The Spiritual Life Is a Battle - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, our first reading for this Sunday is about a battle between Israel and the Amalekites. To many of us today, this appears to be either an irrelevancy of history or an outrageous story about God sanctioning genocide. But Origen of Alexandria helps us to see that it is neither; rather, it is a story about the battle of the spiritual life. And in the soldiers, Moses, and Aaron and Hur, we see the variegated offices and functions within the Church engaged in that battle.
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[@marthap4833]

Through prayer, my mother-in-law, now in her nineties, has sustained my family for a quarter of a century. Her childlike faith and commitment to incessant prayer gives her dignity and power. There's no question she's blessed us beyond anything we can fully perceive. If I give the battle, she's holding my arms. Blessed is she.

[@piva1358]

❤❤❤❤

[@sandranickel5636]

A beautiful post filled with such spiritual insights.

[@ducky2398]

God bless her.

[@margitrujillo6943]

That life of intercession is filled with much more than prayers! Your mother-in-law has paid a price to hold each of you before the cross of Christ, and I have no doubt He has blessed her and will reward her in Eternity!!

[@marthap4833]

@@margitrujillo6943 you are right. She believed, she sought, she obeyed, she denied herself to build God's kingdom in her family. God has blessed and sustained her in so many ways through not easy circumstances. I am with you trusting in God's mercy for when she meets her Creator.

[@TH-cz2uz]

I don't think I have come across a more gifted preacher than this good Bishop. God Bless you and thank you for your service to the Church.

[@benjit9603]

That’s the vioce we need to hear in this day age!

[@priyagrace8053]

For the last three months i have been in this battle. I lost my job two months ago, my family does not want to go to church, they call me crazy for praying the rosary. I question myself, why the struggle is only for me. Soon I realize i dont find the comfort anywhere else but in God.

[@tmcguire1856]

We pray for you!

[@user-mh6zc2uq8j]

Hearing your story probably provides a bit of consolation for many who are also struggling. Actually, I personally was pleased to hear about you staying firmly in faith and praying the rosary in such a situation. And I thank God for giving you strength. May He bless you and your family, and may Our Blessed Mother support you as she promised to those who pray the rosary.

[@xrays7065]

stay strong, God will honor your perseverence. Don't give up on the mediatrix of grace, she will transform your family for the better; it happened to me. The rosary is a powerful weapon against evil, padre pio once said that. Praying for you "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith". Take care

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron, your sermon was too good. May GOD bless you, protect you, and keep you safe from all harm and danger. ➕ ❤

[@marypinakat8594]

*"The Church is sustained by prayer. In the Bible nothing great ever happens apart from prayer."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON

[@chrishightown6495]

The church is sustained by deception, corruption and bronze age fairy tales.

[@ToxicPea]

Now that's a good quote!

[@marypinakat8594]

@@ToxicPea By Bishop Barron 9:28-9:35 Thanks for being here. God bless you heaps☆

[@ToxicPea]

@@marypinakat8594 always nice to hear from you; and yes, while I did already hear it I am grateful you put the timestamp. I suggest editing your head comment and add the timestamp in so that people can insta-click it and go straight to that highlight.

[@johns1834]

I love to watch/listen to your Sunday Sermon before we go to our Sunday Sermon. I am hard of hearing and this helps clarify the message because I can't always understand what our beloved Fr Perez is saying. Thank you so much.

[@tomlabooks3263]

Thank you for your great strength, and for your perseverance. You’re such a beacon of light in our Church, Bishop Barron. Praying for you.

[@Martin-qm2lg]

Please pray for our priests, bishops, and religious. Pray for them to boldly live out their vocations in servant leadership.

[@stephrichards4611]

I'm not RC, but I really do enjoy Bishop Barron's sermons

[@vizuz]

It’s time to join then 🙃

[@flintwestwood3596]

Go back to your snake worshipping cult where you all crawl on all fours howling like wolves saying it's speaking in tongues.

