Trust in the Lord - Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon

Friends, a connection with God leads to life and flourishing. When we sever that connection, we experience a drought similar to the one in our first reading today. The Lord responds to our needs, so trust in his providence, and he will not abandon you.
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[@maryanndolan6508]

I am eighty six years old,I am living in an assisted living facility. I have never felt more discouraged, lonely, horrible arthritic pain , need almost99% care. Your message today is giving me encouragement. I have no idea why I am still alive. I remember the phrase…when all else fails, trust in God. Please pray for me!!!🙏

[@ricastrays5924]

God has a purpose and here I am to tell you to repent and accept only Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Believe in what He died in the cross for our sins and on the 3rd day He rose from the dead and now is seated at the right hand of God.

[@declancronin437]

You are in my thoughts and prayers🙏

[@thistledownz.2982]

🙏 prayers for you! Thanks for asking.

[@akiram6609]

Prayers for you. 🙏

[@BishopBarron]

Absolutely. God bless you!

[@paulsullivan4309]

“Your being increases in the measure as you give it away. “ what a beautiful idea as we live each day. I offered a man payment for some help he gave me when my car broke down. He simply said we all can do good. Just pay it forward my friend. Modern day reminder of the Bishops great homily!!!

[@katherinemascrinhos6902]

What a wonderful saying.Your measure increases when you give it away..

[@JohnR.1968]

My coworkers and myself are going through a drought right now,our company closed without notice.I pray Lord we all find gainful employment soon.I miss the people I worked with.I hand it all over to you Lord.Amen.

[@carolketler6314]

God bless you. I had somewhat of the same experience. A few years back, our company closed down. Some of us were wondering how we could find a job with good benefits and pay like the one we had? But a door opened, and so the pieces of the puzzle were gradually put back together. Good luck to you. With God's grace believe in yourself and remember what Bishop Barron spoke about trusting in God and watching for the people he sends your way to help. You will not be disappointed.

[@JohnR.1968]

Thankyou Carol for your kind words.I believe that you are someone God has sent me to give me encouragement ,I really feel touched with gratitude.

[@christinleetmaa8259]

❤ one of the most beautiful and also practical feature of religion is, that it can take the unbearable and unlogical (place with no power) and give it some sense (start to add the power again). Thank you for what you do for people!

[@sandramalkovsky5197]

I've been a Secular Carmelite for 40+ years and I know this story well. This is the first time it moved me to tears. I'll certainly take this to prayer today. Thank You.

[@letlovelead4768]

Hello

[@TheHolyFaceofJesus]

I thought I was just being emotional here🙈. Thank you Bishop Barron

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@oldedwardian1778]

@@jacobgray7007 An APPARITION! surely you mean a DELUSION. Perhaps you might want to have a TRUTHFUL conversation, that is one that does not depend on biblical FAIRY TALES.

[@robertlaporte2998]

You have been doing it your whole life!

[@dawnzolpe5899]

Bishop Barron, you have a true gift. You let God speak through you and tell a story we have heard for years, you tell it in a way that it actually makes sense to “our own” life and to trust being thrown out of comfort zone. Thank you for all the years of inspiration and guidance. It’s because of you I am back!

[@just3nzo267]

A year later and this is exactly what I needed to hear… I went to World Youth Day with a spiritual dryness and left Lisbon with spiritual dryness. The reminder to trust in Him is prominent, so thank you for your amazing work Bishop 🙏

[@cindymc716]

"When you're in your greatest distress, give --- in love --- even the little that you have, and you're going to find that the resources don't dry up. In fact, they multiply." I love this line so much. It encourages me today. Thank you.

[@letlovelead4768]

Hello how are you doing today

[@elzbietagunguru4999]

Fantastic

[@condelevante4]

I have king felt this paradox to be true. Now I understand.

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@joannedurkin6111]

Thank you for this most encouraging story and the advice. Hust what I needed to hear right now in my 79th year and worried that my resources are dwindling fast. You have given me hope . Thanks and God bless you for sharing this life-giving wisdom 💟🙏✝️

[@lillianscott7059]

My grandmother always said, "The only thing you can take with you, is what you've given away."

