Do Not Fear

Friends, according to YouVersion, the popular Bible app, 2020’s most-read Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
In this new episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss this verse, the Bible's repeated encouragement not to be afraid, and how we can overcome our fears of sickness, loss, and death.
A listener asks, was Jesus subject to things like doubt and ignorance?
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Awesome, this is great news thanks be to God. May I suggest you watch EWTN Journey home program here on KZbin hosted by Marcus Grodi. It will help you deepen your understanding of the catholic faith. Watch especially the journey homes of 1. Dr Scott Hann 2. Dr John Bergsma 3. Tim Staples 4. Dr David Anders and many others God bless

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As someone who left the church for a long time, then found my way back to my faith, I landed on your podcasts, Bishop Barron. I have never been the same since then. The spirit is moving but I don’t know where we are going. Since I am finite, I won’t worry about it but trust in the Lord

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As a senior (80), have lived a long life, however each time I hear Bishop Barron talk on a particular subject and/or re-read scripture , I’m always amazed to get some “new insight” from it. When my husband was dying in Jan 2018 ( he was a convert), I suddenly realized he was worried about me,..suddenly I had such a total knowledge about the timelessness omg God and expressed this to him, “ before you can blink your eye I’ll be with you again”. He closed his eyes and was gone. It was the most beautiful death I have ever seen & was filled with this joy that lasted until well after his funeral. God is good! I have no fear of death, it’s living that can be difficult! Thanks again, enjoy your video & and weekly sermon with Bishop. God Bless! 🇨🇦☮️ ✝️🙏 P

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Thank you for your witness. It's wonderful. God bless you mam.

[@johnsposato5632]

Beautiful!

[@ghrohrs2020]

This is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing that sanctified moment in your lives. I will remember that thought always, with joy, "before you can blink, I will be with you again." Beautiful.

[@jenelms905]

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Salvation is of the Lord. Salvation is of the Christ. May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us. Amen.

[@a.macdonald4877]

One of my favorite hymns... Be not afraid, I go before you always, Come follow Me, and I shall give you rest.

[@sandrahermit3598]

That one gets me crying almost every time.

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[@phyllisjackson4322]

Feels like a luluby🤗

[@LisaGemini]

I love that hymn, too!

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@@sandrahermit3598 Me, too!

[@cassiapaes2480]

"If You are gold,you will be able to go through the fire" was the voice that I heard 10 years back, deep within my being in the silence of that moment, when I was put through a testing by fire n I knew not what awaited me. As I read in one of the posts and rightfully said the grace of God is given to you at the moment you require,not before n not after. Provided one surrenders this helplessness to the God who will make you walk on stormy waters.Just have to constantly n consciously keep our shifting gaze focussed on Him who can and will carry us through.

[@louistrudeau767]

Came in fear, heard with relief, left in amazement, peace and gratitude! Thank you!

[@emilychan9984]

Bishop Baron, I am a Catholic from Singapore. You have touched my life greatly and brought me a lot closer to God. He has annointed you the new Samuel in these dark times. Please continue to bring God's blessings to us. Thank you.

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Bishop Barron radiates truth and God's wisdom. I listen and I feel spiritually fed. Thank you.

[@AlphonseMenkefor]

We thank God for your effective evangelization Bishop Robert Barron. we pray for God’s amazing grace to enlighten our wretched understanding accordingly. We beg for His mercy to grant us the grace to transcend our fears of our existential finitude caused by ‘The Fall’ so that we may renter into His grace of eternal life. We thank God for His infinite love because even when we continued in sin He sent His Son to redeem us by His unfathomable sacrifices…even death on the cross. Thank You God who is like no other because You are the Uncreated and Eternal One. Amen. .

[@jtaylor0727]

The Bishop makes me a better man every time I hear him speak. We especially love his Sunday homilies here on KZbin. Fear is certainly a key force in life ... fear of pain, fear of failure, fear of loneliness, and fear of death.

