Why Mary Matters - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we come to the Advent figure par excellence: the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. What I want to do in this homily is to look at some of the Church’s classical titles of Mary. These are not simply pious exclamations, but rather very substantive insights into her role in bringing Christ to birth-both in history and in us today.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 - Mi 5:1-4a
Psalm - Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19.
Reading 2 - Heb 10:5-10
Gospel - Lk 1:39-45
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[@greyforge27]

J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote in a letter, "Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded."

[@RonCopperman]

That's St. Tolkien , ...right?

[@karenberube2335]

This was one of THE BEST teachings on Mary, in under 15 minutes, I've ever heard!

[@DCsongbird]

Such a beautiful teaching of our mother Mary. In the evening I pray along with you the Rosary you have on KZbin. Merry Christmas Bishop.

[@debbiherold4932]

Yes!

[@robertsmith9096]

Bishop Barron has a way of doing that! God’s blessings be upon you and yours this Christmas season.

[@robertsmith9096]

Bishop Barron has a way of doing that! God’s blessings be upon you and yours this Christmas season.

[@belinrivera4970]

Absolutely ❤❤🎉

[@Tom-xe9iq]

I was in a Catholic church and saw the BLESSED MOTHER. She beckoned me to her Son. It was an amazing experience! Not long after, I signed up for RCIA classes and was baptised into the Catholic church. Hail Mary!

[@rowo7269]

Praise the Lord!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

She calls; she leads, to her Son, always and everywhere. Praised be Jesus Christ!

[@maryjordan4129]

You are so blessed! Praise Jesus!

[@caleblonggrear2796]

Beautiful!! Praise the Lord and welcome to the Church. Grace and peace is here. Jesus the Son of God is love indeed. Let us be transformed

[@NatalieAnneSalibi]

Yes! So beautiful. ❤❤❤ AVE MARIA! ❤❤❤ She loves us so much. Beckons to Her Son. That's it right there. May God continue to bless you dear and Mary mother you. 🙌❤️🙏❤️🙌

[@MajorTom546]

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. 🙏🏼

[@rspjfrost1400]

Although i normally like the homilies of Bishop Barron, this one was INCREDIBLE. Very few strike the balance of Mariology of making it relevant, plumbing the depths of Catholic Tradition but not making it so intellectual as to be more like an essay, or a bit too twee. Felt like the disiples on the road to Emmaus. So much burning of my heart as i learnt off this great man.

[@g_jd_4420]

Agreed most debates on Mary fall into tradition vs scripture but the bishop beautifully connects that scripture is a fruit of tradition but also tradition is proved by scripture.

[@algerardmakilan2485]

Bishop Barron has alluded to the book by Brant Pitre “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary” in the past and all these are explained in detail in that book. I used to be guilty that I cannot defend our making Mary the highest of creatures from my protestant friends but it is that book that really opened my eyes. Bishop Barron sums up it up brilliantly.

[@unoriginal_username1]

God bless you bishop Barron and all my catholic brothers and sisters, wishing you all a very merry Christmas. - an Anglican

[@mrs.cracker4622]

Merry Christmas to you and God bless you this Christmas!🙏🎄

[@enghockchew3517]

@@unoriginal_username1 a blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones

[@sandieurquhart5217]

Merry Christmas to Everyone! ❤

[@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk]

And a very Mary Christmas to you too! 🙏

[@walterleamy4623]

I didn’t believe in praying the rosary even while being raised a Catholic. I started praying the rosary a few months ago and something absolutely miraculous happened in my life. I can’t explain it. If I told the story few would believe me. An incredible experience

[@empackmanmueller1725]

No it's that reason Mary wants you to share your story. Don't hide it for the evil one doesn't want people to know. Share it joyfully, because it may touch someone's life in a profound way.

[@thomaslenzmeier183]

Awesome! Be thankful and the meaning will unfold over time.

[@melk6720]

We would believe your experience. Yes the Rosary is incredible, I am saddened it has been neglected in the church and not promoted where I live in. UK. Please pray for all clergy who are not devoted to Mary, that they, like John may love Mary and take Her into their home 🙏

[@ayulliettramirez1459]

I would love to hear you! I believe!

[@1CarlosVillela1]

Tell us!!!

[@MsSeeker4ever]

For me, I've always believed in the intercession of mother Mary since my childhood even though I was born and grew up in a non Christian family. The second time I asked for her intercession, God responded and I promised God not to doubt for life. This until I converted and baptized Catholic 15 years later. When I went to the Catholic Church, the very first thing happened, the priest gave me the Rosary. The comfort I felt was unbelievable, it was as if mother Mary was telling me I brought you here. I believe in Mother Mary's intercession by experience, even before I became Catholic and since my childhood. This experience by all means was a factor among others that led to my conversion. Since I was introduced to the Rosary, I've never broken the habit of praying.