[@marypinakat8594]

*"Your being increases in the measure that you give it away."* - BISHOP BARRON

[@merilyncrous8892]

Thank you Bishop Barron. 😊

[@marypinakat8594]

Many Thanks Merilyn for being here☆ God bless you heaps☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@sallyvlosich9115]

“Your being increases in the measure that you give it away” Law of the Gift.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@sallyvlosich9115 Big God Bless for your valuable presence☆

[@oniccakungwane2964]

"Your being increases in the measure that you give it away. "BISHOP BARRON🙏

[@stephenderose9567]

I am amazed at the few who rate these spectacular sermons as "thumbs down". Regardless of one's race, creed, color, religion, etc. I cannot understand how Bishop's messages can be received as anything but highly educational and uplifting. We should all raise these troubled, misdirected or lost souls in prayer in hopes that they will see clearly in the future. Thank you Bishop Barron for yet another tremendously edifying and inspirational sermon. I eagerly await next Sunday's installment!

[@clivealexis8366]

The more you share what God give you the more you received trusting in the Lord

[@wishlist011]

I haven't rated down the Bishop's video and I don't know if my impression of it is in the least bit representative of those that did, but I can't say I find it uplifting. I am just bemused by the way in which it is accepted or recounted as true when tales or examples of it are selectively chosen from a wealth of other cases where it would seem not to be. Not that I would deny the potential value of sharing with others in times of need (or plenty for that matter), but a tenfold, hundredfold material or spiritual return associated with a god is too mysterious a claim for me to accept on trust or say so.

[@Abraham-uk4xy]

Thumbs down because people see good words and good sermons and no help at parish level or study group level.

[@dorisferraioli9095]

My parish priest recommended I listen to bishop Barron & I can’t get enough of his wisdom & the way he explains things. Bishop Barron thank you

[@ranjitabeysekera6188]

God is revealing the supernatural laws that can be made operational in this world of ours for our advantage. For this we need to trust in Gods Word

[@robertdesanctis1238]

“Put your trust in the Lord before any man”, Psalm 118.8, the center of the Bible. Thank you for reminding me of this most important way to live my life. I pray to be a sheep and not a goat.

[@alisonlittlewood4780]

Bishop Barron this is the second time today you have spoken just the right thing for me. I spent the afternoon preparing. Now I am giving. Thank you.

[@teresanwankwo6253]

Bishop Barron, keep cracking that laughter and smiles, it's quite infectious in a positive and delightful way! We love Bishop, keep us soaked in God’s word. God be with you always 🙏

[@juliemarquez92]

Joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Our Bishop Barron is full of joy…which means…he is full of the Holy Spirit. He’s a blessing to us all!

[@teresanwankwo6253]

@@juliemarquez92 thank you, yes I agree, bishop is filled with the Holy Spirit, may God continue to bless us through him in Jesus name amen and amen

[@margaretdonovan2978]

Thank You I went to mass , and I left thinking I did not understand. You always explain the Gospel so well! You are a gift from God! We are called to be generous with our time, finances, Love.

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

The miracle of the loaves and fishes. Bounty comes, not because of our logic, but from the hand of God.

[@anneturner2759]

“ who God sends to you”, Bishop Barron was sent to me. Thank you my Lord, my God.

[@letlovelead4768]

Hi Annie

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@davesmietanski512]

Thank you Bishop! Don’t forget to pray for our Bishops everybody! God bless!

[@girlielactao]

Dear Bishop Barron, this message is meant for me today. Thank you for being an instrument of God. The law of the gift is what we need to remember always. Everything is for a reason; not our reasons but God's. Thank you.

[@avenelgrace1603]

I have proved this my whole life. I am 81 this year,

[@mcnallyaar]

"God responds, sometimes in mysterious and unexpected ways, when we're in dire need."

