Bishop Barron Q&A about the Sexual Abuse Crisis

[@jamaicanification]

As an Anglican I would say prayers are needed for my Roman Catholic brothers and sisters in the faith going through this hard time, for the victims of abuse, and for all Churches where this is going on(yes, this happens in other churches including my own).

[@jamaicanification]

I am very skeptical about the charges against Pope Francis I must say. However on the Canada thing believe you me I know. I live in Canada and so we are dealing with reconciliation here.

[@luisoncpp]

Sadly after reading the charges against Pope Francis, I think they make sense. I want to believe that he just trusted too much in some accused individuals and he made a wrong choice (probably driven by his efforts against the discrimination of homosexuals within the Church), but even if that's the case, it would be hard to trust in his leadership after this. Should he resign? I don't know, I will keep praying and I will be open to any opportunity to help to fix the Church in these times.

[@gergelybakos2159]

I'm a Roman Catholic priest and Benedictine monk and I'm deeply troubled and shocked by this scandal. Thank you, my Anglican borther, for your most needed prayers. An Eastern Orthodox brother, editor Rod Dreher just promised to pray as well.

[@halcyon289]

The Antichrist is and always has been , the dynasty/lineage of the Papacy. Please research into what the reformers all agreed on . Including the Waldensians, the Albegensians, the Hussites etc. Please consider viewing the following you tube channels ; joggler66 and BretNorman. Galations 4 : 16 ....Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth ? ....

[@halcyon289]

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth : for one is your Father, which is in heaven. What do people call the pope ? Holy Father. This is blasphemy .That title belongs to God alone.

[@LizziesAnswers]

Thank you SO much for being such an empowering and humble leader for us. One of the most disappointing things is how all bishops have not been more outspoken in helping the laity process this. Your ability to be so bold and compassionate in focusing on victims and giving us clarity on how this happened, starting with your words on the Rubin Report, is fresh air and so comforting. You’ve been integral in the conversion of so many people I know to come into the Church: and you and your team have taught me all these beautiful depths of philosophy and theology and church history that I had scant knowledge of growing up Protestant. We watch your Catholicism series in my RCIA and in my Parish Bible study and the way you tell the stories of the Holy Spirit working through Saints and how dynamic Jesus was have made me fall in love even more with Catholicism. Thank you for working so hard and devoting all of yourself to God.

[@judyv3370]

Thank you so much for this honest session and addressing this very painful topic. I am grateful that you stress keeping the focus on the victims and the fact that they have, quite literally, lost entire portions of their lives through the destruction of sexual abuse. I believe strongly that good will come from this--that God is saying 'no more' to the abuse of children--and that means in the Catholic church, other churches, schools, community centers, families. It is heartbreaking, but we are 'only as sick as our secrets' and I am glad this is going to be seen in the light. Thank God for opening this wound so that healing can begin. Thank you Bishop Barron. I know this was hard.

[@catherinesmalberger1913]

Wonderful replies from BIshop Barron as always - but this was now three years ago. Was the group formed as he suggested and what had happened since then? Don’t let this subject go quiet until another scandal breaks to remind us of it, I say this ad a serious practising Catholic who loves the church and BB too!

[@leea.morales6163]

I always hear the year 2002 in relation to this crisis. With sorrow in my heart, I ask you to remember that the Archdiocese of Santa Fe had to start feeling the agony of this since the 90’s. The Servants of the Paraclete center where many US diocese sent their priests to be “cured”. Once here, they abused our children & then went home. All of this came out when our then archbishop was embroiled in his own sex scandal. We grieve deeply here for all who have been abused.

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Lee A. Morales I am very sorry. My heart and love go out to the people of Santa Fe and to you.

[@cxz0324888]

David DeTinne As a former protestant (18 years in a non-denominational Church) who just converted to Catholic Church last year,I had felt very painful and confused about those horrible events exposed almost everyday recently.I could not go to church for almost a month.Yesterday,I heard an inner voice within my heart:”Maybe it’s time for you to think more seriously about what’s the core reason you want to become a catholic ?”. If it’s only because of the good role model of a clergy,or good image of church member identity,then I am not a real follower of Jesus.If I change church again trying to find another “perfect” church with splendid fame,then maybe it’s me who are doing the “idol worshipping”. I went to our little Catholic Church in our neighborhood yesterday and happily found out that almost everyone had come to attend the mass. Our priests,brothers and sisters in our church..... they are sincere，good people and we help each other like a family.I am not going to abandon them! Yes,we all are “church”.Yes,we shall stay and encourage each other;repent and pray to God to heal us,guide us ;fast so that our mind and souls shall be more clear and strengthened by God to fight against any evilness coming;wait for and then support our trusted church leaders to unite us taking action to overcome evil with good under the guidance of The Holy Spirit.This is the worst time,but it is also the best time for us the catholic faithfuls to re-examine our faith and make sure it’s going to be built on the only true solid rock - our Lord Jesus Christ,His life,His words,His truth and His way!

[@youkokun]

Jo Chen Amen! Same boat, here. I'll fight for the truth.

[@majo9042]

We all need to pray and stay focus on our values.

[@niakoch9390]

Jo Chen- so right! Pax Christi!

