You Can’t Take It With You - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, all three of our readings Sunday speak of a primordial spiritual truth-namely, the need to detach oneself from the goods of the world. This has nothing to do with a hatred of the world or a puritanical spirituality of flight from the world; rather, it has to do with knowing how to wear the goods of the world lightly. These goods-wonderful as they are-all finally crumble, evanesce, and disappear; they are not our ultimate good, and we are not meant to cling to them as though they were.
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[@fintan3563]

As a retired / disabled priest, I just celebrated Sunday Mass in the chapel in my apartment. I call it the Oratory of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Now I get to hear a great homily by Bishop Barron. God is so very good … ALWAYS!! 💙💙💙

[@christinetuthill8249]

Peace be with you

[@salvedelatado9776]

I delight in the presence of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour!

[@BabyDingo]

God bless you father. Please pray for me

[@kathrynmikwold5895]

Thank you

[@azCatherine]

Bless you Father!!!

[@Crichjo32]

Whenever you feel envious of someone who else who is far more wealthy than you are, just remember that they too only have it for a short period of time. The greatest wealth of all, is the love of Christ, and that is something we all have whether you're rich or poor. All it takes is one small step and you will see.

[@ronalddsilva8738]

If you want to live a good life, on earth and in the next, listen to Bishop Barren’s homilies. Priceless!

[@lizmiddleton2382]

I agree 1000% that Christ should be the Center of our lives!! That's where I get my Strength, Hope and Confidence in Life! I Love You Lord 😍

[@fatheralex8505]

When Jesus becomes my everything then everything becomes nothing!

[@Forevertrue]

This man is a real treasure to help so many enter the Kingdom of heaven so freely and eloquently. It is poignant to every life I know.

[@maravilloso002]

God is phenomenal. Every morning a poignant video of his shows up first in the algo on the home page. I find myself taking notes every morning.

[@Sarah-vr7yh]

The Catholic Worldview makes sense, and in my Life, Catholicism is the ONLY religion that has proven powerful.

[@stephaniehouse4]

This sermon came at just the right time in my life!!!! You have no idea how touched I am!!!! This sermon has probably changed the course of my future!!! Please know that you have made a difference in my life!!!

[@sleepycat224]

Enjoy it will it last, but be compassionate, loving, giving. Follow and believe in Jesus Christ it’s not that easy but you follow the right path. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@margokupelian344]

The great Armenian poet Vahan Tekeyan wrote this line in one of his poems titled “Reckoning”, “What’s left for me from this life? Strangely, whatever I gave to others, that alone.”

[@marypinakat8594]

"Keep your eyes fixed on Christ above, and then you'll know how to handle and deal with the goods of the world." *- Bishop Barron*

[@sandrakiapi3930]

Amen

[@marypinakat8594]

Your presence is sincerely appreciated, Sandra☆ God bless you heaps☆

[@worldcitizen7773]

Amen!

[@marcleeines194]

Amen! (Col. 3:1-5, 9-11)

[@marypinakat8594]

@@worldcitizen7773 Big God Bless for being here☆ Most sincere appreciation☆☆

[@JohnR.T.B.]

Vanity of vanities All things pass away But His words are eternal Jesus I trust in You

[@julian_goat9572]

Beautiful!

[@niceatrya3477]

It is not just material things we must learn to enjoy in the moment, and then let go. Sadly, it is also true of the relationships, and the love we have for others. That one is most difficult for me. Whether it was my last day of college nearly 2 decades ago, knowing full well I will most likely never see most of my friends again, to that pet you one day had to say goodbye to. The same as well with my spouse. Knowing one day, there will be a last hugging embrace, and dread the day for either of us.

[@patrickmurphy713]

You can own things. Just don't them let them own you. Attachment is a sign you lack internal abundance. True prosperity and gain is internal.

[@donnakuna3616]

I so needed this! Ive been fretting over money and savings and inflation (things of the world) til Ive been ill. Where your treasure lies there is your heart. I pray my heart lies with Jesus my lord and savior.

[@maryannlacey4044]

Donna, you are not alone. This was a much needed reminder for me as well. 🙏🏽.Trust in the Lord.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Donna. You wrote the best comment. It affects all of us.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Donna I wish I could give you a thousand likes.

