more Christian than Catholic.

[@ta8193]

Aren't you exaggerating a BIT? the advice I'd would give is to be thankful to God for everything, everyday - this will connect you to Jesus more than anything. The understanding will come by itself. Best wishes to you!@@fonz114

[@MimCotton]

It simply is not true that this is the only church in which holiness is deeply felt.

[@freddiefoote9335]

As a catholic convert I don’t think this competitive attack helps anyone. Plenty of people from all denominations are filled with the holy sprit and receive gods blessings bountifully.

[@PaeataClark]

I think Tanny is giving of the fount we all drink from. I, and others, hear his lovely simple way to connect to. With us all, I think. She has a very simple loving soul.

[@helenemmett3150]

I'm Irish too and grew up saying the Rosary in 11 mins my whole childhood. My Mother met a beautiful nun when she was very poorly in hospital who did exactly the same for my Mother,getting her to talk and cry between decades....A powerful emotional cure

[@11antun]

Love you both as a catholic sister, and praying for you in Medjugorje. tammy, you are a soul that is inspiring my heart!

[@trinitymatrix9719]

U mean a christian, please dont start foolish division. We are all in Christ. God bless....

[@11antun]

@@trinitymatrix9719 what? Divison? O Lord! I live in estern europa, and we do not understand your meaning of division! No Ortadox would ever be hurting by me interdising myself as a catholic! he would know we are braders and sisters!

[@TwoDaughtersSeaSalt]

The rosary saved my life

[@apyorick]

☦️ Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. ☦️

[@cehson]

I am so happy that you became Catholic dear Tammy, you are Lords blessing to the whole world! May God bless you, dear Jordan and your whole family! Much love to you!

[@jonathanmossman9117]

Tammy I have just come back to the Catholic after a 32 year break. I recently caught you and Jordan talking about praying the rosary and was really blown away. When people ask why I believe the answer is so simple: Because I've seen evidence. Rock on

[@Mark-wk5dc]

My fellow 'revert' I was away from the Church for almost 15 years and returned just this past February. I believe the Lord brought me back through the Blessed Mother and the rosary. Let's keep going and grow in love and faith!

[@bethmcmullan7686]

The Mother Teresa book is called Come Be My Light. It brought me great solace in times of intense spiritual difficulty.

[@angrypotato_fz]

For me it was also of great value! Very moving and inspiring, as I feel very "dry" and abandoned spiritually.

[@feliciapaulraj3799]

Was looking for this comment thank you!

[@tambrown2607]

Thank you for the name of this book .

[@FatherSolanus]

👁 I met Mother 👩 Teresa's.

[@FatherSolanus]

🚬 He is

[@SilhSe]

May the Lord bless Tammy with renewed health and strength, thanks be to God.

[@Ocelot1962]

What a beautiful soul of a lady. Intelligent yet humble, she exudes light. I'm going to pray that her cancer stays in remission for very selfish reasons--it will break my heart if she passes.

[@annettekouba3631]

I'm listening from Heiligenkreuz, Austria, and I love this podcast. I'm not much of a writer, but I sit down with a notebook and keep writing down quotes. Thank you so much dear Tammy Peterson. God bless you and your family! Frohen Advent!

[@LoriMooreThompson]

Beloved Österreich! May the Lord bless her and call her inhabitants to himself.❤

[@user-wb4sl2cw2f]

This was a beautiful conversation Tammy. The pure sense of peace you’ve found in God truly radiates out of you in this video.

[@anonimowyabstynent8379]

Tammy is so humble, gentle n calm. She has this angelic trait. Female role model.