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

Jo Chen well come home, I know it’s hard for you but for cradle Catholics, we are happy because it’s better to sweep these messes. The church must be pure and holy

[@cxz0324888]

Saba Ghebreghzabhier The most important thing we should check is whether or not the clerics have taken their vows of chastity seriously.If not,there will be problems caused by not only homosexual,but also heterosexual attraction. If the clerics keep their vows of chastity,then everyone will be safe.

[@LaFedelaIglesia]

@Bishop Robert Barron Thank you for speaking out Bishop Barron! To be honest I was waiting for your comments on these matters! May God bless you!

[@amarilisgonzalez9950]

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[@LaFedelaIglesia]

@Defender You suppose wrong, I want justice for the victims and authentic reformation for the Church. Don't be too quick to judge "pal" . . .

[@solstice1681]

God bless you Bishop Barron! This is exactly what we need! We need strong leadership and truth!!!!!!!

[@oracleofaltoona]

I am glad to see you taking such a strong stance Bishop Barron. You are showing great leadership. God bless you.

[@reliablebow]

Thank you. Ultimately, Jesus continues to work even when the worst of humanity comes to light. I know that’s easy to say, but He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. Let us continue to trust Him and His working in our lives as He Loves us.

[@majo9042]

I agree with you. Focus on Gesus and pray.

[@tornay131]

Doesn't sound like he was working too well when all this was happening.

[@shannonengelken4629]

I am the first to like your video! We need to talk more about this subject and hear from our trusted leadership! Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis]

Shannon Engelken, I concur.

[@sickboy666fu]

Topsey Kretts Sounds great! You keep saying this but how-do-you-do it?

[@sickboy666fu]

Topsey Kretts Pretty simple Unless they answer the question no. We know priest have gone into the seminary with the sole purpose of abusing children. I'm pretty sure they were lying there whole way through in order to get closer to the children. Your solution does not protect the children . We need more safeguards Then just asking what their sexual orientation is. This is a very serious matter

[@sickboy666fu]

Topsey Kretts I'm sorry but I dont think that's enough Or really gets to the heart of the problem. I think priest need to be allowed to marry. You you get a better quality man Who will be more likely drawn to the priesthood If they're allowed to marry. If a man is not allowed to have sex they can become predators. just like in prison. You'll have straight men who will rape other men. It's not a healthy way to live. Granted that won't completely solve the problem but I think that's the 1st and most important step. My 2nd step would be to use a polygraph to interview all potential candidates. 3 I would allow women into the sanctuary as priest. 4 We need an independent party to oversee the conduct of the priest 5 No priest allowed alone with any children at any time. 6 Do away with altar boys.

[@zerimaryar]

Thank you Bishop Barron for stating what many of us faithful have emotionally been frustrated with and working on a way to work on the solution. As someone who had to turn in a fellow professional because of inappropriate things, it is never easy to speak out against a 'brother or sister' who is doing wrong but while it has been uncomfortable at times, I have never regretted that speaking out , and glad I prevented other innocent people from being duped.

[@1978wv]

This is a refreshingly honest and reasonable assessment of an absolutely horrible situation, particularly the Bishop's perspective on Christ's continued work and influence in our lives and the current state of the Church, which is eloquently expressed in the final five minutes of the interview. As a Catholic struggling with the Church's unconscionable treatment of abuse victims and condoning the actions of perpetrators, and the factions within it perpetuating antiquated mores', I am encouraged that there is still a voice of reason in the Church and I urge the Bishop and my fellow Catholics to continue demanding for truth, transparency, and substantive action.

[@marypinakat8594]

Thank you Bishop Barron☆ You couldn't be better☆ The Questioner has been brilliant and awesome too☆

[@dougwigginton3983]

A very well done interview. Bishop Barron answered the questions with clarity and integrity. It was good to hear him take a clear and concise stand on the issues involved. Thank you, Bishop Barron, and The Word on Fire Interview.

[@robertblakeman9978]

YOU'RE AN ENABLER OF PEADO'S

[@canonicus1963]

As someone who has worked in this area for almost 20 years, I can say this is the most candid analysis of the 'crisis' I have heard. There is no doubt that our collective responsibility demands that we respond with both prayer and action. But, in supporting the work of Christ the King, let us take a leaf out of the writings of St Louis: defending all of His subjects, including the innocent priests and religious who daily live with the stigma and rejection caused by others. Thank you Bishop Barron for your commitment to communicating and protecting the faith. With an assurance of my own prayers for your continued grace and protection.

[@maryzupo7176]

I am glad to hear Bishop Barron is for healing of the victims, the church and making sure this doesn't happen again.

[@lgreen4450]

Bishop, thank you for allowing me to know your views on child abuse in church. I find your words a coforting to my soul .

[@unoriginal_username1]

Years later and I and many Anglicans still pray for my catholic brothers and sisters, and I pray that one day the church won’t be seen first and foremost in many eyes by this horrific abuse scandal. God bless you all and God bless the Roman Catholic Church.

[@gemeinschaftsgeful]

Lay people take charge of the Church and protect us. Don't expect the clergy to act. They keep failing. It would be a blessing to have the lay move into more action.

[@catemcm]

Thank you so much Bishop Barron. Genuine thanks.