[@levismadore556]

As my wife and I moved from a very large and full house to a substantially smaller dwelling, we were impressed with the quantity of « stuff » we were carrying. We are both discovering how the soul is just not interested in « stuff ». It prefers a manger, in a very subdued barn, in a little town called Bethlehem. Glory to our God whose greatness of being was revealed by the scarcity of having. Levis Shalom

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Switzerland is the Whore of Babylon, with which all nations traded with those SwiSS Nazi-Templar banks, and Switzerland has 7 heads of state, who divide 10 ministries amongst themselves; watch video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 Nazi-Templars" on channel Giureh.

[@christinearmstrong9022]

As a churchwarden in a UK Anglican Church, I derive most of my spiritual food from your talks. Homilies. Lectures. Your Lectionary ties in with mine so I love to listen to your Sunday sermon on Saturday night! God bless you in your new post as Diocesan Bishop. As someone else said.thankyou for feeding your on-line flock.

[@josephmartin6219]

Maybe God is calling you to the Catholic Church 😊, God bless you nonetheless!!

[@marypinakat8594]

Just to say Christine, your gracious presence is more than appreciated☆ Showers of Blessings☆

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Switzerland is the Whore of Babylon, with which all nations traded with those SwiSS Nazi-Templar banks, and Switzerland has 7 heads of state, who divide 10 ministries amongst themselves; watch video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 Nazi-Templars" on channel Giureh.

[@MrScooternasty]

We spend money we don't have on things we don't need and don't even want in order to impress people we don't know and who don't even care.

[@annced8241]

Wear the world lightly - that sums up our entire existence and our relationship with GOD. The big barns and storehouses are not important, because Our Lord provides always. I needed to hear this message as recently I have been struggling with filling my barns with material things, rather than focusing on GOD.

[@drdelaur]

The most freeing thing I have done in the last six months is consecrating all my exterior goods to the blessed virgin Mary I felt such a weight lifted off of me I am her slave and I will dispose of everything as she directs me

[@josephmartin6219]

The more you cling to the goods of this world, the more you are imprisoned by them! Wear the world lightly! The only thing you take away into the life to come is what you've given away on earth! Thank you Bishop for these really inspiring words!

[@teemarks8527]

I come from a Catholic home. My Father appointed me Executrix of my Parents Estate (Mama passed away a year before him). I thought siblings and son would work with me for the "good of all of us" but lo & behold....hasn't happened. But my anger has since dispersed because I've been praying about it. Thank you Bishop, your Homily is helping as always....may God Almighty bless you always 🙏🏾🕊. Congratulations on your new assignment. Greetings from Botswana 🇧🇼 😊.

[@mariab2379]

Listening to Bishop, I can’t help smiling, why? because, we have also an “Uncle Tommy” in our family, an unmarried younger brother of my father, who simply enjoyed his single blessedness until the end of his quiet life, God bless him🙏

[@johnclark1371]

I love the reminder to “wear the goods of this world lightly”. It’s going onto my list of great quotes. It is so easy to get caught up in the pursuit of the material, and when we achieve the material goals it never seems enough. I know several people with severe depression, and a common theme is the lack of any connection to a spiritual life. The existential crisis that so many people experience today is rooted in the belief that the material world is all that there is and ever will be. What a depressing outlook. Bishop Barron speaks truth so eloquently and in such a comprehensible style. I’m glad that his promotion has not left him too busy to tend to his on-line flock.

[@tonidellwo7815]

Less is better...HEAVENLY HOPE IS THE BEST!!!!! HEAVENLY WEALTH IS BEAUTIFUL AND ETERNAL!!!!

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Switzerland is the Whore of Babylon, with which all nations traded with those SwiSS Nazi-Templar banks, and Switzerland has 7 heads of state, who divide 10 ministries amongst themselves; watch video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 Nazi-Templars" on channel Giureh.

[@dawnmireles2912]

July 31, 2022 I think it might be time for me to give away more. Live a minimalist life. That way I separate from worldly things more and instead focus on everlasting life with God. My family will not have to deal with a bunch of stuff they do not want after I pass. I get to see who benefits from my stuff as I give it away/recycle. Less for me to have to look after. Less to clean. Just a quiet, prayerful, clean surroundings life. Time to let go.

[@praxidescenteno3233]

If i don't die before of others things i hope people get smile all My family

[@jamesgrisier2815]

Wear the goods of the world lightly. . . . Profound !