[@tamangchristopher5453]

God bless you 💖

[@MrTonyd1954]

@@MsSeeker4ever she had Jesus convert water to wine. Why not you to Catholicism.

[@TheologyForThought]

@@MsSeeker4ever Look at every religion. They all have a female figure that intercedes for spirits in the underworld (purgatory). The Greeks called her Aphrodite, the Aztecs called her the lady of the dead. She has many names, Ishtar,Isis etc. Read the book of Enoch, she is the wife of one of the fallen angels of Genesis 6. You’re worshipping the same Queen of Heaven that the prophet Jeremiah warned about. They just disguise her as Mary to lead people away from God. This is why you celebrate Easter. It’s another spelling of Ishtar. She was the fertility goddess who’s symbol was the rainbow. This is why Easter was declared Trans visibility day. The whole holiday is about her. And even besides all that. God forbids communication with the dead. Mary is just another soul awaiting judgement day like the rest of us.

[@xuxito]

The more I walk the streets of Los Angeles praying the Rosary the more enthusiastic I get about Mary untying the knots of those who see may pray and of those who live in those city blocks I walked through. Plus I can sense that the spiritual battle is becoming more personal since certain strange things has been happening. Let’s all help Our Mom’s Immaculate heart triumph by boldly going out in public and praying the Rosary. It will be an epic battle but a joyous one by all of a sudden seeing people praying the Rosary all across America and the world. Amen

[@laurahamer9165]

May God be with you as you walk and preach

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@laurahamer9165 Saint Michael the Archngel, defend us in BATTLE!

[@winifridosanluis796]

I also pray the rosary in public places.

[@ravimathew4123]

From being an atheist to surrender my soul to Mother Mary and Lord Jesus Christ it all happened due to blessed Mother Mary's love and blessing. The Miracles Mother did in my life is beyond words. My prayers for you and your beloved Child our Lord Jesus Christ.❤🙏

[@barreflynn]

As a person who was seminary trained in the Protestant traditions, Mary is swept aside. As I grow in faith, I am realizing how much more expansive the Christian life is than just a focus on Christ. You have helped me expressed the balance that is needed.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Who is the only human being to spend all 33 years with Christ. Who is the only human being ever to contain Jesus' divine DNA in her body (fetal microchimerism)? Two points you might ponder.

[@SusanWilson-cf8mw]

AMEN Brother...AMEN🙌😊🔥🔥🔥

[@CatholicCarlismEnjoyer]

​@@HAL9000-su1mzMary, yes. But fetal microchimerism isn't why she is revered. Because Joseph didn't have this yet he isn't somehow not as important as a parent, (Mary is holier yes, but not more human than Joseph). It's because of her FIAT we adore her, and because God choose her.

[@littlemeadowpress]

Yes, there's so much to learn. If you'd like to learn more about the biblical basis for the Marian teachings Brant Pitre is great. You can find some videos online from him and he has also written a book called "The Jewish Roots of Mary".

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@littlemeadowpress It ALL makes sense and it ALL gives glory to God.

[@animula6908]

Bishop Barron’s explanations about Mary’s place in Catholicism and the rosary etc were crucial to my awakening and conversion from my Bible-based fundamentalist faith (which I describe as primitive Catholicism, but weak in teachings on the Holy Spirit). I had emergency surgery to remove a 6 pound mass removed and am facing chemo, but don’t yet know the extent or prognosis or other details-all 10 days ago, and unexpected. I have been extremely thankful for the rosary and the divine chaplet and for my conversion and every mass I have attended, and for blessed clergymen like this one who have provided for my spiritual needs. I need Mary to be a mother to me now, and I’m so thankful that Bishop Barron made me understand I can rely on her to do so as an active form of worshipping Jesus Christ. Im thankful that I have worn the miraculous medallion for many months, and prayed novenas for two other cancer victims, and that I can pray now for the dying, the sick, the lonely, the lost, and those grieving. What a gift I have received, and how I wish to thank this man. Merry Christmas, father. Thank God for your capable and selfless service to promoting the gospel and the teachings of the church.

[@ccbarr58]

get the Sacrament of Annointing

[@bing71979]

Thank you so much for sharing these enriching faith-filled experience of yours. Your sufferings become redemptive because you surrender it to God and it helped you to stay close with Him through the intercession of our Blessed MOTHER. God bless you!

[@juliecontreras8700]

@@animula6908 will have you in all my prayers‼️

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Have you received the Sacrament of Anointing? If not, GO! I have received it too many times to count, having now survived 4 cancers, two of them at stage IV. 75+ tumors. 0% prognosis. 7th remission. Masses as large as that removed from you are often benign, so please take some comfort there. As to chemo, I have received 21 anti-cancer drugs and I am delighted to be anywhere. I view the journey - which is far from over - as a challenge. You have innumerable Saints interceding for you as well! Prayers ascending!