[@Jay-sy4kx]

Thank you very much Bishop Barron!

[@jedi.knight5859]

Why not send them to jail? Am I missing something here?

[@damianich4824]

Statue of limitations

[@mi2401]

They should go to jail

[@johnbeyer7]

All of the crimes in the Pennsylvania report happened 40 to 70 years ago. Most of the abusers are dead.

[@tonybehan5437]

Why not "who" send them to jail? The CC can't send people to jail. That is the police's job.

[@erichuff6945]

@@johnbeyer7 not true. What about the boys in Erie that was raped in the 80s and 90s. Those victims are still alive and still have to deal with the PTSD because of it. There attackers are still alive and still in the church.

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Bishop Barron I love you so much thank you for being you.

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Topsey Kretts why are u yelling at me?

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Topsey Kretts I hope that your call to action is more than just yelling at strangers on KZbin.

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Topsey Kretts Nope, that’s all I’m called to do. Don’t wanna get above my station in life. ( hope that you understand sarcasm) I’m not willing to get into a fight I think the last thing that the Church needs are folks fighting amongst themselves from the pews. B. Barron has spoken and given a candid response and for that yes I am grateful.

[@Prudencethedoodle]

Topsey Kretts If you think that it’s just in the USA you are crazy. The problem is much deeper than that it’s world wide. Cardinal Pell (#3 man in the Vatican, made Cardinal by Pope Francis) and his top secret trial in Australia, the poor seminarians in Honduras that no one cares about, Marcial and his little shop of horror. It’s deeper and more twisted than any of us want to believe. Why has every Pope during my lifetime protected theses deviants? If you think that it’s just about the Father Martins of the world .You are wrong. The Church from the tippy top all the way down is infested with great evil. And yeah I’m gonna give B. Barron a pat on the back and encourage him to speak albeit cautiously. I don’t expect him to trade his beret for my tin foil cap.

[@ahoblit]

I agree that we should turn to prayer, the gospel and the mass in these times of fear, anger and uncertainty. Parents will understand how your children cling to you when they feel this way. All the more we should cling to our Father in heaven.

[@jameskearney4100]

Thank you Bishop Barron for your time. Get some rest and God Bless you.

[@carlcapek4948]

The Bishops and Cardinals supporting and celebrating homosexuality within the Church need to be removed immediately. It's not the only cause of this scandal, but a major one. The victims of these horrendous crimes are like martyrs and we cannot allow their suffering to go in vain. We should never forget them. I will stay with the Church, but this scandal has deeply impacted my view of the clergy.

[@nenabunena]

Have you read 'Goodbye, Good Men'? www.goodreads.com/book/show/424624.Goodbye_Good_Men

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

Carl Capek you have to pray for this sickening priest, you don’t have to discourage because we go to the church to receive our Jesus (his blood and bread) the bread of life

[@Thefloridarepublic]

This bishop is one of the ones supporting homosexual acts. Why is anyone listening to barron?

[@reaganlear6548]

@@Thefloridarepublic Because they are brainwashed.

[@nenabunena]

Prove it

[@brenwolf]

You're a good man, Bishop.

[@borneandayak6725]

As a Catholic, i pray for all the victims to stay stronge...all priests involved in the sexual assult should be excommunicate from the Church.

[@MDART-oo5dt]

Laicizied yes, but excommunicated does not make sense to me.

[@johnpalmer474]

Thank you for speaking out!

[@CatholicBeardReviews]

Thank you Bishop and God bless

[@JoeCiliberto]

"It's about these people who were victimized". Amen your excellency. The first order of business is mercy and compassion for the victims, their families and friends. The idea for a secular expert-based investigatory is also a great idea and must begin, but only after mercy and compassion for victim. It was good to close on that message.

[@alfredkudela2155]

We, of the lay sector of Roman Catholics, have been waiting a long time for our clergy to finally admit publicly these sinful escapades which became evident years ago. At my current age of 88, having been deeply involved with the "Church" spiritually, communally, financially, and actively since I was born, I was taught to hold our Church's clerics in my highest regard. My outlook changed with with the joyful changes which began with Vatican II. Since then I have more recently acquired a very different perspective of the domineering hierarchical regulations and actions squashing almost all revelations, feedback, concerns, and recommendations from the laity. Thank God for this "bombshell" of enlightenment, awakening, and prodding of the laity for our desire to be treated as a part of the Catholic Community at-large. Submitted by Al Kudela

[@kimfleury]

That's interesting, Al, because one outspoken priest has written a blog entry about how he and his fellow seminarians were trained to become friendly with older women in the parish and give those women control. So perhaps the feedback from the laity that you see being rejected isn't coming from your priest, but from the henhouse. When I read that priest's blog, btw, it fit with what I had been seeing in certain parishes for some time....but that's changed with the newer generations of priests, the ones who have been ordained since the late 1990s.

[@thaliarose8741]

Let's pray for our church.