[@fahadnazir3912]

You have read about me I have taken political asylum in this country I've been worried for five years No one has helped me yet I need help so much brother I am not a beggar I'm worried about my situation I have no one in this country I'm alone Help me for god's sake I'm very worried Can I leave this country? Because I am very worried in this country Here again you do me a favor Brother, I really need four things No food + I have no clothes + I don't have a house to live in Need some cooking utensils You can't even think How can I survive in such a situation? I have nothing help me brother god bless you

[@matth2861]

Thank you, Bishop Barron, for not only being a Bishop but also being a Pastor to God’s people. Your words and ministry have been a hope and consolation in this past year. God bless you!

[@fahadnazir3912]

You have read about me I have taken political asylum in this country I've been worried for five years No one has helped me yet I need help so much brother I am not a beggar I'm worried about my situation I have no one in this country I'm alone Help me for god's sake I'm very worried Can I leave this country? Because I am very worried in this country Here again you do me a favor Brother, I really need four things No food + I have no clothes + I don't have a house to live in Need some cooking utensils You can't even think How can I survive in such a situation? I have nothing help me brother god bless you

[@jenniferramirez6429]

Because of you Fr. Robert Barron I have a better understanding of God's plan for me. I feel closer to God. My catholic faith is in my soul. I appreciate your knowledge very much. Thank you for being here for all people, and helping catholic people understand their faith. Understand God our father. Blessed is Fr. Robert Barron. ✝️

[@mcnallyaar]

"Atomize your sin in terms of fear." Such insight. This entire talk is so nourishing.

[@caroleeskridge9568]

Carole Fay Eskridge: " Bishop Barron your words from the Bible are beautiful and medicine to my soul. Thank you for helping me to put my trust in Jesus and find peace in the words of the Bible and yours."

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I “breezed through” the perils of 2020 - enduring the months-long quarantine and the death from Covid of two close friends - thanks in a huge part to my discovery of Bishop Barron and his talks and homilies. The free streaming of the Catholicism series was spell-binding, I cannot thank the Bishop enough. May God continue to bless him and to keep him safe. May the Lord continue to bless and propagate the Word on Fire Ministry 🙏❤️🙏

[@jeremythompson9430]

It’s spelling.. casting a spell, they bible is a lie.. the devil is the writer of your book

[@widdershins7628]

God bless you, Francesca 🤗

[@cindydieball6350]

I can't remember who said it, but it was said, "God gives us the grace when we need it, not before, not after." It really helped me because most of our fear is anticipatory anxiety. So yes! Bishop Barron, we must "order ourselves to God."💗

[@valq10]

Well Jesus said in the sermon on the mount "worry not about tomorrow, tomorrow will worry about itself!" so whoever said it is in good company!.

[@kellichandler2752]

Each day has enough of its own. Mathew 6:34

[@limrosemary8536]

oops , anticipatory anxiety ...

[@fahadnazir3912]

You have read about me I have taken political asylum in this country I've been worried for five years No one has helped me yet I need help so much brother I am not a beggar I'm worried about my situation I have no one in this country I'm alone Help me for god's sake I'm very worried Can I leave this country? Because I am very worried in this country Here again you do me a favor Brother, I really need four things No food + I have no clothes + I don't have a house to live in Need some cooking utensils You can't even think How can I survive in such a situation? I have nothing help me brother god bless you

[@vickysforum]

There is nothing to fear in this world; in Christ Jesus, we will always emerge victorious no matter the outcome of our circumstances.

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Bishop Robert Barron is such a great teacher , apostle.

[@patriciakelley4125]

Thank you Bishop Barron in helping those who have lost their faith. I am praying for members of my own family to find their way back.

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Bishop Baron you have the power to change a bad day into a good one. You not only talk to catholics but to every men and women of this world. May god bless you . You are a gift to this world.

