I Was Blind and Now I See - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

[@rhwinner]

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or they want OTHERS to see, but only as THEY see.

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and the ones that don't know they're blind.

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[@marypinakat8594]

*'A man born blind from birth.' That's every one of us.* - Bishop Robert Barron

[@jeromeron2418]

Most people who can see but actually they are blind that can't event see the truth They are blinded by the good words of people of good speeches of good stories

[@oliveralexandre3607]

@@jeromeron2418 …is this meant to be a sarcastic rebuke? (‘ cos it reads like it.). If so, on what basis?

[@marypinakat8594]

​​​@@oliveralexandre3607 What I understood is Jerome meant about those that have physical sight but are blinded inwardly by worldly interests, reputation or selfish gains. Same as what Bishop speaks.

[@oliveralexandre3607]

@@marypinakat8594 O, then I apologize- the “good words of (‘good’ people)” threw me!

[@marypinakat8594]

​@@jeromeron2418 Thank you for being here. Big God bless✨

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you for this lovely sermon Bishop Barron, may GOD bless and protect you always. ➕ ❤

[@KathleenFlynn-p2h]

Thank you Bishop Barron 🙏 it's true there ar r many Lion's wishing to devour Christ Church and parish. ❤❤❤

[@ralphauer150]

Father, forgive me of my sins. Walk with me through my life. Until my soul joins you in heaven. Pray Daily 🙏

[@alicemcpherson7961]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@americagomez-de-las-barcen6521]

Talk about "opening our eyes" to a pasage so familiar and yet . . . unable to see its deeper truth!! Tbank you 🙏

[@barneyjohn376]

Wow! An amazing theological reflection on the gospel of today; and Bishop Barron homalized well with the reality of us being spiritually blinded due to our excessive engagement with the materialistic world, taking us away from the very purpose of our existence.

[@ForestAOrmes]

Something I missed growing up from one foster home and orphanage to the next was the second part of Bishop Barron's sermon which is: once you become Christ-like, be wide awake, careful. Because you will be opposed the more Christ-like you become. The warning. So many people are invested in blindnessthat it creates a default opposition to Christ-like believers. Here, today, Bishop Barron gives believers a warning with his sermon. You will be opposed. Do not be surprised by such opposition. It is inevitable. This warning so helpful in that it - and Bishop Barron has warned us in other sermons about this danger -- it helps us avoid resentments when we are attacked. Resentments nourish our fall from Grace? So expect opposition. Attacks. Remain steadfast in Christ to the point of being able to bless those who attack you -- an impossible task except through Grace. That is what I humbly have receivewd from today's sermon. As always, thank you, Bishop Barron. Blessings.

[@LuLuBell]

I'm getting that opposition now in my own household by my Catholic mother in law. We got the church together, but she hears one thing when the homily will say something else, and she will pull stuff out of context. I just continually pray for my sister, until she is restored. She may call me names, or throw me out.. but it is not her.. but a spiritual warfare we cannot see. I pray if anyone else is having this problem, stay strong, don't argue, that will not change what they REFUSE to see or maybe are even SCARED to see, because then they have to admit they need repentance. Pray also for your own strength and wisdom to know what and when to say something, and when to just walk away. God always gives us that inner , still small voice if only we want to listen. We must make sure we keep our own life repentant daily. Don't let your sins add up like dominoes, my goodness.. I did that for YEARS, as a closet Christian. And God chose to take my useless sinful body. 10/13/19 I was dead for 6 minutes . Prior to that from a pulmonary embolism, I counted breathe, as ai was breathing my last breaths, I asked God for another chance, so I could see my kids grow up(my youngest a teen), I was scared and quite honestly, greedy if I have to think on it now, but I "bartered" with God, if You give me a second chance just to finish seeing my kids grow up and make sure my hubby is taken care of, I'll scream Your Name on the proverbial mountain tops.. and He holds me to that. If I start to away... Stall my prayer life . Spend too much time playing apps on my phone( I'm still out of work.. boredom can set in quickly) , I will get sick rather quickly, and as I repent, not long after.. less than 2 hours usually, I am restored. He keeps me inline and holds me to my oath. My kids are grown, now, with jobs, on their own, and my hubby and I are inline on what to do when God is ready to take me again. Ya see, even the doctors don't know what to do with me, they called me a miracle, so they have to keep changing my meds, rediagnosing me, because a few docs have said they don't know how I am alive and "how I do it". All I can do is share Him with everyone I can. He is amazing!!!