[@downenout8705]

He forgot to include the phrase "... that are indistinguishable from random chance ...". Also the use of the word "mysterious" makes a mockery of 1 Corinthians 14:33.

[@marypinakat8594]

Aaron McNally, Stay blessed as always☆

[@Eljesusdelabiblia]

Here’s an answer, I am here to humble the spirit, I am here to show you a path, I am here to be Jesus and to proclaim Michael Jordan es Cristo.

[@CedarRose7]

Needed this. I am epileptic and suffered a seizure this morning. On top of that i have been unemployed for 7 months struggling to find work i can live on. In that time, i started going to Mass and converted to Catholism. I have met good people and a friend who i now live with. I do wish that i knew God's plan for me. Wish that i could get a job and not be so reliant on others. Many people have and are praying for me about the job and nothing. I just don't understand it.

[@FINEST-uk8nc]

I have a son going through the same issues as far as work and also with a more minor medical issue. Just know that you can make it through keep pushing never give up hope, trust in Christ seek his will. As an aside I am reading a tremendous book called “He Leadeth Me “ I recommend you read it’s inspiring and can help make you find purpose during these tough times your going through. God bless you and all in similar situations.

[@wreloise1]

O Lord, may we have the heart to listen.. O Lord, may we trust in You to leave our ‘comfort zone’ so that You may be glorified 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@roneidealmeidaaragao2438]

Hi. I'm a grad student from Brazil. This video has helped me countless times throughout the months. Most recently, I've been dealing with a heartbreak due to "the one" ending things rather suddenly. Anyway, it's comforting to think God might have a greater purpose for my life and also hers. A big part of the pain comes from the realisation that I haven't been a good judge of character, and so unpleasant things keep happening. God help us all and save us from our ignorance.

[@karenlummus8835]

"The Lord be with you, may He make His face shine upon you". Pray for His perfect will to be done in your life. Unite in prayer your suffering with Christ's for the conversion of sinners and/or the poor souls in Purgatory.

[@karenlummus8835]

Be consumed by God's love.

[@garycampbell8385]

Dear Bishop Robert Barron - I am literally being sent to a foreign country to drink from a dried up wadi! I am half way there and have already suffered many ills on the way and really did not want to continue. I am not sure I will be fed by ravens but I am already meeting people on the way who have been a great help to me. Your message today is as timely as ever and has given me the courage to go on. May God bless you richly in your vocation.

[@kevnev342]

i love how Gods commmand seems so counter intuative to our thinking. It dosent make sense to our minds to ask a widow in poverty for provision when she can barely survive herself. God wants us to move in total faith, its when we believe and move in faith that miracles and wonders happen, increasing our faith in him.

[@maryhowsrd3381]

Thank you yes I'm a widow they say " take care of yourself". Great sermon I'll keep giving

[@ramonamontayne8156]

This man is amazing... True story - I just finished watching a video where the host was answering questions. Many of the questions centered around saying they are tired of "holding the line" and that they are thinking about giving in because they want something to happen according to when "they" want it. I responded "are you courage or are you simply grey matter?" And " are you sentient beings or sheep"? But then, rather than doing my normal fury; I wrote "trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not really upon your own understandings." We are not in our time, we are in the Lord's time. I suggested they go deep within themselves to hear his voice. That was all I could do; then I was led here. When we/I listen to God, this is what he does for us/me; another piece in my puzzle 🙏

[@Ranjanwatson]

Wow. Tremendous, powerful, and practical. Thank you, Lord for guiding me to hear the sermon. Thank you for talking to me. Thank you Jesus.

[@fxc]

Let us pray for the 6 people who gave truth a thumbs down. Bishop Barron keep up the good work.

[@77thTrombone]

@Dillon Leaf out of 68k views, it's not shabby. Some folks would give their mother a 👎. For these we pray.

[@paulettewalls1463]

Connection to God equals Life! Trust, in the Right Power proves True, God. God is sending Catholic Priests from India as our Vice President is India blood tribe.

[@jdzentrist8711]

The literal level of this story is hard for me to relate to, like so much in the Bible. But the way Bishop Barron breaks it down, does help a little, a little. I'm worried about the eighty-six year-old below, "living in an assisted living facility." And there are those who may not be so lucky...

[@ColleenW2019]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Never has this been more timely for so many.

[@armofgod3749]

In times of need, we have an option to rely on our own wit, our resources, our influence, friends and family. "Well, I have a college degree, got my savings as backup, my family as my safety net." To forego our instincts, but instead go to the Holy Spirit and submitting to His will first... sigh, so hard to do. Asking, "Lord, what is your plan for me?" When you/I believe that we already got a plan (an even better one that God's (yikes!) ). To humble ourselves before God and to first consult in life decisions that we make, in the end will lead to prosperity -- if not the life here on earth, definitely in eternal life. Mother Teresa's life is that blue print. She may not have had the personal riches of the earthly life, but if there is a heaven, she's certainly there. It's amazing how she humbled herself and turned to God to lead the way. Easier said that done. Only with the help of the Holy Spirit that I/we can surrender our lives to God. God Bless you, Bishop.

[@crajy6099]

God bless all of you and your families and I pray that God watches over you and you know that your loved by the lord God so always remember to trust in the lord no matter what even if your believes are tested and have a blessed day in Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@coachprinci]

I have no idea what God wants me to do or what his project is. Praying my whole life and I don’t hear a thing. I had a miserable career, family members afflicted with disease, and unending disasters. Hasn’t sent me anyone. I keep hearing about all these miracles. I have never seen one. I don’t know anyone who has seen one. I don’t know anyone who knows anyone whose seen one.

[@6williamson]

Nice. Just like what we just learned in our Bible study this week, that this trust is the mark of the spiritually mature who through repeated trainings, like an athlete in training, finds that God is worthy of our trust. Hebrews 5: 14: "But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil"

[@user-lg8fe7qb5h]

Let's FEAST on LOVE ❤️ and Fast on Evil. "Love One Another As I Have Loved You" Jn13:34. Let's DO the Right ✅️ thing even when no one is watching.

[@bibianfisher5381]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Bishop Barrón . God send you this morning to speak to me . I was crying when I open my phone and you pop up . God bless you 🙏🏻

[@mindsevis]

Wow what an incredible message from Bishop Barron! Just exactly what I need it to hear during these forty days of Lent. I need to break my habits of dependency, I have to look for the water of the Divine Grace and I won’t thirst again. Thanks BB for a great homily. Message sent from Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@marypinakat8594]

Bishop Barron, you will always remain one of God's BEST Storytellers and it seems that he has picked you to tell all his BEST Stories to his children in Faith☆

[@samuelagwotu5074]

very true ,

[@chrisyoung5929]

I agree stories are all he has nothing like real-life just the stories

[@marypinakat8594]

@@chrisyoung5929 Any idea whose story he just told? It's seven hours (2.30 am IST, 8th Nov.) since he spoke and a whopping 60,000 cared to listen already. Don't miss those that telling things about Bishop's story right here with you in the Comments section. Do look up. *You seem to be saying that you are among the few handfuls with real life and a BRAIN.*

[@chrisyoung5929]

​@@marypinakat8594 And a Marvel superhero movie gets 60 million views in a weekend does that make superhero movies true in any way? A few hundred people turned up in Dallas expecting that JFK jr would come back from the dead a couple of days ago. If 60, 000 had turned up would that have made it more likely to happen? Is Noah's flood true because the Bible says so or a made-up story because we have the Geology, Physics, zoology, Genetics, Chemistry, and history that all show it was just a story that did not happen? A story is a story unless you can show it is true. If we just accept stories as true because we want them to be then we are set up to be conned all our lives. Evidence that any of the Bishop's stories is true is what I am asking for.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@chrisyoung5929 I only compared you. You are merely confirming your incompetence, even your dullness.

[@prayingtherosaryJM]

Having faith in God is knowing that He will always be with you no matter how thick or thin 💖💖💖

[@reginatabraham6239]

Praise God who gives us our daily bread, even in a famine!!! Give and it will be given to you in FULL MEASURE!

