Focus on the One Thing Necessary - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, the Gospel for this Sunday is the wonderful story of Martha and Mary. But the Church sets this up in a really interesting way by giving us a first reading from Genesis 18-the mysterious story of Abraham being visited by three guests. The two stories together show us that the problem is not hospitality, nor being active as opposed to contemplative; rather, the problem is being focused on many things instead of the one thing necessary, in which everything else tends to fall into the right place.
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[@Catholicity-uw2yb]

POPE BENEDICT XVI: “God wants your friendship. And once you enter into friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change. As you come to know him better, you will find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your own life. You become attracted to the practice of virtue. You begin to see greed and selfishness and all the other sins for what they really are, destructive and dangerous tendencies that cause deep suffering and do greater damage, and you want to avoid falling into that trap yourselves. You begin to feel compassion for people in difficulties and you are eager to do something to help them. You want to come to the aid of the poor and the hungry, you want to comfort the sorrowful, you want to be kind and generous. And once these things begin to matter to you, you are well on the way to becoming saints.”

[@janevonvoros8786]

I thank God for Bishop Barron and how lucky we are to have someone speak on behalf of Catholics with such intelligence, clarity and wisdom. God Bless Bishop Barron.

[@zhihanlim3500]

The Lord rebuke you, satan!

[@enidmorrison6103]

Forever grateful.

[@rocky4976]

Can’t say or think of any better apologist alive …. I am not catholic but love BB and his messages. He is truly gifted.

[@ivanbalducci]

In Brazil there is Padre Paulo Ricardo. He speaks portuguese, no spanish. He and Bishop Barron are excelents

[@sherryjones7947]

I agree✝️

[@karenreece3603]

Maybe you should join us in the holy church. You are welcomed!

[@tracybrophy6767]

@@karenreece3603, I second this suggestion! Please, come join us in faith ❤

[@eekay5710]

@@karenreece3603 we áre the holy church, as Christ is living in and thru us! Col 1:26-27

[@mme8128]

My name is Martha... and this parable is the story if my life. Everyday I try to remind myself not to be like Martha. I often wonder... if not Martha then who? Someone needs to be the host. Maybe Martha was meant to be the host... maybe it's OK to fill the role of host, but not complain or worry... just hurry and join Mary? Jesus... please have Mercy on all Marthas.🌻

[@imnotanalien7839]

😂😂!!

[@robertmusyoki2462]

Hi Martha 👋

[@susanmas4825]

In John 11:27, it was Martha who, in answer to Jesus said: “ Yes, Lord I have come to believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world.” So, Martha’s faith is strong. Read verses 32,33, Jesus became “perturbed and deeply troubled” with Mary and her weeping friends. So, be the Martha God created you to be.

[@principalsacextension-bynd3745]

You are doing great, Martha 👌👍👍 God bless you 🙂🙏

[@mikeleo8209]

Matthas are also necessary, else hunger also is a teacher

[@spirituscecile]

Thank you, your Grace. Greetings and peace from Singapore. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 I never fail to tune into your weekly sermon and marvel at the insights you give. God bless you!

[@kierankelly6955]

Bishop Barron Pope one day?

[@ajcarr1965]

Nah. He's relatable, but not Pope-tastic.

[@mommyseastar5776]

I hope so, God willing!

[@martinz6445]

Maybe, but most likely a saint

[@walteraymerich176]

Always a possibility but all that matters is his discernment of God's will for him. He is a gifted communicator and evangelizer. God will decide.

[@marka.arcenas9507]

I hope so too

[@marthap4833]

That's just it. This fits me perfectly. Until I understood the necessity of being like Mary balancing and sustaining Martha, then my life refocused priorities and I gained a peace beyond understanding. It made me bolder in proclaiming the truth about Christ to others. Thank you Bishop Barron. Your life is a gift from above.

[@thomasweber9384]

It ain't necessarily so..what you're liable to read in the Bible...?!

[@marypinakat8594]

@@thomasweber9384 It's one thing when eyes that can see reads text and understand something based on the capability of an individual, even if a believer in Jesus. It's quite a different happening when the Holy Spirit ENLIGHTENS over the same text. I would think that has happened here through Bishop Barron. Incidentally there are several commenters who have noted the 'phenomenon;' I do hope and pray that all Christians may be open to receiving the Spirit's light and help either by themselves or by their being part of the Body of Christ☆

[@marthap4833]

@@thomasweber9384, without prayer perception and ways of being become stagnant. That was something I had to learn. Wishful thinking ain't enough.