[@stephrichards4611]

I'm anglican and a theology student. 😁

[@flintwestwood3596]

@@stephrichards4611 If you're anglican, it makes no difference whatsoever: your idol is Henry the 8th, a false god like the serpents worshipped by the other cults your cult spawned. Your cult is the product of rebellion and that's why your cult's mother country is becoming atheist by the hour since it has bowed to a false religion. Your cult was invented by a man who murdered his wives in cold blood, it wasn't founded by the living God, but by an acolyte of the father of murderers, he who was a murderer from the beginning. That's your Anglicanism. :-)

[@azCatherine]

Come on in- the water’s fine!!

[@liamwhalen]

You shall not act dishonestly in rendering judgement. Show neither partiality to the weak nor deference to the mighty, but judge your fellow men justly. Leviticus 19:15. Thank goodness for diversity amongst the people of God. The Church needs all of the faithful.

[@zaq288]

“The Church is sustained by Prayer”! We will pray for your continued sustenance Bishop in the battle against the modern day Amalekites.

[@loveandmercy9664]

Yep! the church isn't sustained by Latin Mass or social justice.

[@worframtimothy1738]

"never trust a man who has no enemies, that's means he stands for nothing" Deep!

[@Avalon-M.A.]

Thinking of all the "small" people which keeps the arms of the Church always raised. The sacristans, the hospitality ministers, the women and cleaners who help upkeep and beautify our Churches, our soup workers, the silent donators who's names we do not know and the list goes on. We pray for them. God Bless them.

[@jackiesterios1859]

Another great message. Diversity and ONE BODY with many different gifts and talents is OUR STRENGTH

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

In college, I was part of the Antioch Weekend retreat team. Whenever one of the team members was giving a talk to the people attending the weekend, another team member would be in another room, praying with their arms raised. I would always end up sitting on the floor between two chairs to support my arms. Most of the talks ran about 45 minutes. Even though my Dad and two of his brothers were barbers, I had no genetic predisposition toward holding my arms up for that long.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

@End Time Deceptions Decoded. gee, if he's that terrible and the Catholic Church is that terrible, why are you so attracted to this video? Then again, where in scripure does it say anything about scripture alone? On the other hand, Paul did write about the church being the Body of Christ.

[@christopher9915]

Through prayer my older brother survived a car crash and was able to walk again

[@angelnina5382]

Please pray for my friend's family under attack..precious blood of Jesus Christ save them and mine too.💙🙏💙

[@unpredictable913]

I'm not catholic but I think Bishop Barron is the best preacher I have ever heard. God bless you. You are a beacon to this world and we DO need you.

[@dawnmchugh9762]

Is it me or is the good Bishop’s getting better and better! Thank you and God Bless you Bishop!

[@fatheralex8505]

One person who prays is more valuable than a thousand soldiers doing battle.

[@peterj6740]

Well said Father Alex; nothing is impossible with God and he who asks , seeks or searches will be rewarded by God Himself

[@susancundari6984]

A beautiful message is these times where we are so divided. Padre Pio called the Rosary the best weapon against derision and the dark forces of this world.

[@olgacluna1952]

Your HOMILY gave me such solace and comfort - especially that part about "don't trust a man that does not have any enemies" more so when you're following the path of Christ. God bless us!

[@Nickpetronio]

That part was good, wasn’t it? I agree

[@lilynoya7022]

GOD BLESS YOU BISHOP 🙏🏻✝️

[@seanjulian9459]

Thank you Bishop Baron for showing that there are different ways to support our Church. A weight has been lifted for those that can’t be in the fight but can support with prayers and financial support.

[@4LovePeace]

Brilliant sermon. I would argue that it is not only the wealthy, but the hundreds of thousands of moderate income donors, and the poor, who make a significant contribution to the world of the Church.

[@moriahmorgan5983]

Amen! Saint Michael, pray for us and protect us in this battle.

[@mjclaudianava5397]

I can't imagine my spiritual life without Bishop Barron in it!