[@maryjolanger5553]

Amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing. Also another inspiring homily Bishop Baron. God Bless🙏🙏 15:12

[@paulrubio3918]

It is truly powerful when Christ, in His Divinity and Humanity, places His touch upon us, and that it is no longer I who lives, but Christ in me. It's masterful how the Holy Spirit worked in Bishop Barron to make that connection to the man born blind when he gains sight, and then becomes a devoted follower of Christ, regardless of those in opposition.

[@mikepoole7043]

Every human being should hear this homily, best of the best, thankyou!!!

[@arnolddavidson5245]

Grant us, dear Lord, the grace of strength, to face the oppositions, ridicule, and humiliation to do Your divine will here on earth.

[@dansoabeam3745]

I love you, Bishop Barron, God bless you for your works of evangelization 🙏

[@anneturner2759]

“ you will be opposed”… absolute truth right there. Thanks , I just received my natural high for the week. Thanks my beautiful B.B. , you’re lifted up in prayer daily. Probably the same time you’re doing your holy hour I’m lifting you up in prayer. Count on it.

[@dagmarcamargo393]

God bless you, dear Bishop Barron!

[@thomaseberle2818]

John's gospel is a banquet of theological truth. Thanks, Bishop Barron.

[@rcaoili1]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. May you always be blessed, guided and protected by our Dear Lord Jesus Christ! 🙏🏼

[@fatheralex8505]

Bishop Barron You are not just a canal bringing us God's grace; you are a reservoir giving of the overflow while remaining full. God keeps you so to slake our thirst!

[@daphnemondragon8534]

Father Barren, i love to hear your sermons. You are a good priest. Iv learned so much from you. Please pray for us all.

[@Miriana727]

Thank you, Bishop Barron, I, too. love the Gospel of St. John. What a wonderful homily on the blind man.

[@marypinakat8594]

He takes away our burdens, gives instead his easy yoke; *the darkness of our lives he shatters with the brightness of his face* ... And we know his power, making us strong and true; the weakness of our nature, *his gentle touch heals.❤*

[@kevinntiyakunze7720]

Woow

[@marypinakat8594]

​@Isaiah Wilson I believe the Holy Spirit gives them to me. Thanks for your gracious presence. Do stay blessed ⭐

[@klenchr3621]

Bishop Barron. You gave a wonderful message and the presentation and production value was fantastic. The way you presented this message made me want to stop, listen, repent and seek God's grace. Peace be with you and to everyone that received this message and to all those that need this message.

[@annhassel7280]

Amen.

[@andresilvestre8670]

Excuse me my english. The blind Man grow UP on The faith after de miracle. First time he calls Jesus Man, The Second time prophet an after he calls Jesus Lord. Let us ask Jesus that we grow UP in faith like The Man born blind. God Love us.

[@davidscott2343]

Bishop Barron - thank you! You are a master teacher and preacher!

[@bktawiah]

"There are a lot of people in our sinful world who are deeply invested in blindness" ---Bishop Robert Barron Thank you, Bishop! I now understand why so many people hate the Catholic Church. There is a miracle right in front of us, a church that has survived for 2000 years, and many still can't recognize this gift of God.

[@elizabethdominis730]

The blind man can finally see, but those who can see, choose blindness.

[@agnesschaeffer562]

I need to be “Christified” many times during the day!

