All the Way Down - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Friends, on Palm Sunday, the culminating point of Lent, the Church reads from one of the great Passion narratives from the synoptic Gospels. But I want to look at the second reading today—a passage from the second chapter of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, the heart of which is a hymn or poem. These words go back to the very beginning of Christianity, and they serve as a beautiful summary statement of the faith. Paul is reflecting on the downward trajectory of the Son of God—all the way down into death itself, even death on a cross.

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[FrJohnBrownSJ]

We are blessed to have this hardworking, fearless bishop who is blessed with so much talent for proclaiming the Gospel.

[lolheavenly]

The power of god is indeed the willingness to empty oneself out of love. Very well put. Our time here on earth is a test of our will and love for humanity. We must put ourselves in Jesus’ shoes and treat everyone accordingly and love thy neighbour and lift each other up. We are his humble servants and we are here to take care of the world and each other.

It’s good for us to know that we can trust in Gods plan and we can do what we can for each other and the world while we have our brief existence. When Jesus came all the way down to die for our sins and reach our world and to teach us a lesson and guide us with it. We all wander far but we are within his reach always.

Thank you for the beautiful message as always. It’s such a great reminder to know we are not alone and we have a mission here while we are on earth.

[bernardphillips]

I am not sure that I have heard the Bishop say ‘nonsense’ ever in his preachings but here we hear it several times. Finally we have to accept the absolute truth unblemished even as it is almost unbelievable. The life and passion of Jesus is unparalleled in human history. Yet, one needs to have a personal relationship with the Father to have an understanding with his Son. Bishop Baron, you have through all your teachings made this revelation so much easier for me. Thank you and I wish you all God’s blessings this Holy Week.

[dinenerkrof]

Thank you bishop Barron for your videos, I forgot God when i was around 14, I believe this is because social media, entertainment and even my school all promoted a life without God, but now at 19 I've accepted God back in to my life and I can feel it's the right path. But I am still worried for the new generations raised in the west.

[AnaCarolina-vlcr]

I find so amazing how this is so misterious and yet, so true! I used to be such a terrible sinner. A young girl, university student, very caught up on ideologies and looking down on Christians. As if that wasn't already enough, I became a New Age practicer, practicing all sort of occultic things. I went so so far from The Father... But Christ, spiritualy, very very spiritualy reached me, during a time of spiritual battle. Pulled me out and elevated me back to The Father. I can say, today, with The Holy Church: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! I dont know much, i just know that I was in deep deep suffering, I had the Devil stepping on my soul due to the space I had given him, and He came, reaching His hand, preaching His Kingdom. And that, I see, was possible because He went ALL the way down to get me. He went ALL the way down for the blind, the broken. Praised be THE LORD

[karenmangus]

What a wonderful talk. One of my favorites. Bishop Barron has such a beautiful style in illuminating theCatholic faith-both in the vernacular and in more educated terms.

[slanz]

How am I worthy, a sinner, to get the love of God the Father, Son and Spirit? I am not. But, yet, His love is all around me, lifting me up and providing me with the hope and strength to move on. Lord God, I thank you for your love, for your sacrifice, for your continued forgiveness for me, who sins and wanders away. How blessed am I, and you, and all of us, chosen by God for this love and Grace. I pray to not forget this, to live as you would have me, honoring you for your sacrifice, and to hope for the eternal gift of your love.

[juliekaszubowski]

I'm simply thunderstruck and amazed. This is sufficient meditation for the entirety of Holy Week. And, up to 20 years ago there wasn't even a small percentage of material compared to what searchers for the Faith are showered upon today. I believe faith is very much alive. The comments prove it. As, God has raised up amazing Evangelizers of the Faith. The comments alone proves it to be true. Thank you, Bishop Barron. 🙏

[sonyaneal]

Thank you so much for your homilies, lectures, presentations and talks Bishop Barron, as I always find them to be a source of spiritual direction. This will be my sixth Lent/Easter as a Roman Catholic. My background is southern Pentecostal Assembly of God, and had always "church-hopped" up until 2017. I don't feel the need to"church-hop" at all anymore. I have found my home in THE Church of Jesus Christ. God bless you and all you do.
Peace, Joy and Love in the Most Holy Light of Christ Jesus.

[TheMDelima]

You've outdone yourself my dear, dear Bishop Barron! God's light comes through the internet because of you doing what you do in His name 🙏🏼.

[jennycornwell]

When I feel like I’m in a pit and can’t get out … I listen to this wonderful sermon and realise how powerful every word you have just said is. To explain with such passion has helped me to understand exactly the reason I became a catholic. Bishop Barron may you continue to be blessed in your ministry.

[johnpaul-hrov]

Hello from Pondicherry, India
Thank you dear Bishop
May God bless us all especially the hearers of your sermon

[The.Foolosopher]

Thank you so much for these sermons. They help me really understand what's going on at church.

[jeannemccloskey]

Such a beautiful and powerful reflection, dear Bishop. How your fire 🔥ignites me to love The Father, Son and Holy Spirit all the more!!🙏❤

[thabanimbulelo]

Thank you very much Bishop Barron for unpacking this beautiful Sacred Scripture from St Paul. Indeed we are bleseed for having you as the Church, you really make it easier for us to understand the Word of God. Stay Blessed always.

[alicemcpherson]

Powerful, passionate sermon. Thank you Bishop Barron.

[jdzentrist]

As I sit here at my laptop, having just listened to this homily, I feel the presence of God here in this room I'm sitting in. And so to just step out of that for a moment in order to use language, well, I'm speechless. None the less, I must say that we've just heard the "word on fire." This is the way it still can work, the way it still works, over 2000 years later. It's real. It's very moving. "For those who have ears to hear." I'm addicted to You Tube videos. I don't do porn. But this one stands out, for real. It's like Holy Communion, a very special grace, a very special taste of God. As I said, you feel as if you're in the presence of God. From that unusual experience, there is even more pressure--but a gentle, calming pressure--either to stay in or go out...but in any case to continue to do our daily tasks FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. And to do them as humble servants, in accordance w/ our vocations in life.

[peterhickey]

Thank you Bishop Barron. As always, inspiring message. God bless you and all of your ministry.

[franciarabanillo]

If Jesus Christ is Lord, and believing in him I’m giving glory to the Father..then, I’ll give my life to Him.
I’ll follow Him, love and imitate Him. I will entrust all the cares of my life to Him!! And, I humbly pray Lord Jesus, to be with me, as doing so is not always easy..increase my faith and trust in You..amen.

[mik]

You are really a blessing and so inspiring to us young Catholics, thank you Bishop Barron😊