The Key to Happiness - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, our Gospel for this Sunday is one of the great passages of the New Testament-namely, the Beatitudes from the fifth chapter of Matthew. "Beatitudo" just means happiness, and the one thing we all want is to be happy. Well, here is the Son of God telling us how-so let’s pay close attention!
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[@leannemccrate1008]

If all Catholic preaching were as life-giving as Bishop Barron’s, there would be standing room only at Sunday Mass in all Catholic Churches. Thank you! God bless the whole world!

[@sandyv2195]

AMEN!!!

[@rmuller366]

Agreed! That’s how it was when in the old days. I miss seeing a full mass every week. Come home to the mass good and faithful people! Blessings to all.

[@GMAAndy333]

Yes. He gives awesome sermons. It is disappointing when the priest puts me to sleep during a non-inspiring sermon. However, the Eucharist is the source and summit and should be the reason for standing room only. Unfortunately many Catholics don’t have Full Faith in the Eucharist.

[@luluq01]

Totally agrre

[@christiandouglas1659]

What makes his preaching so beautiful is that he speaks Biblically. His messages and teachings are always simple to understand, because love is too, and of course, God is Love. Amen

[@davidmatta2727]

The eight keys to happiness (Beatitude): 1. Letting go, emptying oneself, and giving oneself away (to the other). 2. Admitting one's faults and being sorrowful about them, thus opening up to forgiveness which removes the burden of suffering. 3. Being humble and close to the ground 4. Being hungry for Holiness (friendship with God) 5. Being compassionate 6. Being single-hearted, gathered, centered and anchored around one thing - to please God 7. Being a peacemaker since God is peace 8. Enduring persecution for righteousness sake

[@enidmorrison6103]

This is more evidence to me that The Catholic Church is indeed intellectual, cerebral, psychological, emotional, visual, acoustical and, above all, spiritual, bliss. Plenitude. Praise The Lord for men like our beloved Bishop Barron.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@benjaminamenta240 I am Catholic and I tend to agree with you. The original comment does not mention "faith" in his list. Faith in what or whom? In Jesus Christ. Again, I agree with your comment and I thank you for writing it.

[@glorygloryss]

I could listen to Bishop Baron's sermons all day.

[@katpellot7646]

Too many sermons are too short! We are hungry to hear from good priests. ❤

[@kfarris4688]

Agree! We are hungry!!! Feed us

[@illyrian9976]

Good sermons are too short, bad ones too long

[@RosalindToh]

How can Pope Francis instruct priests to make homilies/sermons less than 10 minutes? That is so CRAZY! Is he trying to destroy the Catholic Church? Catholic Mass consists of the Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist - Word is neglected! What does Jesus think of 'shepherds' who neglect His Word?

[@joanbelmont5450]

AMEN 🙏🏻

[@EthanLington]

10-15 minutes is plenty. More and you may as well to hear a prot pastor at any church.

[@philipdorling1577]

You are never too long +Robert... over the last few years you have been a profound inspiration to this demoralised English Anglican priest. Thank you a 1000 times. If being a Roman Catholic means having a bishop like you, I only have one question... and that is 'How do I get a job in your church'.

[@NUKE.2024]

Peace of Christ be with you Mr Dorling. It's quite possible we can have you as a priest. I suggest first check with a local Priest at a nearby Catholic Church and have an introductory meeting. Maybe then, they can get you connected to the Diocese.

[@ChrisGrande]

I think Bishop Barron would take your direct call

[@dawnlapka3782]

Pastor Dorling, if truly want to be Catholic instead of Anglican and you want to continue to be a Shepard of the Church, all you need to do is bring your family and show up to learn the Catechism, then be willing to teach it! All are welcome! Word on Fire and Bishop Barron: we're lucky and blessed!

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

While you are figuring out please join the catechism in a year podcast by father Mike Schmidt

[@pg6296]

My parish priest is a former Anglican priest..he’s married with a grown family and as good a priest as you ever want for.

