Fruits of the Spirit, Works of the Flesh - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, we come to the Feast of Pentecost, the great celebration of the Holy Spirit. I want to focus on our second reading from the fifth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, which I’ve used for years in spiritual direction. What you find there are what Paul calls “the fruit of the Spirit,” which he contrasts with “the works of the flesh.” Maybe you’re struggling and wondering, “What should I do? What path do I take?” Whatever is giving rise to the fruits of the Spirit in you is the path you want-and whatever is giving rise to the works of the flesh, stay away from.
Mass Readings:
Reading 1 - Gn 11:1-9
Psalm - 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30
Reading 2 - Rom 8:22-27
Gospel - Jn 7:37-39
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[@David-ec5zn]

AMEN !!! ! Thank you Bishop Barron! ! ! !

[@catherinespierce]

Praying for the infusion of the fruits of the Holy Spirit into every soul, especially those in leadership positions around the world. Thank you, Jesus, for your Word spoken through Bishop Barron today. Please continue to bless him and his ministry! 💙🙏

[@julialopes5054]

Amen! God bless everyone!!

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Amen

[@oliviaangelopoulos3851]

Amen!

[@kathleenmcgough4469]

Thank you. God Bless you.

[@nevereveralone]

Thank you Jesus. Amen🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@paulrubio3918]

There are some wondrous points here, especially the idea of the love that the Father and Son experience toward each other that results in the Holy Spirit, Who enters us and makes it possible for us to bear the fruits listed in Galatians 5. And we bear this fruit as we seek to will the good of the other, Bishop Barron's oft-repeated point. Though as sinners we're caught in wrongful ways, the Holy Spirit gives us the opportunity to leave it and live a fruitful life that reveals God's character.

[@Fd-he8qe]

* Love is not a feeling. Love is willing for the good of the other.

[@PatrickSteil]

I am working on an even more tangible way to describe it. Love is sacrificing for another.

[@elainefalconer7954]

Thank you Bishop Barron for another wonderful homily. I look forward to hearing you every Sunday morning before I go to Mass. God bless you and the work that you do to shepherd your people. We appreciate you!

[@TheClomik]

In this age of personality, not character...we need the Spirit. Thank you BRB for these words.

[@zaq288]

I had the privilege of attending the confirmation of my son yesterday. Our local Archbishop here in Johannesburg echoed these words of Bishop Baron. Praying that Catholics everywhere take these words to heart, so we can manifest Christ's spirit to our communities.

[@EloiseIris50]

Grateful for the spiritual nourishment. Thank you, Lord, for this moment. Blessings upon Barron’s endeavors. This man fearlessly preaches, revealing his devotion to God! Bishop Robert Barron’s unwavering message, delivered without compromise, reflects his deep faith. His impact on my transformation has been immense. I was once burdened by a €30,000 loan for my son’s brain surgery (Oscar), but now, thanks to an investment of €9,500, I receive a weekly payout of €55,500. God is good! Thanks to mrs Kristin Nels.

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Cheers to your financial victory! May it lead to even greater blessings.

[@theveesph]

blessed Pentecost to all🙏

[@nicolamustard7232]

In this day and age, we have to be careful not to confuse Love with 'tolerance'. Many people today would say that if you are intolerant of someone's beliefs, then you are 'biggoted', 'hateful', 'spreading hate', etc. However, you can truly love a person, as the good Bishop says here, 'will the good of another' without agreeing with their views. In fact disagreeing with some views that are out there today, may be the loving thing to do.... Thank you again, good Bishop! Your weekly insights are True food for the soul! ❤

[@leelapushpa6450]

Love is willing good for the other and that is sign of the Holy spirit in us

[@brendamyc3173]

The Traditionalist and Progressive movements in the Church were fake. They were the forums to discuss the issues of the synod.