[@isaiah3872]

I agree we should ALWAYS pray for the church, especially members of the clergy, but what about actively fighting for true and meaningful reform??? All talk and no QUICK EFFECTIVE action will simply alienate the clerical hierarchy (including the truly virtuous ones) from the laity even more. Perhaps not today, not in two years, but if things continue along the same trend, what will be our church's future in 30+ years to come??? There's already a lack of priests and nuns and though this scandal SHOULD serve as a catalyst for us true Catholics to improve our Church, it won't be too shocking if people simply abandon our community. Hurtful but true. Some Catholics may be proud of our church's historic contributions to education, fine arts and charity (rightfully so) but these things pale in comparison to the plague and scandal that is just unfolding and can't seem to go away. 😫😞😫😞😫😞😫 🙏🤲 LORD HAVE MERCY ON OUR CHURCH, MAY THE GATES OF HELL NEVER PREVAIL AGAINST IT. ✝

[@dolphinm3639]

Great interview. We thank Bishop Barron for his clear voice and his sensitivity. Thank you Brandon for asking great questions. God bless you both.

[@Khethatipet]

Bishop Barron: Listening to your answer at 16:00 was heartening, and I'm with you 100%. This is the ministry of Christ, passed to Peter, down to us: it absolutely can be destroyed by the sins of the powerful and the clergy they protect. This is not mere Donatism, but the potential for a permanent discrediting of the Vatican. The Church is too precious and does too much good in the world to be lost. Investigators must be allowed latitude to cure the Church of this evil.

[@marypinakat8594]

Thanks Bishop Barron and Brandon☆ Awesome service Word On Fire☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

[@craigburkhart1616]

Thank you for speaking the truth and calling this for what it is, pure evil. The problem must be erradicated for justice for the victims and for the church to have a chance at survival. I appreciate that you didnt mince words or dance around the issue. I hope other members of the church follow your lead on this.

[@absupinhere]

Be willing to clean house. It’s not about who’s guilty and who isn’t. It’s about protecting children. Christ became subject to torture unto death to protect these kids. Why won’t the clergy sacrifice their positions to protect them? I’ll confess I’m mad as hell and want justice at all costs. Something must be done.

[@kimfleury]

Children aren't protected unless the guilty are removed. Removing the upright leaves a vacuum that will be filled with unsavory characters. Justice means the truth is discovered. It's an injustice if someone who isn't guilty of a crime is punished for the crime.

[@702flower]

Bishop Robert Barron, as usual you speak with authority, truth, and passion. I follow all that you do. Thank you so much for doing a Q & A. God, thank you for working through Bishop Robert. He is true to your works. God Bless you Bishop. To all my fellow Christians we need to pray, pray, and pray. 🙏✝️

[@evangelinaa.5593]

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom Bishop Barron!! Glory to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, forever and ever!!

[@tannerhicks8117]

Fight for us Bishop Barron! The other American Bishops need your leadership!

[@DanyTV79]

The fight inside to power looks horrible, I read that letter and I can not feel rage and bitter enough for this people destroying with everything they can from hteir in positions. I feel sorry for the Church, specially from USA because you are watched for all the world.

[@deanc685]

I think that lay saints will contribute the most to restoring the trust that church leadership tore apart. We need to focus on helping our wounded brothers and sisters heal and try to establish trust in the holy orders. Bishops and Priests should focus on producing saints. While this epoch is disheartening and the tragedy that the victims endured is heartbreaking I am confident that the cleansed and purified church that emerges will be amazing. This is a great time to be a saint and spiritual warrior. God trusts us to be so.

[@brucehafemeister5663]

Fr Barron - Thank you again

[@claudeheartt]

Thank you! God bless you.

[@murielanne57]

Thank you for your sensible suggestions and comment.

[@billsmith147]

The sexual and physical abuse of the Catholic Church has been going on for centuries. The CC attracts sexual deviates, homosexuals, and alcoholics as priests. They are aware of the proclivities of their employees yet they continue to hire them. The Church needs to drop their celibacy rules and allow normal men and women to become priests. The Laity needs to takeover the hierarchy and institutional leadership of the Church. Father Wierdo needs to go, along with the other conspiratorial felons, Bishops, Cardinals, and the Pope who continues to turn their back on their congregants in favor of the sodomites, the adulterers, and pedophiles.

[@lindacosgrove7918]

Thank you Bishop Barron, my heart is so broken about this but I have to believe that the Lord will rebuild his church. I think the best thing a person who loves their catholic faith is to gather and pray for this "crisis"; for the victims and the shattered lives. I know I can't even begin to understand what these poor victims have gone through but my heart is so saddened that this has happened. Every archdiocese should recommend that every "cluster" of parishes offer the faithful a time to pray in unity so our Lord can give us the grace to move forward.

[@lindacosgrove7918]

I honestly don't know; from what I hear this investigation is going back many years so not sure how this can be appropriately managed fairly; moving forward I recently needed clearances to volunteer in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and my take on this is that their is "zero tolerance" for abuse, and any suspicious inappropriate abuse MUST be reported by ALL to the authorities which include law enforcement; sexual abuse must be zero. I would like to hear Bill Donahue's take on this since he is the president of the "Catholic League" and an attorney. I agree with you that the Laity must act on this but it needs structure so the easiest way to help swiftly is to unite in prayer. The church will always be purged and crucified but in times like this I reflect on when our Lord asked St. Peter if he was going to leave him too (John 6) and St. Peter states "where are we to go, you have the words of eternal life". I will not leave Peter because of the Judas' of the world. I will end with Matthew 18: where Jesus states that "his church will be till the end of time". Hope in my lifetime the church can again return to its true mission in the world; instead of under this "cloud of shame". Peace.