[@eleiecekrawiec8093]

I am not Catholic, but since discovering Bishop Barron's videos on KZbin, I've come to love his homilies. This one I especially needed to hear today, and have listened to it 3 times already! And, I will be listening to it again today. God pour out His blessings upon you, Bishop Barron! I will continue to listen and learn.

[@CrusaderTube]

Hope you’ll eventually discover that Catholicism is the true religion ✝️

[@juanfelipeflores3079]

God bless. ❤

[@cecemeyers6028]

That’s the way it is with Bishop Barron. I, too, listened to this particular talk 3x. I am 60+ years old and had never heard it explained in such a broad yet specific way. (Chestertonian Paradox there?) Oh, and all are welcome, not just Catholics. 😉

[@Ditlinda]

Unum Necessarium! Everyone who has found it, can have a full appreciation of what you are saying in this sermon, Bishop Barron! This was beautiful.

[@davidquinn5974]

Rosary

[@dawnlapka3782]

When my soul is focused on God, the rest comes. I couldn't have fallen in love and gotten engaged without focus on my Creator. Because of Him, I worry less. I still DO worry. I just worry less. Thank you for this homily, today. There's a lot of things in my life that I have to participate in taking care of. But without God, I couldn't order things right.

[@tomsaltsman]

Another great sermon by our Beloved Bishop. He never disappoints.

[@littleflowerofjesus22]

Wow I am so impressed by your homily. What a very very deep message...Thank you Bishop Barron. The church today needs many more preacher like you. God bless you abundantly.

[@mjkinuthia386]

*_God is not one thing among many.... but the sheer act of being itself..._* When we put God in His rightful place (First, Supreme) then everything in life tends to fall in place, we find harmony!.

[@ritagoodhead205]

Thank you Bishop Baron for allowing God to use you. You are a "good & faithful" servant.

[@robertvacon167]

You have cut to the chase on the fine point made by our Lord Jesus Christ, and shown this truth in it's simplicity and spiritual depth, Bishop Barron. Brilliant. Thank yo,u, and above all, let us thank God for the revelation, given to you, and may we all be blessed in understanding the Gospel, thus.

[@Barbaramamato]

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[@rogerjones9941]

@@Barbaramamato , do enlighten us all.

[@Barbaramamato]

There are several replies with a message saying I have something for you from an account pretending to be Bishop Robert Barron.

[@danielcharlebois1626]

Bishop, you have a fantastic way of explaining scripture. As a life-long Catholic, I'm familiar with this story but your explanation brings such meaning! Thank you for your ministry. God bless you.

[@ReVincentius]

And like St. Theresa of Avila said: "When you put God in FIRST place, everything sets in the RIGHT place." In Croatian it's a word game [first - "prvo"; right - "pravo"] Great homily! God bless!

[@RPlavo]

I never heard that “Prvo pravo”. Amateur Croat that I am!

[@ReVincentius]

@@RPlavo "Kad Boga staviš na PRVO mjesto, sve stvari stanu na PRAVO mjesto." Sv. Tereza Avilska Njen poznati citat.

[@RPlavo]

@@ReVincentius Hvala Vam!

[@ReVincentius]

@@RPlavo Nema na čemu, i drugi put ;-)

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Dear Bishop Barron, This is an awesome sermon! It will help me so much, as I am sure many others! God bless you!

[@angles7931]

God bless them you ijjhhhh

[@josephcaristo]

I am torn from my prayers by many concerns involuntarily. I return to my prayers forcefully only to be assaulted by the devil with temptations and impure thoughts. I again return to my prayers rejecting the invitation to entertain these thoughts that drive me away from what I am doing. This happens often but not always. I know that I must ask the assistance of Mother Mary or St. Joseph sometimes which is a sure way to escape the attack. I hope and pray that I can persevere in following the righteous path to Jesus whenever this occurs. Let me never forget that I cannot overcome without supernatural help from above.

[@eekay5710]

When you pray my brother in Christ, pray with a soft audible voice in the private of your room. Also, the Satan has been dealt with at the cross of Jesus. Col 2:15 After the cross the devil is our own thoughts. The only assistance you need, is of the Helper Jesus promised will come to us, after he was ascended into heaven (a higher realm; nót a geographic place). You cannot pray to a human.. 'Mother Mary/St Joseph', as this are unBiblical. Jesus also had to die for their sins. John 3:16,17 The Help is inside of you, as all distance has been cancelled at the cross of Jesus. Col 1:26-27 We have been made óne with Him! (It's only the carnal mind that still pictures distance).

[@AppreciatingSimplicity08]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I can see a difference when I am not focused on the Lord. I do get distressed. Now I need to practice personal time with Him on a daily basis.

