Stand Strong in the Spirit - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, this week, our second reading is from Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy. From prison, Paul writes to Timothy-the master to the disciple, the mentor to the mentee, the old soldier to the young soldier-and tells him to have courage, but to attach his courage to the weapons of wisdom and love. When one stands courageously, with wisdom, with love, with all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, then one is able to face down the powers of the world. When we try to fight them on their own terms, we try to conquer evil with evil, we make no progress toward the kingdom of God.
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[@lynxrufus2007]

Dziękuję. Thank you.

[@petermwangi-2355]

Bishop thanks to all your tiching the lond who give you the lond who give you the spirit of god you like David

[@aileenukara6598]

Thank you, Bishop, bless you too

[@juliank7408]

Bl. Jerzy Popiełuszko, pray for us!

[@kudandanga9400]

I could feel your emotion as you spoke about Jerzy.

[@paweenanakha4407]

Such a powerful sermon. Thank you so much Bishop Barron. I'm closer to understand God and how to be a good Christian because of you. I was born a Buddhist and had been a Buddhist most of my life, but this didn't help me or provide me peace or strength. I recently found out that God was calling for me and has been providing me strength to fight against evils. He has been granting me peace and calmness so I can stand with human dignity in the middle of human drama and evil storm. I've started to read the Bible in order to comprehend his teaching. I've reached out to many priests to help me understand it better. But you, Bishop Barron, you are the one who can truly guide me to Him and make me understand His teaching better and better. Your sermon always makes me cry, not with pain, but with joy as it has helped guide me towards peace and His kingdom. Thank you so much. Thank you.

[@familiadelapuerta3586]

Very powerful sermon. Has stirred my spirit to live for Christ and to die for Christ. May God bless you! Glory be to God!

[@idanteterra3653]

Gracias. No tenga usted miedo nunca, sea valiente como buen soldado de Cristo. Gracias.

[@pmay0922]

Thank you Bishop Barron, for this most apt sermon for today. October 1st is the National Day of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a regime that thrives on violence, hatred, cruelty and injustice. Just this week, Cardinal Joseph Zen, is standing trial in a kangaroo court in Hong Kong, for his courageous stance against this evil regime. Cardinal Zen is the Father Jerzy Popieluszko of Hong Kong, and the regime sees even this 90-year-old churchman as a threat. Yes, as Catholics and Christians we must stand to thwart this world predicated upon violence, hatred, cruelty and injustice. Thank you for these inspiring words.

[@pmay0922]

@Alyssa Michelle He needs our prayers, as does the Church in Hong Kong and China.

[@jessemontano762]

Yes

[@markstrain8989]

Amen 🙏✝️🙏

[@ds294]

Thank you for sharing the name of Joseph Zen. I have been praying for his release since I heard of his arrest. I am happy to know his name. God's power will shine here with Joseph Zen. I pray that China will be converted to Christianity.

[@Hankyjane]

We never hear of this in the USA anymore in main stream news. I to am under attack, but in the USA. Anyone standing up against human trafficking and Roman style slavery, or criminal activity is attacked by slander, deceptions and lies and are being framed by false accusations. A Congressional representative was recently murdered and the people close to her said it was the human traffickers that killed her. I believe it. I have been dealing with this off and on for years. BA Soc. The USA is not a safe place for good people anymore.

[@robertl152]

I hope everyone who reads this makes the marathon of what life is. Stay strong and focused mentally

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559]

Use some of that focus to read what Jesus actually said. Flee this anti-church. God invites us into the throne room to ask for, help, grace, and mercy in times of need. There is no need for saints. Hebrews 4:14-16 ESV - Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

[@marypinakat8594]

Robert L, Most fitting a comment ... Terrific ...

[@eyesofamessenger]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 Dude... Go bother people who actually need saving.. Us Catholics know what we are doing... And as I mentioned before, you are NOT reading a Catholic Bible... Please Stop throwing your insecurities on us Do you NOT understand that every single soul in Heaven is a SAINT? They are Not cantonized saints from the Church. ALL in Heaven are called Saints...

[@piva1358]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodin1559 oh not you again! VADE RETRO SATANAS!!!!

[@anonymousanimal1534]

Life is more than a journey or marathon. It is a spiritual pilgrimage that begins in exile but ends in heaven.

[@jamilacharles5485]

Jesus Christ your life Saviour Chang your life and spiritual blessings give you sky and earth blessing give you Gód.