[@jcdom3841]

Having to leave LA, this was a rather apt talk for Bishop Barron to deliver at this time.

[@sharonsparks5121]

The elitests need to hear this.. Thanks, beautiful sermon and I really like the comments...

[@Kindcmm]

Thank you dear Bishop Barron. Love listening to all your homilies. Thank you again.

[@unacceptableviews6231]

This has hit me hard recently. All our attachments of this world distract us from hearing the voice inside telling us that we are infinitely loved unconditionally. You don't need to earn it. Not only loved, but known intimately and created with purpose, and wants to spend eternity with us. A free gift. You can't find this in the things of the world. Let go, trust in God's infinite love and mercy. Jesus, I trust in you!

[@mariasolomon8418]

Bishop Barron thank you for enriching my knowledge in my Catholic faith. You are enlightening, inspiring and needed in our world -- God bless

[@trash817]

How wonderful is the word of this gentleman. What a great help to our spirits. Thank you.

[@eleanorbertuch135]

Our God is loving all the time❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TM-yn4iu]

A wonderful message, that Jesus spoke of. We live this and walk in humility. What is your value, how do you live? Life through the window is easy, telling all how to walk. Next week's sermon begins with the greatest example of a con - begin with the known challenges and belittle them. Create the wall. Sad, didn't bite. But true good and higher world are those experienced - lived, not a comfortable analogy with a profit motive - not sharing. Wish you and all well, and Jesus is my savior(catholic). Don't quote empowering messages/tools, share your life and its true hardships as Mother Theresa and more. God bless

[@paulrubio3918]

The words of Cardinal George are powerful. Even if it seems at first paradoxical, in pondering them, we realize that what we've given away speaks to the Heavenly treasure we build in this life. I think there was a saint, or maybe multiple saints, who spoke about giving away oneself as a way to discover oneself. I realize this reality when it comes to the relationship I have with my students. I have given so much of myself to guide them in faith, and it is a great treasure to have this experience with them, and discover who I am truly called to be.

[@gratuitousinbliss]

Build up your treasure in heaven, which is love

[@jean-guydallaire6527]

I like to ear what you have just said Bishop Barron... "the true good, the truly beautiful... belongs to a hjgher world... and disappeared l Give it away, build it up in heaven and be happy!"

[@beAdeodatus]

Don’t forget the young Prince; who said I have done all these things, honored my mother and father….. and kept all the Commandments, what must I do to enter Heaven? Jesus replied, “sell all that you have and give it to the poor, and follow Me”.

[@nirmaladsouza1156]

What a joy to listen to you... dear Bishop. Love, love, love hearing your sermons and messages. You're truly a gift to us, to our generation and the world. What a great quote to close with. Stay blessed always and thank you.

[@drdelaur]

The key to this gospel is the rich man asked himself what he should do with his wealth his mistake was not asking the Lord what he should do with his wealth

[@williambyrd2903]

This was a thought provoking homily. May we all take heed. Billy

[@ennaavila6597]

Thank you Bishop Barron🙏 I’m going through it with alimony

[@praxidescenteno3233]

When My grandmother was alive in Huánuco Perú the doctor asigned for she said to People and nurses She's My girlfriend please get her Nice atention! All get to smile with this great doctor too My grandmother, she was widow and had ashma too

[@dawnlapka3782]

From the first few words you spoke, I could say I appreciate. I live in a tent. And take all my stuff with me in a wagon. Kind of like St. Francis. Or St. Claire.

[@donaldfranks7416]

One of the greatest joys of life is sharing the gifts you have. Otherwise, they are just "things". I really appreciate you sharing Bishop Barron's message.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

This reminds me of a Denzel Washington commencement speech where he told graduates that " You will never see a U hall behind a hearse "

[@ellenschwartz5433]

I love that quote..."All that you can take with you is that which you have given away". That quote is on the wall of the Buildings and Loan bank in Its a Wonderful Life

[@jvahioguy7068]

Thank you Bishop Barron. Congratulations on you becoming bishop of your new diocese. Please pray for continued health of mind and body of my mother, who celebrates her 93rd birthday today. Praise God from whom all blessings flow❣🙏

[@vincentciliberti5026]

Thank You

[@sonnyjoseph4217]

This SINGLY ALL-IMPORTANT Message(2myMind)Couldn't've been planted within hearts and minds, in any better way than how His Excellency, The Learned Rev.Dr. Bishop Barron set about doing it, pouring the 1st cup of Water to help sustain the transplant...💥wow❣

[@reetharassool470]

A person experiences such peace and joy once you detach yourself from worldly good. A blessed week to you Bishop. ❤🙏

[@elisarivera1678]

Educational and very practical homily...true soul nourishment.