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May God protect Bishop Robert Barron always

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Bishop Barron, you strengthen my faith and knowledge of God every time I listen to you. Intelligent, insightful and inspirational.

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I'm just discovering this wonderful programme. I lost my faith for about 20 yrs ago. Through confusion with my beliefs. Through a tragic event 2yrs ago in my life I began a journey to find my faith. How wonderful to find Worlld on Fire. Bishop Barron is so calming to listen to and makes understanding our faith in a most amazing way. God Bless him and all on this programme.

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💟..from Indonesia..Praise to LORD JESUS CHRIST that we are still alive and healthy..😇RIP for all souls..🙏thank you Mgr Bishop n WORD on fire team..Ave Maria🌻

[@_TradCat_]

In the Bible there are 365 references (one for each day of the year) to the words "do not be afraid", "do not be anxious" and "do not worry". God is surely trying to tell us something!

[@victormendoza4552]

Yes I think He sure is!!

[@rosielopez1633]

Thank you , Bishop Barron, you have answered your question very honestly, thank you for that.

[@Creeper308]

Thank you, I was about to ask this very question. Where did you get this statistic?

[@loriejo67]

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5.

[@loriejo67]

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” - Isaiah 12:2

[@WestOfEarth]

This was a good discussion. I know I took you to task last week Bishop Barron, but your insights here were on point and welcomed. For my part, I am not afraid. I have overcome all fear of death. Rather, I feel like Paul who wrote in Philippians 1:23-24: "23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body."

[@jenelms905]

My absolute favorite verse too, have a necklace with this verse. It astounded me the first time I read it. I did not previously have any conception, said Isaiah, that God would hold my right hand, saying unto me, Fear not I will help Thee. It was so personal, so encouraging and assured, and I could repeat it over and over, and have God's own Word help me thru. God bless the Prophet Isaiah.

[@clairemcintosh8071]

I just love how you always say it as it is, never dumbing down the faith... The truth is beautiful and so welcome. Only in God is my soul at rest. Thank you BB, the Lord's great 21st century evangelist and most faithful servant, the world has been blessed by BB and WOF. Perfect love drives out fear❤️🙏

[@fahadnazir3912]

You have read about me I have taken political asylum in this country I've been worried for five years No one has helped me yet I need help so much brother I am not a beggar I'm worried about my situation I have no one in this country I'm alone Help me for god's sake I'm very worried Can I leave this country? Because I am very worried in this country Here again you do me a favor Brother, I really need four things No food + I have no clothes + I don't have a house to live in Need some cooking utensils You can't even think How can I survive in such a situation? I have nothing help me brother god bless you

[@betsybliven]

Bishop Barron and Brandon help me understand more deeply why I was attracted to the Catholic Church and faith all my life. I was confirmed 2 years ago this. Pentecost along with my ex protestant husband after 40 years of marriage. During Catechism we were introduced to then Father Barron and have sought him out ever since. He talks my language. He doesn't dumb down the difficult parts and Brandon asks the questions that I might have. Covid has kept me as a senior from my Church but I have my television Mass from Fr. Gatzak in CT everyday and. Bishop Barron. I have learned more about my sacred religion than in my 2 years of Catechism and am hungry from more always. I have a request if you would be so kind. Please pray for my daughter and 4 grandchildren one us a foster. Please pray with me for their baptism and conversion and confirmation into the Catholic Church. Christina, Natalie, Daryl Jr. Kimberly and Jeremiah. God bless you Bishop Barron and Brandon and all that help you my prayers and love are with you everyday. 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@dromero9651]

Whatever it takes for us to get closer to God, let it be. Whether a pandemic or anything else, let us "not be afraid". Dear Lord, keep us ever so close to your most Sacred Heart in body, mind and spirit.

[@allensmith7110]

Not a Catholic, but Bishop Barrons' intellectual answers to life strengthens my Christian walk through life's challenges. His genuine warmth can be felt as conveys his faith. God bless his ministry.