[@deborahmillette]

What a privilege we have in Jesus to choir worship to the Holy Spirit on Pentecostal Sunday and everyday ✝️🙏🏽

[@thisis_chavez]

God bless us

[@veronicasandoval579]

Holy Spirit give us your gifts! 🕊️

[@maryalfiler9834]

Thank you joyful message Bishop Barron. When I was younger; I totally had jealousy, anger, strife & impurity. I still struggle w/ lack of self control. But! I am witness to God’s spirit taking away my desire for opiates and other mind bending substances: the desire is not there! It is a daily struggle with stupid stuff such as scrolling and seeing what others say on line about (whatever.) I’ll never be free of tendency to sin, but at least I know Christs’ love for me; I have believing friends, and am in contact with good priests and sisters. God is real! But we have to daily affirm our belief! Bishop Barron is a light on a hill.❤️‍🔥

[@LeslieKlinger]

The Love that connects the Father and the Son - just that line is rich in teaching.

[@dennisrossetti4244]

HOW BRILLIANT IS THIS MAN! HOW PRIVILEGED WE ARE TO HEAR HIM SPEAK GOD’S WORD AND ENLIGHTEN US. THANK YOU, BISHOP BARRON. YOU TRULY ARE A GIFT

[@lindas.3794]

God bless you, Farher. Thank you.

[@filiamaria8]

Help us pray for the Philippines now more than ever, in our dire need, the only Catholic country aside from the Vatican, to have no divorce. but now, the congress is now approving this Divorce bill today for the Senate to approve. please please pray for us it does not become a Law. Our CBCP are trying to fight and appeal. 🙏🙏🙏 Mama Mary and Holy Spirit Guide and Help Us. Include the Philippines in your prayers Bishop Barron and your Word on Fire team🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@marypinakat8594]

*"The true God is the God whose name is Love, every other god is a false god."* - BISHOP BARRON

[@DavidDiLillo]

When I understood this, I ceased to be an atheist.

[@marypinakat8594]

​@@DavidDiLillo That's super awesome⭐👍 May God be praised forever 🙏

[@itinerantpatriot1196]

Selfishness. Everything the Bishop described here has its roots in that most basic flaw within our nature. I struggle with being patient. A while back I made a decision to consider times when I became impatient as opportunities from the Holy Spirit to practice patience not an opportunity to get upset. I still struggle, but not as much, not so long as I remember that.

[@hatzlmike1]

Thank you. 🙏🏻. God Bless Us All.

[@PolymorphicPenguin]

Thank you for putting your sermons on the Internet so that everyone can benefit from them.

[@FiatVoluntasTua888]

Thank you! God bless💕✝️💕

[@08anney]

Wonderful sermon, may the fruits of the Holy Spirit be the yields of our labour

[@DMServant]

Can’t wait for the 2000 year old birthday of the church in 2033!

[@vincewyn1396]

🔥🔥🔥Come, Holy Spirit, mission our faith hope and love. Ps 104:1, Jn 20:22 Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. 'As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.' 22 After saying this he breathed on them and said: “Receive the Holy”. ❤️❤️❤️Alleluia, Thank you Holy Spirit 🔥 🔥🔥

[@eviepj1219]

Yes and Amen!!! Life with the Holy Spirit is beautiful, especially with our challenging circumstances. Thank you, Bishop! ❤🌼

[@thisis_chavez]

God bless you

[@user-ji6fi2gm5m]

Great Theology with a simple explanation, easy to understand and ready to be put into practice.

[@cynthialoza7155]

Thank you Bishop Barron, may the Holy Spirit be with us at all times. God bless you amen.

[@thisis_chavez]

Pray, pray, and pray -Our Lady of Heroldsbach

[@denisewalker7217]

Blessed Sunday!

[@kathleenwalker1398]

So very true that a little kindness goes a long way.

[@romymarquez9111]

I am spiritually enriched once again. Thank you, Lord Jesus for having me here. May God bless you more, Bp. Barron.

[@michelleukpaka8121]

God bless you padre🙏more wisdom and more teaching grace Amen

[@dianareed3364]

This is a wonderful sermon worth to be listened to several times a year. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@user-bv7wh4ui5d]

Holy Spit open my heart.

[@carlottaflores5088]

Pentecost the birth of the church. May the fruits of the Holy Spirit shine on us. Thank you Bishop Barron for your Homilies. God Bless you.

[@leenieledejo6849]

*Fruit Please read (and read again i.e every few weeks as you read the New Testament again and again in a loop) the passage (Galatians 5:19-24). The fact it's a singular collective noun and not a plural noun is very important.

