I am transitioning to Catholicism from the Anglican Church. I need prayer as my fundamental identity was tied to the Anglican Church. I'm convinced that I'm moving in the right direction but feel as though I'm betraying my old church.

@kwkw5711

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't the crucial thing not to betray whatever is God's will for you.? The thing for everyone is to do God's will as much as we can.. Pray to be given a new vision of yourself?

@michaelbaumert4501

2 жыл бұрын

So many have travelled your road, Tony. God bless you in your journey and may he show you favor and graces as you continue to embrace the fullness of the gifts on offer in his Church.

@mariab.774

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll pray for you.

@tereseshaw7650

2 жыл бұрын

There are Catholic communities for Anglican converts, that use the Anglican liturgy, hymns, and Book of Common Prayer, to the greatest extent possible.

@FrJohnBrownSJ

2 жыл бұрын

Read Campion's Brag. "Anglicans" are truly authentic when they embrace Catholicism.

Bishop Barron, I’m a priest and religious with the Legionaries of Christ and I just want to thank you publicly for the great content and inspiring perspective that you offer us for evangelization! I find your work helpful both personally and as substance for my own preaching. May the Lord continue to bless you and grant you many more years of Ministry!!

@betterhappensdaily

4 ай бұрын

God Bless you!

We are non-catholic on our conversion path. We always learn so much from your talks and homilies we watch each Sunday after Mass Thank you so very much. Paul and Georgia.

@dingbop963

2 жыл бұрын

Why did you choose catholocism, I assume, instead of a different religion?

@seanthompson5077

2 жыл бұрын

@@dingbop963 I switched a few times. Catholicism- because of the mass. It is the highest form of prayer. But if you don’t know Jesus- go to a Bible believing evangelical Protestant church to learn the basic message of the gospel and learn scripture. Then, when you truly know the Lord, maybe then look into the Catholic mass.

I am a Baptist who has seriously been considering the path toward the true catholic faith (deciding between the RCC and EO is another matter) and have watched many videos, interviews, etc. on these topics. For whatever reason though, when Bishop Barron said of the saints "they're our friends" with a heartfelt smile, I was overwhelmed with emotion. Never quite heard it put like that. Thank you for this segment!

God bless the newly converted Catholics ❤️

Bishop Barron: I am a protestant teaching in a Catholic school and have been pleasantly surprised at the loving acceptance of my "being" in the Catholic church. Never once judged and always included and valued. Not sure if a conversion is on the horizon, but my view of life has opened up due to the Catholic perspective. I'm sure there will never be a time where we agree on everything, but the desire to find out brings me closer to a more intimate relationship with God and the Catholic community. Thank you for all the insight and humility you bring in this video. Be at peace my friend. -jon

@nubbyrose87

10 ай бұрын

I’m catholic and married a Lutheran. I never asked him to convert. After we had been married 30 years he started to attend RCIA. It was his choice. I greatly respected the person I married and I never wanted him to think I thought less of him by asking him to become a Catholic. It was a surprise.

I am Lutheran and love listening to Bishop Barron! He really makes me think!

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

our prayers are with Bishop Barron always. nice to meet you here Barbara. how has your journey as a protestant been?

@rsmyth75

2 жыл бұрын

So when are you converting! Come back Home!

@meusisto

2 жыл бұрын

@@rsmyth75 I don't think this kind of commentary is exactly attracting protestants, in spite of how well meaning!

At 13:25 Brandon quotes C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." That's a good way to answer when someone asks why we believe.

Converted to Catholicism for many of the reasons mentioned here. I may not agree or accept every minute detail of the faith, but at least when I look there is only one. My disagreements are small and probably reflect my spiritual and intellectual shortcomings and opportunity for growth. Thanks for doing this video.

