Why God Chose You - Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon

[@djmuthu4111]

Thank you Bishop Barton. I’m glad God chosen you for such a time as this.

[@rexsales2246]

Peace be with you Bishop Barron, I have been battling depression the past few weeks and listening to your homilies really means a lot, when I feel suicidal I reach out to your channel and truly God speaks to me thru you. God bless you

[@christourhopepodcast]

Bishop Barron, thank you for your words at my graduation this Friday at Stubie. I just graduated with my Masters in Catechetics and Evangelization and am now working to spread the Ukrainian Catholic expression of our Faith to Native Peoples. Please keep me in prayer as I try to be an instrument of Gods love to the world as you have reminded us in this sermon.

[@weallhaveanopinion]

Woot!

[@Tricia_loves_Jesus]

Congratulations Adam! I will pray for you. Trish, Australia.

[@Ykpaina988]

I was born Ukrainian Catholic Byzantine rite in communion with Rome what made you interested in the Ukrainian catholic expression? I also studied at the Ukrainian catholic university in 2008.

[@christourhopepodcast]

@@Ykpaina988 We are drawn through three primary transcendentals: Truth, Beauty and Goodness. For me I was attracted by Beauty, drawn in by the Truth (aka the apophatic approach to theology) and the Goodness of the Bishop to hear my desires and support me. The humility of the bishops I have seen in the Ukrainian Church are unparalleled and the faith of many of the priests I have ran into are awe inspiring. Furthermore, the Patriarch's views on Evangelization are right in line with my own and I love how dedicated he seems to be in being apart of spreading the Gospel of Christ to all cultures. Just a few reasons lol

[@billysteffens1137]

I am always amazed of how Bishop Barron explains things in a way that speaks to all of us as we navigate through life. He helps me to truly understand my catholic faith that sometimes I take for granted. Thankyou Bishop Barron for all you do.

[@hubertusdedi9725]

May all people no matter what race they are listening to this message, so that we no longer feel like superior or inferior / slave but equally live in the society of the world for the sake of the lord Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@4LovePeace]

THANK YOU!!⚘️ I SO NEEDED TO HEAR THIS TODAY! I love the clarity of your mind, and inspiration of your speech. BLESS YOU BISHOP💓

[@silvestersworld]

thank you for sharing that phrase, "israel was chosen, not for itself, but for others"

[@janbaker3683]

Brilliant! I'm daring to send it to my baptised but non-practising children. May Bishop Barron's message reach their hearts. Lord have mercy. Blessings on your work.

[@streamscreen]

Very well said.Yes when God choses us it means to be of service ,not to be served.

[@mditt7]

Great stuff Bishop Barron. Great to hear great Catholic teaching on the internet. Thank You! Just what my soul needs

[@janetlevinson4778]

You. Hit the nail on the head every time...is that coincidence? NO. You are here for me to learn how God works in my life. Thank you so very much. Thank you. Amen.

[@renacyphert7245]

I so enjoy Bishop Barron homilies thank you so much

[@nucah7880]

Same!

[@minahamanova]

Amen 🙏

[@pattydavis8175]

😎

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Powerful, penetrating sermon. If, growing up as a sincere Roman Catholic, I had heard more messages like this from the pulpit on Sunday, I might have remained within the flock. As it was, I had to go outside the Church, spending 50 years in various orthodox Protestant settings to hear in-depth preaching from the Bible. I now attend a Reformed church, but I listen very, very closely to Bishop Barron, and I am grateful for his learning, his wisdom, and his heart. Perhaps one day I will be reconciled with the Roman Catholic communion, and if I am, it will be due in no small part to Bishop Barron.

[@lswagen842]

You're always welcome to come home.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

LS Wagen Thank you. But I still have several major theological problems with Roman Catholic doctrine and practice. Nevertheless, I value my Catholic brothers and sisters, and I really am grateful for the teaching of real priests like Bishop Barron.

