The Call of Justice: Bishop Barron’s Talk at the Library of Congress

Here is the full video of my talk at the Library of Congress on October 29. I spoke to a bipartisan group of Senators, Representatives, and Capitol Hill staffers about political life as a vocation, the relationship of the Divine Law to positive law, and the call of justice. Please watch and share!

[@isabelrinon]

I'm astonished. I'm Spanish and I can't imagine such a talk listened with such respect here, in Spain. It's so profound and so beautiful, and touches the inner soul.

[@joedwyer3297]

Do you like padre angel? I was trying to learn spanish and being a catholic i was listening to him

[@isabelrinon]

@@joedwyer3297 I don't know who is padre Angel

[@joedwyer3297]

@@isabelrinon Aw right sorry, Padre Angel Espinosa, hes a priest who speaks Spanish

[@isabelrinon]

@@joedwyer3297 ah! Yes. He's a Catholic priest. Mexican. I've watched short videos. I don't follow him because I don't like his style of preaching.

[@joedwyer3297]

@@isabelrinon He s kind of like a standup comedian😂 although i couldnt understand everything he said so i dont know if i like his style

[@9950650]

Dear Bishop Barron, I learn new insights every time I listen to you speak. How you must work to prepare these wonderful talks. May God bless you, and keep you. You are a beacon of light in today's world.

[@jonathon_durno]

Just finished watching from South Africa. Absolutely beautiful bishop Barron. You made me cry. I truly hope that stirred something in those men and women, so that they may spread the gospel in the power bestowed upon them. Praise be Jesus Christ. Thank you and God bless

[@jonathon_durno]

@Jose Catt whats your point?

[@jonathon_durno]

@Jose Catt yeah i do wish he would have preached repentance. He didnt actually present the gospel at all which is unfortunate, however he did pretty much say that God should be at the center which is very important.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@jonathon_durno The topic of his speech is how religion and politics are intertwined - *Ways that Religion can inform what the Lawmakers are doing.* Bishop stated it clearly.

[@marypinakat8594]

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[@hallelujah2581]

Immensely proud of your work, Bishop Barron. Been an avid follower for a couple of years now and I am so happy that we have someone who represents the Catholic Faith in such a high level. I'm a "millennial" priest in one of your sister dioceses in California, and you have been a great influence to my priesthood and the way I preach. I must admit, I've used a lot of your videos here in KZbin as homiletic material! Please know that you are in the prayers of not only mine, but a lot of us priests who are your followers. AMDG

[@marypinakat8594]

That's an AWESOME Comment. Thank you for your presence here.

[@marypinakat8594]

@Jose Catt Who could they be that you are referring to?

[@marypinakat8594]

@Jose Catt To what is your comment related here, could I know?

[@marypinakat8594]

@Jose Catt Did you ask him directly sometimes?

[@marypinakat8594]

@Jose Catt Do you think Bishop Barron will authenticate that?

[@luisroa4910]

Simply a masterpiece. Thank you Bishop.

[@phildelgiudice3448]

Important for our priests to reach out to the secular establishments. Bishop Barron is a wonderful evangelist. It’s good to know he’s out there doing this type of work.

[@busterbeagle2167]

Bishop- You’ve taught me how to hear the word of God. Persistence 🤟 I love you Bishop. God bless you and your work.

[@susanlajoie5085]

Very inspirational and powerful message. I pray that at least one lawmaker listening to your talk will remember your words when they are called upon to vote on laws that affect your beautiful nation. As a proud Canadian, I would like thank you Bishop Barron.

[@RitaGatton]

The people in the audience look like they are paying very close attention to him.

[@anneturner2759]

Bishop Barron is , truth, beauty and good. He has changed my life in a profound way . I’m more in love with Christ everyday. God bless and protect Bishop Barron.

[@MarcDubeau1]

Pure poetry, beautiful and inspirational. Your powerful words will resonate with these leaders of the new Rome. God bless

[@jas026able]

new Rome?

[@Kinson09]

Hopefully the words resonate before the new Rome falls!

[@kimpozon8230]

Roman catholic ?

[@DrSamanthaOReilly]

What a great talk. What a great speaker. What a great servant of God.