[@ellacrup1]

You said it right. When we love someone we focus our entire energy on that person. When we fall in love with God, we can't stop listening to him,, hearing him,, seeing him, talking to him, laughing with him, that's an adventure like no other.

[@kristenbeckett4954]

This was such a good reminder to not look at all the things that trouble us and what “we are” going to do about it… rather keep our focus on God and what He is going to do about and through our troubles! Great sermon!! Thank you Bishop Barron!

[@sherryjones7947]

Bishop Barron you are a gift to us. God Bless you and continue to inspire and protect you✝️✝️

[@impeta6845]

Thank you Bishop Barron for a deeply touching homily. May God bless you.

[@Beethovenviolin]

Amidst them all, there is God. The One necessary. The sheer act of being itself. Thank you dear Shepherd. This is one of your very best head, heart Sermons. Holiness is here. The gift of the warmth and presence of your tone and pace with prayerful pauses. Peace be with you.

[@sherryjones7947]

Perfectly said. Thank you ✝️

[@danamalar]

*Another amazing homily Rev. Bishop*. 🙏🙏. * God bless you with good health and cheerful heart always. *The Holy Gour before Eucharist/Tabernacle is the " UNUM NECESSASARIUM" for all Christians*

[@mercegarro]

Thanks father. I really love your talks your explanations, your simple answers to this complicated world.. gracias. !!

[@ablarod948]

Oh boy I needed to hear this message. Speaking right to me. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@gregoryorfalea9435]

I love the first thing in the morning. Maybe not a Holy Hour. But at least a Holy Few Minutes at the beginning of the day. I have done that piecemeal. I will do it now regularly. The antidote to scattering. Thank you, dear Bishop Barron!

[@harryoesep3086]

Good morning from Sydney , Bishop Barron. What a beautiful sermon. Thank you so much for your perfect enlightenment on “ THE ONE NECESSARY “. God bless you. Syalom

[@midwestyeti263]

Like the summary: Focus on God and everything else will fall into place. Thank you Jesus!

[@MonteCristo2009]

Masterclass ! Well done Bishop Barron. Loved it. ---- Your biggest fan in Australia, Algenes

[@marielyon7894]

And yes, loved the Unum Necessarium, too. And WHY until this morning did I not notice God appeared as 3 men whom he called “Sir” as if it was one person. THE BIBLE IS AMAZING!!

[@patriciataylor1170]

Listening to Bishop Barron's homily today, is the first time I have understood this Old Testament reading about Abraham and the three men. I am so happy for the insight.

[@philomenabyrne6186]

Thank you Bishop Barron I love what you are saying it's beautiful ,I believe it ,GodBless you too 💖

[@MariaRodriguez-zw5eg]

I'm a "Martha" and thank GOD my only Sister is a Mary💞🙏

[@carolsquitieri550]

Thank you Bishop Barron !! You always seem to say what I need to hear you say ! God Bless You

[@Frankierios22]

I’m so thankful for father Barron he brought me back to faith along with a few others, for a while I took a dive off the deep end listening to the new atheists and nietszche and camus but even then I still feel like something was still missing & that was the creator now I have a better understanding why Christianity is the truth ✝️ praise be to god

[@sandyv2195]

God bless you!

[@Frankierios22]

@@sandyv2195 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@johncrean1331]

Good luck in MN. Sorry for the cold, but you always bring warmth! Blessings!

[@zaq288]

Put God first and everything falls into place. Simple, yet Powerful! Thank you Bishop🙏🏽

[@Pleishman218]

Bravo Bishop Barron, bravo indeed. Reflecting our Lord Jesus Christ to the world🙏

[@veronicadebesai5040]

Thank God for you Bishop , for always say and preaching on just the right sermon that seems to be speaking to me personally!!! Don’t know how you do it. But Thank you and may GOD BLESS YOU always 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@summrrain7]

Yes! Starting my day with Lauds and ending with Vespers helps me to hear, focus on God in my daily life. I especially like to pray/sing with KZbinr Sing the Hours 😇

[@mercycaguicla46]

I love love love this homily!!Thank you Bishop Barron for bringing my mind and my heart, my whole being on track.🙏❤️

[@adagonzalez6263]

Please Bishop Barron please pray for my healing for my children, my grandchildren, my family, friends and me from all addictions, mental illnesses, physical pain and physical illnesses, emotional struggles, financial problems, anxiety, depression and all cancers. Amen. God bless you.

[@sandyv2195]

Have just prayed for you, Ada. God bless you and your family.

[@charles3964]

May the Lord grant you every healing grace through His outpouring of Divine Love and Divine Mercy. We ask in the mighty name of Jesus Christ 🙏

[@pamsaparamadu5522]

God loves you Ada, praying for you

[@rhendee]

Prayers for you Ada.

