Do You Struggle to Believe? - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, on the Second Sunday of Easter, we have the inexhaustible reading from the twentieth chapter of John—one of the accounts of the Resurrection appearances of Jesus. These are in many ways the core texts of our Christian faith, so it behooves us to spend some careful time looking at them. This week, I want to reflect on the shalom (peace) that the risen Christ offers his disciples—and the struggle of one disciple, who was not present, to believe.

Mass Readings:
Reading 1 - Acts 4:32-35
Psalm - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Reading 2 - 1 Jn 5:1-6
Gospel - Jn 20:19-31

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[LydiaVacs]

Bishop, I went to confession today for the first time in 18 years and received the body of Christ in holy communion. I feel a thousand pounds lighter. God’s love and healing is absolutely incredible. God bless you ❤

[chrissyn]

I truly aspire to become like Bishop Barron. Not really in giving excellent sermons but in living a life that becomes a blessing to others. Because that's what he is. A blessing to others and he is truly irreplaceable. It was his teaching on Isaiah 55:8 that rescued me from 3 years of depression. No amount of therapy or medication helped me, but his 13-14 mins sermon did.

[richard]

I'm from Goa, India. Here it's widely held that St. Thomas the Apostle once tread our soils, leaving a legacy so profound that churches and chapels dedicated to him dot the landscape.

Our families honor him deeply, with many bearing his name as a tribute to this great Apostle of our Lord.

Wishing you a joyous Feast of the Divine Mercy!

[TOMReefer]

Pray, “ Lord, I believe, take away my unbelief”. He will come to you. Don’t give up. 🙏🏻

[SanuJose]

Greetings from the so called "St. Thomas Christians" of Kerala, India. :)

[rayhawkins]

Always enlightening and insightful points.

[Barista]

This homily states beautifully just why I took St. Thomas the Apostle (Doubter) as my confirmation saint 3 years ago when I came into full communion with the Catholic Church. His skepticism is honest. Christ doesn't scold him for this and even offers to let him verify for himself ("put your hand in my side"), but when faced with the Risen Lord he need no longer touch His wounds. Instead, Thomas worships and adores: "my Lord and my God." St Thomas, pray for us!

[albertoflamini]

Please pray for me! If I may one day become a deacon, if not a priest! 🙏🔥

[MightyMick]

I was fortunate enough to be born into the Catholic faith, but I wish that the Bible was explained to me as Bishop Barron explains it. I'm sure I would have been a lot closer to my religion if this had been the case, but now I'm much older and I have found my own path to Jesus Christ and his Father God. Bishop Barron keeps me attentive all through his style of preaching. Thank you Bishop.

[Vrox_shorts]

Thank you this helped me so much✝️✝️✝️

[wendyfield]

Absolutely I am Thomas, and have to fight this constantly. I think when you have had periods of life from early childhood with very little love, it is always hard to believe deep down that you are lovable, even by God. No amount of reasoning seems to help. Only contemplative prayer, which is God given, helps I think. And I am now 90! +

[andrewprzybylowicz]

Bishop Barron is a great pastor. I'm a Catholic Jew. I hope for Heaven. Life is surreal.

[jpan]

Hallelujah! Bishop Barron does read our comments. How he finds the time, I don’t really know. The man is a saint.

[rubenvillostas]

From the Metro Manila, Philippines, I will never tire of listening to Bishop Barron and learning from his homilies. Praise and thank God for giving and sending us Bishop Barron. Yes, Lord Jesus, You are the Son of the living God. You are our savior, provider, healer, protector and everything. I trust in You and I love you!

[rosemarykirby]

As long as I breathe, I will believe. Praise God

[kenisebastian]

Any St. Thomas Christians here? So proud to have heard this sermon.❤

[stful]

Pray for me my brothers and sisters, sometimes I find myself in St.Thomas' position. Pray for my perserverance and my faith, trust, and surrender to the Lord Jesus! Thank you, you are also in my prayers!

[Theziz]

God bless you my brothers and sisters in Christ from all around the world! From 🇱🇧 Lebanon

[PatrickSteil]

I say the words every time I approach the altar. “My Lord and My God!”

[marypinakat]

*"In the wounds of Jesus we understand that we are sinners."* - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON