Faith Without Works Is Dead - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, “fools rush in where angels fear to tread”—and this week, I am going to go once more into the issue of faith and works, which has been dividing Western Christianity since the Reformation. Our second reading from the Letter of James is a key text on this issue, and its metaphor of healing—together with Paul’s forensic metaphor—orient us to the Catholic view of justification.

Mass Readings
Reading 1 — Is 50:5-9a
Psalm — Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
Reading 2 — Jas 2:14-18
Gospel — Mk 8:27-35

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[asamtaviajando]

I was a Protestant and I felt I had to “accept Jesus” all the time because I never felt safe in my salvation. It’s because I sinned and there was nothing to assure me of my reconciliation with God. Nothing. I always felt like I was doing it wrong. Like there was something wrong. And there was. I didn’t have the sacraments to keep me close to Jesus. I fell away for 20 years. I didn’t believe in God anymore. It didn’t sit right with me. After a long wrestle, God reached me, and I’m so grateful for my conversion to the Catholic Church.

[JDUBWELL]

From a jail cell in solitary confinement to a treatment center in recovery now to Bible College and the pulpit. Thank you Jesus

[joannawoods]

Bishop Barron is un-deniably who the Catholic Church has been needing for a long time! As a Catholic from birth, I have never heard the Scriptures more eloquently, rightfully and beautifully explained. Thank You Bishop for all Jesus Christ has allowed you to do. I truly believe The Catholic Church need more Priests with this type of dynamism to keep the faith alive, to bring back Catholics who have fallen by the wayside and to convert others to the One True Faith. Bishop Barron, You are appreciated! 🙏

[SterlingJames]

Mic drop! Bishop Barron is our generations, Bishop F. Sheen. The world is blessed to have him.

[JDUBWELL]

In recovery from needle use and alcoholism delivered from, sober now 11 months, found a church that sponsored me to go to Bible College. He is an expedient God. Thank you Jesus only to glorify God. Thank you for considering we addicts in recovery obedience and boldness boldness to reference that. In the recovery world you are greatly appreciated

[Jimwaugh]

In recovery from pornography addiction. Some of Bishop Barron’s lessons helped me through! Bless you Bishop Barron, this was another great sermon! 🌱🙏

[dorcaswepukhulu]

The day I became aware of Bishop Barron's wonderful channel was a blessing. Bishop, you explain it in such a way that I can live the message. God bless you and continue to enlighten you for us. Amen

[marypinakat]

*"Christ doesn't simply want to heal us of our sin. He wants to deify us."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON

[larryulery]

Bishop Barron talks on a level that makes sense. When I got sober I had to surrender. For me step 5, it was confession to another person. At this point peace came over me. Then making the amends . I have not drank in 36 years. God took that desire away. Then when I want to wine I have a sponsor who will kick my but with one word gratitude.

[danielfrith]

Hearing Bishop Robert Barron talk about 12 step recovery brings me so much joy! More and more the Catholic faith sounds like home. Please pray for my discernment and growth in obedience to the Lord and his holy spirt 🙏

[AlexRamirez-vqgc]

Bishop Barron, it’s time for the Church to name you Cardinal. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[JosephCapelli]

If only every diocese had its own Bishop Barron.

[jww]

Faith without works is dead. Shout out to all my brothers and sisters in Recovery. Thanks to our higher power, mine is named Jesus of Nazareth. 🙏🔺️

[abielkiflay]

We are blessed to have Bishop Barren among this generation!!❤❤❤God bless you abundantly❤❤❤

[deelynn]

I'm very poor, but still give a little every month to the food bank. I try to always have all the fruits of the spirit, and only struggle with a couple. I've done charity work, holding annual charity events to raise money for a scholarship to give to young people going to college. I look for things and ways to be kind to others. I know I'm right with God, .and hope He is proud of me.

[alexrebello]

The first step to healing is to honestly admit that I am sick and that I need Jesus. He is my Healer and Saviour. Without Him I can do nothing; without me, Jesus can do nothing. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for being a source of enlightenment. (Mgr. Alex Rebello - 81 years(

[WalterPfluger-eh]

As a Lutheran family since Martin Luther, I think this sermon is great for all Christians!!!

[jessejimenez]

Wow. If only the faithful Christian diaspora would hear this sermon with an open mind we’d all be together in the universal church. Excellent sermon, bishop

[katorkwase]

I went from struggling to understand Bishop Barron explaining Martin Luther’s thesis to understanding why my faith in God together with my cooperation with God’s grace is crucial and significant for my salvation. It was a slow build up but I eventually got to the desired knowledge destination

[lynnryckman]

Thank you Bishop Robert Barron for reinforcing what I learned as a cradle Catholic. As a adult I am so grateful to have a understanding of how important it is to daily practice my faith . Your far reaching ministry is a blessing to all.