[@elainegagne4810]

I was moved by this conversation between Bishop Barron and Tammy Peterson. I love Tammy‘s presence: authentic and vulnerable. She brought to mind my own feeling of being on fire with the love of God when I returned to the Catholic faith after a 50+ year hiatus. Bishop Barron was at the door welcoming me, and I could not get enough of his work. I will never forget hearing him say “God is creating you in every moment.” I can identify with the enthusiasm Tammy exuded even to the point of finishing Bishop Barron’s sentences from time to time. Tammy’s story is remarkable and I’m sure will be an inspiration for many people. I feel privileged to be living in the same time period with Bishop Barron. He is a remarkable gift of Grace. I pray for him daily. Thanks be to God

[@marysmyth8687]

Hi Tammy, I am loving this wonderful conversation. I am a counselling psychologist from Ireland. More please, we need you and Bishop Barron getting so real like this. I am going to share this with so many people. Thank you to yourself and this great bishop. He keeps me going in my faith. I actually needed to hear this conversation today. God bless you Tammy. I will pray for you.

[@victoriasanchez3693]

It was a MARVELOUS INTERVIEW AND CHATTING... THANKS GOD FOR THIS ❤

[@joolz5747]

I am so over the top excited to see Tammy and Bishop Barron discussing the faith. This makes me cry for joy. I have listened to Jordan for a long time because he’s searching for God. And it’s interesting how suffering can do that which it did for Tammy. She has found Jesus! She is a beautiful lady and I will now start watching her too, which is so wonderful. We have beauty right in front of our eyes everybody. We are watching souls being converted. Please keep watching! God bless you! 👏🙏😍

[@loreman7267]

That whole concept of 'uselessness' is undervalued. It proves to yourself that work is not all there is. The diametric opposite of the 'Protestant work ethic'.

[@11antun]

Body and Blood of Christ! Actually! Glory be to Our Lord that is God with Us❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EternalWordMinistry]

By the way Heiligenkreuz Monastery in Austria is a Cistercian Monastery with a longstanding connection to the Royal House of Habsburg. As Bishop Barron pointed out in his conversation with Mrs. Peterson, the Cistercians are reform of the Benedictines, and its most known Founding Member was St. Bernard of Clairvaux, who himself was a contemporary of Hildegard of Bingen.

[@scottishguard]

May God continue to bless you and your family, Mrs. Peterson. I'm so happy you're on the path to the true Church of Christ. I pray your husband (and all your family) follows you. Stay strong. We have entered a troubling time for the Church and Christians en masse. May the Blessed Mother guide you, as well. + In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

[@MommahBear]

I love listening to Jordan Peterson, where I know about Tammy. This is the first time I am listening to Tammy and I love her already. God bless your good heart Tammy and Jordan.

[@antoinettetanner6698]

Such a beautiful conversation. Welcome to the Catholic faith. We love the Church.

[@carakerr4081]

God bless you Mrs Peterson and your beautiful family. My husband and I are going through the 33 day retreat in preparation of the Marion Consecration. God continue to bless you and your family what gifts you have all offered ❤

[@kman8271]

Tammy, you are an angel. Thank you for this blessing. I needed this today. May God Bless you all the days of your life.

[@barra6709]

Irish Catholic here ❤️

[@rtistic_Cosmic_translat3r]

1:02❤❤❤ amen❤❤❤the answer to what we cannot see..❤❤❤

[@Coco-qz7fn]

God bless you and your Husband Mrs. Peterson.

[@mariace4848]

When I’m having a hard time with a sin I pray for the Lord and the saints to help me but it’s very natural for me to pray for others that are having the same problem. Because of this video I’m now aware there are likely others praying for me in the same way, that’s awesome.

[@ritamariejohnson7174]

@mariace4848 Thank you, your comment helped me realize an important thought about myself too. Both Bishop Barron and Tammy are inspiring many people.❤

[@milo8425]

Tammy reminds me so much of my mother. What a wonderful, lovely, intelligent, determined and soft person. My mother had a bit of a miraculous cancer recovery that we attributed to her Catholic faith, which I hear is similar to Tammy's story. My mother has since passed but it's nice to see another person of her type to some meaningful degree bringing goodness to people.