[@artalcabaza9671]

We will never get tired listening about Our Lord Jesus for as long as it make sense and Bishop Barron is a great evangelizer that you will never notice time pass by...

[@lynncolclough8372]

Short or long- sermons need to be speaking the truth and not empty words or fearful of offending. I can listen to you all day long Bishop Barron.

[@enidmorrison6103]

I did listen to him off and on 24/24, 7/7, in 2020 when I first began coming into The Plenitude.

[@chrissyn4491]

Dearest Bishop, you are never too long. Your sermons are too good that I never feel the time. Please don't compromise with the contents of your videos because you need to make it short. In this day and age, the rarest thing to find is a good sermon like yours. Please please don't feel pressured to make it short.

[@Missinmaui5]

Amen!

[@Aggie-zs1qi]

Amen! I must continue to pray for the Pope. Keep up the great work Bishop. You’re being that friend of God with your words of wisdom. And -we are hungry for the truth. God bless you 🙏🏼

[@bernadettelopes1512]

Agreed.

[@paulschetelick2006]

This gospel translation was not used at my church today...theirs is the kingdom of heaven

[@RosalindToh]

@@Aggie-zs1qi Yes. We need to pray for Pope Francis. I feel he's being attacked by the devil who may be using the Pope to restrict the preaching of God's Word by priests. So sad!

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron, your sermon is not too long, your sermon is always interesting, and i can sit and listen to you the whole day long. May GOD bless you abundantly. ➕ ❤

[@robertphelps7476]

Maybe JOY is a better translation for Beatus,Beata. Happiness depends on many external things. Joy is always a gift of God. Joy is not dependent upon conditions but is directly a gift.

[@cindysee4823]

Yes! Not too long. We are a people hunger to be fed.

[@RosalindToh]

How can Pope Francis instruct priests to make homilies/sermons less than 10 minutes? That is so CRAZY! Is he trying to destroy the Catholic Church? Catholic Mass consists of the Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist - Word is neglected! What does Jesus think of 'shepherds' who neglect His Word?

[@oliveralexandre3607]

@@RosalindToh It wasn’t an instruction but an observation… a warning that if you have nothing new to say, nothing instructive indeed, nothing worth hearing, then it’s time to say ‘Bless you all’ and move to the celebrant’s chair and the Credo.

[@stevecole3192]

You said the words I was thinking, Lorna. May God bless you abundantly too.

[@alexrebello5074]

Dear Bishop Barron, For not a few Catholics, the Sunday Homily is all that have for their spiritual formation and nourishment. Your homilies, for someone like me who has been 55 years a priest, are indeed an inspiration. I listen to them every day as my spiritual reading. "No Barron, no breakfast!" God bless you and your ministry. Please pray for and bless me!

[@darlenemitrevics]

Please don't shorten your talks. I could listen to you all day!

[@n.ramachandran.ramachandra64]

Thank you God Jesus Christ Pastor Hon'ble Dr. Bishop Robert Barron Ministries World for Family & Children's Blessings in Sweet Heart Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen Hallelujah praise the Lord. 🌋🎉🌋🎉

[@stephrichards4611]

I am studying theology as a part time degree at university. I have been learning about exegesis and systematic theology and am really starting to get a feel for just how wonderful Bishop Barron's sermons are. If it was not his sermons I would not be enrolled on my degree so thank you Bishop Barron.

[@protgsowat7270]

I can relate to what you said. me too am a follower of bishop's sermon and deep reflections. I learned a lot as a catholic. God bless

[@lapassion24]

What I wanted to say is that you feel joy when you hear something that you don’t hear a lot !!

[@dianehansen1591]

¹

[@lukebrasting5108]

If you're studying theology, check out a book called Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed. The chapter on the Trinity is the best I've ever read.

[@katherinedubois1220]

Thank you for listening to such a wonderful bishop. He encourages us so positively!