@larsnielsen8172

2 жыл бұрын

@ Lance Vaughn: I'm sorry; but to be a catholic you need to agree with everything! Please talk with a priest/confessor asap. Again sorry if I am too hard on you! God's peace. 🙂

@AussieCatholic

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree with Lars here. Being Catholic involves total submission to the teachings. It's OK to doubt, it's not OK to deny. As a new Catholic, my constant prayer was, 'Lord, I don't see how (whichever teaching) could possibly be true, but I know your Church is true. I will accept the Church's teaching, but please open my heart and mind to see how (whichever teaching) makes sense'. Over time, it has worked. But we cannot say 'I disagree with the Chur h on (whatever teaching)' or 'I do not accept (whatever teaching).

@jwilsonhandmadeknives2760

2 жыл бұрын

I am in Lance’s corner here. There will always be conflicting interpretations on minutiae which is the entire purpose of the Magisterium. SCHOLARS within the church disagree on points, but the Church has to pick one side in order to move on. That does create an official stance, but it does not remove the validity of the contrary interpretation. If you’re going to teach catechism then you have to present the official stance, but in no way are going to go to hell if you don’t fully buy into it. There are disagreements which are worthy of discussion. As a Catholic, I have a serious problem with paid dispensations. It’s not enough to make me leave the church, but it’s crap and has zero scriptural support. Things like this are exactly what gives weight to the argument of Sola Scriptura.

@lorimcclure2651

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Lance! God bless you.

@lancevaughn5337

2 жыл бұрын

@@AussieCatholic Thank you for the thoughtful response. Respectfully disagree, but appreciate your kind response.

We love your straightforward answers. As a new Catholic, it gives us answers that protestant ask! God greatly bless you both!

Another non-Catholic (but Christian) fan of Bishop Barron and his mother Church. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.

I'm Catholic (have been for all 41 years of my life) and sometimes have struggled to answer those questions so thanks Bishop Baron.God Bless

We need more people like Bishop Barron in our Church!

@IreneuszCzech

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@kemmow25

2 жыл бұрын

We all should do some extra praying and fasting for more strong and lovingly out spoken Catholic men and women both concercrated and lay

@dm-gq5uj

2 жыл бұрын

@@IreneuszCzech I am of Czech descent and my Czech-American dad was pretty religious, so I am dismayed to read how atheistic the Czech republic is. Why, when Poland remains quite Catholic? Is it because the Austrians were seen as forcing Catholicism on the Czechs at the battle of White Mountain? Or did the Communists succeed in killing faith?

@VilkanVisions

2 жыл бұрын

@@dm-gq5uj Poland is very catholic but mostly on paper and in older generation, there are more cultural Catholics rather than religious ones, we hava a very big gap between younger and older generation in faith.

@dingbop963

2 жыл бұрын

@@dm-gq5uj I admire how atheistic the Czech republic is

*Bishop Barron:* Authentic Catholic teaching and practice doesn't for a moment think the Saints are divine or semi-divine. They are our friends. They are spiritual friends who have reached a higher pitch of intimacy with God and with whom we can enter into a powerful friendship.

@GrandmaSwagCentral

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bishop Barron for a clear understanding of the Saints a question Non Catholics often ask in private and public.

@thelordismyshepherd1366

2 жыл бұрын

Can they hear us?

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelordismyshepherd1366 The Saints can more than hear us☆ Thanks for the query☆

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelordismyshepherd1366 Bishop Barron has explained it at 25 minutes into the video here.

@ericrobertson9817

2 жыл бұрын

@@marypinakat8594 Hi Mary. How are things with you?. Season's greetings to you, this Festive season. I hope that Bishop Robert is keeping you on the narrow way??

The real presence of Christ was the greatest change of coming into the Catholic faith from protestant

Bishop Barron, thank you for your clarifying answers. I am listening to you with curious interest since I watched your CD series about Catholism some years ago. Maybe I will consider converting some day? I am Lutheran. Merry Christmas! Lars Holm, Stockholm

@DavidRodriguez-cm2qg

2 жыл бұрын

You're always welcome in the Catholic Church.