[@robynmarler1951]

May her memory be a light to your family🙏💖🙏

[@johnbaugh2437]

Glad to see you come to the Faith! Prayer has saved my life as I had my year of Job, as I call it. Not anywhere near his suffering, but the worst year of my life. Trust in God has been a blessing . My prayers were for the ability to endure and he gave it to me😄

[@beaconoftruth1990]

There are so many take aways from this beautiful conversation but I think what I absolutely love is Tammy's humility. She is like a humble student coming to a teacher to learn the wise ways of the master. Much like Paul's relationship with Timothy. It is beautiful to witness this journey Tammy, I pray that God continues to move and draw you more and more into his eternal spiring of everlasting life! Much love, from a Catholic seminarian. You and your husband are both sources of tremendous inspiration for me and you are both in my prayer.

[@carlotapuig]

Tammy is doing God's work 🙏

[@franko444]

Tammy is just a wonderful lady. Her new found joy in our Lord and Saviour is such a beautiful thing to see. Welcome home my dear. God bless to you and all the Peterson’s!

[@robynmarler1951]

Amen 🌄

[@celiademacedo5421]

I pray for bishop Barron. A good man.

[@ianburns6218]

Thank you Tammy and Bishop Barron. God bless you both.

[@Caritasaveritas]

Tammy, your conversations are heartfelt and genuine - what a beautiful channel! May Our Lord continue to bless you with humility and honesty in truth. 🔥 ♥️

[@Yolduranduran]

There are terrible things happening in the world but there are WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL things happening as well. People opening up to God. Wow! ❤

[@andresfelipesuccar5179]

They both are beautiful people. God Bless them.

[@dianafortuna4965]

I loved listening to Bishop Barron...one of the great Catholics on Board!! Thank you Jesus

[@assumptachio5966]

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to men 32:58❤

[@danielhoven570]

"There have only been two Religions, Catholicism, and paganism. all others are heresies of the one or the other" - G.K.C.

[@11antun]

The prayer for others is one of the great gifts of our Faith. Like Heven and Earth come together in intersession

[@joemoser5828]

Congrats Tammy on your conversion and healing. Bishop Barron thanks so much for your words. That Psalm you mentioned I will look for as with what has happened to me physically and financially since July I feel kind of like Job! Thanks again

[@susancunningham7933]

This Bishop is wonderful, really interesting and lovely voice.

[@lavenahenley3547]

Prayer is not what it gives me but what it gives to the body of Christ and to God. What a revelation in todays world where it is all about “me.” Thank you Tammy and Bishop

[@TracyW-me8br]

St. Teresa of Avila is very easy to read. She is a trusted master of prayer. Most of her books are free audiobooks on KZbin. I love her autobiography.

[@robynmarler1951]

I started listening to that but it had the same short loop of music playing all the time and it hassled my brain really badly. I must look for a different version.

[@maryradoy6256]

As a person who should probably be catholic I LIVE for these interactions! I adore Bishop Barron and Tammy is just beautiful to listen to. This is so nice❤

[@stephenmacdonald4005]

@maryradoy6256 - You should probably be a Catholic!

[@bluecomb5376]

So let's do it! I pray that what is keeping you from taking the next step is calmed and you can move forward in peace.

[@maryradoy6256]

​@@bluecomb5376 thank you❤

[@pjbgcb54]

Coming into the Catholic Church 13 years ago was indeed the best thing I’ve ever done! I pray it will be the same for you .

[@maryradoy6256]

@@pjbgcb54 thank you

[@marymclean1126]

Thank you, this was a wonderful class on Spiritual Direction. Thank you Bishop Barron and Tammy.

[@dalia5378]

It is harder to pray when your sick! He’s right! I have health issues and pain and it’s so difficult for me to focus 🧘‍♂️ n praying but I’m trying to pray daily! Please pray for me a sinner! Happy Advent! And God bless you all! Amen 🙏

[@Mark-wk5dc]

God loves you and you are growing closer to Him every day.