[@yusukehanabishi9757]

Bishop Baron exudes Christlike authority in speaking the truth with compassion and understanding especially towards his audience... Thank you for such an amazing speech.. God bless you...

[@lauriemario6327]

I just finished watching the video for the last 58 minutes, non-stop and although I did not understand everything His Grace was talking about, I felt the spirit and the power of his message. Because I'm thirsty to know more about his message, I downloaded a copy of the video so I can replay it when I'm free so I can study it, reflect on it, and understand the message, find the truth and live it.

[@donmichael512]

Laurie Mario Absolutely right, we also could learn from this in serving Justice. Love the St Francis narrative which is also my favourite scene in the movie because of St Francis and the Pope's humility in recognizing their true vocation not looking out and pointing finger but looking at themselves as a sinner who surrenders to the call of GoD.

[@cardora1967]

Christians pray to the Crist son of the living God . sorry but catholics are just praying to the pope .Research the holy word of God you'll see

[@luzclara3855]

Your talk was True, Good and Beautiful. Thank you, dearest Bishop Barron. God guide you bless you and protect you always.

[@catherinelavallee4073]

That was awesome!! God bless you, Bishop Barron, for your courage to speak the truth to people, who govern our nation.

[@andrewmcgregor9691]

Thanks from Santa Maria, CA. Bishop Barron, you do so well in formulating your talks, let us all pray and hope it touches the hearts of these people and many more.

[@paulsmith-fx6lp]

I too am from Santa Maria, more exactly St Louis de Montfort Parish. He has spoken here a number of times. A saint in our midst

[@johnmeadows7007]

Thank you Bishop Barron, I am from a Pentecostal Charismatic persuasion and must say that having listened to many of your messages I find that, in 'our' part of the body of Christ, we are in need of teaching such as yours. To date there is nothing that you have spoken that I cannot agree with. Like others, I too hope to be able to present these 'self evident truths' to those who will listen to me speak. I have learnt many 'in depth' truths in the past 12 months from you. Fortunately I remember well when God called me to ministry, 4 months after giving my life to Him, when the Elders laid their hands on me (exactly as we read in 1 Timothy 4: 14-16) immediately before being sent on 'Mission' to India. May god continue to bless abundantly your calling and ministry. Thank you. John Meadows.

[@shapsi]

Shame that so few were there to listen so inspiring talk. Hope that others in the congress dare to see this video now and even more, put it into practice! God bless America!

[@stonwall9065]

A poignant symbol, indeed.

[@GuillemirandaUlibarri1998]

Blessings always dear Bishop Barron. Brillant speech

[@juncab9856]

Hi Bishop Barron, i’m from the Philippines, this speech is a ‘must hear’ for all our politicians and voters as we prepare for our national elections in May 2022. Listening to you reminds me of my CICM philosophy professors in college. You are doing great work in evangelization. I pray that you be blessed with great health and long life so that you can continue this ministry. Our prayer group uses your talks as guide for our spiritual journey. God bless you dear Bishop!

[@wenshan9101]

A man of passion and purpose, a man who would have trumped the competition in any chosen profession, yet in that moment of clarity and inspiration, chose to be a servant. A servant of God. Thank you Bp Barron.

[@wenshan9101]

@Jose Catt Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is great in heaven. For so, they persecuted the prophets before you.

[@331habs1]

Jacegil, I am sorry that it sounds like you have lost hope. I for one have moved on from that. I trust in Christ that he will be with the church through the end of time and he will use everything that is happening in the church for a greater good than any could imagine, as he always has in our history. My focus is to grow in holiness and get out and evangelize. There is much work to do and little time to waste on things I can’t control.

[@wenshan9101]

@Jose Catt call anyone by any number of names and it will not fill the void in our existence. If you even recognise the fact that we are all sinners, you will also recognise that God has permitted the confusion we now face. Controversy is unnecessary because the message of Christ is profound yet simple. Live in its simplicity and we find no need to be entwined in the complexities of the world. Hope perseveres. Love sustains the will when faith and hope are placed on trial. We can chose to spread the message of hope and love to sustain a wavering faith. Or add to confusion.