[@sandyv2195]

God bless you. Thanks for sharing your story, which will likely touch the heart of others who need to hear it - you are an evangelist. Praying for your complete recovery. As another person said, be sure to receive the sacrament of Anointing. Merry Christmas! May Christ's peace be upon you every day.🙏🏼

[@trommelbiel]

This Bishop is getting me interested in the catholic church again!

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

“IF” you have not already, please consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, also known as “Holy Hour.” Time spent in our Lord’s Presence is priceless. Call your local Catholic parish and find out when they offer it. Some parishes offer 24/7 Adoration. Simply go, sit in Christ’s Presence. TAKE YOUR BIBLE! Read scripture, contemplate, pray. Tell Christ of your love of Him, and of your worries and doubts, even your fears. Then, be as patient with Christ as He has been with you. Grace will flow and when you receive the grace to know that HE IS THERE, you will be forever changed. Miracles occur in Christ’s Presence - of that I can personally attest.

[@decentguy11]

Amen. Time is shorter than we think. Make haste and return. 🙏

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@decentguy11 Keep your eyes on the clouds of heaven!

[@RitaGatton]

I highly recommend the ten-part series "Catholicism" on KZbin by Bishop Barrron. I especially remember liking the episodes on Mary and the last one on the end of time.

[@trommelbiel]

@RitaGattonl will look for it. I don't consider myself an ex Catholic but l currently worship in a prophetic church where the bible is taught several times a week. I owe most things l know about the bible to the pastor of this church. But l haven't stopped praying the rosary or honouring the blessed Virgin Mary and those will never stop. There is a rosary app l normally use to pray the Rosary and this Bishop is my goto voice.

[@thediazfamily1586]

As a child, Mother Mary led me to her Son. I will be forever grateful 🙏 ❤

[@RonCopperman]

How? (Cheers)

[@warrenspellman975]

Me too. From an early age Mother Mary has been my love, my protector, my inspiration and my hope. With her help I hope to see the face of God and His blessing.

[@thomaslenzmeier183]

Mary’s response to the Annunciation says it all “ let it be done to me according to your will.” Mary’s trust is something we can all emulate.

[@timsmith9503]

This morning I happen to be reading Luke 1:26-56, in my Word on Fire: Gospel Commentary. PS: Listening as a protestant!

[@empackmanmueller1725]

@timsmith9503 join rcia/ocia just to learn about the faith. You don't have to convert but learn more about Jesus and our blessed mother. 🙏

[@word-pictures]

Hearing Bishop Barron describe Mary as a protector/soldier reminds me of a time back in my early 20’s. Back then, I was living in a cheap, windowless basement apartment in the PNW. One night I was awoken around 3 am by what I can only describe as a dark presence that felt like it was pressing down on my entire body while I was lying in bed. I was petrified and started praying. I could hardly move but eventually managed to lift my right arm and turn on a lamp next to my bed. The moment I did, I felt the presence lift off my body. Then I saw something incredible. On the wall in front of me was a shadow that I instantly recognized in my heart/mind as the silhouette of a pregnant Mary. As a Protestant, I had never given much thought about her so this was such a strange/delightful experience. Thanks so much for this beautiful message Bishop Barron. ❤

[@margokupelian344]

Mary even tends to those who don’t believe for what she is… There are no words to describe Mary…❤️😊

[@jesuslovesyoue]

I stay Catholic because of Mary. As Catholics we rightfully honor her. What a tragedy for Protestants to lose out on her graces.

[@TheologyForThought]

She’s a demonic spirit named Ishtar

[@carolknapik7426]

Only God gives graces...only God and no one else...not even Mary!

[@mmmail1969]

@@carolknapik7426 "Hail Mary...FULL of Grace....." Even you and I extend "graces" toward others! Another Protestant FAILURE! 🙄

[@evlutionzllc5519]

You have no clue what you are worshipping. Research Semiramus (Mother of God, Queen of Heaven... sound familiar?), Ishtar, Easter/Eastre, Isis, Astarte, Ashtaroth. You might understand why protestants don't worship pagan goddesses then... The main focus of Christ's ministry was false religion, false teachers, and false believers, FYI

[@mariemaria1906]

If ​​only you knew you would humble yourself and accept this great teaching and ask for Virgin Mary's intercession. God bless you

[@ElizabethBattle]

Cradle Protestant and recent convert here, currently in OCIA...forging a relationship with Mary has been one of the sweetest and most beautiful aspects of coming to the Catholic faith. As a Protestant, I had it all wrong about her (and most everything else, lo!). Bishop Barron's sermon just adds more beauty to my blossoming relationship with Our Lady. Thank you!

[@sharlietrue2349]

Thank you Bishop Barron… you have lead me to return to the Catholic Church..