[@horizon-one]

In these times, the Holy Rosary is powerful. I've seen it work! There is no one better to pray for you than Our Lady. Christ has given His Holy Mother eminence at present. However a key is to attend Confession with a traditional Catholic Priest, be contrite, have sins forgiven. As you know, sin separates one from God.

[@teebrown27]

God bless you Bishop! I needed to hear this.

[@rosealenius-spencer4823]

Thank you Father Baron for giving me the words of truth to help me navigate through a very difficult situation 🙏🏻❤️

[@Fictius]

Amen....🙏

[@helenallard4026]

I thank you Lord and Bishop Baron.what a blessing to hear your homily which i almost thirst everyday especially in foriegn country with foreign language.

[@gabs190]

🥹 so vulnerable in this homily. Wonderful take on the gospel, thank you. Bishop - you are loved and appreciated. We’ll be interceding that all goes well with your move and your new appointment.

[@catholicdisciple3232]

“Put first things first and you get first and second things. Put second things first, and get neither first nor second things” - C.S. Lewis. Beautiful reflection, Bishop!

[@gnanamarythorarajoo1270]

Thank you very much Bishop Barron, your homily lifted my saddened heart and Spirit. May you be Blessed Abundantly.

[@kaytan3640]

Thank you Father. We are truly in need to remind ourselves..in all things...God alone..much more so in these trying times. God bless

[@Jenn_TomWaits4no1]

I am the poster child for Martha in this story. Focused on the trivial and not the essential. Keep your eyes on the Lord, You too will walk on water and everything else will fall into place.

[@colleencupido5125]

Beautiful! Especially liked your mention of the double "Martha, Martha," that one speaks as to a friend. As concerns your mention of "Diablo" or Scatterer, it reminds me of Jesus saying to Peter "Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your Faith fail not"

[@pscjr7921]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Very timely message.

[@ruthmeki2440]

I am right there with Bishop Barron. Thank you always. God bless us all in Jesus Christ name 🙏

[@robertmiller5258]

I must take up the practice of the Holy Hour

[@tranvictor8860]

Listening to your sermons always gives me goosebumbs. You're such a gift of God, Bishop Barron ❤

[@paulrubio3918]

I like the line about pray, and then do whatever you want, because it's clear that when we love God, we will truly do as He desires.

[@eviepj1219]

I am refreshed by the clarity of One Thing Necessary. My burden is lighter. The Holy Spirit fills me with love, joy, hope for the day ahead of me. I cannot live without you Jesus. ❤ 🌼

[@jazminvazquez8393]

We’ll miss you here in CA Bishop Barron, God bless you and keep you safe always

[@rhwinner]

We were so blessed to have you in the Los Angeles diocese. Now, we are being called upon to share you with another community. God bless you, Your Grace...

[@martasosa4334]

"Marta, Marta..." I always love hearing this. As He was talking to me directly. 😇 How important that idea: when the soul is focus on God, everything finds its place. Thank you for your words always.

[@pilarvivianortiz9297]

Thank you, as always, Bishop Barron for your wonderful and helpful homily. 🙏🏻

[@thomasmm1977]

Super graceful message 👍👍🙏🙏👏

[@jordandhego3446]

Thank you for this sermon, Bishop. God bless this work. 🙏

[@williamdaley4033]

Thank you Father.

[@kieranflynn7582]

God Bless You Bishop Barron

[@sherris.2402]

Such a wonderful reminder to put God first every day...and put things in His hands. I did start doing the WOF. Liturgy of the Hours as you suggested to us and it is a great way to get focused. Thank you so much For Barron and best wishes in your new diocese.

[@j.rodriguez1291]

What a beautiful explanation of the readings on this Sunday. I always learn something new. Thank you Bishop Barren. Please pray for me and my family. You are on my prayer list. Thank you and God Bless.

[@avenelgrace1603]

This is the real gospel .I also am not a Catholic, but Bishop Robert's words resonate within me. We are in the same place. Praise God.

[@elizabeththomas6870]

"Unum necessarium". listening the 3rd time.. i was a full time Martha till 19 July 2019 .. realised Unum necessarium.... Now I am trying to play the double role of both Mary and Martha... I Trust you Jesus. Thank you Bishop Baron 😌

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

The scripture says, “God is not a man that He should lie. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?” God has never failed in the past, and He’s not going to start with you. Stay in faith and stay open. It may not happen your way or on your timetable, but God is true to His word. When you’re constantly saying, “God, You promised,” that’s what allows Him to bring promises to pass.