[@acamafick6419]

@@geraldarcuri9307 Unfortunately, as one who grew up as a Reformed Protestant - taught that "Rome" is the "Whore of Babilon", and that Luther and Calvin "saved" the pure, first Christianity - I want to cry out loud in helpless lamentation that you , who have been so fortunate to have been born into the Catholic AND ONE Body of our Lord, have left the Church of Christ, the One Kingdom of God ( not 40,000 denominations, still splitting) for one of the one-sided kind of 16th century sects in which I have been raised. I am 76. Dear sir, I have become a Catholic 11 years ago. I do perhaps understand (??) why you might have thought you did the right thing, because I know a lot about the history of Christianity, from day one, and the Western Catholic Church since the 1500's and especially since the 1960's. I know that especially in the USA ( just LOOK at it in our year of 2020!) Catholics have been BOMBARDED from the day they set foot on that continent, with PROTESTANT, half-baked theology- especially in terms of "how we are saved"... oh Lord, my own (sweet) father preached these terrible lies about the Whore who knows nothing about salvation from the pulpit, year in, year out, and especially on 31st October, REFORMATION FEAST DAY. From my vantage point of Africa I ( we!) can only via TV look in utter amazement and horror at the spectacle of the USA - the Lord of the world - the latest Western empire... the Catholic politicians look exactly like the liberal Prots there, that is where the USA's century-old demonizing of the Whore of Babilon ended up with. I you live in the hotch-potch Christianity ( still left over) of the USA, please please: take 2 years off to study the History of the Christian faith; especially since the 1500's, study the English Reformation, and its aftermaths right into your own country, and OPEN YOUR EYES. In the meantime, you are allowed ( in my historian's view) to give the21st century USA Catholic Church a well-deserved kick behind the arse. But, try and see your US church history within the historical context and be a little more lenient. Catholics in America and even where I live, in South Africa, have been told since the 16th, 17th century that they are NOT even CHRISTIANS. They cannot be patriots (of any country except a Protestant one). 500 years of relentless demonizing. And, you FELL for this LIE!??? As a cradle Catholic.... the mind boggles. I say this as a former Calvinist.

[@acamafick6419]

I see my long and heartfelt reply got lost. LOL! perhaps because I am 76 years old, and have something to say in terms of history, to brother Gerald Acuri. Oh well, these things are in God's hands. Gerald: shortly; do your homework. Look at the state of "protestantism" today, 500 years after the Reformation... and it has - unfortunately - impacted the Catholic Church in the USA.

[@mariab.774]

Acama Fick Thanks for writing such a long message. I'm a craddle Catholic from Spain and it's comforting to "know" people like you

[@mariobagaglio]

We have been chosen to serve, not to be served. I try to keep that call in the forefront of my mind and my heart.

[@Ver-oni-ca]

💗

[@Pau9pau]

Finally, the question about Israel being the only nation chosen by God is clarified. Thank you Bishop Barron for this enlightening homily!

[@elvirasanchez3464]

The most amazing message I have ever heard!! Peace be with you too Bishop. God bless you forever!!

[@xavierlaflamme8773]

Another great one by Bishop Barron. Its true. Thise of us baptized have been chosen and we need to do our part to provide God's word to others around us. We are chosen not for us. But for others.

[@mapinoita279]

Thank you always, Bishop Barron! God bless you!

[@RafaelVelasquez-rk3jc]

Thank You Bishop Barron 🕊🙏📖 My journey gets confusing at times , but this sermon has certainly given me more clarity on what it means to be Chosen 🙏 and what it means to genuinely serve God ❤

[@gailgoth5618]

Awesome. I have never heard it explained so beautifully. That was so uplifting. Thank you Bishop Barron

[@nicotorio8627]

You Bishop B, ARE a missionary for the world!

[@ellenjimenez57]

Thank you Bishop Barron. My son has been discerning priesthood. He was 8 yrs old when he first said that he wants to be a priest. He was passing out novena prayer at that time at Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Fairfield Ca. He is an altar server ever since then and now he is 15 yrs old and still serving. Pls keep him in your prayer Bishop! Salamat (Thank you)

[@debbiekernes1795]

Bishop Barron thank you for sharing your time. I need Jesus.

[@jasonh.8754]

For 'God's chosen people' He sure gave them a hard time when they did anything wrong. There are numerous times when God made an exaple out of them. Like a favourite child, the expectations are always so much higher.

[@alexandradixon63]

You need to begin an actual university like the word on fire University or something you are truly inspiring and have led me down a wonderful past that has brought me closer to God and the true realization of Christ and who he was and all he did for us and to you I'll be eternally grateful! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Bishop Barron!!!

[@marypinakat8594]

Ideas must keep happening☆ Great to the core even if it doesn't happen☆☆

[@wpatrickcunningham4200]

Word on Fire Institute is open and ready to invite you to join them in study. I've found good things there and recommend you look at the opportunities.

[@alexandradixon63]

I also meant an actual seminary

[@robertarobertson238]

@@alexandradixon63If you listen carefully to this talk , Bishop Barron tells us , that he has, in fact already been Head of a seminary. The Word on Fire Institute is essentially an on-line university, open to all with inwuiring minds and souls!