[@lindacosgrove7918]

I am gathering more information and literally in shock about this scandal; just learning about "the Bishops & Cardinals" involvement. I have listened to Bill Donahue a bit and although I do not know exactly his "agenda" I did find that Bill Donahue does bring up the "slippery slope" that lifting the statutes of limitations should be lifted for all "abuse" allegations; catholic, protestant, Jewish, Muslim and public schools. How can any charge of abuse where the abusers, witnesses and victims are dead/too old can be properly prosecuted? I think the real question I would like to know is "Why was Cardinal McCarrick punished by pope Benedict then favored by Pope Francis who is now supposedly punished" (not sure what punished means since McCarrick should be in jail). This is a very dark day for the church, its "Moral Authority" is on the line; I pray the truth all comes out; I pray for the victims as well as the good priests/brothers/deacons who lead virtuous lives proclaiming the gospel; I'm afraid this conversation will be continued; peace.

[@lindacosgrove7918]

Sorry I don't understand your comment???

[@lindacosgrove7918]

If abuse is done by anybody then statutes of limitations should be lifted for all not just in the Catholic Church.

[@lindacosgrove7918]

I'm not sure how laws are changed but I would want to treat all abuse the same. After the Sandusky (Penn State abuse scandal) every parent/ volunteer /coach who interacts with children at school/sports must have clearances to protect children, and although a huge inconvenience to most parents we know it's a must to protect our children. You can't extend statute of limitations on 1 group it needs to be all groups.

[@TolkienStudy]

Thank God! I needed to hear Bishop Barron’s thoughts on this. And I agree that behind every evil if you dig deep enough there is a demonic element. What saddens me is my own brethren saying we should pray for Papa Francesco the Holy Father because he is going to Hell according to a fair amount of priests who are otherwise really good. Also my fellow brothers and sisters in the faith calling for the death penalty. I don’t understand. Thank you for helping me gain some claritas in this. God bless you all. So true that it’s a diabolical masterpiece. It’s also abortion from bringing people into the Church

[@austexchris]

We need to pray for the Catholic Church.

[@halcyon289]

You need to pray for the tens of thousands of children and those who are now adults who have been raped , sodomized and tortured by those who claim to be "holy".

[@deloreanized]

No, we have to pray for the victims.

[@joseluiscalero5966]

Some people don't get it. We are the Catholic Church, clergy an lay people. We need to pray for all of us and for the world. For the victims of course, they are our family. But we have to pray even for our enemies, the abusers must go to jail, but we need to pray for them. I know how it feels to pray for someone that is murdering your people, it's not easy. Blessings

[@1Hope4All]

@@deloreanized It's not NO. It's, "Yes, we need to pray for the Church but also for the victims." Catholics are all about 'both, and' not just one or the other. We need to pray for BOTH, the Church AND the victims.

[@r3dbyrd617]

two hands working, can do more than a thousands hands clasped in prayer. The church (all churches) needs to be dismantled. Mankind is not responsible enough to handle religion without killing inocent people or raping a few thousand-hundreds of thousands of children along the way. The track record of evil perpetrated by religous factions should be held accountable to the UN and the entire human race. These are crimes against humanity and yet people scarred to die wont lift a finger to save their children. Hey lets all just pray- pray pray pray pray. wtf is prayer do! Nothing! evil prevails when good people do nothing.

[@marilyncutler07]

Thank you Bishop Barron. We needed to hear your consoling words.

[@punk3388]

Thank you for this. God bless you!

[@nellahashimoto1342]

Thank you Bishop Barron. We need to keep praying especially to blessed Mother Mary. She said Her Immaculate Heart will triumph. Dear God help the Catholic Church.

[@Mike-md7op]

Help us fight the corruption in the church, Bishop Barron. You have a powerful outlet, please use it to its fullest extent in this time of crisis. Pull no punches, and speak the truth unequivocally. We your sheep need you, we are bleating in pain and fear as the wolves have penetrated the fold of Holy Mother Church. At such a crisis the Shepherd must spare no time or resources to protect his flock. In the Names of Jesus and Mary, and all the Angels and Saints, help us!!

[@BishopBarron]

What do you think I've just done?!

[@bennyefendie]

Thank you His Grace Bishop Barron for a very balanced view. In union of prayer...

[@peterbibbo3141]

I watched this video shortly after it was posted, and I must say once again Bishop Barron provided a lucid, succinct, balanced, pastoral, and I could go on and on...it was comforting to find some kind of a rock on dry ground amid all the hyperbole and confusion that's now in the public space. I've spent the last 24 hours doing almost nothing but reading, praying, and pondering. I didn't poll any sites, but many said we have to pray. Sure we do; we've been instructed for 2,000 years to do that, but now we need to do more. Every single practicing Catholic is at once dismayed and outraged by what we're witnessing. We have not been able to trust the media for years, and now it seems we can't trust our own leaders. I wholeheartedly concur with Bishop Barron that what's needed is the truth, all of it, and the most effective and fastest way to do that is via exhaustive investigation led by laity with the proper qualifications and experience. Ultimately, we the Church need a solution. We'll never get one without the truth. And that the clergy is incapable of producing the truth is evident by the mess that they have created. I have a heavy-duty prayer life, and now I'm directing most of it in the direction of Bishop Barron's recommendation.