[@janetmisa952]

Dear Bishop Barron. You're never too long. In fact I could listen to you the whole day. Your homilies bring me closer to God. Grateful to God for you dear Bishop. Praying for you.

[@Casey_Smith80]

I’ve played this twice today. There is so much truth here.

[@moleculeman4653]

Best 13 minutes on all of the KZbin broadcasts this day! Bless you Bishop Barron.

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

Thanks Bishop Robert Barron. Please, pray for my marriage, my family. May God look and listen to your prayers for me. God bless you. Thanks 🙏

[@emekamarcel]

This is one of the finest homilies of Bishop Barron. Oh! How much I love this man of God!

[@zaq288]

We could listen you all day Bishop! Thanks for teaching us the secret to happiness 🙏🏽

[@renanrobertocosta5585]

Hi Bishop, thanks for this “long”homily, I’m a catholic priest here in Canada and I needed this long homily. Pope Francis is not wrong and neither are you. Shalom

[@RosalindToh]

I don't agree with Pope Francis. How can the Pope instruct priests to make homilies/sermons less than 10 minutes? That's so CRAZY! Is he trying to destroy the Catholic Church? Catholic Mass consists of the Liturgy of the Word & Liturgy of the Eucharist - Word is neglected! What does Jesus think of 'shepherds' who neglect His Word?

[@renanrobertocosta5585]

@@RosalindToh Hi there, I’m a catholic priest and I understand Pope Francis’s point, as I also understand Bishop Barons’. First of all this is a recommendation and not a rule. And the question we should ask ourselves before jumping to conclusions such as “to destroy the church” is to know the reason why the Pope would suggest such thing. Popes can be mistaken but not stupid. In my opinion Pope Francis’s concern is to be careful in not “abusing” the liturgy in which the homily becomes the focus rather than Christ in the Eucharist. It’s all about balance. Besides, some priests may speak for 20 minutes about the weather or golf, whereas some can change hearts with 7 minutes. My homilies are long, I confess and it’s very easy also to use it as a pedestal where we priests can use as a narcissistic tool where Christ becomes hidden and the priests and his talents are highlighted. So let us be careful how we judge things. Peace

[@jamesheim3582]

It's not the length of the homily that constitutes a substandard - it is the lack of reverence and relevance. I love the example of JPII ... Hours past that only seemed a few moments. I agree... I can listen and absorb a great deal of "God Talk". Peace

[@gloriaomoregie5236]

I'm blessed by this sermon because it's simple, very well explained and therefore well understood. Now that we know the things that guarantee happiness, Jesus repeats in John 13:17 that we should do them. Thank you, Bishop.

[@RosalindToh]

@@renanrobertocosta5585 Thanks. I'm a baptized & confirmed Catholic in Malaysia (a Muslim majority country), but I often attend Protestant worship services too, besides attending Catholic Mass every week. A homily is defined as a sermon which is based on the scripture readings which r used in church for Mass. If it has nothing to do with the Bible reading, it is not a homily but just a sermon (which can be on any topic/subject). Catholic priests are supposed to give homilies, but many don't. Their sermons are often uninspiring, so I can understand why Catholic churches in Europe are mostly empty (& some church buildings had been converted to mosques)! Thank God this problem of 'near-empty church buildings' is not found in my country, Malaysia (Catholics here still take Mass seriously). I wonder if Europe's problem also occurs in America & Canada? America has many inspiring preachers (eg, Bishop Barron) & their homilies had evangelized many. I've noticed that sermons given by Protestant pastors are ALWAYS based on scripture readings chosen for their worship services, so they're actually homilies (in my country), which are often uplifting & evangelizing! Christ also speaks through the preaching of pastors/priests.

[@rl7012]

Great Sermon Bishop Barren, I thank you. I only just discovered you a few days ago as I am not a Catholic anymore. But you are making me wobble and I am now seriously considering whether I ought to try again with Catholicism. Despite only discovering you a few days ago I have watched loads of your videos on KZbin and you are a brilliant communicator and you make a lot of sense. I love the way you pepper your talks with rich historical detail and philosophy and theology and put such deep knowledge into such an accessible way. I also love the way you speak of God and it rings very true for me. May God bless you Bishop. .