[@NikkiMazzaPogorzelski]

May God continuously bless Bishop Robert Barron as the Bishop blesses is with the truth, the reality of God and the Kingdom of Heaven 🙏❤️

[@evavitale7411]

God bless you Father. It’s an honor to call you Father.

[@cheraybisaya]

Such a blessings to have access to watch/hear you homilies/reflections. Thank you so much Bishop, God bless you more!

[@imnotanalien7839]

God made all his children with unique fingerprints, we are all unique because He made us that way…..but we can come together in His church. It’s such a comforting and inspiring thought. I loved this sermon. ♥️✝️

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you Bishop Barron for a wonderful sermon. You are truly gifted! I keep you in my daily prayers!

[@boss180888]

me too. God bless Bishop Barron

[@misterbrettskie4025]

Thank you Fr. Baron. Viva Christo Rey

[@xuancarloshdz]

It's Cristo in Spanish.

[@JuanOrtiz-tt8lv]

And Deacons too are directly involved in the struggle and helping in the spiritual battle! Thank you for the great message! 😊

[@goldenpearl88ng53]

Thanks Bishop, a good Sheppard. Please lead us.

[@theresajames3091]

Theresa: Never realized all those prayers I am saying do so much ......... thanks for the insight.

[@jimdomingo6667]

I just simply love listening and absorbing your knowledge in the sacred scriptures bishop Barron. God bless, stay healthy and stay safe always, thank you.

[@cliffbarber1642]

“I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:10‬

[@jerrybenjamin7660]

Thank you Bishop Barron. I really look forward to your sermons every Sunday. May God bless you always.

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

"Throw out of your head the idea you can, through a comfortable life, become what you must be in Christ. - St. Theophan the Recluse

[@mariatorres-kx8te]

MOMENTS has no end it feels unending BUT will end in time MISSION

[@mariatheresialoyola5851]

Thank you very much Bishop Barron for the beautifully inspiration of this Gospel❤

[@a.keithberg4106]

Thank you Bishop Barron you always inspire me as a Deacon in the church. We all give praise.

[@carlosgutierrez2332]

I THANK GOD FOR HAVING THE PRIVILEGE TO LISTEN TO YOU BISHOP BARRON, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM WITH US. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@katiemeehan507]

Thank you Bishop Barron, your clear doctrine, your generous self giving.

[@ronnestman4696]

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

[@anneturner2759]

The struggle is real . May our God always protect you, always.❤

[@JohnR.T.B.]

"For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6: 12)

[@poulingail]

As I spend more time seeking God and learning through His many gifts to me, I am often struck with how powerful He weaves the threads of my journey. I listened to this podcast and then moved on to the scripture assigned for this week by the "What We Believe" course our parish is conducting. Corinthians 12 27-31; "Now you are Christ's body, and individually parts of it. Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then mighty deeds;..." "Are all apostles" Are all prophets?..." "Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts." We all have a role to play in this battle.

[@ritastevenson9524]

Thank you. Let us continue to pray. God bless.

[@violetaselmanaj8446]

Thank You so much dear bishop Baron, having and listening to your homely is one of the best gifts that Our Lord has given to our generation ! Thank You Lord, O thank you Father, O thank you O Jesus, O thank you O Holy Spirit Lord, Amen!

[@bennieparker722]

You speak so beautifully . Your explanations of scripture are crystal clear and full of truth. Thank you Bishop Barron. You are such a blessing to us all.

[@ucheuju9348]

It’s always refreshing to listen to Bishop Barron’s homilies every Sunday. Easily one of the highlights of my day. May God bless the Bishop.

[@michellehill718]

The Spiritual Life is a Battle! Absolutely! Indeed, it truly is! How could it not be? We believe because of what happened to Christ! His life, His teachings, His crucifixion on the cross, and His ultimate resurrection are our only hope, only salvation, our everything! As He was hated, publically shamed, and beat to death, why should we not be? It all comes with the territory as disciples of Jesus. Hallelujah for that! And, we give Him all of the honor, praise, worship, and glory! Amen!

