VEYM LEAGUE OF CHAPTERS
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus deals with our fears. What is the greatest fear that we have? Undoubtedly, the fear of losing our own lives; we fear the death of the body. Jesus is telling us not to worry about those paper tigers that can only affect the body and its goods. … Read moreFriday, October 14, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus launches a blistering attack on the scholars of the Law. The Son teaches, heals, preaches to, and forgives those who feel far from the mercy of God. He is the hand that the Father stretches out to sinners and to those who are lost. And by the … Read moreThursday, October 13, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.” Some religious leaders get their kicks from burdening people, laying the law on them heavily, making demands that are … Read moreWednesday, October 12, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, Jesus concludes today’s Gospel by prescribing giving alms as a key to holiness. I’ve quoted to you before some of the breathtaking remarks of saints and popes about almsgiving. Leo XIII says that once the demands of necessity and propriety have been met, the rest of your money belongs to the … Read moreTuesday, October 11, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the crowds who seek a sign that they will only receive the sign of Jonah: “Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation.” Jonah is called by God to preach to Nineveh, which is described … Read moreMonday, October 10, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, today’s Gospel recounts the Lord’s healing of ten lepers, only one of whom comes back to give thanks. Leprosy frightened people in ancient times, just as contagious and mysterious diseases frighten people today. But more than this, leprosy rendered someone unclean and therefore incapable of engaging in the act of worship. … Read moreSunday, October 9, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, our Gospel blesses those who hear the word of God and observe it. In this regard, I would like to speak about the response of the Polish people to the word proclaimed by St. John Paul II. The power of the Polish Communist state, and behind that the power of the … Read moreSaturday, October 8, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, in today’s Gospel, we learn of a person possessed by a demon. Jesus meets the man and drives out the demon but then is immediately accused of being in league with Satan. Some of the witnesses said, “By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons.” Jesus’ … Read moreFriday, October 7, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, our Gospel today is about prayer and the power of prayer. This excerpt from Luke is filled with wisdom in regard to the proper attitude of prayer. What is prayer, and how should we pray? Prayer is intimate communion and conversation with God. Judging from Jesus’ own life, prayer is something … Read moreThursday, October 6, 2022
Bishop Robert Barron Friends, our Gospel for today gives us an opportunity to reflect on the great prayer that Jesus taught us. Think how this prayer links us to all of the great figures in Christian history, from Peter and Paul to Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Francis of Assisi, John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, John Paul … Read moreWednesday, October 5, 2022