[@paulitaortiz7105]

Thank you for explaining fear. I heard this talk before and did not understand it and now I by the grace of God have peace.. Thank you Jesus.

[@Richie016]

Perfect love casts out fear,Thank you Bishop for clarifying Biblically.

[@loriejo67]

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. - Galatians 5

[@ronnestman4696]

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[@damienbulat8743]

Thanks Bishop Barron for helping me become a better Christian and helping me prepare to meet my maker which will happen sooner or later.

[@Hazelnut_Hiker]

Bishop Baron, I pray for you, as well as all Priests, Seminarians, and those in Religious Life. I thank God for you, and for the Word on Fire Family for your evangelization efforts. Your work has helped me to grow in my faith, and eased my fears & anxieties in my life. I wish you all Peace and God’s blessings. Thank you for all that you do. 🙏❤️

[@spencerherrick9392]

It’s 1:22 am and I’m still awake. Only now, my mind is at peace. The reasons for my anxiety were drawn out exactly as they were by the bishop….. I just was overlooking these flaws. I think that in my moments when my anxiety is at its worst, it’s because I’ve distanced myself from God through sin, and the burden is truly a physical and mental one. Thank you for the reminder that God is love, and only through love will any of us be free from our earthly burdens. God bless you and Thank you.

[@veronicasandoval579]

Thank you, Bishop... let’s stay close to the fire: prayer, sacraments, love... God is in charge of the world... great message for this new year. God bless us.

[@fahadnazir3912]

You have read about me I have taken political asylum in this country I've been worried for five years No one has helped me yet I need help so much brother I am not a beggar I'm worried about my situation I have no one in this country I'm alone Help me for god's sake I'm very worried Can I leave this country? Because I am very worried in this country Here again you do me a favor Brother, I really need four things No food + I have no clothes + I don't have a house to live in Need some cooking utensils You can't even think How can I survive in such a situation? I have nothing help me brother god bless you

[@markfitzpatrick560]

Bishop Barron is truly my Go To person whenever I need answers about my Catholic Faith. Today's broadcast reaffirms, for me, that God is the ultimate answer to All our worries and anxieties. Yes, fear of death is real, yet to hold closely the Love of God in my heart. soul and even in my whole being is the perfect solution, the perfect answer to all my fears. Thank you Bishop and thank you Brandon too. God Bless, Mark

[@colinwestman3918]

Typically an awesome podcast that I share with people I know. I cannot articulate how significant the word on fire series has been in evolving my spiritual life and life in general. As a Roman Catholic I am thrilled with the message sent by Bishop Barron and the organization, Word on Fire. Peace. Colin Westman

[@victoriagomez7556]

I just started listening to WOF by way of a homily that Bishop Barron delivered which “ set me on fire!” Prior to listening to this homily, I bought a small book written by Brandon Vogt titled-“ Return-how to draw your child back to the church “ which the good bishop endorsed and wrote the forward to. We’ll, I immediately confused him with my bishop - Bishop Barres- of the dioceses of Rockville Centre, Long Island. The impetus for buying the book , of course, was to learn more about the author and my bishop. Lo and behold, realizing my FORTUNATE mishap, I was researching Bishop Barron and got hooked❗️ God works in awesome and quirky ways🙏🏻 WHAT A BLESSING your program has been. It is intelligent, articulate, no -nonsense, “ straight from the hip” teaching of our Catholic faith! GOD BLESS YOU ALL❗️✝️

[@marypinakat8594]

"The Bible orders us beyond our finitude to a reality, namely God, who transcends all our earthly and human limitations." *- Bishop Robert Barron*

[@lauraejaimes7659]

Very well said

[@marypinakat8594]

@@lauraejaimes7659 Thanks for your presence☆ Stay blessed☆

[@lindafelcone407]

Brilliant and memorable

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Not to mention annointed

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@@lindafelcone407 God bless you Linda☆

[@sumailidouglas6459]

Bishop Barron u make me refresh my Theology and Philosophy into my priestly ministry. Great topics u discuss are very relevant. Now lm listening to u on: ' do not fear. ' Continue evangelizing the world thru Word on Fire. Fr Douglas RSA

[@ToxicPea]

I find it ironic how 2020 has been the happiest and most content year of my young life, and to that I must presume was caused by me beginning to grow my spiritual life on my own, thanks to KZbin channels like this one.

