Amazed and Afraid

Friends, I invite you to watch episode 1 of the CATHOLICISM series. The birth of Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The kingdom of God is at hand. The ancient Israelites ardently expected Yahweh to accomplish four great things, and Christ accomplished these four things in the most unexpected way, and it all starts with Christ—fully human, fully divine—becoming man; a king born in a manager, not surrounded by riches and guards.

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[larryf]

I've been on a journey of finding faith for a while now. I went from generic non-denominational rock concert churches, to an Anglican church that resembles Catholicism, then today for the first time I attended a Catholic Mass. When the host was consecrated I began to tremble with fear. I've never felt that way before at other churches "communions". I began to just pray over and over again, "have mercy on me Lord, I'm unworthy to be in your presence". I've left a voicemail with the religious education office to begin RCIA when it starts back up. Please pray for me as I walk this new path of my journey.

[susanekuhn]

I'm watching this during Lent 2024 after binge watching the first three seasons of The Chosen. This video crystalizes for me who Jesus was and is from the Catholic perspective. Rev Bishop Barron weaves the life of Jesus with the prophecies of the Old Testament in a way that few people realize actually foretold Christ's coming and the reason for His coming. I knew this but the way Rev. Barron describes it-made it so REAL to me. Thank you Rev. Barron!!!

[orangemanbad]

Bishop Barron helped me come into Catholicism and I’m so thankful for it. The church has added so much to my life.

[juliesheard]

I am at present becoming a Catholic; I found this so very helpful.

[VanillaBean]

😭🥺🥺🥺🥰 I love Jesus and the catholic church

[sarahboehlke]

I’m an ex charismatic non-denominational- I somehow stumbled into the Truth and bewildered by beauty I did not know could exist, never came up for air. Entered the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Divine Mercy Sunday 2023. Will never be looking back.

[rielemi]

I love this Church. :) I can doubt so many things in this world, but I find safe ground in the Catholic Church.

[darklurkerirl]

as a new Christian from Turkey this touch my soul more than anything at this time of Christmass. I love all my brothers. We will get back the holly land

[Mochyeassc]

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[yeshuadvargas]

I can't even begin to express the impact the Catholicism series had on me. I grew up bemoaning and resenting the fact that all Catholic content I ever saw was cheap, corny, outdated and cringe inducing. This was the first time in my life I felt proud of Catholic media content. Bishop Barron created someone worthy of the goodness, truth, and beauty of the Catholic faith. God bless him for that.

[FlyingGospel]

This is incredible, I had no idea his Excellency made such a high quality documentary all those years ago. Can't wait for more episodes!!! God bless you dear Bishop.

[nancyvandergucht]

As a european roman catholic, it always strikes me how easily Catholicisme is mis understood and judged upon. ..😔😔❤️✌️♥️🙏🕊❤️

[gdc]

I'm a returning Catholic, this video is just what I needed on this blessed Sunday.

[alicestrassweg]

What a gift to all Catholics and those that are believers in Jesus. So powerful. Thank you

[Strive]

I never realized that "awe" and "fear" are the two most prominent emotions i have in my journey in faith.

[joshuaapareceTV]

Bp. Barron did an incredible job in evangelizing thru social media. Let's pray for him.🙏🙏🙏

[Catholiclady]

"We won!!' Christ won! Tats what I always think when I go to Rome! Jesus and Mary are everywhere in Rome!!

[josierogers]

Bishop Barron helped me to get back to the Catholic church.❤️

[caivail]

This documentary played a pivotal role in my path to the Christian faith several years ago, from hedonism and the occult. I’m now a catechumen in the Eastern Orthodox Church, but will be forever grateful to Bishop Barron for helping me let go of the fear and unearned bitterness against catholicism and showing me that the path to Christ can be paved with intellect, beauty, and depth in a way I had not previously seen. Without this unique evangelism I would not have found the true church nor the faith I have now that has brought me so much strength, comfort, awe and love through extremely challenging times. Thank you all for making this available and free to the public, I pray that it will move and inspire many others as it did to me.

[ChildofGod]

Merry Christmas. Please keep me and my children in your prayers. It’s been a tough three years. But I got so much closer to Jesus because of it. Being a single mother with children with special needs can be difficult at times. I’m struggling. Struggling to buy groceries struggling to pay rent every month is a battle. My health is also not the best since having a heart attack two years ago and I’m battling lupus. Jesus heal me. I trust your plan Lord. Lord please protect and provide for my boys. It’s challenging having two sons on the spectrum. Thanks to God my children have made so much progress. I will keep faith in you Lord Jesus no matter my struggles. Thank you Jesus. ❤