[@raygarcia8419]

I am single no wife or children something made me to listen to you this morning yes I lost everything but there have been people that been helping me and I gave the only position that I have was my father watch to my cousin it's so funny that this surmont reflects on me this Sunday

[@murielleleblanc4377]

Your being increases in the measures that you give it away.” Even St Francis said it’s better to give than to receive. I believe with all my heart and soul.

[@robertkusick6941]

Thank You Lord for Bishop Robert Barron’s podcast which reminds me of “Luke 6: 36-38” which I write in memo section of personal checks. Praise God! ✝️🕊❤️🤗🙏🏻

[@valeriet4175]

Thank you so much Bishop Barron. You're the one whom God is sending to me today! May God bless you and your ministry... that you may continue to touch the hearts of many! The prophet Elijah has always been a father and mentor to me in terms of trust and complete surrender to God. In these trying moments of my life when all doors are close one after the other, sources are drying up... and finally, I've hit the wall! And I told God, " Are you joking me?" Haha. Lol. And Bishop said it so plainly! Thank you Bishop for speaking to this poor heart of mine! God is a loving Father.. He is always up to something!

[@hiccups55]

Please pray for me. I not generous. My God forgive me and give me grace to love others. Amen.

[@mommyseastar5776]

My family and I are going to live in a desert state to give our kids a better quality of life and hopefully a solid Christian community which we don’t have where we currently are. This meditation is very helpful.

[@crazych3f1]

Thank you Bishop. The Lord has spoken to me through you. I thank you. God Bless You ✝️✝️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nividamurphy8726]

Thank you father Barron. Jesus I trust in you, Jesus I trust in you, Jesus I trust in you .🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@carolannallen4286]

When you are going through the worst drought in your life trust in God trust in his Providence. Thank you Bishop Baron I needed to hear that today pray for me and my family please

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@patmorris1646]

Thank you dear. Bishop Barron for you teachings and the Rosary. 🥰🙏🏻🕊🌹

[@clairemcintosh8071]

Oh my word, Bishop Barron, thank you! Thank you Lord for the faith and trust and holiness in Bishop Barron. A mighty and wondrrful teacher of Your teachings! 🙏 ❤️ "Give in Love, even the little you have" BB, so beautiful good and true. God bless you BB and all who listen, read and see the Lord's treasures. 🙏

[@letlovelead4768]

Hello how are you doing

[@babypriest3]

I lost my wife and feeding myself with Bishops Wisdom really helps.

[@piusmotai1874]

What! We are getting an Old Testament gem that's usually talked about in retreats. Nice

[@catherinegiuliano8573]

I was walking to my art course the other day and listened to this by “accident”… I had never heard of this Elijah story. Well, when I arrived at my course, I walked into a different class - not mine - and there were all different icons on the tables. I walked right up to one of Elijah and the ravens. I was dumbstruck. And the next minute a man walked up noticing me admiring his icon. I told him my incredible story of just hearing the story of Elijah on my way to the studio. I introduced myself and so did he. My name is ELIJAH, he said. Wow 🎉 Thank you bishop Barron and God bless your words and the word of the holy Bible ❤🙏🏻

[@oonwing]

👍 Being angry, disappointed ...it wears you down... I'm trying...really trying.

[@fieldsofomagh]

Best storyteller in the business !!

[@ranjithperera1043]

We thanks God that this great lesson you taught us today in this great story of old testament in your homily your being increases in the measure as you give away which St John Paul called it as you said the gift of law.This law applies very much in our time of scarcity in particular today's context. Once agine I thank your Lordship as psalm said my mouth shall speak words of wisdom which you teach us in every homily you make. God bless you.

