You Are the Salt of the Earth - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

[@Leo-mr1qz]

I stay in a profession that is dominated by WOKE ideology because I feel it's my "calling" to shed light in the darkness. It's a part-time endeavour. I dont get much financial reward for it, which drives my husband insane. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I teach children to "treat others how they wish to be treated," to take responsibility for their own actions, to show kindness to others, not disdain. I try to shine my light where the devil is preying on our youth. You would be amazed how just teaching little ones those basic skills helps them get through the day a tad bit easier. 😉

[@clivedytor2069]

Let’s all pray and pray for the Bishop. He is a true Shepherd and must be protected from the Evil One. Fr Clive ( UK)

[@marypinakat8594]

"What will happen if we lose our savor as Christians? The world around us will go bad." *- Bishop Barron*

[@ko7305]

kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control....Godless people will always create hell !!!

[@anthtan]

The world’s gone very bad indeed

[@nkechiuzoamaka5606]

We will be living without purpose and direction..

[@marypinakat8594]

Beware of a fake bishop out here.

[@PolishSoccerFifteen]

@@marypinakat8594 what?

[@johndoyle4428]

First century fellow Christians set the bar for all who followed them by professing and suffering for their faith. God grant us the grace to stand up for what we too believe and fight the good fight. WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR.

[@fatheralex8505]

Dear Bishop Barron Your homily is challenging and motivating. Salt must identify with the world without losing its own identity. Salt must lose and dissolve itself to bring flavour. This is painful but productive. Please pray for this 80 year old priest from Bombay working in Wales.

[@trinity4286]

Without God a person’s soul is like darkness. God is calling us to not only keep our own light lit but also to bring light into darkness and shine light for others.

[@mysticalheart8107]

We need more preaching like this from the pulpit. Thank you Bishop Barron for this exhortation.

[@dhldt1021]

Amazing sermon. Very, very few can articulate the Gospel message this well.

[@moonbeam728]

Agree. Wonder what impact would’ve had on the 60 million babies aborted if prelates from The 70’s forward had taken an overt stand like this sermon. Finally some individually and most recently the USCCB as a group have. A few lay sheep with a backbone have gone on the front lines to fight back all these years. Most, struggled uphill with limited support.Unfortunately there’s a recently appointed cardinal from the US who seems to think that the climate is a priority. Even though Pope Francis has caused confusion with many statements since his pontificate, he certainly seems to be clear about abortion “it’s like hiring a hitman” at least that’s clear but can’t help but refer back to the statement that a house divided cannot stand.

[@dorothymecham7079]

Thank you for saying so. The reason for evil to dominate this culture, is that good people do not speak out.God bless

[@jcmdelosreyes]

Tears role down my eyes. The Bishop is the LIGHT that exposes gremlins in the deep dark corners of my HEART. THANK YOU!

[@lovetosew382]

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[@johnydevassia]

​@@lovetosew382Thank you Dear His Excellency. I am trying to listen you always for you are a great teacher l love you and respect you for you are delivering great and noble words of Or Lord

[@jessmend1239]

Wonderful sermon Bishop Barron . Reminds me too of the statement. “ the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”

[@nancycymmer4364]

This hits right at the heart of both myself and surely most American christians. Where have we been re: our actions not just 50 years ago but yesterday, last week. It is past time that we start showing our love of neighbor bthrough our actions. Our votes, our vocal stances and our church attendance. Remember love is an action not just a verb.

[@Hankyjane]

Well said 🙂

[@ko7305]

kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control....Godless people will always create hell !!!

[@raphaelpetersamat9897]

Somehow and sadly some will say, people (Christians) will be saved by Scripture Alone or Faith Alone or Grace Alone.. not by ACTION..and we all knew and witnessed the unfortunate consequences to our generation.

[@PatrickSteil]

Raphael, yes! After being Methodist for 20 years where what is taught is “I’ve thy neighbor” which can be translated “be nice” also has led people to be so compassionate for the sinful that they do not speak the Truth in Love but go along with the Sin so as to not be seen as uncourteous. We are called to Love the LORD with all our heart, mind, soul and strength which also means we are to be obedient to our Creator!