[@JA-kh2yi]

Hear Lord, that servant is listening!

[@susanbeal4322]

Listen closely God is speaking to you !

[@sandyv2195]

Keep listening; God is calling you to Himself. God bless you!

[@Lerian_V]

Have you listened to Archbishop Fulton Sheen?

[@RadicalHumanitarian]

Thank you dear Bishop! Listening to your sermon today touched both my 92 yr old mom (who is recovering from C19) & I in a very profound way. Thank you for your faithfulness. Please do not shorten what Jesus has you share with us. We are hungry! God bless you.

[@annatomani1563]

Bishop Barron please only this time don’t do what pope asks you. We all wait every week for your inspiring and instructive sermons. Your sermons quench my thirst to learn more about my Catholic Faith. I pray that all baptized christians participate in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in their local churches. God bless all of you. ✝️🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@virginiahurley8806]

Am grateful for your beautiful message!! I am hungry!! Hungry for spiritual companionship!! Amen!! Praise God!!

[@brendamyc3173]

I just want a hug from God.

[@zionlion4445]

Keep your eyes on that holy crucifix, pray, pray, pray and then pray some more, and The Sweetest, most Holy Trinity, will not be able to resist embracing you, I guarantee it...:) :) :) Try it! PS. In the meantime, I will pray for you, dear Brenda, and I'm hoping that you'll receive the biggest hug ever from The Holy Spirit.💘🔥💘

[@anthonyciaverelli2486]

God bless you Bishop. Our Holy father has great wisdom, which came from his Franciscan teachings. Being an older man I suspect he has less time for chatter. But I also know that God speaks to us all in our language. There are millions touched by your words, and for the millions that are not there are other means. My Native American ancestors didn’t even need a priest or Bible to love God. Their preaching came from a natural world. I believe what the pope and the church wants is for us to be is better listeners, the enemy has done a great job over the last 2000 years of confusing us through chatter. Lack of quiet, leads to lack of reverence for our creator. Ultimately, we need to get quiet And through the Holy Spirit, listen to the Lord and more importantly, obey what he wants us to do for his kingdom. God bless you +

[@learnindonesiannow2921]

💟..from Indonesia..Praise to LORD JESUS CHRIST..😇🙏🌻Ave Maria

[@louisjoseph9432]

As a bishop you have been given the mission to proclaim the word of God to the whole world . Sitting in Kuwait I would say job well done . We want more 😊

[@Lerian_V]

What's the job opportunity like in Kuwait? I'm in Qatar.

[@katherinedubois1220]

Yahweh thank you for Your son and Word.❤

[@jeanonyeagwara4949]

'I long to listen to your homilies dear Bishop! For me the longer the happier 'I am. Just love every single word! 'I long to be single hearted empty myself and be filled with the Lord! Maybe I'll get there one day!

[@TheresaGlaser]

Bishop Barron, My faith had deepened tremendously from listening to you and reading your Gospel reflections. We need more, not less, time with you. God bless you and bless us with your powerful messages and commentaries.

[@ceciliadreger6319]