@Sheyzzz

2 жыл бұрын

Come home to Rome Lars! 🥰

@adolfinv.gundin9136

2 жыл бұрын

Actually reformers were throughly catholic, their intention was never to re-create the true church preserved by God. Blessings to you.

I am part of the RCIA team at my church in Malaysia. These are some of the questions our catechumens ask and Bishop Barron’s responses were enlightening. Thank you…also for your many videos we use in class. 🤗

@josecesena5630

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Baron you stated that the Mass is the.most important part of of Catholics and that Catholics should go to mass every week, if it really is that important why don't you require Catholics to attend mass every day of the week.

@IreneuszCzech

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@enshala6401

2 жыл бұрын

@@josecesena5630 well, many do attend daily Mass, and actually the priests are indeed required to perform it every day. The question on weekly Mass is related to the Sabbath. We follow the Ten Commandments, and one of those is to keep the Sabbath holy. Sabbath is on Saturday for the Jewish faithful because that is part of the Abrahamic covenant. Christians honor the Sabbath on Sunday because Christ rose from the dead on Sunday and ushered in the New Covenant. Hopefully that clarified some things. And hopefully I didn't mess up on any of the technical details. I am not a theologian, but this is what I remember from a homily where this was explained to us.

@meusisto

2 жыл бұрын

@@josecesena5630 Or perhaps twice a day? Do you see, there can't be an exact number. So there's a minimal requirement, and that is once a week.

Love the answers about the Saints… they are spiritual friends. My whole life, I can attest the powerful intercession of Mary - The Queen of All Saints, St Augustine ( my school’s patron saint), St Therese of the Child Jesus ( my personal saint from childhood) and St Paul ( my go to saint for zeal for God and serving in ministries). They’re like older, wiser brothers and sisters in Christ we can follow to grow in our faith. Reading and learning about their lives, conversions, their deep relationship with Jesus helps me in own faith journey to holiness.

I’m searching & investigating the Catholic Church. This channel was suggested to me so I can learn more before making a decision to go forward or not. Thank you for doing this🙏🏻

@michaela.754

2 жыл бұрын

I suggest going to all the local churches to be a part of their Mass. Dont receive the Eucharist, but sit, watch, pray, sing and see if it calls to you. And also try all the local ones. Different flavors of the same ice cream

As a Protestant from the Salvation Army, I thank you for recognizing the Bible as the Word of God. Interpretation is a key element of understanding the truth that is inspired by God. There is one thing that I hold : Jesus is my savior and my Lord. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner!

I truly enjoy listening to the inspired words of Bishop Barron as he answered the questions of non -Catholics. GOD calls us to be one in Him.

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

yes, his words are always so inspiring. thanks for your words. nice to meet you here Bill. i live in London and you?

You are such a blessing to us Bishop.. you Sunday homily ... "Rejoice" .... was wonderful. Thank you for that and this. Merry Christmas!!!

@IreneuszCzech

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you!

Bishop Barron for Pope!

@amymoss1239

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! 🙏🏼❤️

@_glorianaaguilar_7081

2 жыл бұрын

yesss!

Thank you. I always enjoy listening to Bishop Barron speak, and enjoy learning new insights to the Catholic faith and traditions.

I’ll take Catholic umpiring every time to keep the “game going “

Brandon, thank you for your coherent, articulate and lucid witness to our faith.

Love the show. Bishop Barron you are so special in my life. A great spokesman for our Lord Jesus. Brandon you are the perfect host for the Bishop!

I've been gleaming God's Truth through several authors who are Catholic. I am a Protestant. Having experienced God's voice, leading and direction in life, I am enjoying gleaming from the Catholic viewpoint God's Truth. There are many misconceptions on both sides of Catholicism and Protestant faith.

Be kind to yourself, be merciful to yourself, be loving to yourself. We think because it’s us, it’s okay. It’s not hurting anyone else. But it’s not okay. It’s hurting you. When you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and instead of saying, “I’m getting so old; look at all these wrinkles. It’s all downhill from here.” Try a different approach. “Good morning, you good-looking thing. I am made in the image of God. I’m a masterpiece; I have royal blood flowing through my veins.” Stay positive toward yourself.