[@NatalieAnneSalibi]

Woohoo! Praise God! ❤️🙌❤️ Stay strong Bishop B ❤️🙏❤️. May God protect and sustain you and Mary protect and mother you and all pour Love into you.

[@peacemakers6316]

Thank you sweet Mother Mary, help me prepare to receive my God this Christmas, help me be worthy to receive your Son and His gifts.

[@lauriethompson740]

'Christ sits upon the throne of wisdom', what a beautiful image of the Madonna as the embodiment of spiritual wisdom!

[@GodsWhisper940]

Praying for peace in our families and in the world, for conversion of sinners in America and in the whole world

[@maryjordan4129]

It’s unbelievable how long without realizing that Jesus’ humanity is 100% from the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can never honor her or love her too much!

[@maryjordan4129]

Bishop Barron is a treasure from Jesus to all Christians. I feel he will be canonized one day in the very far distant future I pray.

[@lilynoya7022]

AMÉN AMÉN AMÉN. My soul glorifies The Lord and my spirit rejoice in God,my Savior 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️🌹🌹🌹

[@octavianrei]

Thank you! If I would have even a fraction of Mother Mary s obedience and purity of heart, Christ will be born in me. Humility, obedience and purity of heart, this made Mary the perfect vessel chosen to give birth to Christ, and this will prepare me to be worthy having Christ be born in me.

[@warrenspellman975]

Beautifully said!

[@leecisneros4863]

Oh how I wish the rest of the world would invoke Our Blessed Mother. The Queen of Heaven has helped me so many times. She magnifies Our Lord into our lives like a beautiful sunrise.

[@TheologyForThought]

Read Jeremiah ‭7‬:‭18‬. The Queen of Heaven is a demonic spirit. Praying to her makes God angry. You think you’re praying to Mary but you’re not.

[@susand3668]

@@TheologyForThought Jesus has been called the "Morning Star." But that is the meaning of the word "lucifer". Do you want to be misrepresenting Jesus that way? Of course not. So why misrepresent Mary that way? Jeremiah was not speaking of Mary. Christians calling Mary the Queen of Heaven are simply saying that her Son is The King.

[@TheologyForThought]

@@susand3668Look at every religion. They all have a female figure that intercedes for spirits in the underworld (purgatory). The Greeks called her Aphrodite, the Aztecs called her the lady of the dead. She has many names, Ishtar,Isis etc. Read the book of Enoch, she is the wife of one of the fallen angels of Genesis 6. You’re worshipping the same Queen of Heaven that Jeremiah talks about. They just disguise her as Mary to lead people away from God. This is why you celebrate Easter. It’s another spelling of Ishtar. She was the fertility goddess who’s symbol was the rainbow. This is why Easter was declared Trans visibility day. The whole holiday is about her. And even besides all that. God forbids communication with the dead. Mary is just another soul awaiting judgement day like the rest of us.

[@ivanmendez9683]

Hail Mary Mother of God!

[@kiki.says.s]

Mary has been my bridge to what I've needed most in this life. I resisted Christ for so long and then was called to pray the rosary. As I did more and more she opened my heart and made me a believer. Forever grateful 💕.

[@TheologyForThought]

You are praying to a demonic spirit

[@JijoBushman]

Explain for me further Kiki

[@susand3668]

@@TheologyForThought? Praying to God through a holy person is praying to a demon? The Rosary consists of the Apostolic Creed, the Lord's Prayer (which He taught us) and the Hail Mary, which consists of Biblical quotations and a request for prayer. If you understood what the Church teaches, you would make fewer mistakes in arguing against the Church (which I know you need to do because if you stopped Protesting, you would have to become Catholic.)

[@TheologyForThought]

@@JijoBushman Look at every religion. They all have a female figure that intercedes for spirits in the underworld (purgatory). The Greeks called her Aphrodite, the Aztecs called her the lady of the dead. She has many names, Ishtar,Isis etc. Read the book of Enoch, she is the wife of one of the fallen angels of Genesis 6. You’re worshipping the same Queen of Heaven that Jeremiah talks about. They just disguise her as Mary to lead people away from God. This is why you celebrate Easter. It’s another spelling of Ishtar. She was the fertility goddess who’s symbol was the rainbow. This is why Easter was declared Trans visibility day. The whole holiday is about her. And even besides all that. God forbids communication with the dead. Mary is just another soul awaiting judgement day like the rest of us.

[@kiki.says.s]

@@TheologyForThought Nope.

[@Newgrist]

Creedal Christians in the churches that trace their descent from the magisterial Reformation will have very few objections against these claims, Bishop. As an ordained Presbyterian minister, I will be preaching to my congregation tomorrow a sermon in which I will refer to Mary as the Mother of God, the new Ark of the Covenant, the Mother of the Church, the Mother of all Christians, and the model disciple. Let's put an end to the polemics. Imagine what separated brethren can do for the world if they were reunited.