[@wenshan9101]

@jacegil do you know him personally? Have you spoken to him on those topics? A judgment base on hearsay and conjectures is unsupportable. I understand your concerns but you must realise that restraint is often of courage, not cowardice. He has his ministry to consider. And it affects millions. Divisiveness has never been a position of the church because Christ exhorted us to be one. My reply to Jose Catt may be of some relevance.

[@wenshan9101]

For 15 generations, my ancestors were born into the faith, lived the faith and died in the same faith. And through rise and fall, change and decay, God preserved the family. On the day of my confirmation, my dad marked my forehead with the letters 'INRI' and the sign of the cross, and said, "Son, never lose hope whatever life throws at you. Remember, God permits it only because He will see you through". Hope never once left me, even at the darkest hour of my life. God chose me, I couldn't have chosen Him. The wisest thing I ever did was to surrender.

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

Love listening to you Bishop, you’re inspirational!!!

[@esauopole]

Am really proud and inspired by the videos of Bishop Barron. They bring great hope and sensitivity to our Catholic faith. Looking forward to meeting bishop one day...

[@lydiagoldsmith4759]

Dear Bishop Barron. Wow! What a way to speak to congress! Absolutely spot on, going to the basics but also mentioning the difficult areas that exist within politics and religion. When one listens to you, one can really sense that spark of divinity shining through. You and all your team are in our prayers and we thank God for you and your example. May God bless you always.

[@jenniferarmstrong386]

How can there be any thumbs down for this??! It's awesome! Thanks again, Bishop Barron, for reminding us what really matters!!

[@ernie7453]

Agree. Simply because he’s a priest?

[@bernakinch9781]

What grace to hear the truth in such a beautiful and clear manner. Thank you🙏

[@alfonskuchlbacher7350]

When I listen to this speak, I hear God's calling ... Thank you so much!

[@mk4091]

So inspiring! Thanks a lot, Bishop Barron!!

[@firestone7198]

The strength in character and claimed authority displayed here is truly inspiring

[@luluq01]

Bishop. Barron, I have no words which would suffice to describe such an inspirational and educational talk. You are an example of placing all your God given talents at His service. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@jaqui2424]

Thank you Bishop Robert, please continue with your mission, we are all need to hear the word of God. Our Lady Virgin Mary continue there to help you and supporting you.✨✨✨✨😊We will pray for you from now on. Thank you Father.

[@LostArchivist]

@Tom Jenkins The diabolical divides, the Lord brings us together. If you are our brother in Christ, please let us be as brothers. God bless you.

[@marypinakat8594]

@Tom Jenkins You miss something very important and special. That's a huge loss.

[@marypinakat8594]

@Tom Jenkins To let know I have never understood Church as some 'kind' that tells me *to do or not to do* things.

[@wenshan9101]

@@marypinakat8594 such a joy to see you pen a few lines now and then. It reminds what a stalwart of faith must recognise. That God chose us. It is understandable why many others have a sense of entitlment calling themselves christians. They chose God and have no need for the roots that entrench the faith. We can only pray they see the light.

[@marypinakat8594]

@@wenshan9101 ☆ ☆

[@lelastompr3114]

the beauty in this is how passionate he is about it. when he talks about God you can see his whole being be filled with his desire and love for God and his teachings.

[@yuwandh1541]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. A very beautiful message, a calm voice with the strength of character really inspires. I hope that many people's representatives, and government officials really listen to this amazing lecture. May everyone who works in political life as a vocation, realize the relationship between the Divine Law and positive law, and the call to justice. Hopefully they will remember your words, ponder and implement them in the task of organizing and building a better country. Greeting from Indonesia.

[@stellaraynaldo3926]

I love Bishop Barron God bless you. You are an inspiration. Miss you here in Chicago but happy of your promotion. Thank you for all your inspirational talks. Take care be safe always.

[@331habs1]

Speech was excellent. If you liked it (and even if you didn’t) I can’t recommend enough Bishop Barron’s book The Strangest Way. He details the three paths to holiness and gives many practical suggestions to grow in them.

[@jennifersmithsoprano]

Brilliant, Your Grace! So clear, like a clarion. Let's hope some of them, even one of them, actually listens!

[@PCOCPA]

That's what I thought. I wondered if he would do better preaching to a brick wall than to these people.