[@levismadore556]

Every act performed by Jesus is multilayered. You have been gifted, bishop Barron, with the grace of discerning each layer, of isolating each layer through words of knowledge and imagery and then reconstituting the matrix so as to reveal God’s work in and for us. Thank you, Levis Shalom

[@normaorlando3538]

Thank you Bishop Baron! You capture the deep meaning of these Biblical stories like no other!This story reminded me so much Of Rembrandt and his style of Chiaroscuro. The idea of light and dark and he painted 2 of St. Paul writing letters. And this is exactly what he wanted to portray with Paul as the light is shown on his letters and hands. That idea of seeing the spiritual message of Christ with the blindness of the dark all around! You are stellar Bishop Baron! Grazie di cuore, from the heart!

[@sandramaxim5212]

This homily is a keeper! Thank you Bishop Barron. We are all blind but through faith and trust we can see. "I am"

[@jhon7980]

Wow great sermon. Thank you Robert Barron. I got excited to hear your sermon after mass

[@TheHolyFaceofJesus]

Blessed be God of all creation.... Blessed be his faithful servants who are heavily invested in healing our blindness. Thank you Bishop Barron. No matter what situation I face, your sermons illuminate my mind body and souls in ways I never thought possible. Amen

[@TheConservativePlaylister]

Hi Bishop Barren, I’m a parishioner of a Catholic Church in LA. Our Priest mentioned this homily during mass. Thank you for being such a treasure in the Body of Christ and for helping me along my spiritual journey.

[@patricknovak3408]

Good Bishop, tremendous homily.

[@GlenisCollins]

Thank You for all your spiritual enlightenment, I learned a lot, I will reread this Gospel again!

[@united4631]

Beautiful sermon Bishop , Thank You . Viva Cristo Rey

[@imnotanalien7839]

That was a wonderful sermon and Bishop Barron told it beautifully. People are invested in blindness…is a great life lesson. And ‘clever as a serpent’…..that’s what I am always aiming for… but always fall short.♥️✝️

[@barrygreen3926]

Every time, every time......thank you🙏

[@oliviarobbins1333]

May God bless you, Bishop Barron, and keep you well. I love the Gospel of St. John, as well. Your explanation of this Chapter is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@ronnestman4696]

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

[@patriciawarner9680]

Wow. So insightful. Thank you, Bishop Barron.

[@tonyhayes9827]

`Deeply invested in blindness'. .....profound. The whole spiritual life is in this story.....profound again.

[@cavejohnsonful]

Thank you, Excellency. Off to recommence my journey with the Lord, after Confession. May we all give our lives to Him.

[@margotortega-coco7452]

Always a “spot on” homily to heal and enlighten my soul✝️ God Bless you🙏🏼🕊️

[@cristinaalba3873]

Thank you! This was of great comfort to me.

[@raymccormick6103]

Most wonderful Sermon. ❤

[@amaraheising4672]

Beautiful homily. Giving insight, powerful meaning to an often heard Bible story! Thank you so much! I was “blind” “deaf” to so much of the hidden meanings in this story and walked seeing and hearing Christ message in a new way.

[@3172bees]

I love your videos. I actually look for them now on Saturday so on Sunday I can understand what the Priest is saying. I get a lot more out of Mass now thanks to you.

[@zrobert66]

Thank you Bishop Barron ❤

[@petersexton5681]

Lord wash my eyes each day so I can see and seek the truth daily. Thank you Bishop

[@andreat711]

Thank you Bishop Barron! Another awakening message so well said! Each weekend I can’t wait to hear your insightful message. Thank you for being another Christ to us! ❤️🙏

[@sunamchic]

Thank you Bishop Barron for giving us a deeper understanding of this word. You indeed have wisdom from above and the spirit of discernment. God bless you 🙏 😇

[@donnasichta6945]

Beautiful! You make the scriptures come alive for me....God Bless you, Bishop Barron!

[@danielchinagoromamadi4078]

Thank you so much, Bishop Barron for today's sermon, may God bless you and your family always. 😇 🙏🏼🙂

[@StephenJahn]

Another masterful, beautiful sermon. Thank you again, Bishop Barron.

[@LaTeacherLore]

Thank you ❤🙏

[@peggybruening4415]

Just absolutely beautiful Bishop Barron, thank you!

[@aileenukara6598]

Thank you, Bishop. 🌼

[@khoxoo]

So Wonderful, Bishop Barron. Amazing Grace. Spiritual blindness. Light. Thank you Father.