[@jakechilton1066]

This message of truth is EXACTLY what makes Bishop Barron so special. It is clear it is so simple and he presents truth in correct order in such an honest and loving way. Thank you God for giving us Bishop Barron. Understanding HOW the Holy Spirit works in such clear and conscience language has helped me develop my relationship with Christ.

[@shalomcraca1806]

I needed this homily today. May God bless you Bishop Barron. And May our good Lord raise Bishops like you who are ready to preach the Word of God fearlessly

[@Homeinmygardenwithmydog]

“Take a look at the end of your day, you know, at the quality of your joy”. Words of Wisdom from Bishop Barron.

[@JoseMoreno-vd8vj]

I find joy being in a right relationship with God 🙏🏻🔥✝️🕊️

[@anitalopez6954]

God bless you Bishop Barron. May all of us always be guided by the Holy Spirit in thought, word and deed. Amen

[@johndurnkirk3719]

Very inspiring as usual

[@marilizadecastro9461]

Come, Holy Spirit, we need you.🕊️💙 Come, with your strength & your power. Renew us, we pray. I lift up my daughter Maeli & her partner Manny ; my Grandchildren Arky, Jenzay, Angelica, Mikaela, & Mikxie Jasmine ; & all Families all over the World. Renew us, we pray. Amen. 🙏🙏🙏💙 Thank you, Bishop Barron.🙏💙

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Happy anniversary Bishop Robert Barron.

[@user-yq8mq9fm6w]

We lift them up to the Lord. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

[@patriciamurphy171]

Pure truth. Once again thank you Bishop Barron!

[@squidward66]

O come Holy Spirit, into my heart, make me new. I have so far to go to get where I want to be.

[@johnalle6028]

Thank you Bishop Barron for the continued plain speaking insight.

[@isabelgoodenough9766]

AMEN, and thank you, dear Bishop May the Holy Spirit be withbyou always

[@colleenmccauley6192]

Thank you Bishop Barron!

[@zanecote]

beautiful Homily!

[@charlenebinley422]

Thank you Bishop Barron for the insights on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. God bless you.

[@sandyv2195]

Thank you, Bishop. I've listened weekly to so many of your homilies and other teachings through the years, and although they're all good, this is one of the best: edifying, practical, doable for each of us endowed with the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your ministry to everyone here as well as to the world.

[@josephcampo5231]

God Bless you Father, we are so blessed to have the privilege of listening to your homilies every Sunday. I just wanted to thank you for allowing God to speak through you to us. Peace be with you always

[@Jon-jk3bh]

"Bishop"...

[@elaineborn6135]

Thank you, Bishop Barron !

[@user-km4ro7xp2s]

Joy equals contentment. I had a friend who was also a consecrated lay person as well that said Joyless Christians were the "frozen chosen." ❤😂

[@d4an13lagui2]

Love showing these video to my Sunday school class. He explains these topics better than I ever could

[@Rabnifhadd]

Come Holy Spirit

[@charlottefasi3557]

Beautiful and practical. Thank you.

[@carolhensen8005]

Thank you Bishop for the homily, fighting demons, losing friends, I’m kind,generous, caring, I can never let my guard down……listening to you and other righteous Shepherds, reading scripture, praying the rosary, begging the Holy Spirit too create in me a clean heart…..is the healthy and spiritual way to live, be anxious over nothing….

[@brendamyc3173]

When teaching at the university make sure the textbooks teach the course material.

[@lisamarieyavarone2362]

🎶🎶Happy birthday to us! Happy birthday to us! Happy birthday, dear holy Mother Church! Happy Birthday to us! 🎶🎶(.....and many more 🙏)

[@41GEG]

Amen 🙏🏽 Needed to hear this today Thank you ❤

[@phillipgreene2564]

Well... This is so affirming: It is clarifyingly clear and simple. Thanks Bishop!

[@markmatavideos]

I wish more priests would give sermons like Bishop Barron. God bless you Bishop Barron. God bless priests.

[@ceciliadreger6319]

Yeah, just cry and carry your dog.

[@johnotoole9585]

Wish that I had taken all this 'on board' years ago - Wonderful.

[@catharris987]

Thank you Bishop . I am so happy to be up lifted. Have felt empty.