Dearest Bishop Robert Barron, Good Morning! Thank you for the Sunday sermon today. The eighth beatitude serves as a reminder to all Christians and it requires courage. Matthew chapter 5, "Blessed are those who are persecuted."Ohm, I speak up for my soul, especially people who are victims of gossip, discrimination, mucking, disbelieving, rejection, etc. Whenever I go I encountered persecution. During my reconciliation prayers, Jesus confirmed that I will experience persecution, but He invites me to respond through rejoicing and gladness to develop into a Christian with deep spiritual formation in the image of Jesus Christ and the joy of being faithfully united with Him. I always pray every day to our loving Heavenly Father, who wants me to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to me when I pray. The daily prayer always blesses me, my family, and those I pray for( conversion of the sinners, etc ). It also invites more peace into my life and helps me learn more about God's plan for me. I believe that persecution arising from unrighteous behavior is not blessed. If I fail at my fault, I should expect to suffer negative consequences. Jesus is talking about the blessing of being persecuted for doing righteousness. Bishop, I pray for mercy on behalf of those who are lost. Let God's mercy fill their hearts so that they may be able to know that Jesus Christ is the true living God who was and is to come and to help them to know that it is only in surrendering themselves to Jesus Christ our Lord that they will find real rest and unconditional love. Also, please pray for the Dreger family. God blesses you all. St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us. St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us St. Pope John Paul, pray for us. St. Micheal, pray for us. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Very truly yours, Cecilia Dreger and family(💧🙏Jesus, I Trust in You) Wilbur Sacred Heart Parishioners(❤️ Bishop Thomas Daly and Father Pitstick).

[@1232cosima]

Never too long 💫

[@jong3404]

May God bless Bishop Barron. He always strives to bring us closer to Christ with his message; for that I appreciate him.

[@debbiephillips6138]

I wish you had a sermon everyday! You have brought me closer to God and I thank you so much! No other priest, bishop or Cardinal has ever come close to preaching the Gospel like you!❤

[@user-ug2hk3go6i]

With YT, you can have that.

[@antonionoronha4940]

God bless you Bishop Baron for your so important Sermon.

[@alexbeltran5482]

It depends on who’s giving the sermon! I could listen to you for hours!

[@PattiS3]

Bishop Barron, 8 minutes is a recipe for poor catechesis. We need more expository preaching, not less. Thank you. Have a blessed Sunday.

[@carolramacci6236]

You can never talk long enough for me. I want to make sure I have more understanding and teaching. Thank you.

[@joyhulecki6717]

We are starving for truth! I can listen for much longer than 8 minutes.

[@melangcao2344]

Happy indeed are we to be listening to Jesus' word made alive and active again through you.🙏

[@maryjanenottoli5107]

Being an inspired speaker is a gift, and sadly, not all clergymen have it🤷🏼‍♀. But some are so blessed and Bishop Barron especially so. I could listen to him preach for hours, no problem!

[@Raven-zr8gm]

Good morning Bishop Baron god bless you Amen.🙏❤️😇

[@catholicdoomer]

I can remember who was the former protestant who said he was used to 40-minutes sermons and when he first saw a Catholic priest preaching his homily in under 15 he was like "that's it?" As a former protestant myself, I tell you you can easily spend 20 and I'll find it concise 😁

[@nancystone2474]

Happy are those who hear longer homilies from you.

[@pauldrake6828]

I’m not a catholic, I’m a Salvationist, but thank you so much Bishop Barron, you make Gods message so simple to understand, may God Bless you 🙏🙏

[@bluesky7226]

Never too long! In fact, it was so good, I listened twice!

[@joangrampp9143]

I just returned from Mass and yet couldn’t wait to listen to your sermon on the Beatitudes.

[@eviepj1219]

Wow! Never have the Beatitudes been so illumined for me. I'm so grateful. Thank you Bishop Barron. ❤🌻

[@berniefigueroa7356]

we listened to Fr. Robert Barron from way back 70 s I think he wasn't as famous yet we love him from the very beginning I distributed a lot of his Catholicism nobody gets tired or bored listening to him

[@vanessafernandes2903]

I have learnt so much from your beautiful interpretation of the Beatitudes. God bless you Bishop Barron.

[@alexandrashattuck6688]

We don’t need shorter sermons - we need meatier sermons which challenge and inspire. Like yours, Bishop Barron

[@annette4660]

When it's coming from you, dear Bishop, more is better.

[@francesopperman4598]

God bless you Bishop Barron in your vocation and ministry and keep your wonderful charisma in sharing your beautiful soul and heart in bringing us peace and love of our God always and sharing with us the love God has for us!