[@oswaldomaldonado1051]

This was an excellent conversation your excellency. I always teeter back and forth on whether or not I trust you. I find that more often then not the holy spirit advises me to trust you.

[@phildelgiudice3448]

Praying for our Holy Father, you specifically, our priests and religious. Our church needs to come clean.. no more secrets.

[@jofantioch]

What is the truth? What is the truth? What is the truth? What is the truth? We need to ask this and only this. Thank you, Bishop Barron

[@jimmcintyre4390]

Many of us have known the truth for a long time. Twenty years myself. Find it hard to believe Bishop Barron was surprised by what has come to light. Perhaps surprised that it came to light, but no way he is that naive.

[@kimfleury]

You knew about McCarrick? Why didn't you say something?

[@jimmcintyre4390]

KA Fleury I am going to assume you are joking. In the case you are not.... I was referring to the homosexual underground. If I knew of child abuse I would have reported it. Thanks be to God I have not even known someone who has suffered such abuse. Sorry if there was any confusion.

[@littlefarmlover]

Just wanted to add, the abuses did not become demonic when church symbols were added, all Pedophilia and homosexually are demonic. The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for speaking out on this horribly troubling topic Bishop Barron. We feel helpless, shamed, hurt, and angry, out here in laity land, so please fight this evil from your position of power.

[@ed19742006]

Bless this man.

[@thecupoftruth3508]

As a Convert slain by the relic of the Cross this is my 2nd go around and the comments are brutal, the Lord revealed to me a picture of Him with many arrows pierced through Him so I am honored to Stand with Jesus and go through the storm for the innocent ones who suffered.

[@alexedwin3832]

Great points by Father Barron. I also think that long-term should happen from the base up (lay people). We should also refrain from using euphemisms because in the long-run, being straight-forward and brutal is the way to go. As Catholics, we need to use this as a rebound for moving forward but certainly not forgetting. Serious changes need to happen in the leadership positions, that allows for greater transparency.

[@danbuter]

I truly hope the Church reacts quickly and strongly to this. If priests are not publicly excommunicated and put into prison, many, many people will never trust the Church ever again.

[@adeodata6364]

Beautiful. Thank you so much

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Amen. Thank you for speaking to this, Bishop. Come, O Lord, and purify your bride.

[@Backhoebb]

Bishop Barron. As a young Man, with a growing theological dismay with the presbyterian church, how would one deepen there knowledge of Catholicism and start down the path of becoming a catholic? Thank you for all you do Mr Barron.

[@JacobSmith-rx5xj]

Ascension Presents, Bishop Barron's channel, and Catholic Answers are great resources to learn about the Faith. If you're more of a book person, Peter Kreeft and Scott Hahn have written many good books in this area. To become a Catholic, you should go to your nearest Catholic Church and talk to the priest about joining the RCIA program. I hope that helps! May God bless you!

[@truegirl2anna]

rob lockwood start off by reading. Books and “Catholic Answers” podcasts and clips on KZbin will be a great entry into the depths of Catholic Church teaching and the early Church.... Scot Hahn, Trent Horn, Steve Ray, all wonderful evangelists both speaking and writing. Look ‘em up!

[@ian_snyder]

I also highly recommend EWTN, lots of great shows and live radio.

[@Steve-hf2vf]

Call your local Catholic parish office and ask to speak to the priest. Tell him you are interested in becoming Catholic. He will tell you about RICA. The unbroken teachings of the Catholic Church will give you the fullness of the faith.

[@edalvarez4723]

chnetwork.org/journey-home/

[@ElDorado226]

Thank you, Bishop Barron for a reasonable, faith-based response to the evil that has been exposed in the church. I agree with your comments but I have to add that if crimes were indeed committed, then someone needs to go to jail. Honestly, if these culprits ever had Jesus in their hearts they MUST know that they are doing more damage to the body of Christ as free men than they would if they were justifiably incarcerated. The famous line in "Man For All Seasons" was something like 'It profits a man nothing to lose his immortal soul for the entire world. ....but for Wales?' I wish the guilty priests would have reflected more on that idea and taken themselves out of the game.

[@kimfleury]

The guilty are most likely sociopaths. They probably don't even believe in God.

[@Barbaramamato]

What may have been a personal challenge for me, was a repeated call to "prepare as if for war" while I was training athletically, as a form of physical self discipline. It was puzzling to me that, while training, I heard this message internally. In life, there are battle lines in every arena, from work place competition to social networking to personal battles, to the war games of intimate relationships where domination and internal struggles with passivity happen as well as how spiritual battles are being fought. This development of training the will through the physical discipline of athletics or music, writing, art, or scientific experimentation is a skill that transfers to other areas of life.