Bishop Barron is the word on fire plus more! Every body needs to join in this boat! Thx Bishop and Brandon for your extraordinary explanations. Happy Advent

These Q&As are a good listen for Catholics too! They provide a lot of good information about our faith and the basis of what we believe. Thank you Brandon Vaught and Bishop Barron!

Always interesting to listen to how Bishop Barron answered questions. Today’s questions that related to the Bible were very thought provoking. As always thank you

It is great for unity that Protestants and Catholics are dialoging and through relationships with each other understanding each other better. The biggest thing I see impeding that is leaders who DO still anathematize the “other side”. I’ll refrain from naming names, but thinking of a certain Calvinists in Bishop’s same state…

Thank you, Brandon, for being our host and choosing good questions and helping with the responses too including your perspective on how Catholicism brought you in deeper to your own beliefs. Thank you, Bishop Barron, for calmly and so knowledgeably answering these questions from sincere seekers. God bless you.

Intelligent dialogue that satisfies my constant hunger for understanding the truth of the Catholic faith. This show is God’s gift to seekers like myself.

Thank you Bishop Barron for enlightening me . I am a Catholic but I need these explanations so I can answer my non Catholic friends with clarity and love. Merry Christmas ! God bless you , Brandon and The Word on Fire team.

@bukurie6861

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!Happy Christmas🎆🌲🙏

@Featherfinder

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I hadn’t realized the name of the show’s host was Brandon so when I read this comment I thought Vanessa was inserting a political meme/joke in there with a wink!

Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon. Bishop Barron , the answers to all the Questions were very interesting. Thank you and GOD bless you both. Stay safe ➕❤

As a non believer, I think Bishop Barron does a good job in reaching out to us. I wish I knew how to send him a question.

@aclark903

2 жыл бұрын

Ask it here bro.

@syphaxafricanus

2 жыл бұрын

@@aclark903 Why? He wouldn't see it.

@aclark903

2 жыл бұрын

@@syphaxafricanus Or you can contact him via his diocese. But maybe you have bishops & priests where you live..

@syphaxafricanus

2 жыл бұрын

@@aclark903 Hi, indeed I do have priests where I currently live. But their answer isn't quite satisfactory. Thanks a lot for your replies.

@aclark903

2 жыл бұрын

@@syphaxafricanus Jesus has all the answers bro.

I always find the questions asked by listeners and Bishop Barron's answers, add to my knowledge of Catholicism. Thank you, Bishop!

Thank you, Bishop Barron, for such logical explanations to many confusing questions we have as Catholics and non Catholics. God Bless You!

I always find such clarity and spiritual depth in your talk. God bless you, Bishop Barron!

I appreciate Bishop Barron's thoughtful and insightful answers. Great show, thank you!

I love to listen to Bishop Barron and the word on fire podcasts. As a protestant ive never had a problem with the eucharist or think its invalid and i see alot of value in catholic mass. We as Christians have the same conviction of evangelizing and bringing people to christ. What id really love to see on the show is Bishop Barron bring on a prominent protestant preacher and discuss how we as Christians can work together on this issue. It would be great to see the churches come together in some fashion despite the differences we may have. What a blessing that would be to share with each other.

Me encantan sus programas, tan preparados los dos y tan sabios. Muchas gracias

Bishop Barron is what a modern saint looks like. Thanks again bishop for all you do! You have made such an impact on so many peoples lives including mine!

Always learning so much about our Catholic faith! I'm so grateful!!

Thank you Bishop Barron for this segment and your channel. It has clarified the things which are often misunderatood from our faith. God bless, Bishop! Ave Maria!

Thank you Bishop Barron and Brandon 🙏🏽

Thanks for sharing this Bishop Barron! We always enjoy your lectures, sermons and discussions!