[@marykurdys3288]

Our social media presence too…

[@lovable20051976]

"What will happen if we lose our savor as Christians? The world around us will go bad." - Bishop Barron. Thank you for this core message Bishop.

[@michaelbauer8243]

Thank you, Bishop Barron. I know it is difficult to preach truths like these in these days.

[@anthonypeka6659]

Why isn't the Catholic Church taking a pro active stance on abortion? Why are there no " prayers of the people" said for the innocent victims, those aborted babies? Priests are avoiding this topic to the dismay of many long time Catholics! Are they instructed not to do by higher church authority not to do so. If so, why. You used 61 million abortions. I posit that exponentially, It's over 100 million! Those aborted 40 years ago would have had families, then we would need no illegals in the USA to enter and supported by us Tax prayers who are under the thumbs of the Socialists in power. " Social justice and the common good."..I'm sick of hearing that! Do we wonder why church attendance is dwindling??

[@ELISACHITRA55]

Jesus Christ light of the world,,,praise God.

[@annefalola9278]

What I love most about Bishop Barron’s homily is the MISSIONARY dimension his reflection always takes. It is so beautiful and truly nurtures my own missionary vocation. It moves us deeper and away from the self- absorbing spirituality which is so prevalent today. Thank you Bishop.

[@nkechiuzoamaka5606]

I love to listen to your preachings and teachings Bishop.. and I am black from Africa.. however Christianity and Catholic faith has spread beyond America and Europe.. it will be more reaching to incorporate us in your preaching.. 20th Century was horrible for Europe and America but some of us had more horrendous history of great loss of lives in centuries before the 20th century.

[@annahtiwana5512]

Great man of God thank you for the teaching 🙏🏻

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Most of us are just Christian by name and no fruits unfortunately. Hopefully we can all act on these Jesus Christ 's words

[@ruthheredia5262]

Bereft of words. Never in over 7 decades has any priest explained this passage, nor have I read anything like this. 🙏✨✝️

[@williamfitzgerald2180]

Ditto - Tony and Jean from Cleveland

[@WayBlesseded]

"Never in over 7 decades has any priest explained this passage" -- how sad!

[@elizabethsimpson6127]

Bishop Barron, listened with tears in my eyes. Happy tears. Silence in many instances to speak out and to take action is because of “FEAR”. Please pray for the courage for all of us to ACT! I am, too.

[@rustychastant5548]

This is one of the best sermons that I've heard you deliver. It's packed with challenging truth and continues to reverberate long after it is heard.

[@nalishebo]

Thank You for making God's Word close to my life and easier to understand. I like Your talks a lot and I share them with others. May God reward Your Excellency.

[@barreflynn]

Bishop, This was one of the best sermons I have ever heard. I have been a Christian for over 50 year, been to seminary and am a regular at church. There is one thing about saltiness that no one ever talks about... it destroys as well as preserves. We have lost our witness in America. The idea that we are to be a plumbline, a guidance system for our world is long gone. The Tag "Stand in the way of Evil" in this context really gives us a monumental challenge. Thank you for your insights.

[@williamfredericks4397]

Bishop Barron, thank you for challenging us to get outside our comfort zones. You are a blessing to us all, which helps motivate us to spread the gospel and act for justice and morality.

[@amymaloney3312]

Awesome, Bishop Barron! Thank you! God bless you!

[@telmadorcey7272]

We are a light in the world to invite those around us who don't know God, to know Him, love Him and be with Him into eternity, one at a time. We do what we can. Mother Teresa started writing on the dirt and that's how she started a school, an order and affected the world.

[@adamshoulkin178]

One of the best sermons to date.

[@stephenbolt9057]

God bless you father Robert for being salt, light and a city on a hill. I pray that our Lord continues to use you in profound ways to preserve His church.

[@judyv3370]

Oh my goodness this one hits me right between the eyes. Thank you so much Bishop Barron for telling us the truth and challenging us in our faith. God bless you always.

[@cathyhoward335]

Oh my goodness, Bishop. Your homily today has convicted many of us. Thank you!

[@sebo3e]

dear freind i can see that this motivates you well i want to say something it bothers me when you used oh my with g word because it bothers me as chatolic because we are called to respect Lord name can you please refrain from using that word and think of something else please?