[@AJKPenguin]

The two widows, of the Temple and Zarepheph, and the boy with 5 loaves. . . they all placed themselves to Trust, to Truth, and gave their all. And God was pleased, "This was, this is, this always will be very good." And He blessed and bestowed His bounty. Now I pray Lord: let it be done for Your Glory. Let us be receptive, let this sink deep into our whole hearts and souls, along with our whole mind, body, and strength. May You bless our all, and grow our sacrifices and gifts. With our Theotokos' fiat, in the spirit of Your Eucharist, may we forever thank and praise You. Amen.

[@DunstanofKY]

I have returned to this message multiple times this week. I have been called to foster/adopt but have been avoiding completing the application. I've been afraid for the sake of my own resources. Yesterday I had a call about a child that I may potentially adopt. The first thing that came to mind was the line, "Your being increases in the measure you give it away." Pray for me on this journey. God bless.

[@maribelzavala6229]

What a Blessing you are Bishop Barron, may our Lord continue to speak to us through you! God bless you and your ministry!!🙏🏻

[@saraanic9436]

I sure hope you're right, Bishop Barron 🙏 Please, pray for all of us who watch your videos.

[@vincewyn1396]

Jesus, Mary and st. Joseph graciously teach us trust. Ps 146:1, Mk 12:42 Lord, we thank you for our family. Bless each one of us in our uniqueness and let us remain in you and use our gifts and talents to ensure unity and love within our family now and always. Amen. 😇 o Jesus, I trust in You

[@genevievephillip7857]

Praise The Lord! It's much better to give than to receive. JEHOVAH JARIAH LORD I TRUST IN YOUR WORDS

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏Holy Spirit Guide us and direct our paths 🙏

[@rosalbaacconciagioco]

Gracias Bishop Robert por sus palabras sobre la sequía espiritual , con la oración, la comunión y la solidaridad y amor hacía los demás saldremos de ella y nos acercamos más a Dios

[@catduran5038]

Thank you, Thank you , THANK YOU 🙏

[@mariaguinea1255]

Bishop Barron: I have sent this video to one of my sisters, who lives very difficult moments. I was speaking with her when I have seen your video notification. It is for her, I could not believe it!! She don't understand English but she will UNDERSTAND the message with the subtitles. Thank you so much, my favourite american bishop. I always listen to you, I pray for you. God bless you, greetings from Spain! 🙏

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@borrico1965]

10:20. “Your being increases in the measure that you give it away”

[@javierrobles1611]

Thank you so much Bishop Robert Barron.

[@felixoffice3623]

Your being increases in the measure that you give it away. I am blessed.

[@ruthmendoza2687]

We really need to trusted in our lord lord..

[@angelinesanthanam5392]

Many tks Bishop Barron.......Your words to trust in God ...increases our will to do so. I dont hear you so often these days and when I do get the chance to listen to your preaching, I feel each time that you have sent me a lovely prayer to God!!

[@darlameeks]

Wonderful sermon, Bishop! There is layer upon layer of meaning in this discussion. God sent Elijah to a hated gentile widow and her son! Jesus preached on this passage, as well, in Luke 4:16-30, as He began His teaching ministry in His hometown of Nazareth. This is where our Lord revealed what Christian rocker Bono calls His "manifesto", in verses 18 and 19. After that declaration of His mission as quoted from the prophet Isaiah, Jesus then said, "...the truth is, there were many widows in Israel in the time of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up for three years and six months, and there was a severe famine over all the land; yet Elijah was sent to none of them except to a widow at Zarephath in Sidon." He also discussed how God cleansed the Syrian Naaman of leprosy...also a gentile. The Nazarites responded with rage and immediately tried to kill the Lord for insinuating that God loves the gentile as much as He loves the Jew. We also remember the revelation of right religion as stated in James 1:27 "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world."

[@janehonea2836]

“O blood and water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy, I trust in You.” (ST. Faustina Kowalski) - The gift of salvation to humanity - Providence!♥

[@jacobgray7007]

Hello fellow Catholics .. has anyone had any apparition from our blessed mother. pls share with me

[@zaq288]

Beautiful, “ the Law of the Gift” explained in words to live by. Amen🙏🏽

[@jorgecamposano594]

I find Bishop Barron exceptionally gifted ad a preacher. No idle moment when I listen to him. I get glued. May the Lord continue to bless him in his work of sharing Gods words.