[@alexandradixon63]

@@robertarobertson238 I did hear him And I was listening, but I guess what I needed clarification on was if word on fire institute was an actual seminary, as if, if you attended their classes, listen to their lectures, so on and so forth, that could lead you to the priesthood.

[@Tricia_loves_Jesus]

Wonderful Homily Bishop Robert. Thank you. From Trish Australia.

[@mdjbusiness]

One of your very best sermons. Easy to see the holy spirit at work. God Bless You

[@karys2005]

From Lithuania With Love !!! One Love !!!

[@Kindcmm]

Thank you very much dear Bishop Barron for this sermon.

[@nancyoweazim5078]

Thanks for this scriptural explanation of why God chose the Israelites as His own nation. Thank you Bishop Barron, you are blessing to us from God and I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to inspire you and bless your ministry.

[@annettekeyser7167]

Thankyou Bishop Barron ✝️🙏❤️ Your Awesome 😁

[@charmendro]

What a great call to fufill our higher duties as desciples

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron for your lovely Sunday sermon👌. GOD bless you. ➕❤

[@caroleeskridge9568]

Beautiful Sermon!

[@margarethhuapcent1270]

Thank you Mommy Mary! Thank you Jesús Christ! Thank you all Priests Around the world! Thank you all who listen the word from God!😇😇😇👼

[@robertlaporte482]

I have noticed that the truth has me bound and it has been an extream wrestling match for me.Not because I don't want to serve but because I do.God help me to do your will.Amen.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you Bishop Barron. I really appreciate your going over the Sunday Gospel, and always learn from your teaching!

[@SeptemberApril-io1hi]

This is a fantastic sermon!! Bishop Barron, you have addressed something I have wanted to understand. I now understand and I want to thank you!

[@ipso-kk3ft]

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Mt 5:14-16

[@silviagregorowicz4786]

be you

[@pattydavis8175]

Amen.

[@LostArchivist]

Thank you for parsing all of this out and showing the trajectory of salvation history and what is expected of us here now. God bless you, Bishop Barron! Amen!

[@mssixty3426]

First I've heard clericalism described, thank you. Instructive, easily understood sermon, God bless you, Bishop Barron! This sermon about my baptism. Is something I needed to hear.

[@patrickpottinger3250]

Thank you your Excellency. What a wonderful message. I hope God chooses me to help him bring back the Traditional Latin Mass, and deep reverence for Jesus Christ who is present in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Ave Maria!

[@heidileighvlogs1675]

another great sermon 👏👏🙌🙏 thank you

[@helenswart5812]

Beautiful homily! Thank you Bishop Barron

[@tobiasarturwetzel2840]

Bishop Barron always with great seamons. I like to hear them.

[@debbieenger1763]

Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing Christ and your Word On Fire ministry. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.

[@tessyokori3738]

I just love this man! Thank you so much bishop Barron.

[@adamvernon2783]

To Those Who Devotedly Venerate The Agonizing Crucifix 1. To prepare you for the battle, I give you My Agonizing Crucifix. I promise to protect anyone who has this Crucifix against the evil forces. 2. Through this Crucifix, I will deliver many from captivity. 3. Whenever you raise this Crucifix against evil power, I will open heaven and let My Precious Blood flow to subdue the evil power. 4. I will let My Precious Blood flow from all My Sacred Wounds and cover all who venerate My Wounds and Blood through this Crucifix. 159 5. I promise to protect any house where this Crucifix is against any destructive power in the hour of darkness. 6. I promise to perform numerous miracles through this Crucifix. 7. I will break their hearts of stone and pour My love on them that venerate My Agonizing Crucifix. 8. I promise also to draw straying souls closer to Myself through this Crucifix. 9. Children, in the days of the evil one you will be able to go freely without any harm through this Crucifix. Finally, Our Lord emphasized; “Children, through this Cross I will conquer. This Cross will soon be a victorious Cross.”

[@jonathanmarshall9763]

Thank you Almighty God for using Bishop B for explaining my purpose! Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen+

[@idanteterra3653]

Muy bueno. Y lo dice bien, con garbo. Somos escogidos para bien de los demás, de todos. Paz y bien.

[@maryo2579]

Thank you Bishop Barron ... chosen by God, for God.. a huge privilege! From Ottawa Canada

[@lasmiyanilasmiyani4671]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏 praise to the Lord...Thank you Your Grace....

