Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies

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David and Jesus Nov 25, 2007

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Along with Moses and Abraham, David is the most important figure in the Old Testament. The first Christians read Jesus in light of these heroes of the Old Testament.

The Birth Pangs of the Messiah Nov 18, 2007

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Our readings for today are apocalyptic, which means that they describe the end of an old world and the beginning of a new one. The new world in question is the world of Christ's lordship. To enter into that spiritual space, we have to go through earthquake, famine, and war. But this is, finally good news!

Resurrection of the Body Nov 11, 2007

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Both our first reading and Gospel for today present the distinctively Biblical view of what happens to us after we die. We do not so much escape from the body as begin to live in a transformed and transfigured body, what Paul calls a "spiritual body."

Zacchaeus Nov 04, 2007

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The story of Zacchaeus in the Gospel of Luke is a kind of spiritual itinerary. If we attend to it carefully, we will learn the essentials of the life of grace.

Paul’s Farewell Discourse Oct 28, 2007

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The second letter to Timothy is Paul's parting advice to his young colleague and spiritual son. He speaks of being poured out like a libation, of being ready for a great journey, of having fought the good fight and run the successful race. All of these images are illuminating for us as well.

The Struggle With Amalek Oct 21, 2007

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An awful lot of people probably find our first reading for this week offensive. We hear that Israel mowed the Amalekites down with the sword. How can this terrible story of conquest be a revelation of God's intentions? Listen as I offer the surprising interpretation that Origen of Alexandria offers.

The Lessons of Naaman Oct 14, 2007

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The story of Naaman the Syrian is not terribly well-known, but it contains some marvelous spiritual lessons for all of us. It tells us of the importance of patience, humility, perseverance, prayer--and above all following our weakness as it leads us to God.

The Lament of Habakkuk Oct 07, 2007

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The prophet Habbakuk expresses what most of us feel at some point in our lives: how can God be so indifferent to suffering? Listen carefully to the answer he receives from the Lord.

The Poor At Our Gate Sep 30, 2007

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Another homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.

Loss Of A Sabbath Consciousness Sep 23, 2007

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Another homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.