[@jennifersmithsoprano]

Paul C. Oddo Jr. One has to admire his undauntedness - not sure that’s a word, but if it isn’t, it should be!

[@jas026able]

Your Grace? Better speak low, that wouldn't pass muster with Bergoglio, the peasant Pope.

[@belakovacs7013]

Thank you Lord for calling Bishop Barron to priesthood and giving him the charisma and wisdom that he uses to teach us.

[@shannonengelken4629]

Thank you for sharing that our life is not about us. It is about bringing God‘s mission to others. 😇 May God bless you!

[@yolyaumentado9270]

THANK YOU BISHOP BARRON! HOW GOOD GOD IS to nourish our souls, open the eyes and ears of our hearts...how blessed are you to be HIS conduit for GOD TO REACH OUT TO US. I am not a well read person and with all humility, understood all you said, and on physical level, seen the ROSE WINDOW at NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL and thanks for POINTING OUT THE CENTER THERE IS JESUS CHRIST and how our ife must center to JESUS who loved us unconditionally and died for us,,,rose from the dead, and i pray for courage and a listening heart like Samuel did...and to live a life of truth, goodness, beauty.🙏🏻

[@nadiabruce6389]

Awesome talk. Awesome Bishop. Riveting hour. As always. God bless.

[@michaelk969]

Excellent talk bishop and pertinent to the audience! I hope it sticks with them and they apply it well in their lives. My other hope is that you not shy away from the issues that are difficult for this age to accept: Abortion, sexuality, etc. God will reward you for speaking clearly on the life and family issues as they are the ones the culture most needs to hear..

[@Kinson09]

Michael K he deliberately stated why he wasn’t going to talk on those issues in this venue. He talks about them in other videos he has. His method is always to bring people to conversion in the resurrected Jesus and let him take over in influencing people with the “hot button” issues.

[@myrnaadadadad1281]

Fantastic exhilarating impressive and inspiring talk by Bishop Barron . I have listened to several tapes by him and I want to listen to them again and again . ... a theatrical encore as he would say

[@joannortz1822]

Again.,inspired, again uplifted, again to want and again to know with help we have the grace to begin. again we are never alone.

[@isaqsicsu]

Astonished! Thank you, Bishop! I see a lot of Hans Urs von Balthasar in your speech! Love it!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

May God bless you! I enjoyed watching and listening to this wonderful video. You are in my daily prayers!

[@johngazmen9802]

Superbly engaging and clear. What a gift! During these Covid times my own thoughts have centered on the need for beauty in today's world and how dance (my field) particularly can be a positive force for goodness and truth. Thanks for the confirmation, consolation and hope!

[@rogodrio9003]

I am never tired of listening to you! God bless you always. I am so proud of you!

[@lourdesmockon8071]

Thank God for Bishop Barron, for his great talent and ability to communicate excellently and enthusiastically God's Word. May God continue to bless him to persevere with courage in his great vocation specifically as an evangelist. Good that Bishop Barron had the rare opportunity to talk to the lawmakers of America reminding them of their own calling following God's law. Congratulations to Bishop Barron for being brave and faithful to his Center in God. God bless him and his important work of evangelization.

[@simonedechadarevian3486]

Daring, straightforward...Bishop Baron always faithful to his mission of evangelization, among atheists, the “nones”, believers...reaching out at all levels! What an inspirational talk! Thank you!

[@sricha151]

Spot on rhetorical style. I liked the extended use of narrative in the beginning to draw in your audience and then smack them in the head with classical philosophy and later whack them in the heart with a hearty sermon. I felt you were acting in your role as shepherd.

[@maryagnesbarbara5436]

Dear Bishop Barron thank you for your great talk. You are truly the shepherd of your flock and leading people to God by using all your God given gifts and graces. I am always inspired by you to listen more closely to God and to follow Him more closely. God bless you and protect you. Mary Agnes, from Sydney.

[@linasmarcinkevicius]

GOD Bless Bishop Robert Barron!