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[@beAdeodatus]

Yes, there is so much here. But don’t leave out the sacraments. Stay strong in the Lord.

[@ToxicPea]

@@beAdeodatus Absolutely will I not leave out the sacraments. Lockdowns have been difficult but I've had confession every month and got to receive our lord once during this whole event. I hope you stay strong too.

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[@theresakoenig6956]

Bishop Barren is an amazing speaker, I love what he has to say! Be not afraid, love casts out all fear!

[@aliciamoreyra3333]

Today i woke up with a lot of fear and the Holy Spirit directed me to the Word on Fire, Do not Fear which reached my mind with the clear explanation by Tillich on our finitude making us understand the root of fear. The path of leaving the self centered ego and moving to the path of love is the way to be in God’s peace which intellectually seems so right, but to put it into practice is so challenging. Bishop Barron reading the gospel every day as well as your comments helps me greatly to set the pace towards abandonment in the Lord’s mercy as well as much gratitude for all His blessings in my life. Your program is one. Thank you.

[@lauracerdan2479]

Stunning, brilliant and right to the point and core, Bishop Barron I thank GOD for Religious people like you bringing so much truth, clarity and meaning to our Faith. THANK YOU. I moved to Spain after years in San Francisco where I was Confirmed in St Dominics church and in our RCIA program we used your videos as part of our training and learning process, I look for them here in Europe every single night for the invaluable knowledge it provides in all fronts. You are a tremendous heritage for humanity. THANK YOU.

[@carolyncostanza9661]

Bishop Barron, listening to you gives me a closer understanding of the Holy Spirit. Having you in our lives helps us to face our fears. I remember a verse from my confirmation song which pops in my head when I feel fear "Be not Afraid, I go before you Always. Come follow ME and I will give you REST.

[@katherine5590]

Wow, this is one of the most important things I've ever watched. As a Catholic who has an anxiety disorder and scrupulosity but didn't know I had these issues til years later, God was really looking out for me when he told me to choose St. John Paul II as my Confirmation saint. Although I chose St. John Paul II because I believe God told me to, another reason I picked him was because of his motto "Be not afraid." The "be not afraid" motto comforted me then but comforts and strengthens me even more now when I'm dealing with worse fears and anxieties than when I was Confirmed. God is so good, so loving, and so merciful

[@luluq01]

I suffer pretty much what you have described for many years. I cling to my Catholic faith and to prayer. I am well aware that our soul will only rest once we are with God. Still, I worry about the many trials ahead which could be horrendous. I don’t have the temperament nor the emotional fortitude to deal with many of these things, therefore I continue to have anxiety. I pray quite a bit and try hard to place everything in Jesus’ hands, still I can’t overcome the anxiety. Also, out of love, I worry about close family members who I know are suffering. Love does not free me from this but adds to my worries. Love to hear input on this very vulnerable post of mine.

[@katherine5590]

@@luluq01 are you asking for my advice? If so, I feel honored. I'm not a doctor or an expert, so I don't know if I'm qualified, but I can direct you to resources that help reduce my anxiety (sometimes even eliminate my anxiety for long periods of time) and help increase my trust in God and in God's mercy. I've made a total consecration to Mary Immaculate recently, and I think that's a great place to start! Mary is our Mother who loves us very much! If God tells us 365 times in Scripture to not be afraid or not have anxiety, Mary who is sinless and always does the will of God and is our Mother who loves us more than our biological mothers, wouldn't She also want us not to be afraid and not be anxious? Mother Mary's intercession and protection from evil are very powerful. And if you make a total consecration to Mary Immaculate, she will help form you into a saint more quickly and easily and She will always lead you to Jesus. I suggest reading the book 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley. It's a short book where you read 2 pages each day for 33 days. The book will teach you about Marian Consecration and at the end of the 33 days, you can choose one of the several Marian Consecration prayers to make your own consecration. St. Louis de Montfort, St. Pope John Paul II, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Maximilian Kolbe each made a total consecration to Mary ☺