[@theclapaolini4322]

Bishop Barron this is such a true and super homily .greater truth is in every word. It all pays off at the end of life. Worth all the ups and downs God is with me in all.

[@elvisgyaase6170]

He is a blessing, let's all go make a difference

[@dawnlapka3782]

I appreciate this. I would say that I am directly involved in dealing with spiritual battle. I don't want to give up, because if I am not running towards God, then I am spinning my wheels in the mud or I am being pushed away or running away.

[@marybragiel4807]

Keep the faith! Ask the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with love for God and the desire to praise Him! God bless you!

[@dawnlapka3782]

@@marybragiel4807 Thank you Mary. God bless you as well!

[@marypinakat8594]

Immense Thanks Bishop Barron☆ Sincere prayers and good wishes for your Ministry as a Bishop of the Church☆

[@Victorwater]

Beautiful words, Father Barron 🙏 God Bless You!

[@margaretmcgee8176]

An excellent and much appreciated explanation of how our life in the church today and the spiritual battles we face correlates to the Amalekites at the time of Moses. Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing your wealth of knowledge with such clarity and wisdom. God bless you always.

[@MattH-nd9qk]

Encouraging message, thank you Bishop Barron. Praying for your ministry always.

[@eileendeacetis6672]

God bless you Bishop Barron, always look forward to your Sunday homilies. Not only do they inspire, they challenge us to be better Christians. 🙏☦️🛐

[@neildavidvandenbergh5422]

Thank you for this great Word, and interpretive sermon, Bishop! Thanks be to God! 🙏

[@eviepj1219]

Amen! The daily spiritual battle, winning with prayer, remaining united--thank you for your Spiritual Wisdom. Conventional wisdom misses the mark of the Lord's great plan for our lives. ❤🌻

[@terryhemingway6983]

Greatly appreciated the deep insights from your message, Bishop Baron. One detail that you did not have time to mention was that Hur and Aaron provided Moses a stone to rest on. In recognizing that our spiritual leaders have human limitations and frailties, it is an encouragement for them to be reminded to take their rest on "Jesus Christ, the chief cornerstone" as well as discovering God's grace working through some of the flock ready to share some of the burden of ministry with them. This is of course true of the church leadership, but is also true as each of us struggle with our own battles. We need each other, or, as Scripture instructs us so well, "Bear one anothers' burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

[@paulcuschieri3685]

Bishop Barron's explanation of the daily gosple passage is so helpful to appreciate and understand it. Thanks for your services

[@fennycruz6714]

Blessed sunday bishop Barron. Thank you for guiding us in sensing the spiritual life and spiritual battlefield as a whole within and outside the Church... we trust the Lord and the Church. We pray for you bishop and all the word on fire.

[@n.ramachandran.ramachandra64]

Thank you God Jesus Christ Pastor Hon'ble Dr Bishop Robert Barron Ministries World for your Blessings in Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen Hallelujah praise the Lord. 🙏🙏🙏

[@brendamyc3057]

They had my house watched and had my activities around town monitored, they abused me psychologically, they destroyed my friendships, they prevented my growth in any career, they assigned me to hard labor which permanently damaged my leg, they broke up my family, destroyed my reputation, tried to kill my religious vocation, broke my heart, tore my soul, and sold me for money. Yet, I tried to teach them, feed them, minister to them, and walk with them because they were my own people.

[@juliahamilton7931]

Such an intelligent, forceful sermon, explaining things that had puzzled me in the Gospel reading. Thank you!

[@lauracolosimo9792]

Thank you so much for this homily Bishop; I have the privilege to be the lector at Mass tomorrow morning of this first reading- it will mean so much more to me now!

[@maryfitz7174]

God bless you,Bishop Barron! Thank you for being such a faithful instrument of God. May you always feel us supporting your arms as you lift them to the Lord!