[@Sunicarus]

One of his finest homilies.

[@dianearchambault7868]

Your Eminence, I thank you for your beautiful and insightful sermons in which you explain

[@dianearchambault7868]

Truths about our faith in a way I can reflect and absorb. Thanks be to God!

[@margarethhuapcent1270]

Cause i Accept to suffer but with Himself!

[@FitnessImpactLive]

I really appreciate Bishop Barron's message! God's choosing is a calling to an unsaved, anxious world lacking the peace that only Christ can bring. Matt 11:28-30

[@geraldinedebernardo5810]

ALWAYS FROM THE HEART 💜 THANK YOU FATHER , IN JESUS NAME 💒

[@geraldinedebernardo5810]

ALWAYS FROM THE HEART 💜 THANK YOU GOD 💒

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Hey Bishop B. I am so moved by your words here, how you illuminate God's Word as you are gifted to do. For the world, as you say.....Synchronicity. No coincidences. I was baptized twice! Born on Dec 22 and got very sick in the hospital-baptized on Christmas Day. Then I got all well (Thank You Jesus) and was baptized in a proper church (St. Augustine's) with my family present months later as a lil' boy should. I think of that and it just makes me cry. It's like a tactile connection to God's Presence and Providence that I sometimes can feel. Thanks. :) JV Johnny

[@zrobert66]

Thank you again Bishop Barron. Looking back at your videos ❤

[@dshaughnessy23]

This homily was earth-shattering for me in its implications; it was like a huge missing piece was finally put in the puzzle of my theological framework. Thank you so much, Bishop Barron. As a former Baptist I grew up with a theology heavy on predestination and election. We were taught that God chooses some and rejects others - in the eternal sense (ie. predestinating some for heaven and some for hell) wherein free will plays no part. This is a hard doctrine to believe while still viewing God as loving. As a Catholic I finally came to understand that election and predestination referred to God bestowing favor on some, and not on others, according to His divine plan, while still allowing all of us the freedom to choose or reject His grace. And now, through this homily, you have taken that principal to the next level by explaining WHY. Why did God chose me to be baptized? Why has he bestowed favor upon me through the Church? Not simply for my own good. He chose me so that I could bring His divine favor, the richness of the gospel, to others. And so we see that God bestows divine favor on some for the good of ALL!

[@brittsblonde]

Just what I needed to hear. God Bless You Bishop Barron.

[@benedictalobo2414]

Very nice Sermon Bishop Barron. Thanks.

[@janetplonka8110]

Excellent. Thank you

[@emiliavrogers]

PRAISES & GLORY TO GOD IN JESUS CHRIST, FOR YOU, BISHOP BARRON. I believe that you are one of God's chosen people for spiritual enlightenment of God's Word, to carry on Jesus' mission, not just for your sake , but for all nations in the world. Israel has ever believed that she is God's blessed first-born nation, and thus be blessed for the support given to her. Did God get tired of waiting for Israel to weep bitterly for rejecting Jesus Christ? I believe that Jesus is there forever with open arms to Israel. Populations of all nations have multiplied & became sinners, generally. Jesus now welcome everyone to belong to God's Kingdom who LIVE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD & for his glory, persevere & live in value of JESUS LIFE, DEATH, & RESURRECTION,, persevere by active faith facing challenges in life, with humility, and deserving conduct before God.. WE MAY ALL AGREE THAT ISRAEL WAS GOD CHOSEN FOR A MISSION, "NOT ONLY FOR HERSELF BUT FOR ALL THE NATIONS. IN THE SAME TOKEN, ANY GOD-CHOSEN IS NOT JUST FOR SELF, OR A HANDFUL BUT FOR ALL. GOD BLESS ALL. PRAYERS.....

[@lisahopwood5098]

Bless you Bishop Barron for this homily!

[@MrLleal]

Thanks to Bishop Barron and all the wonderful team that makes possible these videos, so inspiring, useful, and plenty of wisdom and love.

[@nomvuladlamini4618]

Thanks for the clarification, choosing Israel not for itself but for the world.

[@jeenielovesbelieving]

I really needed this today. God bless you Bishop Barron 🙏🙏✨

[@ritabiro5105]

Thank for your mission.God blessr yoi

[@PJC6126]

Israel is the representative of our Catholic Church and our calling. Bless you Bishop Barron.

[@stefanoicepick]

E Michael Jones is the person you need to hear

[@suanyangelaoliveira949]

Bishop Robert , you have the Grace of God within your heart. You are a wise person, gift from God to us. Thank you.