[@katherine5590]

@@luluq01 by the way, what kind of tribulations are you anxious or afraid might happen and affect you?

[@luluq01]

@@katherine5590 Thank you for your interest. I try praying the rosary daily and I have done shorter versions of the consecration to Mary. I can’t answer the second question because we don’t know what the future holds. On a more larger scale, do you think the Jews in the concentration camps did not pray many times to God? Do you think parents who have children dying of cancer or other illnesses did not pray to God? I know God has a plan for all of us, but even if we put ourselves in His hands, how can we be not afraid or anxious about the trials we will be asked to face? I also suffer when my loved ones are suffering. This is my dilema. I appreciate very much you taking the time to respond.

[@katherine5590]

@@luluq01 In hearing and reading about St. Therese of Lisieux recently, I've finally found a saint I relate to a lot, because she also had anxiety and scrupulosity; she also felt weak, little, broken, and sinful like I do. But she learned to boldly trust in God's infinite mercy. So reading her autobiography and learning about the Little Way has reduced my anxiety and exponentially increased my trust in God's mercy and increased my trust that even though I'm weak and sinful, God can and will turn me into a saint. I suggest reading St. Therese of Lisieux's autobiography "The Story of a Soul"

[@sweetpotato9603]

That my sins are actually based on fear gave me new food for thought! Thanks Bishop Barron... 🙏❤️

[@charleskelpsas4453]

THANK YOU BISHOP BARRON. I pray for you.

[@teresitachiarella5143]

This is now the third time I have watched this video of Bishop Barron, and I continue to learn from it and be inspired. To order our life to God who is perfect love conquers fear. Bishop Barron, thank you for giving us hope with this sermon.

[@douglastranghese7270]

What a privilege it is to be allowed to know God and commune with him.

[@joevidrine]

Jesus was tempted in all ways as we are yet without sin. Somehow Jesus' humanity as "a son of man " enabled Him to experience man's temptations and yet he was without sin. "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. " Thanks for this great biblical teaching on fear.

[@AnhVan-qn4fy]

We would like to thank you very much Bishop Barron for your taliking, sharing The WORD OF GOD .We have learnt many things from you have done . We vkeep in touch with you in our prayers. May God Bless you to be in good health.

[@francoisestonborough9351]

As a francophone protestant living in Austria I rarely go tu church. Listening to and watching you, Bishop Barron, keeps my faith alive, and renews my interest in the Scriptures. You are such a deep well of spiritual wisdom; you stand firm in your faith and in the world, and you are such a gifted teacher/preacher. Thank God for you - and for the Internet...

[@bethpisculli1129]

I always find Bishop Barron to be wise, enlightening, and inspirational. This one in particular "Be not afraid" was especially meaningful in my life right now. And the funny thing is, it just popped up and started playing on my phone today. I did not consciously search for or open it. God at work! Thank you Lord. And thank you Bishop Barron for all the good you do.

[@kamaungugi7005]

As always, Bishop you are the God send

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Bishop Barron keeps my priestly formation fresh, vibrant, grounded, relevant & liberating.

[@miajane3878]

Bishop Barron thank you for sharing Gods Word..what power packed messages best Teacher Prophet Preacher Annoited by the word of God

[@aguerra1381]

When we have God-given HOPE and LOVE there can be NO room for fear!

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Anxiety is a by product of sin. By sinning we move away from the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Pax Christi.