[@mariel.6654]

Catching up with this video in March 2022, with war in Ukraine, born in the mind of a seeming madman who does not recognize that each person (even one’s enemies) has dignity & is created equal in essence (God’s law). I am grateful to live in USA, where we can point to these principles of equality and justice for all. Not that we have acted perfectly in the world or even in our own country, but Bishop Barron gives these public servants a basis of morality and urges them (and me) to reflect upon their calling and revisit that moment of clarity. Beautiful and captivating speech. 🙏🙏🙏

[@andreyciunelis1139]

Awesome! Persuasive and eloquent as ussual! Some day Bishop Baron will be the pope and saint too. Greetings from Latvia!

[@virginiasavko4870]

Thank you once again for your beautiful reflection on the Word of God for today, the Feast of Corpus Christi, our food the journey.

[@danserrano100]

All rational being desire to know the truth, goodness and beauty.

[@jeanvandorst4287]

@@zsedcftglkjh Perversity and goodness is just a matter of opinion. It's all subjective. God doesn't care.

[@donmichael512]

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, may you continue to give Glory to God to whom we all serve. There is Hope as long as we keep the faith. There is goodness in everyone and talks like this inspired by the Holy Spirit will stir that goodness in their hearts, we just have to trust in GOD's salvation plan for the whole world. GOD bless you Bishop Baron and thank you. Surely I'll be praying for you.

[@borrico1965]

Awesome! Listening to this for 1 hour is worth it.

[@lourdesbalo9066]

Thank you Lord,Bishop Barron speaks in congress to remind them in Law of human nature

[@paulrubio3918]

So many great insights centered around the idea of being called, since all of us have a calling to a vocation, a way we live our lives. And how richly we live when we live not for ourselves but for others in the name of the Great Other. Now, if only I could somehow magnify my clicking of the like button.

[@jeanbilgera459]

Thank you Bishop Barron for this wonderful talk loaded with beauty, truth and goodness! Praying that many hearts be touched and find their true center in God.

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

Saint, Francis off Assisi, Saint off Birds! My favorite off Catholic Charities figures. 🇩🇰🇺🇸🦅🐦 Versed, Good , beautiful truth!💟.... Studied Art in Paris, yes Rose window off Nothre Dame, my favorite .Had an Easter experience there , seeing the light through the window, hearing Bach.... Unforgettable.⛪ Beautiful sermon. Thank You, Bishop Barron.

[@mapaz555]

Spectacular, as always I’m around the internet searching to hear you speak God’s work through you and with you. I’ll never get tired of it, thank you Bishop. The honor to hear you speak live must be wonderful, maybe one day, if God wants it

[@marialperez1773]

Father Baron Praise God! I found my soul. I realized that if I am seeking truth and justice and abide it. I already found God. I want to obey, and I want more. I want to fly around and be in union with God.

[@desallereuther8148]

I love all the words of positivity received by the words of Bishop Barron. If you want more of him to seep into your psyche please watch what I discovered just a few years ago..... "Catholicism". The "truths, beauty and goodness" revealed in this series is heart wrenching! 💗

[@caroleeskridge9568]

May God bless you in gaining wisdom, understanding, knowledge and a long life. Many are thankful you are a Roman Catholic Priest and are praying for you. I'm one of them. You have helped me grow as a Roman Catholic! Thank you!

[@rexrocks4337]

Thanks Bishop time to make this man cardinal

[@fernandoribeiro2228]

Its always a privilige to listen to Bishop Barron. This lecture was simply... breathtaking. Thank you from Portugal.

[@Mark2025]

Thank you👍⚓

[@Kristiehornbuckle]

Father Barron I'm so impressed and so grateful to god that you answered Gods call to be a wonderful Bishop....THANK YOU for spreading LOVE of the bible and Gods words to us all on earth. I try to listen to you daily and have learned so much ....I am a sinner but I put God first always and I pray my family does too

[@dureencoade7958]

So insightful. Truth, beauty, the good! Thanks be to God.

[@liliaruiz300]

Thank You Bishop Barron!! May their ears & hearts be open to hear His voice!! 🙏🏻👍🏼. I’m not learned in philosophy & I was able to get the message. I pray for our politicians today!! 🤔👍🏼

[@gogr2409]

What an amazing, incredible speech. A hallmark for sure. I can guarantee some lives were changed!! Thank you, Bishop!!!