[@petercorley2238]

Thank you Bishop for another wonderful homily. This is the fourth Sunday in a row that I feel like I have been hit by a spiritual 2x4. The wisdom of God and our faith is a real blessing. It has brought me back to when I was a kid and watched Bishop Sheen with my dad .Thanks again.

[@andreacymbal6588]

Wonderful message! Thank you, Bishop Barron!

[@rachelschneider2880]

This is one of my favorites because it so resonates with my lifelong minimalist perspective on worldly possessions and overindulgence of prideful attention. You can’t take it with you so do the most good with the gifts you’ve been given today ❤️

[@crossfoot4612]

I wish to live like a minimalist!!! I was homeless as a child so I just keeeeepppp buying my daughter toys. I've slowed down but our house is full of toys! Im gonna try to minimize my lifestyle

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Switzerland is the Whore of Babylon, with which all nations traded with those SwiSS Nazi-Templar banks, and Switzerland has 7 heads of state, who divide 10 ministries amongst themselves; watch video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 Nazi-Templars" on channel Giureh.

[@reachercrush3971]

Hi there, how are you doing today?

[@anneglines47]

God should be your best friend.

[@MonteCristo2009]

Brilliant Masterclass, Robert. Excellent. Encore.

[@jamieflener5410]

Never been materialistic. I downsized when I retired and have been giving stuff away. Don't buy anything unless I need it and not because I want it. Works beautifully. Don't leave so much stuff for your children to get rid of when you die. Keep it simple. You live better. Material goods don't make you happy. Giving makes you happy, believe me.

[@judyhorton4109]

Thank you FR. for bringing Christ to us. The Lord bless you and keep you.

[@judyv3370]

Thank you so much Bishop Barron. Something so important to keep in front of us always. God bless you.

[@robertaschade5520]

Thankful for the Forgivness of sins Amen

[@praxidescenteno3233]

I LOVE much hospitals dear i miss sometimes their food better than Home for kids specially and old nurses

[@isaacv.6467]

He don’t miss

[@MrScooternasty]

A rich man dies and goes to heaven and tried to smuggle in all the gold that he had. The gate keeper, who we usually refer to as St. Peter, detected it and said to the rich man; " you're trying to smuggle in pavement?"

[@dianemitchell9374]

What an awesome sermon…I think everyone needs to listen to this one..believer or non believer can learn from this.

[@diegoandres2906]

Such a beautiful homily, so truthful and profound! May the Holy Spirit bless you!

[@DyzeDyze]

I enjoy the comfort of good and don’t need to worry if I have enough to feed my children or support their passion of pursuing hobbies that make them a full man. I can’t not care about building a barn to shelter my family. Will I worry about building more barns in the future? I might. If there are more barns, I have capacity to take more people who are in need. For now, I don’t see how I can be careless, which I know is different from being detached. But you’re only attached to it when you care. Like the Ring. I don’t need to become Sméagol but I do care about the Ring.

[@Pdrum2]

All material goods wear out, deteriorate and don't last forever.

[@gsus4eternity687]

I need to be reminded of these attachments. Thank you.

[@joshlampert6368]

Martin Luther King jr. "Drum Major Instinct" speaks about this to me

[@iloveyellow7214]

This chanell especially the value I receive from Bishop Barron's discussion makes me understand and value our catholic way of doing things. Its beautiful. Oh and its a bonus that today's topic features my favorite book Ecclesiastes 😍 Thank you for this Padre and Word on Fire thank you so much

[@christinadwyer9641]

Like him he mades things explainable ❤🎉

[@stephengreico2810]

Yes Bishop Barron, Thank You, Sir

[@ednagreen62]

Thank you Father for this timely reminder.

[@JP-bn2ct]

Oh my, what a good message, everyone should hear this!

[@maitedeituarte2392]

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[@chrisgrimme6693]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@zrobert66]

Thank you Bishop Barron Re-visiting from my feed ❤

[@normaorlando3538]

Monseigneur que Dieu vous benisse et vous garde en securite!