[@deirdrebrown5167]

That was really helpful. I find myself in such great distress, old, useless, trapped by covid and the Albany weather and my house fire made me move, and I am not in good shape mind or body. So i have been praying and studying the Bible and that makes me more afraid because I have been so rotten all my life and don't know if God will take me back. You have made me realize God is an infinite place of the heart, so I should just go there and not try to litigate, just go.

[@BishopBarron]

My advice: perform a simple act of love every day.

[@marlenehenry4181]

Thank you, Bishop Barron! This message of “do not fear” is exactly what I needed to hear today!

[@althealord2638]

Bishop Barron, thank you for your wisdom at a time when we are all afraid wherever we are in the world. Many blessings to your team & ministry.

[@MonteCristo2009]

Thanks Bishop Barron. I will take on the tasks of full time public hospital work, part time private practice and Masters in Theology ! I will not fear ! My faith in the scriptural teaching 'Do not fear' will transcend my fear.

[@hectorandreu5859]

As usual, what a pleasure and treasure it is to listen/see the WoF Show. It has certainly helped me build and fortify my faith in our Lord. Please receive my most sincere gratitude and may God bless the WoF movement.

[@teddyyoung32]

Wonderful, I listen to you daily, your homilies are like fresh air and full of the beauty of God, which we can find through our Catholic faith.

[@patriciatan2870]

Thank you Bishop Barron for this great video. Not only people have now the fear of Covid19 but also the fear of this big division in our country, in the church, in family etc. Only love, compassion and unity will heal us from the intense fear that more and more people are experiencing. We all need to pray God to show us how to heal this country and bring us peace in our heart.

[@lilibethreyes300]

Amazing I can't stop watching Bishops Barron talks, I am learning a lot. God bless

[@wowdudewow8360]

Wow dude wow u can listen to it 100 times and learn something new every time…listen to it over and over again until your fear is gone… so truly amazing…only becoming metaphysically one with God can the flames of fear be extinguished.

[@gemschaeffer7291]

The lord is my strength and my shield...in you I trust Lord Jesus Christ..Amen

[@sandravandyke1495]

I love this information. I have been living in fear for awhile. My husband and son passed away reacently. My husband from covid. It has been a difficult time. I go to adoration. but have not been to mass, Iam afraid to be around many people at one time. please pray for me. God Bless and thank you so much for word on fire.

[@thomascrutcher3331]

Best show ever! I have seen at least 100 of Bishop Barron's presentations. All are worthwhile. This one is great.

[@francesgarcia1446]

I have a daily affirmation: Lord Jesus, your perfect love casts away my fears. This video confirmed my faith in this prayer. Thank you. I am a follower.

[@brendagangl5535]

I have been enlightened by many of Bishop Barron's videos. I'm glad they are available especially now when everyone is searching for something to comfort or support them.

[@kelechinwachukwu525]

One of the best videos I've seen and listened to in my whole life because it hit right what I'm presently experiencing. If I was right there in the studio with you Bishop Barron, i would have given you a big bear hug. Oh my goodness,I'm so thrilled. I have to go out of time,space and awareness of being caused towards eternity through prayer. God bless you Bishop Barron

[@johnchandran9842]

Most Rev Bishop Barron, I am one of your followers for many years after watching your 4 DVDs on Faith. I am so thankful to God for having given to us Catholics as one of the greatest evangelist after Most respectful Archbishop Fulton Sheen. May Our Eternal God continue to Bless you with Health, strength and wisdom to spread His Good News to the entire world.

[@eileenhunkins4282]

Yes When I go Deep inside myself I find there is fear for my life. 2 Timothy1:7 God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a Spirit of love, Power and a sound mind.