[@antoniocarlosferreira7341]

Thank you Bishop Barron. So wonderful application of the battles into spiritual life

[@praveenpanna629]

May God protect us the Church against the modern day Malakites!

[@ddt9887]

Bishop Barron, your reflections are a gift of the Holy Spirit in the defense and deepening of our faith. Graduate-level teachings that are simplified for everyday life applications. Thank you, Your Excellency - prayers and blessings for continued strength and resolve in your ministry 🙏

[@joyr5497]

So grateful for your words and your healing wisdom Bishop Barron. God Bless You.❤

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Thank you for affirming my calling. I am getting close to retirement and feel a call to pray

[@TecOneself]

Amen, thank you for inspiring us father. 💐💐💐

[@ds294]

We are strongest when we are in our varigated display. What a beautiful image. We will work with each other, we will work hand in hand.

[@rosythomas3267]

Pray without ceasing with outstretched arms and God will answer our prayers. Thank you Bishop Barron for your insight into the Scriptures. I would not have understood the implications of out stretched arms in prayer without your help. When I pray the Rosary I pray with outstretched arms at least 2 decades

[@worldwatcher9080]

❤ the most lowly can bring the brightest light onto the path for others to see and come back home just as the highest financial investors can be the ones who keep the lights and heat on for those wandering in the cold, bitter darkness. I love how our differences can be used to keep the Bride alive. how else can we learn all the ways in which God loves and gives us sufferings to be closer to Christ

[@paulduffy7572]

AMEN 🙏

[@cyberpunkworld]

For some men and women more true than for me. Nature of the world.

[@brendamyc3057]

Good. Solid. Real. Effective. True.

[@clairemcintosh8071]

Without fail, every single homily from you BB is true, beautiful and good. Peace be with you ❤️💙💜

[@Rugbylacroose4life]

Thank you so much Bishop!

[@bluewren2]

God Bless and keep you Bishop Barron.❤🙏

[@mejojose8117]

Who else is there from india - kerala??

[@davidcole333]

The power of my mother's prayers sustain myself and my family years after her passing. There is nothing on earth that can stand against the power of prayer.

[@guidofaralli9300]

Thank you For sharing your gift😇

[@Basilisk4119]

You can either offend God or offend the world. You can't do both. Praise God.

[@marylong3260]

Thank you and God bless you Bishop 🙏🙏🙏

[@pop6997]

Bishop you speak truth, and I love you for it. I've listened to your wisdom for many years. God Bless and protect you, and bring you every Blessing that WE need through you. It's apparent that your voice is so necessary....keep up the keeping up, you have ears listening. God Bless you!

[@julesjgreig]

Very helpful, thanks sir.

[@harryoesep3086]

Yes, Bishop. Syalom

[@richardvorwald5478]

Great reminder of the diversity of skills within the Church, also applies to Society as a whole - the great divider is at work.

[@Eternity0815]

It's a battle for people whose hearts are are hardended with pride and regid.

[@suanyangelaoliveira949]

God bless you too. It is an amazing reflection. Thank you very much

[@pawyfication]

May God bless Bishop Barron and lead to heaven!

[@markmatthes1362]

Every time I hear of how we are not to tear down one another or divide one another - I think of Taylor Marshall.

[@marypinakat8594]

Let's pray☆

[@SilverArtemis]

I agree

[@thuphan1425]

When I am deeply spiritual in God , yes there will be battle against me in someway. But at the end I find God grace deeply in my heart. It is a beautiful feeling as I experienced. Thank you father Barron and God bless🙏

[@PatrickSteil]

I believe and submit to the authority of the Church because it teaches me to submit to the Authority of Jesus rather than my own selfish authority. I believe Jesus is my King and I NEED the Pope, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious to help me make sure I am connected to the True doctrine of Christ for Unity within the Church.

[@judyv3370]

This is very dear Bishop and thank you. I love the image of Moses holding his arms up and praying for the battle, and the thought of all those who are praying for all of us to win these spiritual battles. God bless you always.