[@rhwinner]

I'm a Catholic but I audit an evangelical service once a week. The pastor at that church regularly refers to Mary as Mother of God.

[@RitaGatton]

Thank you, sir. I can't wait for the reunification of all Christians when the world could see what we could do together! It would bring about what Our Lord prayed for three times in John 17 before He went to the Garden of Gethsemane. It would make Him so happy!

[@HDwedge012]

@Newgrist Thank you for this articulation! It is disappointing that so many low-church ‘solo scriptura’ types box themselves into a Mary-disparaging corner.

[@sandyv2195]

Amen!

[@PLSTruth]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. I'm grateful for your posts. Thank you for also telling God yes and becoming such a gifted teacher of our Church.

[@ruthriganti3585]

Mary our lady of good counsel please help our youth so many have no clue. They are much in need of help. Thank you. Amen. And parents and all adults who influence our children.

[@patriciagriffin2216]

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray 🙏🏻 for us! Blessed Mother, Undoer of Knots, help me to undo the knots in my heart so that I can prepare and receive Jesus in my heart! Amen

[@gregl9175]

Pray for us , holy mother!

[@TheologyForThought]

The Virgin Mary is a demonic spirit named Ishtar. The Bible calls her the queen of heaven. (‭‭Jeremiah ‭7‬:‭18‬ ‭) When you do the rosary, know that you’re performing a ritual that comes from Hinduism. Don’t let these people lead you into hell.

[@milkastanojevich8357]

Blessed Mother Mary is a beautiful mother. She loves her son, she wants us to love him as she does. What child doesn’t run to their loving mother when hurt or happy? She is our heavenly mother, who brings us closer to our Lord. Go to her as you would go to your mother, for love, wisdom and guidance. One of Bishop Barron’s very best homilies. Thank you, Bishop.

[@TheologyForThought]

The Virgin Mary is a demonic spirit named Ishtar. The Bible calls her the queen of heaven. (‭‭Jeremiah ‭7‬:‭18‬ ‭) When you do the rosary, know that you’re performing a ritual that comes from Hinduism. Don’t let these people lead you into hell.

[@HerminiaRaagas]

Because of Mary we are blessed with JESUS CHRIST.Through Mary the world celebrates Christmas every year.Alleluia!!!

[@ReverseTheLeon]

One of the best homilies on our Lady! I love praying along with BIshop Barron's videos on the Rosary with his very unique but very powerful reflections on Mary and the Gospel Mysteries!

[@TheologyForThought]

@@ReverseTheLeon Look at every religion. They all have a female figure that intercedes for spirits in the underworld (purgatory). The Greeks called her Aphrodite, the Aztecs called her the lady of the dead. She has many names, Ishtar,Isis etc. Read the book of Enoch, she is the wife of one of the fallen angels of Genesis 6. You’re worshipping the same Queen of Heaven that the prophet Jeremiah warned about. They just disguise her as Mary to lead people away from God. This is why you celebrate Easter. It’s another spelling of Ishtar. She was the fertility goddess who’s symbol was the rainbow. This is why Easter was declared Trans visibility day. The whole holiday is about her. And even besides all that. God forbids communication with the dead. Mary is just another soul awaiting judgement day like the rest of us.

[@Dienekes678]

​@@TheologyForThoughtmay God forgive your vile and blasphemous words.

[@TheologyForThought]

@@Dienekes678 I’m not blaspheming. I’m defending the Bible. This video is blasphemy.

[@Dienekes678]

@Just-InFaith-t7w you don't understand the Bible. You'll stand before Jesus for judgement one day and you'll have to explain why you blasphemed against His mother. God help you when that awful day comes.

[@rday1378]

A beautiful side-effect from me praying the rosary everyday, took the form in me wanting to learn how to pray it in other languages. I obviously know how to in English, but over this last year I learned how to pray the rosary in Spanish, Italian & French. German is next. I’ll be visiting Rome next year and plan on praying the rosary (everyday I’m there) with a different language every decade. I don’t know, hope this reignites someone’s love for the rosary (and of Christ and the Blessed Mother) like it did for me. God bless you Bishop🙌

[@tmaffeo]

That is so beautiful to be able to and to even want to do the rosaries in different languages . I just May want to try it . I’ve been doing the rosary faithfully everyday for 2 years . A very merry CHRISTmas

[@JW-ue1xg]

I love that idea. It's beautiful in Latin, too.

[@TheologyForThought]

@@rday1378 You’re worshipping a demonic spirit. Look at every religion. They all have a female figure that intercedes for spirits in the underworld (purgatory). The Greeks called her Aphrodite, the Aztecs called her the lady of the dead. She has many names, Ishtar,Isis etc. Read the book of Enoch, she is the wife of one of the fallen angels of Genesis 6. You’re worshipping the same Queen of Heaven that the prophet Jeremiah warned about. They just disguise her as Mary to lead people astray. This is why you celebrate Easter. It’s another spelling of Ishtar. She was the fertility goddess who’s symbol was the rainbow. This is why Easter was declared Trans visibility day. The whole holiday is about her. And even besides all that. God forbids communication with the dead. Mary is just another soul awaiting judgement day like the rest of us.