[@BeASong.0603]

Please Bishop Barron, do not limit your preaching based on some off-handed comment made by Pope Francis. We need more of you, not less! Long, rambling sermons are best kept shorter. Rich, wonderful teaching presented skillfully can go on forever. God bless!

[@richardhaynes3925]

Pure biblical preaching. Closest preaching I think I know to that of Jesus himself. An inspiration to us as preachers and disciples.

[@kathrynannelander4575]

15 min is not too long. If the spirit moves you to teach and to expand and explain then I'm here for it. Even if you chop it up and put it out in pieces I will find them all and watch.

[@pigsshania]

Thankfully, Jesus never gave you a time limit. Preach on!

[@rhwinner]

You are a wonderful representative and expositor of the Faith. Thank you for your faithfulness to Our Lord.

[@hawaisie6436]

Dearest Bishop. I’m no intellectual and your sermon on the beatitudes is now demystified for simpletons like me. So thank you, Bishop, for explaining the Beatitudes like Jesus explained his parables to his apostles ❤

[@hsiaohsien21]

I've never heard the Beatitudes like this EVER! What an eye opener. Bless you

[@johnsaul3837]

I have to respectfully disagree. Your sermons are some of the best around. I look forward to them every week.

[@HanNguyen-vg1fq]

Happiness is thirsty for God, coming to Mass, to adore Him and receive Eucharist every day! Thank you Jesus for Your Goodness and Bishop Barron! ❤❤❤

[@ucheuju9348]

As an African, we see any homily under 20 minutes as short so I am quite surprised when I hear people say homilies in the West are lengthy.

[@catherinespierce]

"Holiness = Friendship with God", "If nobody ever criticizes you, you are not in a good spiritual space." Spiritual food for contemplation. Thank you and many blessings to you!

[@marylong3260]

Your sermons are never too long. God bless you Bishop!!!

[@xaviergonzalez7971]

If a sermon is bad it’s always too long. If it is good, brings God’s love into your heart, it’s always too short.

[@lillianodonnell4151]

I want to be closest to earth. Lowly . Powerful words Thank You

[@mgm2914]

I don't mind it long as long as its Bishop Barron! His talks are so rich, extremely enlightening. Never a dull moment. Always looking forward to it.

[@mariaborowy8211]

I have listened 3 times. Thank you. God Bless You.

[@thanderhop1489]

Don't worry Bishop. On youtube we can listen on double speed to get it under that 8 minute mark.

[@peterobilaz5463]

😂

[@robertl152]

Preach as long as you want, Bishop. It's never boring.

[@angbandart]

The longer the better

[@xtic3302]

Bishop Barron please do not shorten your homilies! I thirst for God’s words and I hang on to your every word! Listening to you stirs my heart, I find myself in tears and wanting to love God more! When the Holy Spirit needs you Bishop to preach to me/ us for 30 minutes or more please do so! Thank you for being a blessing to us!

[@KBowWow75]

Length of sermons don't matter. It's the intriguing factor that determines how long people will want to listen in.

[@rocky4976]

Thanks Bishop Barron again for a wonderful homily. "Splintered pleural" of the demoniac @11:55! Awesome insight! BTW research shows the average attention span is around 15 minutes. Keep up the great work! God Bless you...

[@jstenger48]

What's wrong with longer and wonderful sermons? Nothing! Thank you, good Bishop Barron! 🙏

[@mesabi1connor408]

In a way, we always look past. 10:30 a. m. Mass. NFL kickoff is looming, Ma's pot roast needs to get out of the oven...so many things we allow to distract us from what many will say is the most important 'hour' of the week!

[@augenschlacht]

There's nothing wrong with longer sermons, if they're wonderful! I live in Italy, and I think that Pope Francis' comments possibly refer to a situation that is all too common here, where a priest will sometimes speak for 15 or 20 minutes just off the top of his head. The result is, not surprisingly, nothing like a Bishop Barron sermon!