[@catherineflores4895]

WOW, POWERFUL and so TRUE! Thank you for this wake up call as Catholic Christians!

[@marilynmelzian7370]

Thank you. Very convicting.

[@veronicasandoval579]

Get in the way of wicked with the light of Christ. Love and mercy. We have job to do.

[@emilyharper7718]

Thank you for your teaching on this. God Bless ❤ Lord, set our hearts on Fire for You! To be the salt of the earth, light for all mankind. To humbly lead your people home, to Heaven, to the Father!

[@anagbachika8093]

And bless you too 🙏🕊️❤️

[@jdzentrist8711]

Well, I feel a bit ashamed of myself, after listening to these inspired words. Hopefully, I'll find the courage, "to change the things I can," starting with me. We don't hear homiles like this very often, maybe once in a hundred years.

[@stephrichards4611]

Thank you Bishop Barron. This is something I will definitely return to. Plenty to think over

[@jenelms905]

This is a powerful Truth. All of us need to focus on Jesus, not distractions. Thank you so much Bishop. God bless WOF.

[@hawaisie6436]

God bless you richly, Bishop Barron, for your no-holds barred homilies. I pray that many of the priests will also be moved and inspired by the Spirit to deliver powerful homilies that will add the much needed salt to the parishioners’ lives.

[@pinkpaprika8410]

As a student, I once heard a priest explain this same text. He’d asked a chemist whether salt could actually lose its taste, and the answer was “no way”. The taste of salt is inherent to its very nature. I find this encouraging for all those who are plagued by self-doubt and wondering whether they are ever good enough.

[@ronnestman4696]

I need to hear this. God bless Bishop Barron and Word of Fire ministries ❤️🙏🏻✝️

[@ronnestman4696]

@@marypinakat8594 you cannot be talking about Bishop Barron can you?

[@marypinakat8594]

@@ronnestman4696 I think I have to find a way to avoid this. I have been posting these remarks when I would observe some *'BishopBarron1'* using also Word On Fire Bishop Barron's photo for a profile picture as well. The comment is deleted now. Happens to be a two months old video. I'm thankful that you brought it to my observation. *Deleting it*

[@gloriacabeen2819]

Thank you for speaking the truth of the Word of God!

[@ko7305]

kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control....Godless people will always create hell !!!

[@djmuthu4111]

1- Returning to your FIRST LOVE 2- cultivate a hunger and thirst for union and communion with Him 3- Become the one you Love 4- make others thirsty ❤

[@wreloise1]

“and also for me, that speech may be given me to open my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬ ‭

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you😍

[@r3t34rkrl3kl]

Thank you for providing subtitles. As you said in the video, I see Christianity stained with all sorts of secular things. In an era where proper gospel messages are dry, we hear good words thanks to Bishop Baron. I hope more people will hear these words and may peace be with them all. Thank you. -A young man in Korea

[@d-vision2426]

Just before watching this I watched a pastor who taught on the same subject. God must've REALLY wanted me to hear this. Now I'm gonna read The Sermon On the Mount. God bless everyone!

[@OcapeOcape-rp3hn]

Saya tidak Heppy di dunia, tetapi saya happy di surga, di dunia saya bersyukur dan berterima kasih atas nikmat dan berkat pemberianTuhan Amen.

[@carolsquitieri550]

May my very first comment be WOW!!!!! Thank you Bishop Barron!!! Thank for this amazing, timely message!! We LOVE and appreciate YOU !!!

[@rebeccakahn3773]

One of your most challenging sermons. I may have lost some of my savor. I need to reclaim what I can. Too often I keep quiet: no longer. Thank you, Bishop Barron, thank you.

[@kp5390]

Recently, I noticed.. how much other people look the other way. Blows my mind and saddens my heart.

[@josie6497]

This is 🔥 Bishop Barron! Thank you and God bless you!

[@healingheartsandsouls1019]

Thank you Bishop Barron 🙏 It's a hard pill for many Christians to swallow, but it's the Truth! Our lives as Christians need to dramatically emulate Christ and his message! Those who don't even try even a little bit will be called least into the Kingdom.