[@elizabethjackson2928]

Great sermon! One that should be repeated often in order to cause us to stop & reflect, as we continue to obtain "stuff." I will focus on asking myself, "What have I given away?" I love that!

[@monikaswiniarska2263]

Thank you, Bishop Barron! 😊 I needed this so much.

[@jonahkane7027]

God bless you bishop!

[@ruthortega5822]

Excellent!!! Right on. No more explanation needed. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[@marcleeines194]

"Thank you for your service" (Gallop4God).

[@markballantyne393]

All temporal things are temporal ,spiritual things are eternal

[@n.ramachandran.ramachandra64]

Thank you God Jesus Christ Pastor Hon'ble Dr Bishop Robert Barron Ministries World for your Blessings in Jesus Mighty Name I pray. Amen Hallelujah praise the Lord. 🎉

[@TecOneself]

Thank you father, my master of meditation in India, Osho would say on many 'darshans' before he died "let go, let go' After dancing with the musicians, there were no more discourses, he would ask us to be in silence, then we would let go in the floor as he would say in many ways "let it go, deeper and deeper". I'm catholic before any religion and would die in this way, because of taking the humble responsibility and burden no other religion does. The true transformation and transmutation in the understanding of Jesus resurrection. Yet, it reminds me of this wonderful moments in India as you speak, "𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖌𝖔 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖌𝖔 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖎𝖙 𝖌𝖔". Thank you father, I needed to listen to this.

[@SheltonDCruz]

AMEN

[@truthtalker5550]

Thank you Bishop Barron. This sermon was so timely in my life and helps me immensely. Just this week I had a big to-do with my sister regarding inheritance! God is speaking to me through you. Praise God.

[@marymolloy562]

I know that fighting over the inheritance is how some people mourn!

[@shirleyfoo5021]

Thank you Bishop Baron for this beautiful homily and hopeto hear more these teachings.

[@reachercrush3971]

Hi there, how are you doing?

[@leephillips1972]

My dad made a kneeler for me, and I worried about who I would give it to the point of obsessing about it. I don't want to see it in a thrift store where no one will know what it is. Burn it on a bon fire... So, I remembered a priest who was a vicar at the catholic church i was attending at the time he was there. I consider him a holy man. I found the parish he's the pastor of and got in contact with him and he accepted it as a gift from me. Now it's in the chapel of adoration in the church he pastors. My dad's handywork sitting before the Lord our God. I had to let it go. It's been difficult for me. I also have several small statues of Mary and prints of her. I want/need to distribute to other Catholics. And rosaries. Many of them being gifts. I'm trying to let them go - lightly.

[@paulinewoods375]

I live in Ireland and one of my favourite sayings that I used to hear as a child was " You can't take it with you, there's no pockets in a shroud". Colleagues laugh at me at work when I say this 😂😂

[@jstenger48]

Bishop: Wow! What a spot-on message! Thank you for this / very centering ... God bless you!

[@bobconroy333]

"Wow" is exactly what I was thinking when I saw your response, John. Seems easy...

[@SuiSSe-Torture-Prisonniers-CH]

Switzerland is the Whore of Babylon, with which all nations traded with those SwiSS Nazi-Templar banks, and Switzerland has 7 heads of state, who divide 10 ministries amongst themselves; watch video "The Swiss Beast - Home of the Devil; Part 1 Nazi-Templars" on channel Giureh.

[@markstrain8989]

Thank you.🙏✝️🙏

[@Martin-qm2lg]

“wear the goods of this world lightly”. Incredible wisdom in that thought. The only thing we take from this world is the quality of our love. Wow, how that could change our lives, our society, our world. Bring true happiness and peace as we live in right relationship with our creator, ourselves and each other.

[@sanjade4374]

I needed to hear this sermon, Bisschop. It's an answer to my prayer. Thank you very much. One of your online sheep from the Netherlands. May God continue to bless you 🧡🙏

[@annhill6378]

I agree with your comment. I needed to hear the Bishops sermon also. It's an answer to my prayers 🙏

[@trgzk]

I can’t help but think of Mother Teresa of Calcutta….

[@zinaj9437]

Hey, I'm just passing through. Priorities.

[@brendamyc3057]

Living life through Him, with Him, in Him.

[@markballantyne393]

Yes I detach but still remain I am in the world but not,in this reality but ruled by another, they are the same but somehow different, god has a mission in one .