[@sharona1211]

Thank You. Bishop Barron🙏🏼😃

[@lorrainericardo8680]

then we wonder why the Virgin Mary is crying her eyes out to what is happening to Her Son's house ,, weren't we warned about the wolf in sheep clothing , and yet we did not believe or understand what that meant ,,, now we know ,,

[@timeisgold7793]

Thank you

[@DL-nk6ut]

The indepth investigation into Ted McCarrick corruption should also be done regarding Marcial Maciel, names like Sodano will begin to criss cross. How many friends did Maciel have that protected him for nearly fifty years?

[@StevenOStarks]

The biggest supporter of Maciel being SAINT John Paul II. What a travesty.

[@patrickfoley4990]

As a lay person I may want to bring the message of Jesus to others through my Catholic Church.These sins within the Church do not make our efforts any easier Just trying to evangelize to my own family is an enormous endeavour Trying to lead by example to my siblings and nephews and nieces that getting up Sunday morning to commune with fellow Catholics is a good thing How do they take me seriously? Am I thought of as the simple minded Uncle who does not have anything to offer? The Holy Spirit will have to move mightily through the Church and soon. Please God.

[@derekr1013]

I feel your pain. I have been trying hard for months now to convert my own parents. Now I have to explain this absolute theological and ecclesiatical dumpster fire to them.

[@kimfleury]

The Church is holy because Christ is holy. The Church is the Body of Christ. He cuts off diseased members that don't bear fruit.

[@cheryllee6801]

Thank you, Bishop, for speaking truth in love!

[@jamesw1316]

This interview is perfect. It's refreshing to see the same frustration and yearning for resolving this "demonic" problem. The sentiments expressed are exactly right.

[@teresamcg8193]

Thank you.

[@MICAHmakepeace]

Thank you, Bishop, for speaking so clearly and poignantly on this enormous tragedy, not only for Roman Catholics, but for the Church Universal. As an Episcopal Deacon, in transition to priestly ordination, God willing, this Fall, I will continue to pray for you, Pope Francis and all of our Catholic brothers and sisters as the Spirit continues to "winnow" all of us, and guide us all into ALL truth, justice, and peace in, and through, Jesus Christ. I would also like to fast weekly in solidarity with you, and especially the victims of this, and other abuse at the hands of Christian clergy of any denomination. This is a real "come to Jesus moment" which we dare not ignore and which, if we are truthful, open, and transparent, may one day further reform and transform the Church visible into the kind of beloved community which truly deserves to be called the real presence of Christ's Body on earth, as it is in heaven.

[@johnmulvey5121]

Sorry Bishop. I was startled that you replied I didn't realise that my comment would be read by you. But pleased to hear from you.We enjoy your talks here,in Britain and get a lot out of them. Keep up coming. ( ''Keep up coming'' used to be trendy ? )

[@ritawolf4574]

It is so Much Deeper crimes than just this

[@HartponderJr]

These are indeed amazing times within the Church. However all this was foretold (1 Timothy 3:1-5, CCC 675-677), and we need to support the Church now more than ever (CCC 765, 748-750), and now more than ever, we need to “Test all things, hold to that which is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21) As we await HIS promises for those who remain faithful! (CCC 671-674, 1040-1050).

[@maureenhiggins7341]

Thank you bishop Robert Barron, con't to pray and fight for Victims, w/Jesus, Christ King and Queen Mother of our Church.

[@jenniferrobison2387]

I am glad someone is actually answering questions directly but this stuff has been going on for decades and yet here we are in 2018 and it's still coming out in large magnitude at high levels. I don't think we need a forensic investigation- it's systemic it's something that is deeply embedded in practice and I think the church already knows how it was aloud to happen and whose responsible for letting it happen. I am praying for you and all those people who have been deeply hurt. Sweeping changes need to occur quickly far and wide. The church has buried so much evidence over the years the investigation is not ever going to be open and transparent.

[@jenniferrobison2387]

@@jayjaykay111 I am sure that's true but this is very personal for me growing up Catholic and family history of leader's in the church locally. I cannot speak for any other group or situation only for my own. And I never said it was only the Catholic Church just because it can and does happen elsewhere doesn't negate that it needs fixed and fixed now!

[@alvinaschick2859]

The great warrior purifying His Church during this time of spiritual warfare tells us, "Be Not Afraid." Bishop Barron makes it clear that we need to fight on behalf of the victims and also on behalf of our Church.

[@johnangelopoulos2000]

Bishop your goodness, concern and sincerity shine plainly. I would humbly suggest that perhaps a cleansing of the temple would do the most possible good. By saying that, I'm not suggesting indiscriminate purging, rather ... a good way to separate the wolves among the sheep. It might make your resources reach the furthest possible places. I pray my message is the right one.

[@TheGeorgecarson]

The wrong issue is being clouded by emphasis on sexual abuse. The scandal is the complicity and cover up. Exploitation takes place in all human institutions. With effective and immediate response this would not have become a Church scandal. Many perpetrators are victims of abuse. It is easy to see how this has mushroomed into a major Church scandal. Rather than focusing on individual abhorrent acts let us address the foundation from which they stand. Let the light shine into the darkness. So that the deeds done in darkness not put us to shame.