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[@DK-sy2fk]

What a sensitive unpicking of that Elijah story! Thank you.

[@denisee9709]

Thank God for having me stumble upon Word on Fire. May God keep you, Bishop Barron!

[@selamethiopia1157]

Trust in Divine Providence always and in every circumstance. Thank you Bishop Barron! God bless you and your ministry!

[@Corpoise0974]

I needed to hear this. Praise the Lord.

[@Richie016]

Thank you Bishop Robert Barron on preaching this sermon.

[@stellaenvulu3165]

'Your being increases in the measure you give away' - Thank you BB!

[@roxanaa52]

Glory be to God .amen

[@krdiaz8026]

True story: I once had almost no money, literally pennies, so I tested God. What I did was I went to mass on Friday, gave all of my money to the collection basket save my fare home and told God, "Ok, your move." Saturday, I ate whatever was in the kitchen and stayed home. That Sunday somebody gave me a hundred dollars. I told God I'd never do that again. 😅

[@lauragambini6279]

If I am not wrong. The act of give has to be an act of Love!

[@Basilisk4119]

Now that's what I'm talking about. Amen, Brother

[@Basilisk4119]

@@lauragambini6279 Agreed, Laura. God Bless.

[@monicacesar]

My God! ... a saving grace this morning. thank you !!!

[@leannemccrate1008]

Wisdom and truth in these words. I’ve had three major, unexpected financial expenses in the last few months. I plan for financial emergencies, but it is still uncomfortable. I believe God has called me to bless someone financially, but I tend to pull back where money is concerned. You never know what’s going to break next. After listening to this homily, I’m going to give this lady a monetary gift. It’s my duty. Thank you, Lord.

[@user-lq7fp8tb4e]

I love you, Bishop Barron! Thank you for all that you do. 81-year-old fan!!

[@maitedias501]

My Name is Maité Dias from Goa India, just turned 81 on Nov 6 2021 , lost my Husband of 56 yrs + 5 yrs of Courtship( 61 yrs together ,a hopeful candidate for the Nobel Prize) , and have been a FAN of BISHOP BARRON aeons. NB I call myself THE BARRONSASS.... as through sheer GRACE I chanced upon the Bishop' s Cathechisis. There's no turning back for me. I am spiritually n intellectually " Charged" . God bless you loving n loved n greatly admired Bishop n keep you safe under HIS EAGLE WINGS. Please pray for my My Grandkids.

[@gregoryorfalea9435]

An old Arabic saying, "What you give you keep, what you keep you lose forever." Wonderful sermon, Bishop Robert! Taken in deep.

[@cynthialoza7155]

Thank you dear bishop Barron. God bless you.

[@suec2297]

Thank you Bishop. Once in Tucson when I was very hungry I went to sing with Gospel Mass Choir at a funeral at a tiny church. We did not know the young man who died but we were asked to sing so we did. The family and friends had brought some food, but the choir was not invited to partake, so of course we did not. As I left the little church down hearted I looked down in the parking lot at a perfectly wrapped still warm cheeseburger from a nearby fast food place .. I looked around to see who had dropped it.. then I looked up to the sky to ask if my eating it was ok .. and felt confirmed that the cheeseburger was indeed meant for me …I’m by no means a prophet and there were no nearby ravens but still .. in a bit of a desperate place I do believe the Lord sent nourishment . Thank you for reminding us all today God is not being at all frivolous in asking ..yes even commanding - to trust in Him.

[@randymacallister3337]

Thank You Bishop. Love is the First Gift from the Father, and our ability to share it with others is the second.

[@davidmoen2822]

EXACTLY what I needed to hear right now. Praise the LORD! And thank you Bishop Barron!

[@F84Thunderjet]

I do believe that giving i.e. selflessness, is the source of happiness. My wife constantly provides me with that lesson.

[@nicotorio8627]

The mystery of trusting God's love never ceases to be trying and hope-giving!