[@konrad634]

God bless from Poland free to worship God. Let us now fight in the spirit to uphold that for future generations.

[@johnkalbert2014]

God bless you 🙏

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

Thanks Bishop Robert Barron. Wise words and a inspired homily. God bless you 🙏

[@davidcole333]

This is Bishop Barron at his finest. This homily will be a timeless classic because of its simplicity, power and poignancy.

[@annapecak5298]

I'm from Poland :) so grateful that you mention father Jerzy and a part of our history!! Father Jerzy is to this day a hero we look up to ❤️🙌🙏

[@judyv3370]

Are they working on beatification for Fr. Jerzy? I sure hope so!

[@monikaswiniarska2263]

@@judyv3370 He is already blessed and a martyr ❤ His beatification was held in 2010 in Warsaw. His mother attended the beatification Mass ❤ Oh, and his feast day is soon, Oct 19th.

[@judyv3370]

@@monikaswiniarska2263 oh how wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@pfdrtom]

Respect to you, Anna, from Cestohowa, Texas! This town was settled by freedom loving Catholic Poles in the 1850s.

[@77thTrombone]

Poland is a remarkable country spiritually. I've learned from St Sr Faustina.

[@DianeJellen]

Wow! What a powerful message for using love and wisdom. I pray Lord we all direct that love and wisdom and courage to the president, military leaders and people of Ukraine and end this ugly war. Amen

[@mapinoita279]

Thank you, Bishop.

[@parishvicar7612]

Put on the armor of God (Eph 6:11).

[@JaimeStaCruz]

Why do i get teary eyed everytime you tell the story of Father Jerzy P.? This is my 4th time to play again & again this video. Stirring my heart about his uncowardly death, this spirit you Bishop Barron are talking about, is alive in this speech of yours! God bless you and all your works!

[@joeblow8817]

I am not catholic but I’m glad I found the Bishop. His speeches are strong and informed. The are well timed for me personally and obviously for the world as a whole. It seems like he talks with not at. We need more leaders like this.

[@rhwinner]

💗💗💗

[@stephendoyle3542]

There are many wonderful priests in our church who have given up their lives for us and you.

[@dianaskuodas8081]

@Joe Blow true!!!

[@LeslieKlinger]

I am so grateful for this homily today - the power of love and wisdom, non-violent resistance. This brave Polish priest that no one outside of Poland hears about was a saint of our time. St Yurzy pray for us.

[@bernardbensita9518]

Thank you Bishop Barron. We pray for you. Be strong in Christ.

[@persiamokri5536]

Bishop Barren, You said it so beautiful! Thank you! Please pray for us to stand always with wisdom and love too.🙏❤️‍🔥🕊🌟✝️

[@marypinakat8594]

*Bishop Barron:* There is in us no cowardly spirit, but don't tie that spirit to the weapons of the world; tie that spirit to wisdom and to love. And you will take steps toward the kingdom of God.

[@tonyfarina9772]

In my Polish community neighborhood of Greenpoint in Brooklyn NY, a NYC public city park is named to honor Fr. Jerzy with a statue.

[@RCEmichaelreavey]

Thanks be to God!

[@jayzdunek4026]

Bishop Barron, your story of this Polish priest has much to be learned from. Your homilies have stirred me to fight through love and the Word of God for what is right and good. I believe the Word on Fire Ministry has the potential to save this crazy world from self destruction. God bless you and all your co-workers for what you all are doing.🙏

[@sylviadodgin]

No matter when I listen to your sermons I always relate and learn something. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@luisapollino2687]

Bishop Barron, God Bless You today and always. 🙏🙏🙏

[@marykayejenrich7845]

I too was Confirmed by Bishop Bishop Abramowicz. I was a 3rd grader at St Barbara Church and School. Poor Sr Constance had the task of setting us though our First Confession, our First Holy Communion an, AND our Confirmation all within the span of one grade. We were Confirmed about two weeks after making our First Communion. I chose Constance to be my Confirmation name. I just loved Sr Constance. What a wonderful woman. May she rest in peace.

[@linettefranks5459]

The Rosary is THE weapon Our Lady has given for us in this earthy battle. October we must pray it for Peace and Human Rights in every country. Fr Jersey, pray with us.

[@theclapaolini4322]

We will feel the same after you told us about him.thank you Bishop.

[@dessacruz8545]

Thank you Bishop B

[@nathanngumi8467]

Amen. Bear your share of hardship which the Gospel entails. Very powerful words of St. Paul to St. Timothy.