[@dalia5378]

@@Mark-wk5dc Thank you 🙏 I hope I grow closer to God as time passes! I’m sick with COPD and Heart Failure, and osteoarthritis! Because of my Osteoarthritis, I became bed bound. I’m currently fighting my doctors office to find me a physical therapist but not everyone works with my insurance! I need all the prayers I can get! Please pray for me a sinner!

[@dalia5378]

And happy Advent to all my Christian brothers and sisters all over the world! God bless you all! Amen!

[@moniquerivett-carnac8442]

Tammy, there is a profound and simple saying from Venerable Catherine Doherty who Founded Madonna House Apostolate in Combermere Ontario. In one of her quote she wrote is this : " Lord give me the heart of a child and the awesome courage to live it out. " Thank you for your to be so child like. Blessings on all your undertaking. Shalom, Shalom

[@daisyviluck7932]

Thank you for sharing that quote. I’m reading “In the Footprints of Loneliness” by Catherine Doherty for my Advent reading ❤️🙏🏻🕊

[@TeamDiezinelli]

I started to learn how to pray the Rosary thanks to Tammy ❤ It’s a strange thing really, because for years I tried so many techniques from foreign cultures and had only one experience where I kind of touched on the imensity of the actual moment. It was a glimps of how it feels to be connected with something bigger then you. Prayer can evoke that moment for me constantly. I don’t know why, but it feels purposeful to repeat the words people spoke for hundreds of years. Also it feels good because I pray for others too. It’s so funny to me, looking back at 25 years of searching (had really unimpactful religious teachings in my childhood, called myself Agnostic, Atheist, flirted with Buddhism, did Sam Harris’ meditations etc) and coming back to my roots, to my culture, and find religion again feels just right.

[@jonah9861]

Such an incredible experience when we find out who we really are.

[@Chiclette-ld1xx]

Welcome back, I also was once lost but now I'm found. Peace be with you always. 🙏God is with you always.

[@daisyviluck7932]

Thank you for sharing your journey

[@bikecameraaction3334]

Such a gentle, loving soul. Thank God she found her faith.

[@kp0104]

God bless you Tammy, and for bringing forward your husband to know Jesus. I am moved and touched by both of you.

[@Strive1974]

Behind every good man, is a great woman. Love this family❤

[@kittybain9190]

I hope this lady is still praying for the truth....may she be delivered.

[@declancronin437]

God bless you both. Hail Mary full of Grace the Lord is with you, Ave Maria. 🙏

[@quayscenes]

"Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used To Do", was my favorite Hank Williams song when I was 3 years old! I still have the record with the purple crayon marking that my mother colored so I knew which side the song was on (so I was too young to read but I could put a record on a turntable and drop the needle)! This is true Catholic Spirituality, seeing God's glory in all things. What a wonderful conversation!

[@anitawaris3850]

This video is life changing for many. Thank you. God bless you all 🙌🙌❤❤

[@marynayna6327]

Thank you for this discussion on prayer,I was given this prayer as a child that I’ve said every morning you may like,,Oh Jesus through the most pure heart of Mary I offer you my prayers works joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of thy Sacred Heart.

[@janetroach7133]

The version of the prayer I know speaks of "the Immaculate heart of Mary" and ends with "for the intentions of the Holy Father in the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. Amen."

[@nunej5855]

This is a Morning Offering Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys & sufferings of this day,for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. AMEN.🙏🙏🙏. May God bless us all!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@dianefreih4799]

❤love your conversations about Jesus and prayer!

[@arnolddavidson5245]

She thinks the Catholic Church is a cult, though she reads the Bible regularly. The Bible is her sole authority bar none.

[@kathleengillespie5983]

God bless you as you have blessed me, Tammy & Bishop B.

[@andiehr]

What a wonderful conversation. I feel so full. Thank you