[@michaelbergfeld8751]

Another eyeopener of Bishop Barron

[@barbswegarden5727]

You are such a gifted orator. We are blessed beyond measure to have you in our lives. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@patballmorrison9099]

The perfect spiritual messge of encouragement that Isure needed to hear today. I;ve lived long enough to realize there will be opposition and some people are only too eager to attack aother. . It is insidious and sneaky at times. I just had an encounter with that from a woman in our church, no kidding. And I believe she considers herself spiritual. Her words rattled me, yet your sermon assured me, "you bet there will be opposition" When we are just goinglong, its twisted cruelty comes in disguise at first. Bless you Bishop Baron for sharing this wisdom and encouragement from this gospel reading ...

[@lucijimharbottle19]

Thank you for this sermon Bishop Barron

[@mandysalinas9233]

Father Barron is awesome! 😊

[@johnodonnell4269]

Thank you again Bishop Barron. 🙏

[@josephcaristo]

That is why the Flame of Love devotion blinds Satan and removes our blindness. It is the devotion of Jesus who is the Flame of Love so powerful.

[@1232cosima]

You mine scripture to depths of great Grace,,,uncovering deeper reservoirs of Gods Love and mercy Ty Bishop God Bless you

[@dinaranabieva4136]

Hello brothers and sisters

[@michaelfrancismurphy8595]

Ego eimi. Through baptism, so beautifully and powerfully communicated in this passage of Saint John's Gospel, we become Christ-like for He takes hold of our heart and our sight in that sacrament of the Catholic Church. Bless you always, Bishop Barron, for reminding us in your reflection of how we must continue to worship Him, the source of our new eyes, and not the allures of the false gods of this world.

[@mayannalota]

May God bless you and protect you Bishop Barron. Thank you for your sermons, thank you for your reminder of vigilance, my husband and i are currently climbing the spiritual ladder, again thank you for your reminder to be as wise and vigilant and not be surprised of the opposition.

[@rose5566]

Thank you for articulating this message so well, Bishop Barron. A joy to listen to and yes , it speaks to my life experiences and struggles. Since opening my eyes to God, I am experiencing so much opposition from family. I’m so disappointed with everyone who I thought would be happy for me, but instead I’ve found resentment and ridicule. I’ve been going to church in the past fifteen years since becoming very ill and also suffered the loss of my husband and dear mother during these years. I have tried finding inspiration from people and priests , but nothing. Just feel empty with no support. My only hope is God. Your talk was very inspiring, I will keep listening 🙏🙏🙏

[@ForestAOrmes]

May God be with you. I hope you encounter support in this world from some people. And I hope and a prayer for you to receive healing.

[@rose5566]

@@ForestAOrmes thank you and God bless you 🙏✨

[@annuehlein5620]

😂

[@simonahrendt9069]

Lord, raise Your faithful from the dead so that we remain united in love across every border of time and space. Praise be to You in eternity. Have mercy on us and lead us into Your mystery, to receive and to give every day. Amen.

[@franciswoo1838]

Wonderful and timely reminder and God bless to all who have heal from all blindness.🙏🙏

[@yosarim.5299]

Hermoso mensaje! Gracias excelencia Barron!

[@christinanickerson7664]

This was very good as usual Bishop Barron. Just yesterday I could not remember all the words to the classic song "Amazing Grace" I have had a tough time letting go of a lot of stuff I own, without at least trying to sell it and receiving some money back for it. My local Salvation Army & Good Will are about to receive a home full of nice stuff. Do to the fact I was blind but now I see🧐🤓👀God is always at work👣. I have a lot of clearing out to do Thank You for the Sermon❣😃✌

[@samuelalli5086]

Amen

[@OgeneAdoh]

Thank you Bishop. This is so helpful to pray with

[@StanislawHalasa684]

Thank you

[@gloriabandy]

Rub your saving power into our sin-sick eyes, Lord.

[@lambchop1960]

Watching him is awesome. I am drawn to him because he teaches me. What a holy and intelligent man.