[@johnangelopoulos2000]

I really like your answer because it doesn't look for a single "cure all' approach. It looks at the problem from multiple angles and appreciates that complex problems require thoughtful, nuanced and more comprehensive solutions. It also comes from a place of love, which keeps it grounded in the truth. Bravo, my good man!

[@99Jeep2008]

Great video on a terrible circumstance.

[@vintage99999]

This interview is a God send for me today

[@reniaesaddler8632]

I’ve read other accounts throughout Church history, and Bishop is correct. As much as these accounts were ignored by clergy, they were ignored by the parents of many children. I read about parents-mothers and fathers both-who, when their own children tried reporting the abuse to them, blatantly ignored them. I read about parents who favorited priests to the point of worshiping them, caring more for how it made them look to associate with a priest than about the safety of, and care for, their own children. So, before casting stones, remember there is a lot more below the surface that needs to be considered if justice is to truly be done on earth as it is in heaven.

[@slingshot8721]

Man made traditions and rules have created this mess.. I had made up my mind to become catholic after 39 years of of being a faithful protestant. My wife was going to convert to Catholic as well. I don't think I can convert now. I feel if I did, I would be supporting a church I would be ashamed of. If the NFL had coaches that did this stuff and the owners and knew it and let it happen, their is no way I would buy a ticket or watch the games. I would not support it in any way.

[@DualFrodo]

I think that suggestion is key, we need to be able to prove who knew, what they knew and when they knew it, with professional, independent and transparent investigators. This would (hopefully) either help those accused by Vigano prove their innocence, or it would prove their guilt.

[@denisejohnson5214]

Thank you!

[@gilbertgarrido297]

Yes! Cleanse and Purify non-stop as long as each generation lives.

[@jacobhughes9010]

I’m not a Catholic I will start with that, but I have read the entire Pennsylvanian report and in the wake up of that and things like the keepers as well, the church’s continued efforts to fight legislation makes all of this tough to belive that they are taking it serious in way of change

[@lorrainericardo8680]

God did say that He will strike the shepherds and the sheep will be scattered,,, but we are to run to God the Father and Jesus always , and Holy Mother Mary is sent to us to help us find our way back to God , and heal us through prayers ,

[@tomfinochio3044]

Finally! Defrock all priests and Bishops who either participatecd in or covered up these crimes! Now!!!

[@realBaronFletcher]

Don't leave....lead!

[@pafo5950]

Never forget.

[@michelledonnanwhodoesntkno5771]

I hope you will continue to advise and speak publicly about this. No million dollar amount can heal the broken spirit. It seems to me we are past petitions and must demand it, and create an investigatory lay group, and a policing structure asap. "What you do to the least of me, you do to me"...You can't evangelize the Beauty ( the same Faith) without slaying the Beast. It will be hard, but I believe it can be done.

[@inpaucafidelis]

But still no more gay priests please! It is simply avoiding near occasions of sin me thinks! If a man has gay inclinations, he should serve God some other way because unless his inclinations and self control are made of steel, a gay guy being with other men, is just too tempting. Let's just avoid the near occasion of this sin. As for the current clergy, perhaps an across the board visible penance for the sins of their brother priests? This might help atone for this grave sin toward God & the flock? In our diocese, we have a priest with season tickets to the NFL! I mean seriously! No more penthouses for Cardinals or Bishops? No more beach resort trips? I mean show us in example how you are truly repenting for your sinful brother priests. More visibility as to what you spend on? I will continue to pray for you Bp Barron, I will pray for all good priests (& ok even the bad ones) at our prayer cenacle for Priests from the Blue book of Father Gobbi! The church probably needs this humiliation to humble us :-( Lord forgive us for our arrogance!

[@MGustave]

If you banned gay priests, Im noy sure you realise how many priests and great men of the Church you would lose today and in history.

[@moodswingy1973]

I wonder how many we lose by banning married priests.

[@moodswingy1973]

Qwerty I’m well aware we aren’t supposed to ask that one.

[@lordbog]

You're confusing "those who practise homosexuality" with nonpracticing.

[@inpaucafidelis]

My goodness, I'm being treated worse for making suggestions than the actual sex offenders by you fellow Catholics!

[@TheKilkenny1967]

I too was at the Phoenix Park to see the Pope. I saw John Paul 39 yrs ago also. As a former Teacher in a young offenders prison in Ireland, almost 25 yrs ago, I knew then that this was NOT just a Catholic church problem. It is a pandemic social problem. More must be done to show how this EVIL is a universal problem, not just a clerical one. And why particularly is it a Catholic problem (save for meaning that Catholic means universal) we have to do more on this communication? Yes I get it, that should we as Catholics try to explain this to the world, it could back fire. But try we must ; we live in an era of mass media communications and it has to be utilised to make accountable the church the law and society as a whole. This must be a universal struggle for reconciliation. There has never been a more important time for Church and state to come together. Even though modern secularism argues the contrary. This situation is so complex that it is possible the Holy father may be implicated. But if he is implicated, I believe that to be through innocence : this is a great Pope and we are blessed to have him, during the church's greatest scandal in History. Thanks Bishop Barron, your doing a great Job. Agape from Eire Matt

[@kimfleury]

TheLongSummer -- get over yourself. Jesus loves you, to be sure, but blessed are the meek, and woe to the arrogant.