[@brigidcannon8130]

I appreciated this topic on fear and Bishop Barron’a explanation of finitude that I do not think of before. And secondly the phrase of putting trust in God as the Center of my being. “Only in God is my soul at rest.” Thank you very much and blessings on continuing to share the gospel way of living. Sr. Brigid

[@richardmarten7500]

Magnificent! Such a hopeful message in these challenging days. Staying close to the fire and living the faith alleviates the anxiety so many of us truth seekers have struggled with. "Life is worth living!" Thank-you BRB!

[@saraanic9436]

Dear Bishop, your comment about earthquakes hit me close to home. In 2020 my country Croatia was hit by two strong earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks. Lives and homes were lost, and we are all shaken. In your kindness, Bishop and dear friends, please think of Croatia in your prayers. God bless you!

[@Zaltar5734]

I love listening to you bishop. You sure are a very intelligent man and easy to understand. I believe you would make a great pope. God bless.

[@mariagarciasilva4124]

Bishop Barron, thank you for reminding us of the salvation plan of God. Our humanity and world fail us alone, we need our savior and divine grace to move forward. May God keep you and Brandon and all WoF staff safe!

[@marypinakat8594]

"It's only *Christianity* which proclaims God's own journey into the heart of what frightens us the most; *it's only that which gives us the capacity to say, "Do not be afraid."* (7.05f.)

[@shenliu9253]

What a great episode; Thank you Bishop Barron for sharing such precious and wise insights to the whole world; Praise God!

[@nancyherron8109]

I experience profound rest when I listen to our Bishop Barron. His deep spiritual intelligence confirms my sense of finding my true home in the Catholic faith. Thank you so much Bishop Barron!

[@myhappymusic1952]

I am so grateful to have found Bishop Barron & Word on Fire. I've learned and been able to understand so much more this past year through him! God bless all of you & all of your work!

[@jdoucethome]

So grateful to "Word on Fire". Bishop Barron is a great Apologist and his ways to explain passages of the Bible, both New & Old Covenants is truly inspiring. I have returned to the Catholic Church some three years ago. Happy to be home in the mists of my awareness that I am finite and am hopeful that I will be returning to God at end of my days. Blessings. JD

[@nickgalante621]

Bishop Barron you have been sent by God to me. Thank you for being such a wonderful channel for the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your giving nature and love. I thank God for creating you. Please continue your good work in the church. God Bless.

[@colleenfurman8788]

I love listening to and learning from Word on Fire. I feel at my age 48 years young, i understand and can follow Bishop Barron. Please keep spreading the news through Socail Media.

[@zekinealm]

Thank you Bishop Barron! This episode really brought me to enlightment of the many things I'm experiencing right now. You are truly anointed by God!

[@annerome7369]

Love listening to Bishop Baron. He gives us insight on a number of questions I may have regarding religion.

[@lauromartinez3676]

For many years I have been searching for the right words to teach to the young. With Bishop Barron I have found them. Thank You.

[@lindakownick4423]

I Love you Bishop Barron! You are a Saint in Training. God Bless you!!!💙

[@philryan3540]

"I row backwards" is the best wisdom from this discussion. It's great!

[@kayleneemery8217]

Bishop Bobby Barron what you n Brandon offer is so substantial that from breath to breath, a new awareness or insight into Jesus and the Catholic Church lights up my mind leaving me unable to find words quickly enough, to allow articulation of insight. I must literally slow my self down when its the last thing I want to do. Because Jesus is walking n talking with me through you. (scary ) only because its so 'out there' so unsophisticated, so not, new atheist .....

[@DeborahMWall]

Bishop Barren, Thankyou for the insightful messages on topics we can all relate to. You teach that God is omnipotent and touches us in different ways- and brings us to hear your sermons in the way we need to hear them at that moment from God. Thanks for making me think, but also to trust.

[@vivianromaya6273]

I’m so glad I saw this video. The breakdown of our finitude explains the anxiety I’ve been experiencing. My gratitude to Bishop Barron and Word On Fire!

[@yourstruly4316]

The Bishop is the smartest man I have ever heard.