[@eileendeacetis6672]

Thank you Bishop Barron, another beautiful homily. You always add another insight into the gospel stories, especially helpful in our daily walk with Jesus. God bless you.🙏☦️🛐

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@briannall6232]

You will be aposed. People don't like the Truth. They prefer to be blind. ( Truth demands, something of us)

[@deepaktripathi4417]

Bishop Barron is one of those who even many atheists love to listen to. I don't think God exists, but I'm obsessed with the deep questions and if God is the ultimate explanation for that I'm ready to accept that. I also want God to exist.

[@marypinakat8594]

Deepak, please be informed that the Church officially prays for *'all those who seek him with sincerity of heart.* Observing the earnestness and the honesty in your words I cannot but consider you as one of us. Invoking showers of blessings on you and thanking you for your presence here.✨⭐

[@matthewjoyce1555]

Beautifully said Bishop Barron! Thank you.

[@JP-bn2ct]

Thanks again, Bishop Barron, helpful and insightful, week after week after week.

[@lolheavenly]

Very well put. Thank you for this video! It's really sad that this world will leave us jaded sometimes, due to human mind and it's nature to becoming callous when fed with bad experiences. It's clear to me that sometimes worldly interactions will affect the mindset and decision going forward, which tends to be a problem. There are so many wonderful people I know who have been hurt and then will be thinking different based on their experiences. It's good to try to take a birds eye view on life and really appreciate the fact that everyone is just doing their best and trying to make sense of everything. Sometimes when someone is acting a certain way it's mostly because of how jaded they are, and their experiences. It's hard to understand at first but if you experience the mindset change, it really is an eye opener. This message is an excellent reminder of how jaded the human mind can get. It's so good to hear this being talked about, I have so many friends who are followers of Christ but allow the world to jade their mind and affect their sight and how they view things. It's something that a few of my friends and I try to discuss, the fact that we must constantly be aware of these things and make sure our minds stay on the right track. Sometimes things in this world can really leave you twisted and morally skewed. This is such a healthy reminder to maintain a birds eye view and continue to view life as it is, and not just be molded by your emotions and feelings towards situations and people. I'm so glad this topic has been touched on, I know so many people who feed into sin to make money in this world. It's so tough to see, especially when it's someone close to you. This spiritual journey is a tough one to bring to light, but I'm hoping more and more people will come to understand and see the world through clairvoyant sight.

[@josefperry3836]

I've heard sermons on John Chapter 9 before. Bishop Barron's reflection on this passage does in 15 minutes more for the soul than the other much longer ones did for me. Now I'm going to have to reread the chapter another 10 times to soak in all of the literary details and theological nuances in it.

[@lovable20051976]

Thank you Bishop Barron for your insightful message.

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@robinlatimer2533]

There are a lot of people invested in blindness.This statement from sermon is so true.

[@stephaniedebry1433]

Great sermon -- the Biblical account itself is a powerful sermon, but as a person with an M.A. in literature, I enjoy the symbolic insights.

[@Jn16_22]

Thank you so much for a deeper understanding of this great story. It’s amazing that everything make sense in a whole way! God bless you!

[@jenelms905]

First encounters with Jesus in the Gospels and Sacraments are so strange, but as we walk and it becomes familiar, it makes so much sense! We see. God bless. I pray for conversion of sinners.

[@frankiereinares8892]

thank you lord,for letting us see the light of salvation🙏

[@isabelgoodenough9766]

Thank you, dear Bishop. Love your Sunday sermons and your daily reflections... you are indeed our excellent spiritual guide. May God bless you abundantly, and protect and guide you.

[@johnwoulfe3118]

Nobody I know can give an insight into the Gospels quite like you. St. John was the best when it came to the interpretation of Jesus and I am blessed to have his namesake. 🍀🍀🙏

[@JohanHerrenberg]

I heard this in Mass today and was, again, astonished. Thanks for this wonderful homily!

[@kramttelwoh]

Fabulous Homily. We are born blind and some want to stay blind. Bishop walks us through the path to salvation in less than 15 mins. Amen. 🙏🏼