[@garfieldbraithwaite8590]

What an extraordinary call to adventure and mission BRB. I feel particularly blessed to have access to this spiritual resource. If I become a catholic it will be in no small measure because of the word on fire ministry

[@sandyj1561]

Much love all

[@winstonsmith9533]

I love the Old and New Testaments. As a Roman Catholic, I am an Orthodox Christian! Thank you, Bishop Barron! Happy Sunday!

[@weallhaveanopinion]

I love how the Old Testament readings for today blended so naturally with the New.

[@grandeopera]

Bishop Barron really engages people in a meaningful and down to earth way. I appreciate his love for the Lord and his desire to share God’s love with so many! Blessings!

[@varghesechackumkuzhy2620]

I love to hear np R Robert's Sunday Sermons.Thanks a lot.

[@adamvernon2783]

POWERFUL INVOCATION OF PROTECTION To be prayed holding Crucifix aloft (7 July 1997) Adoration! Adoration!! Adoration!!! To Thee, O powerful weapon. Adoration! Adoration!! Adoration!!! To Thy Precious Blood. Merciful Agonizing Jesus Christ, pour Your Precious Blood on our souls. Satisfy my thirst and defeat our enemies. Amen. Powerful Blood of salvation, fight the enemy. (3 times)

[@lindavenditti1586]

Thank YOU, and God bless you!

[@carolinalumactod3020]

What a wonderful and inspirational homily. I learn so much!!please continue and help me grow in my faith..

[@chuimataisinglai8235]

Thank you bishop

[@oaktownsoldier]

I was told I was chosen when I was 16 i felt something but was scared was only thinking of being a kid at the time. Now I keep thinking of that short sentence said to me and wondering how best I can serve God.

[@tessroque7400]

Very passionate and direct to the point -- it's clear to me now, thanks, that I was baptized to answer the call of GOD'S mission, Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.

[@maricarmensedasmoran9860]

Muchas gracias Obispo Barrón y Equipo World of fire por poner subtítulos!! Sus meditaciones son muy importantes para mi 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@emmaechols7761]

Thank you Bishop for "bringing the lumen to the gentiles"" like me.

[@miguepreza5870]

The ending Made me cry really , i was born very sick and doctors told my parents i was not gonna make It so i was baptized in the hospital , when i was a child my grandmother always told me that probably God had chosen me to do something in this world i want to say thank you to the bishop Barron for His work

[@telvanniretainer2274]

Thanks Bishop Barron, I needed this.

[@maryaliceruiz4244]

Bishop Barrons sermons are always great. I learn something every time I hear one of his sermons. May God continue to bless you.

[@janierodriguez3017]

Thank you for sharing why the Israelites were Gods chosen people. Fabulous! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tomtock4722]

I saw Father Barron in Peoria, IL years ago while he was at Mundelein. Didn't impress me at all. NOW . . . I realize he is one of the best.

[@weallhaveanopinion]

Lol. People grow. I look back at who I was years ago and I'm not to impressed with the old me either. I cringe a little about what my beliefs were and how I cared them out. I wonder if he gives a shudder at who he used to be? Ha ha just a funny thought!

[@PigglePigSwillbucket]

I needed to hear this. Thank you

[@margarethhuapcent1270]

Thank you all for practice the word from God!

[@hammtweezy2192]

Thank you Bishop, it's refreshing to go to church, listen to the Father, then get another more in depth explanation.

[@hiswife2002]

Thank you, Father, for this homily. I had watched a televised Mass today where the priest explained this well known passage as a teaching moment in Jesus' life. That this woman, in her persistence for her daughter's healing was God's tool to teach Jesus about the be inclusive nature of God's love and Jesus, in turn taught it to us. I wouldn't contradict a priest, but it niggled at me. I feel differently, and saw this gospel in a whole new light after listening to your sermon. Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@niallhogan1565]

Thank you I think I needed that

[@rithinsiby2653]

Love you.Your words are eye-opener s.

[@patrickbarnes5063]

That was terrific

[@nancykolwest2288]

Always enjoy your message, Bishop Barron!

[@bika4942]

That's true , I agree with it .

[@rachelromanvillalobos2882]

Beautiful and powerful. God bless you too!!

[@JesusIsLove2512]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏

[@minahamanova]

Amen 🙏

[@JesusIsLove2512]

@@minahamanova will keep you in my prayers 🙏

[@pineapplepeanuts]

Inspiring and informative as always! Thank you for your tireless work!