The Great Army of the Martyrs - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, during this Easter season we're reading from the book of Revelation, that marvelous, final book of the Bible. In today's reading, John sees mystically, across space and time, across the Christian centuries, all those people from all over the world who would give their lives for Christ. This army of martyrs compels a choice: Which army do we fight with? The army of the world, or the army of the Lamb, standing as though slain?

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[louisjoseph]

Thank you Bishop Barron . I go to mass every Sunday after I listen to your sermon which helps me love Jesus more and more .

[RevolutionDrummer]

So many great saints and witnesses of Christ. Thank you Bishop!

[TOTAL]

When my faith is viciously attacked by the world and the devil and almost submerged in a sea of desperation and mental anguish, the martyrs give me the light of hope and joy: they are one of my fundamental pillars of believing in God. Amen.

[ronnestman]

God bless Bishop Barron and Word on Fire ministries 🙏❤️✝️

[rmuller]

SIGN ME UP! I want to be part of the imperial martyrs. I pray this will be the final cry of the whole world because in the end that is all which truly matters. God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, plus Mother Mary’s army. I’m with Him, and them. Blessings to you Bishop Barron and to the whole world!

[lornavaughan]

Thank you Bishop Barron, may GOD bless you with good health . Stay safe. ➕❤

[sakuracnd]

It was the Japanese martyrs who inspired me to remain in Japan as a missionary for almost 50 years.

[veronicasandoval]

All the martyrs pray for us.
Glory to God for the martyrs.
San Jose Sanchez del Rio and the Martys of cristeros !!!

[sillymousey]

thank you for this sermon Bishop. I read the readings for Sunday a couple times. You're a great example of understanding and learning the cultural and linguistic context of the Bible. I'm newly reverted to Catholicism, so my knowledge is lacking, but this really helped me understand. I'm excited for more Revelation!

[nereb]

Thanks Father!
Especially for mentioning Kolbe, Jägerstätter and Bonhoeffer.
Regards from Vienna, Austria

[barbaraperry]

Wow! That was powerful!
God has blessed you abundantly, and I through your message today.
Thank you. 🙏

[Tradcat]

Bishop Barron, address the abortion issue going on in our country today. The Bishops must speak out against abortion

[Basilisk]

Bishop Barron's words are of such importance that all the creatures in the world should lift their heads. God bless you.

[ruthmeki]

Bishop Baron may God bless you and his peace be with you. Thank you I am so fond of your talks. Amen 🙏

[amberfun]

Pray for peace ☮️ in our world and nation

[judyv]

Oh thank you so very much for this wonderful sermon Bishop Barron. Such a wonderful 'army' and inspiration for all of us. God bless you always!

[kevinchaves]

Thank you.. Bishop Barron for that great sermon. ✝️🙏

[wreloise]

Wow! We are truly not ALONE
🙏🏾❤️

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:13-14‬

[itinerantpatriot]

“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in Heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” ― Matthew 5: 10-12

[mapaz]

Viva Cristo Rey Viva ! Let me be part of your army My Lord. May you conquer every heart, May you guide every will. As you conquered the Roman Empire, that murdered you and your martyrs, to become the Roman Catholic Church. May you conquer every soul that means to destroy your church. I’m yours, I’m an instrument to your peace, part of your army of peace, yesterday, today and forever. Amen