[@jesseca1272]

Thank you faithful servant of God.

[@Jana-jg5ob]

I am so grateful for your sermons, Bishop. Thank you for going on Lex pod so I could learn about you and Word on Fire. God’s blessings to you.

[@Lerian_V]

You hadn't heard of him prior to the Lex podcast?

[@Jana-jg5ob]

@@Lerian_V Heard of him, but didn’t know much about him or WOF. :)

[@Lerian_V]

@@Jana-jg5ob Ok. Check out Bishop Fulton Sheen. You will like him too.

[@Jana-jg5ob]

@@Lerian_V Okay, will do- thanks for the recommendation!

[@Lerian_V]

@@Jana-jg5ob You're highly welcome.

[@elizabeththomas6870]

Bishop... Gave me goosebumps towards the end. May our spirits stand strong with Christ 🙏

[@RCEmichaelreavey]

Me too

[@SnowyNightFlyer]

I never want these sermons to end.

[@fabiolavila2601]

Mark, we need to share them among young people.

[@markballantyne393]

Courage and righteousness seem to be linked, and they are not ours but given, sometimes.

[@dansoabeam3745]

God bless you, Bishop

[@ronnestman4696]

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

[@scottscott614]

Im not a catholic but most of my thinking is increasingly informed by catholic teaching and inspiration, and at long last a masculine sermon invigorating Christian courage and sacrifice. No matter how reclariant, younger males are they're wired to look towards older men for role modeling. I appreciate hearing such courageous thoughtful clear speaking from male leadership within the catholic church present and past. Churches that don't speak to and challenge their men into more of themselves are failing them.

[@Lerian_V]

So says JBP

[@aleksandrablaszczyk5971]

Yes!!! Fr. Jerzy Popieuszko was a great priest. !!! Thank you for mentioning him. 🙏❤️

[@blancarosaalvarez8211]

Thanks Bishop Barron for the great example of Father Jersey you shared with us today!!! Love and wisdom should be our weapons! Great inspiration!!!

[@jmr8047]

Walesa and Fr. Jerzy's names have and will never fade :)

[@joane24]

Thank you so much for mentioning the history of bl. Jerzy Popiełuszko!

[@MrPROFF26]

It brought me to tears, the way the good sermons usually do. Thank you, Bishop Barron!

[@David20092203]

Emotions welled up within me Your Excellency. That we may give our lives for the faith.

[@garyroberts9517]

Thank you bishop for that wonderful talk. Makes one feel humble and back up and realize what we can learn from these stories. God bless.

[@Fonsemania80]

WOW...I am 41 year old,never heard of Papa..Bishop Baron and Father Mike were on their A Game this week... powerful, powerful messages

[@judyv3370]

Bishop Barron thank you so much for this wonderful message and how grateful I am for all of our protectors of the faith. God bless them all richly.

[@shiekneeng3513]

It is not the spirit of cowardice but the Spirit of power, wisdom & love! God bless & protect you Bishop Barron!❤

[@joselonguenda4291]

Thanks Bishop Barron🙏

[@lilynoya7022]

Gracias señor Obispo,está reflexión, necesitamos, trabajar en las tribulaciones, en espíritu y amor.

[@jamesclarksowers7060]

We visited Fr. Jerzy’s parish in Warsaw in 2012. He is buried there and there is a small museum as well. His grace, (surrounded by a stone Rosary) It is guarded day and night by ordinary citizens . It was just me of our most powerful experiences. Whoever watches this should read more about his funeral. God bless our priests.

[@johnmartin4650]

God bless B Barron…

[@fernandoribeiro2228]

Jerzy Popiełuszko! Yes! I lived those days too and I rememberd them so vividly. I was 18 then, and life seemed to have made a turn to the right direction after the nightmares of ythe XXth century. How is it, then, that the western world forgot all this? When we hear some western leaders talking and look at their policies, how is it tha this society forgot completly all the great examples of Life, Fredom, Love, Spirit...?

[@symphonyconcertante1]

The Polish composer Andrezj Panufnik, who had defected to the West after the end of World War II, dedicated his bassoon concerto to the memory of Fr Jerzy.

[@markballantyne393]

We should then allow courage to enter and act upon it when it is given.

[@paulrubio3918]

This homily is a great one, speaking to a very important aspect of the faith life., to boldly act in the power of the Holy Spirit. I appreciate how Bishop Barron draws upon the story of Father Jerzy. It's like the idea of Confirmation as the sacrament of Christian maturity, living like a true Christian soldier to uphold the faith and the Truth of God.