[@irenedoylesandler9896]

Add Latin! I’m working on praying the Rosary in Irish ☘️ Gaelic. Really hard! But it was the language of my ancestors.

[@Gods_Word_Today_]

I pray for my Granddaughter that she volunteer being a missionary for mormon church.send her to Argentina..May God Bless and safe for them.. Thank you Mother Mary

[@emilsoosay4107]

Thanks a million most reverend Bishop for the wonderful message about Mary our Mother under the title of "Mary the undoer of knots". I have always wondered why she is invoked under this title. Now I know whom to turn to in difficulties. I shall also share this knowledge with my Sisters and friends.. You're my spiritual mentor.

[@ReneVasquez-hz3sp]

Like always we are blessed to have such a wonderful blessing of wisdom and faith with Holy integrity. God bless you Bishop Barron

[@TJ1920]

Fourth Sunday of Advent Mary is the Mother of God Conceived by the Holy Spirit A Virgin conceived by the Holy Spirit The New Eve, mother of god True Mother of the Church Our Lady of Good Counsel Mary Seat of Wisdom Mary undoer of knots life a serious of knots Very good reference to life

[@bettyangwenyi1797]

Fr never preached a better homily, amen. Ave Maria.

[@cristineamie2815]

Praised be Jesus and Mary!

[@peggym.fanning3917]

Thank you, Bishop Barron, for sharing your wisdom, and Faith which has enriched our lives of Faith.

[@NorthBayRepublic]

Queen of heaven I appeal to you for mercy through your son our lord for all of us during this advent, amen.

[@AprilEaster-n1129]

I love this short explanation on Mary's role to Catholics.

[@meganneale2074]

You have spoken very well of Mary, Bishop. 🙏😌

[@daveyjoness905]

The duality between Eve and Mary hit hard!

[@spacetrains30]

I love Mary so much. Thankyou God for such a wonderful gift.

[@Gudregerar7]

Oh I love Blessed Virgin Mary SO SO much!!! 💙💙💙 She is my mama!! 💙I turn to her many many times a day! I am her little child! So grateful!! Thank you Jesus for giving me your Blessed Mother!! 🙏❤️🙌 And I love that litany to!!! 😍 Learned it by heart and it is so wounderful to pray quietly in my heart! 🙏 And as a former evangelical I’ve noticed that when I just say Mary, my spirit awakes in joy and I start to pray in the Holy Spirit! Another of her names is Chalice of the Spirit! 🙏🕊️ Thank you so much Father for this wounderful homily!! 🙏

[@staterepjameswhite1531]

Very good sermon Bishop. I truly believe that if all of Christendom had acknowledged the rightful role and purpose of Mother Mary a lot of the social order confusion would be mitigated. We would have a heightened respect for womanhood and the value of our sisters as established by God.

[@EmmanuelMatabaro]

"Advent figure par excellence"😊 Ave Maria 🙏 From DR Congo

[@AnthonyGibson-s1k]

Our blessed Mother Mary plays such a vital role in our Catholic faith. She leads us to her son who is indeed the Divine redeemer. Thank u Bishop Barron for a wonderful homily.

[@diannegazzola1957]

Mary is the key figure to bring us closer to Her Son Jesus when praying the Rosary we meditate on the very Life of Christ.

[@naisah8605]

Bishop Robert Baron , I got your book , An Introduction to Prayer, at the Our Lady of Dallas Abbey. Thank you so much. I needed that book. God bless you.

[@arthurkearney6193]

God bless you Bishop. We need teachers like yourself.

[@PescadoDelDiablo]

I’m not a superstitious person. But, just a week ago, for some reason I felt a presence I could not explain. I felt uneasy, I felt like I was being followed. something malevolent. I couldn’t explain it. Evil. So I searched my entire house, looked around outside and couldn’t find anything wrong, but I still felt that feeling of dread. Climbing into bed, I tried playing positive music, hymns or anything else to make me feel better. Nothing worked. Finally, I played Bishop Barron’s Joyful Mysteries Rosary. My wife, was not happy, she told me to turn it off. So I filled her in. She then got freaked out, but we waited for the rosary to finish. For about 10 minutes, I was still distracted as the rosary was played, but I forced myself to focus on every single word. Every. single. Word. And nothing else. Maybe five more minutes passed by and my wife just asked again to turn it off, I said “turn what off?” And realized I completely forgot what I was worried about. I can’t explain it. One of the weirdest things I have ever experienced. I asked my wife the next day, and she told me she woke up multiple times in the night and just prayed the “our father” and it seemed to help her. We’re not the most religious people but we’re both technically Catholic. When Bishop Barron spoke about unseen threats, this ringed so true. We would have gone to mass the next day but it was a Friday.

