Posted on 08/13/2023 3:27:46 PM PDT by MurphsLaw
Today's Homily explains the depth of the Gospel of Christ "Walking on Stormy Water"-
And as he invites us to do the same with him.
As explained, though this was an actual event documented by all 4 Gospel writers,
The iconic, theological Importance of this Gospel is central to all Christians.
And for anyone who might find themselves fearing the storms in their lives.
14 min. YouTube clip below:
Friends, in today’s Gospel,
Jesus rescues Peter and says: “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
When we live wrapped up around our own egos and their fears,
we inhabit the narrow space of the pusilla anima (the little soul),
but when we forget our awful seriousness,
when we live in a risky freedom,
we inhabit the infinite expanse of the magna anima (the great soul).
Holy people are those who realize that they participate in something
and Someone infinitely greater than themselves.
Far from crushing them, this awareness makes them great.
In a hundred ways, our theological and spiritual tradition
attempts to cultivate the great soul,
to lure us into that wonderful conviction that it is not about us.
John’s Gospel says that in his youth,
Peter labored under the illusion that he could control his life:
he walked where he liked and he tied his own belt.
But in his old age—the time of wisdom—
he will realize that his life has been under the direction
of a Power that his ego cannot begin to manipulate.
In taking him where he does not want to go,
this Power will introduce him to the magna anima.
That's not what the hypocrite, Boobie Barron, told Ben Shapiro:
What Should We Make of Bishop Barron?
No. The Catholic view — go back to the Second Vatican Council — says it very clearly. Christ is the privileged route to salvation, that God so loved the world He gave his only son that we might find eternal life ….
However, Vatican II clearly teaches that someone outside the explicit Christian faith can be saved. Now they are saved through the grace of Christ indirectly received, so the grace is coming from Christ, but it might be received according to your conscience. So, if you’re following your conscience sincerely, or in your case, you’re following the commandments of the law sincerely, yeah you can be saved.
@michellepriore5610
2 days ago
I love the way you speak to us Bishop Barron instead of 'preaching' to us.
Every sermon is like a personal conversation just between you and me.
Your love of Christ, humility, humor, sincerity,
great personality and knowledge makes you such a phenomenal speaker, not a preacher.
Your sermons touch me always when I need them just at the right time in my storms.
Thank you for sharing all you do with us in the wonderful way you do.
Peace and love be with you Bishop and all of us here,
forever and ever Amen
@Taek120
1 day ago
I'm not a Christian but I listen to this man (Bishop Barron) because,
for whatever reason, everything he says makes sense to me.
@millicentmarano5001
2 days ago
I learned perhaps a little late in life that when my back was against the wall
and no one could help me, boy did I ever call on the Holy Spirit,
made the sign of the cross blessed myself with holy water,
got my spiritual warfare book out
and prayed that Jesus would help me get through this difficult time in my life.
It took awhile but with all of those sacramentals with me it kept me strong and confident.
Thanks be to God Amen❤❤
Thank Bishop Baron for reaffirming what I believe.
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