[@martinjones8084]

Now, Bishop, you have empowered me to challenge my Bishop's obscene position on the Concordat in Trinidad and Tobago.

[@roisinmcginley2009]

Thought provoking sermon.

[@tommaxwell429]

Beautiful! Thank-you, father. We can all do better, much better. A common mantra these days is that one doesn't need organized religion, and faith is a very personal thing between God and individual. Yes faith is a personal thing, but Jesus never expected us to whole up in our bedroom and keep it there. You so eloquently point this out. Thank-You! God Bless!

[@opheliaadjei-awuah2671]

Great as always. Got me thinking and tearing up

[@ethelrizarri2614]

Thanks Bishop Barron , my children and grandchildren astray gone no more , they are baptized, i did my duty

[@michelboots7133]

if the good were better, the bad weren't so evil . so we owe it for some part to ourselves.

[@zionlion4445]

💘Thank you for this wonderful sermon, Bishop Barron, encouraging us to be the salt🧂 and the light🕯️of the world! 💚Praying for you 🙏 💚Praying for everyone in this channel 🙏 💚Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, please have mercy on me a sinner! ⚜️Non nisi te Domine⚜️ ( Nothing but you Lord ) 💘Viva Cristo Rey!💘

[@Tom-xe9iq]

When Jesus returns, what kind of world will it be? He asked that question too. Will He have even one nation that is the Light of the World?

[@busterbeagle2167]

I grew up in Michigan and I lived in Chicago for a while and it’s nice to hear Chicago come out of Bishop Barron when he says “yeah yeah yeah”

[@franciarabanillo7819]

Challenging and scary! I pray for courage and the pouring of the Holy Spirit to supply me with the right words when the opportunity arise for me to be the salt and light in my daily life encounters. Help me Jesus, that I may do it with charity so that your truth will draw people to You. Amen. Thank you Bishop Barron for your wonderful and illuminating sermon. I look forward to it every weekend. I pray for you and your Word on Fire ministry! God bless! ❤

[@Tgerardb]

Profound Homily. I’ve been mulling these questions over and over in the last 30 years. I think each of us can show our light in different ways, large and small. As long as we remain connected to Christ in his Church, and prayerfully reflect on Christ, his Mother, the Saints, Scriptures, and be quietly attentive to him, our lives will shine forth and bear fruit in words and good works. Without Christ, no matter what we do will have lost all savor.

[@Tgerardb]

@WRITE ME+1⑥⓪⑨④②⑨②⑦⑨① Hi. May I ask who texted this reply?

[@PatrickSteil]

Yes and to completely SUBMIT our will to HIS. This is what the entire Catholic Faith means to us. Not just to believe and think about God and allow Him to influence some parts of our lives but to go so deep in our submission to Him that we and our human desires fade back and His become present like salt, light, a city. God Bless

[@Tgerardb]

@@PatrickSteil yes, I hear you.

[@lilo6224]

Another wonderful display of a man talking about what he cannot possible know

[@stefieladiong1707]

Amen’thank you Bishop Barron for the Proclamation of God’s Divine Word and Enlightening Homilia‘Bless Us Lord Jesus to Live our Faith spreading Love by our little Kindness and Deeds 🙏🙏🙏

[@rdbare4216]

This is the best homily I’ve heard from you, and you are a good preacher. Thank you for telling the truth!

[@cavejohnsonful]

Thank you, as always, Your Excellency.

[@mulipolatuuumataafatiufeaa4964]

Tremendous homily and inspiring indepth wisdom Bishop Robert Barron

[@IoannesPaulusMagnus]

Bishop Barron just broke it down 👇 👏

[@josephgiambona1668]

Bishop Baron for President 😊❤️

[@candacehenders613]

He'd be stepping down. He works for the One True God.

[@eileendeacetis6672]

And God bless you Bishop Barron, please continue to preach the truth , and continue to challenge us out of mediocrity. 🙏☦️🛐

[@PedroHernandez-qz9nv]

Thank you. Bishop Barron. May the Lord continue using you.

[@laurarosales6734]

Let's get in the way!