[@ladyj3474]

Welcome back, I wish you and your wife the holy grace and peace that comes to one freely when we commit to our Lord and the wonderful Catholic faith that includes Mass and following the sacraments. God bless you both.

[@AnaOliva-iw2mx]

Pray the rosary 📿 ❤

[@JonathanDavidDummar]

There should be mass offered every day just FYI. Get to confession and receive Our LORD in a state of Grace. It’ll change your life for the better and heal your marriage.

[@CarlosOteroC]

Tomorrow is sunday 😉

[@barrypenobscott9882]

Most Catholic Parishes have weekday Masses.

[@luisamedici5890]

In times of difficulties, troubles n hard times, pray to: Our Lady of Good Counsel 🙏 Our Lady of Wisdom🙏 Our Lady Undoer of Knots🙏 The New Eve -Mother of God🙏 Mother of the Church🙏 Ark of the Covenant🙏 🙏🙏🙏

[@PInk77W1]

Our Lady of Ransom • pray for us

[@TheologyForThought]

She’s a demon

[@Shokoofeh.Ja.]

Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us ❤

[@abielkiflay3382]

Thank you Father. Thats a beautiful sermon❤❤❤May God bless you.

[@wayneowens4761]

How do I thank you God for all the gifts you give us, Mary, Bishop Barron, The Church, and Your only Son, Your only Son. Wow! I have a son, and I love him to. Another big thanks for my Boy, My Wife, My Faith, even the cats that lay around and give us so much joy. Let us live in the center of the Wheel as Bishop Barron says, next to the Lord and detach ourselves from all care but the Love of God, The Salvation of his Son and the work of the Holy Sprit. I only hope that more people will burn with the Holy Spirit, evangelize, live good Holy lives, and all ways grow closer to God. Merry Christmas Brother and Sister in Christ.

[@TJS483]

Profound. Thank you, Bishop.

[@soniaaltuzar6191]

Muchas gracias padre, me encantan sus reflexiones, le tengo que poner captio. Para entenderlas porque no entiendo muy bien inglés y a veces la escucho dos veces, pero me encantan, muchas gracias, Dios y la Santísima Virgen de Guadalupe, lo sigan bendiciendo y el Espíritu Santo ilumina do

[@Apol-los]

As a Reformed Baptist by conviction, I absolutely agree with your convictions over Mary. Cause I held the exact same convictions from what the Bible revealed to me before you even expressed your views here.

[@NatalieAnneSalibi]

Thank you for this sermon Bishop Barron and team! ❤️🙏

[@abelgarcia6992]

Thank you Bishop Barron. I learned something important from your talk on Mary. Awesome! ❤

[@DBeAwn1]

I love our Blessed Mother Mary. Full of grace ❤

[@fabiking3338]

We pray to Mary because where there is Mary there is Jesus 🙏

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

@@Kreiger778 Christians. Consider becoming Christian!

[@MagzV]

​@HAL9000-su1mz Where in the Bible does it say Mary is seated with Jesus in heaven? Is she seated closer to Jesus than any other saint in Heaven? Does the Bible teach us that Mary is omnipresent?

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

​@@MagzV Your question assumes a fact not in evidence. Christianity is not a religion of the book - that is Islam. Are you Muslim? BIBLICAL FACTS: Jesus wrote no bible. Jesus sent no bible. Jesus commanded the writing of no bible! Jesus made no requirement that believers have a bible. The bible makes no demand that believers have a bible. Why do you demand what neither Jesus nor the bible demand?

[@emmib1388]

but Mary is in Heaven with Jesus -- the concerns of this world are no longer in her mind -- there are no tears in heaven.....

[@Avalon-M.A.]

What a knotty fellow I've been all my life. Mary the Mother of God, untie these knots in my life. Amen. Love from Malaysia.

[@eagleswings5693]

Hail Mary ,full of grace!

[@sharonzarsadias5405]

Mother Mary is my greatest intercessor to her Son, Jesus Christ. Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Thank you Bishop Barron for this great sharing. Merry and Blessed Christmas 🙏🥰

[@mh3860]

A profound and intimate view of our faith. Thank you Bishop

[@RandomThoughts77777]

Excellent homily. Lift up she who is the Ark and you will cross the Jordan safely.

[@marye7798]

God bless you Bishop Barron. Thank you for your faithfulness.

[@jorgezuni2818]

The word "wife" expresses the intimate and close relationship between Maria and the Holy Spirit . This intimate and unique union between the Holy Spirit and Maria took place at the time of her immaculate conception in the womb of her mother, Santa Ana. In this mystical union and through it, God kept Mary free of original sin.