[@niallhogan1565]

Wonderful Bishop Barron, you could hear a pin drop just look at their faces... totally engaged.

[@maryellenpollock7630]

Wish all of congress would listen to this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Oilofmercy]

Wow, so good. I hope it was relatable for them. I just found this man. So happy.

[@patriciacharles2443]

This is so inspiring. I wonder how many Congressmen/women in that room are serving still. Can someone have listened to this address and not be moved to do better, having been made aware of the “Theodrama” of our lives? Thank you, Bishop.

[@judithgrand634]

Awesome talk. Love how he explains everything. 🙏😍

[@andreek8559]

Great speech. I really need to read more.

[@dimaria8029]

How Brave and humble of you to be in front of such a intelectuales beautiful minds... so proud of you 🇺🇸. I was there the following week🙃 of your conference . The City of Washington it feel so much protected and peaceful.. Thank you! 🙏🏼💟🌎💟🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️💓

[@williamn7777]

He is so intelligent and all his topics flow nicely. God Bless🙏🏻

[@LucMil0305]

Poignant! Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Bishop. Praying for more! You really have the feather of your favorite Saint Thomas Aquinas!

[@PopsysWorld]

Thanks again Your Lordship. Only God knows why and how these old but gold talks from the zillions of KZbin videos, are popping up just when I am at the crossroads of my retirement though I still feel that I have a lot to offer in His Holy and perfect plan. Thanks again and God bless

[@janemurillo4235]

Amaizing talk, bishop Barron, God bless you! 🙏🌹🙏🌹

[@luischozet3619]

Excellent speech Bishop Barron! I just wish our elected officials would listen to it! God bless you and God bless America! Now, more than ever, we need to ask God for His intercession.

[@praxidescentenoortiz9664]

Awesome the mercy from God it reaches us to eternity with mercy 😇😇😇

[@bethgrady9759]

Thank you for this heart-felt message of the importance of the Eucharist in each of our lives. We need this food for the journey!

[@angelinesanthanam5392]

Always a treat....your exposés Bishop Barron are a healthy entry to the Chtistian way of life....tq so much.😊😊😊

[@ameliadelcastillo5424]

Deep message father DEEP!! I pray they all listen!

[@PatriciaHernandez-un1xp]

Le escribo desde México y en español porque sé que lo habla. ¡Muchas felicidades por esa gran conferencia! Mi esposo y yo lo seguimos ávidamente y los dos somos filósofos y sabemos lo difícil que es explicar los trascendentales, pero usted lo llevó al terreno de la práctica magistralmente y de manera muy particular a los congresistas. Mientras lo escuchaba me preguntaba: ¿cómo se le habrá ocurrido al obispo Barron partir de los trascendentales para aterrizarlos después a la búsqueda del bien común? Brillante y, además, todo tan accesible al entendimiento que no cabe duda que el Espíritu Santo está con usted. Dios lo bendiga y cuente, por supuesto, con nuestras oraciones.

[@kristinejohnson2230]

I learn so much listening to your talks. This topic was very well chosen for the audience, I just wish there were more to hear you speak. Your passion for your faith can be felt when you speak. I wish we could all share in your passion because the world would be a much better place. Thank you your grace for all you do, and for your guidance.

[@ChrisThomson1001]

By far your best, Robert

[@manoelparreira9246]

Thank you for these everlasting words, Bishop. Greetings from Brazil!

[@11ariadna11]

Incredible lecture, thank you God for giving us the bishop!

[@michaelsallah6756]

Well done, Bishop Barron. God bless you for your wonderful ministry.

[@virginia4204]

Oh Bishop we all but especially those in power need to here this speech now!!

[@bc5612]

This will be my platform when I run for President. And as president I will bring it to the world. Vote for me!!!

[@mrsmaricarment5043]

Just praying, that the seed felt in fertile ground . Praying the fire of the Love God melt and purify hearts.

[@rogodrio9003]

Bishop Barron is so brilliant! I never get tired of listening to him

[@rogodrio9003]

Loved it!

[@mtutuzelinyoka2599]

Thank you once again, Bishop Baron.

[@marycallahan1224]

Very good talk Bishop Baron MAY GOD BLESS YOU!