[@mikesewchok5978]

Thank you Bishop Barron! Happy Pentecost.

[@ethammathottasseril9637]

Amen, Alleluia 🙏🙏🙏

[@mickw.4912]

Come Holy Spirit 🔥

[@mariannell]

I'm an Orthodox fan of Bishop Barron. Thank you for your KZbin channel...

[@rshier8422]

So beautifully said with love. And so much to contemplate. Thank you Bishop Barron. God Bless you always. Jesus I trust in You 🙏📿✝✝

[@ForestAOrmes]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. As always, blessings and be well.

[@emilykamel2549]

Thank you Bishop Barron 🙏🏼 Have a Blessed Pentecost 🕊️

[@jerilyntyner1550]

What a blessing to be reminded of the beauty of the holy spirit working in the lives of His people

[@antoniocarlosferreira7341]

Thank you very much for your spiritually-rich reflection on the works of the Holy Spirit and the "'flesh"'.

[@smsmsm94]

Fruits of the Holy Spirit is the meaning of life

[@genhewe3033]

Thank you Lord for the message. Thank you Bishop Barron ❤️

[@julianalim2732]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. Beautiful Sermon.👍🏻

[@marktaylor2502]

Thank you Bishop Barron. I came to Catholicism through Bishop Barron and I'm still listening and applying every day. What a fantastic teacher!

[@patriciagriffin2216]

Thank you, Bishop Barron for ways to examine conscience through the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Did I walk the path of love or of the flesh-did I will the good of the other? Did I experience joy or jealousy? Am I at peace at the end of the day? Did I demonstrate patience with the troublesome? Was I kind to someone? Was I generous or stingy? Did I control myself and my passions enough to love others?

[@sylvieb623]

Yes, Lord, send Your Spirit!🕊❤️‍🔥

[@carriejake2276]

God Bless you Bishop for your willingness to speak truth boldly!!! Come Holy Spirit 🔥 🕊️

[@susanbuck477]

Great talk! I wish there were more teachings on this subject. Thank you.

[@lindaciana1771]

Salve Maria 🌹Amen Bishop Barron 🩸💦😮‍💨

[@kevinchaves2166]

Thank you Bishop Barron ✝️🕊️🙏🇺🇲🇮🇱

[@marylynnmazzocco5367]

How I needed this sermon today. To give love by the Holy Spirit giving me self control.

[@ckeast5588]

Thank you, Bishop Baron for your beautiful message of The Holy Spirit. I try each day to follow what He wants from me. I, too have a problem with patience! I ask The Holy Spirit for help with this problem. God Bless You. Prayers for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@roseramos2494]

All I have in my heart is thank you, Thanksgiving, for your guidance, preaching, teaching, and for God's love to us for the Holy Spirit 🙏 ❤️

[@annkako3833]

Thank you Bishop Barron. That was beautifully said. God bless you.

[@siger03]

🕊️ Bearing patiently the troublesome

[@jimmyboeingbeep]

We all know the people who must constantly beg your attention to issues in their own life and want you to crawl into the ditch they’ve dug for themselves. Father, help us deal with them and offer encouragement instead of indifference.

[@gregridd]

Thank you for your time Bishop

[@anneglines47]

Come Holy Spirit come.

[@andresteves4979]

May The Holy Spirit kindle our hearts with God's love... thank you Word on Fire cast crew viewers and listeners

[@adriadua5019]

Brilliant as always✨Thank you Lord 🤍for giving us faithful priests. Please send workers to your vineyard🌎🌍🌏

[@priscillastraw1618]

I pray to The Holy Spirit that I can act on this words in my life and give fruit for the good of the other

[@bertpowers7064]

Always inspiring and glad to see so many watching him.

[@lucyinthesky5258]

Thank you from my heart for this truly enlightening sermon!🙏🔥 Blessed Pentecost to you and all my brothers and sisters in faith from Germany! Veni sancte spiritus! 💞🕊🙏🔥

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Come Holy Spirit come

[@soniaaltuzar6191]

Dios lo bendiga y la Santísima Virgen también. Saludos desde México

[@kinhpham5825]

Thank you so much for your sharing Bishop. It waken me up. God be with you.