[@hugh009]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! Another AHA - MARY - The New EVE/Ark of the Covenant and my favorite as I have a ministry devoted to the ARMOR OF GOD - SPIRITUAL WARRIOR! 🙏 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@megred7364]

I can't wait for Rosary in a Year! Blessed Virgin Mother, pray for us!

[@JeRein99]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for sharing her imperative story. ❤❤❤

[@mariechong9109]

Mary, dear mother of mine, thank you for guiding and guarding me daily ❤

[@adriadua5019]

God Blessed you Bishop Barron 🤍✨beautiful homily ✨

[@smsmsm94]

Mary, Mary, Mary what a gift from the almigthy

[@mariefrench44]

Mary reflects upon the things of God... she will give good council to us about God... thank you, BB!

[@ApologeticWarriors]

Her soul magnifies the lord❤

[@todayIlive3]

Mary always leads us to Jesus. I go 2 her + Jesus shows up! A blessing. My rosary daily is given to her 2 help those she knows needs help. She sure does help with the knots, I ask her 2 bring them 2 Jesus, for healing, help. She is such a gift to my life, took me awhile to embrace her. Now all I can say is stay close to Mary. Be blessed all.

[@donnaostojski5478]

I attend a church which is a place of worship for the Polish diaspora. The Polish congregants have a deep devotion Mother Mary in particular, our Lady of Czestahova. Their devotion is humbling. Priest from Poland serve the church and recently we got Fr. Krzysztof. Fr. Krzysztof has a deep devotion to Mother Mary. He has brought in a great depth of worship to our church. Thank you Mother Mary for your intercession. God bless and protect all your sons.

[@Ivy-l5p7w]

Good job and way to go Bishop Barron, talking about all these topics. I think it is important, and I am grateful to God that someone is able and willing to stand up and start a discussion about these topics. A person can talk about this stuff from a variety of positions. And it needs to be done. On the other hand, I consider, to myself, though there are many perspectives, there is only One Who can see what actually pertains. It is important to talk. It is also important to do, as Jesus Christ said. I love what Jesus said. His sayings involve doing, and personal participation. Jesus Christ truly is the good Shepherd. I love Him. He said, "Why do you call Me Lord, and do not do what I say?". And is it not all there, in the scriptures, Old Testament and New?

[@Ivy-l5p7w]

Why should the Man offer additional instructions at this time? Did He not cover and address all pertinent topics while He was on Earth?

[@Ivy-l5p7w]

I don't think He would have left anything out. I don't think He left anything out.

[@PatrickSteil]

We can love Jesus AND Mary! There is no boundary to how much love we can have.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

We are made in the image and likeness of God, including the love of which He IS.

[@dorcaswepukhulu3037]

How I always look forward to listening to your well - explained sermons! Thank you, Bishop Barron and may God continue to give you the inspiration of exploring the scriptures for me. Amen

[@lguevara586]

Bishop Barron, thank you. 🙏

[@peterbeckles7709]

everytime i watch him and listen 2 him I'm so amazed thanks for helping me and all of Us

[@briandelaney9710]

“Rejoice , O Pure One! For our salvation , You brought forth God in the flesh! Through You, May we find Paradise. O Most Blessed Mother of God!”

[@AnnabelSanchez-oo8ko]

Thanks to you Bishop Barron ❤ on lesson about mortification during Advent that I avoid idle conversation.. it helped!❤ Thanks Bishop Barron as well for "Mary, a momentum of hope!"

[@susrutakumarghosh2047]

Another magnificent sermon! Thank you very much, Father. ❤❤❤

[@phyllisjackson4322]

Touched my heart.

[@susrutakumarghosh2047]

​@@phyllisjackson4322 You're absolutely right, brother! Bishop Barron's every show is a true masterpiece!

[@GillianSavant-p7f]

So beautiful it makes me cry

[@Fabio-j1d]

Yes, Mary mother of Jesus matters of course!

[@JPOBlake]

An excellent talk about Mary, our Mother. I frequently say some of the litanies of the Blessed Mother. They have so many beautiful titles. I now find myself meditating on the titles. It never gets old.

[@maryomega1703]

Powerful Thanks Bishop, Blessed Mother of GUADALUPE Pray for us , Our Blessed Mother is always interceding for us A

[@veronicafashant7828]

Excellent thoughts about Mary. I have many knots in my life. Great image My prayers. Veronica ❤

[@pamelagilchrist3303]

This might be my favorite. Worth several listens and sharing. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@TheologyForThought]

The Virgin Mary is a demonic spirit named Ishtar. The Bible calls her the queen of heaven. (‭‭Jeremiah ‭7‬:‭18‬ ‭) When you do the rosary, know that you’re performing a ritual that comes from Hinduism. Don’t let these people lead you into hell.

[@sandyv2195]

Absolutely!

[@debbiegraham5585]

Thank you, Bishop Barron