[@user-ug2hk3go6i]

Longer does not imply wonderful.

[@joolz5747]

There are people/priest who go on and on and on and lose the point after a while. You Bishop, get to the point, have amazing things to say, and should never ever shorten your homily ever! Use the Lord as your Director not the pope sorry but that’s what I think!

[@ruthiehoctor9432]

You can make these as long as you want, I'm listening 😊

[@gloriabandy]

"All of t is centered on one thing." My anchor-Jesus Christ.

[@andreaattivissimo4754]

I can listen to you all day! This is wonderful...the Key to Happiness. Thank you Bishop Barron and God Bless you always!

[@romymarquez9111]

Whenever I listen to your homily I keep looking at the time, to see how long more can I enjoy it! Thank you Bp. Barron , and glory and praise to our Lord Jesus!

[@marcelamaria4205]

God Bless you!! I pray for you, please pray for me!🙏

[@gregorythompson8324]

Bishop Barron, do not let anyone (even the pope himself) deter you from your preaching-teaching mission. You have been called to proclaim the Good News of God’s Kingdom-and man do you come through! I seriously doubt Jesus’s sermon on the Mount was an anemic minute homily.

[@luisjohnson8480]

Happiness is being perfectly united to God forever ❤.

[@irin9218]

8 mins is just scratching the surface.

[@kailynsawsomelife9130]

I am always hungering for more! Never too long! God bless you and all of us privileged to hear God speak to us through your heart and soul!!

[@sherlockholmes6101]

One minute of a "Let's All Be Good" sermon is too long. But a sermon mining the mystical depths of the Scriptures -- wherein lies food for those blessed with everlasting life -- is never too long.

[@claydawson4783]

Bless you, Father. The only man I know that can quote Springsteen and Kierkegaard in the same homily.

[@pg6296]

I’ve been a Catholic for seventy two years ….and I didn’t know what beatitude meant …more fool me perhaps ………………The gospel’s full meaning is often obscured without an explanation of the context. It’s why I never miss Bishops Barton’s Sunday sermon.

[@_ready__]

What’s the gospel?

[@mariaalderson2701]

A perfect summary by a superb preacher.

[@Louis.R]

Brilliant sermon, Bishop. Blessings to you.

[@olb852]

please never shorten them! ♥

[@gladysruiz258]

I could listen to you for hours & Others priest that I love to listen to … please don’t stop the holly spirit.

[@Phoenix-qb7op]

Thank you for the wisdom, Bishop Barron. You’ve laid out the keys to a fulfilling, joyous Christian life in such plain terms. Your sermons are a blessing and nourishment for the soul

[@jlurodriguez8262]

I think that a good preaching that is guided by the Holy Spirit is the same spirit that dictates all that needs to be said for the goodness of those who are hungry for the spiritual food. Now it depends of each person how much they want to eat, how much hungry they are.. Your sermons are divine beautiful bishop Barron always to grow our spiritual quest in life in that eternal life that Jesus offers to all of us. Blessings bishop 🙏

[@emiliocarrionq]

Thank you Bishop Barron

[@patmirabile6701]

Bishop Barron, you just taught me more about the meaning of the beatitudes than I have ever learned and I went to Catholic grammar school, high school and college! Thank you so much for your ministry! I listen to your homily every week and I live near Tampa Florida!

[@jillaghon7917]

Thanks Bishop for enlightenment. I learned so much from your evangelization.May the good Lord will give you more wisdom.

[@peterobilaz5463]

“What is holiness? Friendship with God…” Thank you, My Lord ❤

[@susancundari6984]

Sermons need to be as long as they need to be to feed the flock and the world! It's not length that is important, but content. And, you Bishop Barron, are so gifted. You know what the world needs and you feed us. God bless you and your mission.

[@murielleleblanc4377]

The Will of God for us is harmony, peace and joy.

[@gmoonster2]

Very basic. Very scriptural. Very down to earth. Very inspiring. -An inspired Protestant