[@nadiabruce99]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Awesome revelation about the Holy Trinity. I did not know that.

[@introverdant]

Thank you for this wonderful sermon. God bless you Bishop and help you with your move and anything else that is pressing on you. You help so many.

[@rmuller366]

Brilliant homily, with an astounding end! Bishop Fulton Sheen’s resolution to start the first hour of the day with the Lord. I don’t always accomplish it either, but one day I was saying the rosary during the first hour and I literally felt like clay. The Lord was softening and molding me through the prayers. It was a glorious feeling and one I hope to experience again. Blessings to you Bishop Barron, and to the whole world!

[@luisapollino2687]

Amen 🙏 Amén 🙏 Amén 🙏 Good reflection about Martha and Mary. Today I heard that reflection from three different people. 🙏🙏🙏

[@kokjcmp]

Thanks God for the wisdom given to us by You

[@scrapbookingmuchmore9884]

Thank you Bishop Barron for these words of wisdom! Maybe if we all focused on the wants of God our Father this world would be a better place for all mankind! God bless you and your wonderful work!

[@DebraHeylen]

A wonderful teaching, thank you Bishop Barron.

[@dionyemboc9565]

Thanks for that sermon, praise God. From tribal people of Philippines

[@M3W3]

Indeed seek God first and everything will fall into place… God is Love, when we see everything with Love, do everything with Love. We will surprise ourselves by the choices we made. When the focus is on Love, it helps us to make better decision in life:

[@mdjbusiness]

This is one of your best homilies. God Bless.

[@ludwigfranzpl]

Oh marvellous! Bishop Barron you are surely God's instrument in my life if in no one else's - and that many many feel this way is certain. Be blessed even as you are a blessing!

[@rolandovelasquez135]

One of the best teachings I've ever heard. And... I've noticed that when a great teacher really had something to say (teach), he usually says it in thirteen minutes or less.

[@Meshalleez]

When you put Jesus Christ first, all other things fall in their right place. Thanks for sharing such a powerful massage bishop.

[@jjhantsch8647]

I find this space when walking a pilgrimage. I have walked 2,000 miles on the Camino de Santiago and going again in September: God willing. I just let go of my modern world worries and God always finds me. It keeps me going back.

[@Katherine-bj4mr]

Muchas gracias, Obispo Barron por sus sabias palabras. Dios lo bendiga. 🙏

[@johnkrajewski5395]

It’s funny how Bishop’s sermons fit into what’s going on in my life. Need listen to it again. Thank you

[@sandyv2195]

To me this story of Martha and Mary reminds me to keep an eternal perspective, which is reiterated elsewhere in Christ's teachings, e.g. "... seek first the kingdom of God ..." (Matthew 6:33). Putting God first is the only way to accomplish that. Thank you, as always, Bishop Barron.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

I'm grateful for getting a triple no or two there, the double no is like home, but getting a triple when talking about the Trinity is so wonderfully fitting! I think the reason I have trouble with this Gospel reading is because it feels like Martha choose to serve, instead of to be served: While we want to give our best efforts to the Lord, they will never be as fruitful as allowing him to just shine his light upon us

[@isabelgoodenough9766]

Lord help me and be the center of my life Thank you dear Bishop for a great sermon. God bless you abundantly and keep you safe

[@JP-bn2ct]

Thank you, beautiful message and always timely!

[@ronnestman4696]

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

[@ntmn8444]

Bishop Barron is the greatest orator of our time. I love how he teaches.

[@enidmorrison6103]

Orator. Perfect! He really is.

[@GabrielSantos-sx7et]

Belíssima Homilia!

[@SilverLining1946]

Seems like Martha sacrificed herself to serve Jesus.

[@nathanngumi8467]

Amen. God comes first always and forever.

[@monikacoates7661]

What an amazing way to explain something so beautiful. What an incredible depth and simplicity wrapped in one. Loved your words! And thank you for illuminating something so complex in a way that gives clarity, hope, and enrichment. You clarified a mystery of life in a direct and transparent way. Thank you for your words. Your sermon was like a melody!

[@theresabrennan7118]

You've put that very well Monica. Mary carried the stillness within her, as deep in our core is where we meet Jesus. So glad I watched this video today.

[@pinkpaprika8410]

Just the other day, I watched a video called « How to beat worry and live peacefully » which introduced me to the « Surrender Prayer ». Thank you for your sermon, which underscores the message. I guess Jesus is telling me something here… 🤗

[@apple7233]

Thank you for your wonderful service!

[@wreloise1]

During your transition, Praying for you Bishop Barron. God Bless you, Abundantly 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