[@sandyv2195]

I've listened to your homilies and so many other teachings through the years, Bishop. But from a practical "this is what I as a Christian should be doing every day" perspective, this is one of your best ever. THANK YOU! ❤️

[@shalinastilley446]

Best homily I’ve heard in ages. Thank hank you, Bishop Barron!

[@bazerkly907]

"A Reality Check"

[@kathleencress3339]

Wonderful words of wisdom. So very appropriate for our current times and state of society. Not only must we pray, we must shine the light in the darkness and not silently look the other way. ❤

[@lornavaughan1684]

Thank you Bishop Barron, your sermon was so good as always. GOD bless you abundantly. ➕ ❤

[@mapinoita279]

This is 🔥, Bishop Barron! Thank you for standing up. God bless you❤

[@Brandon-ib1fm]

Wow! What a fantastic sermon. Great message. Important message. Well delivered as always. Thank you, Bishop.

[@AJ_Jingco]

Lord Jesus Christ Son of the Living God, have MERCY on me a Sinner.

[@eileenguerin7788]

I’m on fire for Christ but it needs to be tamed somewhat to be effective, rather like a hearth heating and lighting the home than a wildfire. I live in a desolate secular area and want to burn it all up. Jesus I trust in you to guide my light.

[@44esta44]

🙏🇺🇸💖VERY WELL SAID, BISHOP BARRON. Thanks for the many pro-lifers who have stood up to the evil of abortion. And, who established many pregnancy centers to care for women and their babies. Yes, they are the LIGHT and SALT!

[@sandradigras1396]

Thankfully you have not lost your salt, light or ability to get in the way of the evils of the 21st century Bishop Barron. We have a modern day beacon on the hill to listen to and follow. Bless you.

[@susanvarlow]

This is so both powerful and true but also so very sad that WE continue to close our eyes turn our backs and let it all happen over and over again. WE most certainly have lost our Saltness.

[@jeanonyeagwara4949]

Tku so much dear B B God bless you

[@makcaesarabagna4737]

It is indeed the most crippling and cowardly disposition coming from Christians who think it is offensive to call people to repentance. These speak as if Jesus told Matthew it was legal to extort or the adulterous woman that she needed civil protection. Tasteless salt is anything but salt. Thank you Bishop Barron!

[@thangtrantrung5876]

Great sermon, Bishop Barron!

[@audreygrohman6054]

So true, we are GUILTY, have mercy on us SINNERS, Jesus Christ, son of God.🙏🙏

[@marypinakat8594]

Beware of the fake bishop out here.

[@slidefirst694]

My late mother would have loved Bishop Barron and specifically this sermon.

[@anny19988]

This touched my heart in a unique way.Christians are not meant to be neutral, Christian's should speak the truth.

[@amt3735]

Excellent sermon Bishop. Thank you and God bless you.

[@victorbrazil6558]

Challenging yet awesome and so true, Thank You,

[@mrsmaricarment5043]

One of the most powerful homilies you have shared with us. Ok so what is salt made off that has such a negative/positive impact? What is our Christian salt made off? What makes salt it’s flavor/power? What makes us to lose our way/power? We are talking about the symptoms in here. What is the root of these of these issues? We all of us need to do a deep self search. Not trying to fig what others need to do, no rather ea of us have to do a deep and profound examination in prayer ask The Lord to shine lovingly guides us through out the dark halls of our ways and lives We spend too much energy pointing fingers, that causes divisions, Churches need to encourage a whole community of a loving communal self search. We know His Loving Hand will walk us back to Him, when and if we ask Too much energy on others doesn’t allow energy to open our hearts to Our Lord No shaming, only taking ownership that we have lost oOur Compass , His way

[@janaabney7499]

I've never heard it explained this way, in 47 years. God bless you, Your Grace.

[@Raven-zr8gm]

Thank. You Bishop Barron god bless you always 🙏✝️🕊️

[@tomhenrich5467]

Wow! Outstanding! Simply outstanding!

[@etienne-victordepasquale668]

Beloved Bishop, thank you for reminding us of the Lord's challenge.

[@marysusanbrady5649]

Light it up Bishop! God bless you and your work ❤

[@carolalexander6323]

One of the most important messages of this series.