[@carmenhartono3410]

Thank you for mentioning St. Oscar Romero. I am from El Salvador and have been inspired by the spirit of Romero.

[@anamariaapoltan6621]

Amen Bishop Barron 🙏

[@jenc5371]

Thank you, Bishop Barron! Stir our hearts, Holy Spirit!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you Bishop Barron. May God. bless you!

[@lolafiiona7014]

God bless you Father. I pray you continue these videos for a long long time

[@juanmaperegrino]

Wowed. God bless you

[@marymonroe7042]

Very inspiring...+JMJ+

[@lisakelly635]

Thank you so very much for this!!!

[@aborgeshonorato]

This is so beautiful 😍. Please pray that I can become Catholic.

[@sixmilecrossoratory2936]

I will pray for you. May God bless and guide you.

[@RCEmichaelreavey]

In a way you already are; we are all striving to see His face. Practically, attach a date to your goal, and ask Him.

[@tommaxwell429]

While in the Navy, I had the opportunity to visit the communist nation of Yugoslavia. I was quickly introduced to how comfortable and blessed we have it in the west. Then I saw Tito fall and then the Soviet Union. I really didn't know why the Soviet Union fell but again, I could only think of the people I met in Yugoslavia years before. Mikhail Gorbachev is quoted as saying the Soviet Union fell because of the Chernobyl incident. I don't see how that could be. Like you, I think it was God and faith that toppled the Soviet Union and in turn the Berlin Wall and numerous eastern European countries. I wish we in the west would learn from that history and from those who used the power of the spirit for justice in the world. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening.

[@shanji92]

Why do you say that you are blessed on the west? Just asking, I am from former Yugoslavia's country. Do you think of the faith and communism or something else

[@batglide5484]

@@shanji92 I think he's talking about Soviet era. In America there are no people who have our sympathy more than those suffering under communism. I do not think that he meant an insult to Yugoslovians, just the communist system at the time.

[@tommaxwell429]

@@shanji92 Freedom and the US Constitution. The most God inspired and citizen based political document ever written. We have never been invaded by a foreign nation since the American revolution and have never been lived under a communist government, yet! We truly are a blessed nation an still the beacon of freedom to the rest of the world.

[@jjunk7013]

I think what Gorbachev meant was the corruption and the micromanaging of the communist system at the time. Quantity over quality and sidelining of real talent that could've made a big difference in their part of their world.

[@Liquidator45]

Surname, Gerzin. Great-Grandparents came to USA from Slovenia in 189X. For what it's worth (with my limited readings) I agree.

[@boku5192]

thanks

[@lubitagunsiong7923]

Thank you Bishop Barron. GBU. Amen.

[@barumite]

Thank you Bishop... A very moving sermon.

[@wendyfield7708]

Thank you.

[@janturczynski4979]

" Love, wisdom ".... " Overcome evil with good " The words of Saint Paul are recorded in the consciences of many martys for the faith...Thanks to Bishop R. Barron for the reminder us of the essence of our faith...

[@lauraripoli1046]

GOD is love, Amen❤

[@sleepycat224]

I remember this so well. The young priest that was brutally killed by the communists, Lech Wałęsa that started Solidarity moment, the strong union that he also was in charge of. Then he became president of his country. This country we are in debt to. A fantastic sermon of Bishop Bob Barron. Read the gospel of Matthieu chapter 11.

[@imnotanalien7839]

Beautiful, timely sermon..courageous spirit.. two inspiring words..♥️✝️

[@kyallogideon8625]

Godly ordained insights

[@adeline6498]

Father Kane at St Anthony's church in Southern Pines should do a show like this. Father Kane saved my life. He's bleepin awesome. God bless

[@marcianneaikau8776]

Thank you, your writings and wisdom , that are lovely to experience, gospel’s intercession you are! People , pray, pray, pray, the Rosary!

[@paulduffy7572]

God bless us Amen..

[@shawnburkley]

Wonderful reminder to use "soul force" in our work and every part of our lives. Thank you!

[@s.magorzatapagaczusjk9541]

Thank you! Best greetings from Poland!!

[@reginaldomendes4149]

Good Sunday.

