What Does God Want for Me? — Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermon

Friends, with these fabulous readings for the sixth Sunday of Easter, we discover an embarrassment of riches through the exploration of God's care and concern for us. In this sermon, I delve into these marvelous texts and explicate three fundamental truths:
- God is love
- God has loved us first
- We are invited to participate in God's love through our own love and self-gift to him and one another

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[martharadocy]

Brilliantly stated Bishop Barron ! If we dont have joy despite the circumstances, we are not truly living our spiritual life!

[PL-vhqn]

Chicago LOVES and misses you Bishop Barron! You will forever be a part of us. You helped deepen my faith. Thank you

[hugodimadrid]

I am learning english, and I am happy to able to understand it all. I watch every video 3 times.First time I play the video trying to understand much as i can without notes.Second time I play the video writing down what I dont understand and translate it. Third time, I play the video with the new words learned before, so that may be play it fluid without interrumptions. I would say rehearsing is the key to be successful in any aspect of the life.

[LisaGemini]

Bishop Barron, this is brilliant and beautiful! God bless you and keep you safe. 🙏🏻🤗

[TheKilkenny]

Brilliant Robert. I’m listening here in Ireland to this beautiful sermon. Deep gratitude for all that you do for our church ☘️🙏❤️

[oldscutterincolorado]

I am blessed to belong to a parish with two incredible priests, and listening to Bishop Barron continually inspires me to be a better Christian and a better Catholic. Thank you sir!!

[fxc]

Let us pray for the ten people who gave this a thumbs down. May God have mercy on their souls!

[bryanguilbeau]

Yep. Jesus got into my Boat...I owe Him, Everything! Praise You Lord, for seeking me out, and finding Me! Amen!

[pcdlcyi]

The past few days I’ve been meditating on the Holy Trinity; thank you for helping me understand that this great mystery is based on love. God bless you, Bishop Barron.

[thepanda]

This is THE best sermon!! Bless you Bishop for delivering it. No mere philosopher put this in your heart. Your gift of His Grace is shining brightly.

[erickisabwa]

What a beautiful reflection. Love is the language understood by all in the world.

[judyv]

Oh thank you so much Bishop Barron. This is another one I will listen to several times. I know I am hearing the Holy Spirit speak through you, because it goes straight to my heart. God bless you always.

[maryanne]

So the proper response is not "I choose joy" but rather "Joy chooses me!" *mindblown*

[mayrafeliu]

Bishop Barron you Sunday Sermons are the best very inspiring for the week ahead. Thanks. God bless you.

[annefalola]

So beautiful, yet so deep and consoling. Thank you Bishop. I work in Interreligious dialogue and once I tried to explain that Christianity is a response to God’s love expressed to us in Jesus Christ. Hearing you today helps me to deepen that reflection. I always look forward to your Sunday sermon. Thank you

[AL-ldkl]

Thank you Bishop Barren. You have explained scripture in a way that helps my understanding and encourage me to read the bible and to apply in life. Scotland

[jayzdunek]

So simple but yet so eloquently stated! What I enjoy so much of your sermons is your ability to peel away the onion to reveal the couple items which allow me to internalize it and grow my personal relationship with God. Thank you!

[bottomhead]

Kierkegaard says that when you occupy the consciousness of love, you are in the same consciousness of God: "love believes all things--yet cannot be fooled."

[adagio]

Beautiful sermon. Now if only we can live out such love and faith, we’ll succeed at NOT turning away people who might otherwise come to know Christ. God help us.

[franciedgerly]

Bishop Barron, your insights draw me closer to God. My heart is filled with gratitude.