[@prayingtherosaryJM]

Your hardest moments may be the shortest way to meet God

[@jean-guydallaire6527]

I listen to your sermon Bishop Barron and reflect on my own 'soul force'... I know in my heart that I have received a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit and that, to borrow your words "... then one is able to face down the powers of the world and move towards the kingdom."

[@ChildofGod98765]

Jesus please hear my prayers, I have nowhere to turn but to you. I know sometimes, it may be hard to trust God’s plan but we must take comfort and have faith in him. I know we can’t place our faith in mortal things. So I’m keeping faith. I have lost so much in the pass two years since losing my job as a social worker at Forsyth Hospital. I lost my job because I declined the vaccine I declined due to my pre existing health condition lupus and heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption. I’m waitressing and I’m so thankful to be working but I’m not making nearly enough to make ends meet. I have two beautiful boys both are autistic. My husband passed away years ago. I feel so alone. Each month is a struggle to not end up on the streets with my two boys. I’m constantly afraid of losing my home. But even as I face homelessness this month. I have faith, God will provide. He has this far. With GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, please keep me and my two little boys in your prayers. I’m in NC the hurricane has hit our power has been out for 24 hours all of my groceries are spoiled. 😭🙏🏾 Thank you.

[@Alexandra-bk5pi]

God bless you and your family. I’ll pray for you

[@ddonovan2965]

Your faith is inspiring in the face of such hardship! Thank you for sharing your story. I was the child of a similar one. Though my parents were only divorced, there was little support from him. So my mother carried the weight of it all. I see now the great fruit that came from it for all of us. We learned compassion, to cling to each other, to share, to endure together in our need and not find comfort in material things. We understood only later how difficult it was for our mother, and her enduring faith and love in the struggle is still a model for us now. We always had a roof, many different rooves ☺️, as she had to move when she couldn't keep the one she had at the time. We had just enough to eat and who knows where it came from, except for her faith, but we wouldn't change it now for all the comfort in the world because it united us in a way that worldly comfort never had before that. Take heart, your boys will be rich in a way they never would have though they may not understand until later either, you can know that God is always at work through it all. May He be praised in all things! Sending continued prayers for you and them. 🙏

[@mervynholman6397]

God bless ❤you and your family. You are a hero! 😊I will offer my Rosary for you today. May Mother Mary cover you all in her Mantle of love and protection. Keep trusting. You are preciou in the eyes of God our Abba Father.May the Holy Spirit fall afresh on you and your children. Love Trish, Australia.

[@judithrutt4835]

May God bless you and your family. May your faith keep you bound in God's loving hands. In Jesus's name I pray for your family's strength and protection. Amen

[@geraldinetoughey9622]

Say 20 decades of the rosary each day for a better job or a substantial amount of money. Keep repeating prayers in your own words to God. Believe it is coming to you. Thank God for all you have already, if anything. I have had answered prayers in this way. Tell God you love him and that as his daughter you wish him to provide for you. This has been a loving way I havehad prayersfor money answered. God will come thru for you. Dismiss fearful imaginings and get back to saying to God - I know that you love me and I know you are with me. This is praying with faith. God bless you. I will pray for you. I hope you will pray for me.

[@jolantalisik4877]

Best regards from Poland :)

[@aliceheidecker1853]

Thank you very, very much.

[@jacekkupinski5408]

God blees you Bishop for your powerful statements. One of those who was listening to farther Jerzy in Wasaw on that time. What a coincidence - today his main verbal oppressor passed away. I can't forget the atmosphere and people's spiritual connection and unification on that time when he was killed. And his calling zlo dobrem zwyciezaj - overcome evil with good

[@kellywarden6076]

Thank you Bishop Barron 🙏 You are a HUGE blessing to us All. Love 🙏 Wisdom are our weapons. Amen 💞

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron , may GOD bless you, and protect and keep you safe from all harm and danger. Be happy always ➕❤

[@rosariodrozd3993]

God bless you Bishop Barron!🙏✝️❤️

[@marylong3260]

Thank you Bishop. This sermon brought tears to my eyes...

[@pop6997]

Bishop Barron, your gifts are discipline, fortitude & Wisdom, recognition of beauty and speaking to hearts! I thank God for you..

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Yes, stand firm

[@candycandy2149]

Thank you for sharing this powerful story on Gods Wisdom and Love. 🔥❤️❤️

[@rodgerbrennan4523]

Peace be with you . Thank you for bringing us the Word of God.👍🙏

[@angelinesanthanam5392]

Lovely ending Bishop Barron!

[@sullman12]

Incredible thank you