Thank you Bishop Barron! Your answers have depth and yet can be easily understood and processed by those of us who don't ready widely about Catholicism.

As always it was pleasure to listen. Great work. Metry Christmas.

My struggle is living in Finland(the land of lutherism). And I’m a Taiwanese and all my peers are either Protestant or Buddhist. No figures to look up for, and no environment, these are issues I encountered.

@katei6344

2 жыл бұрын

♥️🙏🕯️

@jdlee1972

2 жыл бұрын

朝向天主， 真主， 天主教为正教， 真教。历史，圣经，圣人是她的证人。

@johnyang1420

2 жыл бұрын

Mentor or not. The Catholic church is the one true Catholic church of Jesus. Jesus started the Catholic church. I joined. You should join too!

Fascinating episode. Thank you.

Very inspiring! Thank you for providing this on KZread

Good morning from Sydney, it’s always inspiring and educating to listen to this Q&A session and l always share it with friends. Thanks to both of you. God bless.

@IreneuszCzech

2 жыл бұрын

👍😀🇦🇺

Thank you Bishop Barron you are really bless.

Thank you so much for these answers to questions that help enlighten current Catholics and perhaps help them answer questions to their non catholic friends.

God Bless you Bishop! Thank you

Wow! Amazing stuff; thanks for these explanations and clarifications; you did not need to do this, but you did this so well, and it's so helpful. May God bless you so much!

Great episode. Always good content.

What great information!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!

inspiring and upliftig as always - I'm glad to have found this channel

Great information for all faiths. I’m always learning something new even though I’ve lived the Catholic faith since birth. Thanks to both Brandon and Bishop Barron.

Outstanding, so clear and informative. One of his best for me.

thank you!!! for everything you do for us

Thank you Bishop. I always enjoy learning from you.

You can see it in his eyes that he is telling the truth. No duplicity. I've decided to trust him.

@dingbop963

2 жыл бұрын

Is that how you determine truth?

This is fantastic way to get insight into other points of view. Thank you for doing this.

Thank you Bishop Barron for this program!

What an excellent show! Thank you Bishop Barron for your answers and thank you to Brandon for being a very good host!

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

God bless Bishop Barron. nice to meet you here. how is it going over there?

Thank you Bishop Barron!!!

Thank you, great commentary, as always.

Thank you Bishop Barron!

The only answer to Christian Unity is for all Christians to return to our mother Church. Why are we ashamed to call that out? I would love to hear Bishop Baron say what he clearly knows is the truth.

praise god and bless holy spirit inspired brothers and sisters such as father mike and bishop barron!

Wonderful. Thank you very much again.

Great responses to these questions Bishop Barron. I have a few Protestant friends and you have given me some direction on how to respond to them. Thank God for giving you to us. God Bless you!!

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

thanks to Bishop Barron for his great work. nice to meet you here peter. i live in London and you?

So grateful to Bishop Barron and the Word on Fire team for bringing such clarity to God's word. Thank you just doesn't express it enough!

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

yes, they have our prayers always. nice to meet you here Carolyn. how is it going over there?

Judith Moore I've read many books on Christianity and cult, and other biblical areas, as translations, I've listened to many preachers and sermons and visited many church's. Here is a truly remarkable Christian, who is able to reach out and speak up as to the true and faithful teachings that follows truly our Lord and saviour, all Robert ever speaks of and expresses always make perfect sense and awareness in a world in desperate need of light, truth and hope.

Hello Bishop Barron and my friends at Word on Fire. I am so happy to watch this video and others you've posted, to learn more about my dear faith. I was privileged to be raised Catholic, but felt pushed out once I started working and living in a large city with its many diversions, I felt I did not measure up. The part of me that wanted not to be known was delighted by it, but the authentic part of me still needed the communal aspect of our faith. All these years later now that I am retired I have found myself again, I have gained forgiveness and really all I want is the fellowship of the Catholic Church and the love of Christ. After everything I've come home. Shows like this were not there when I was a girl in the 70's or when I was struggling in the 80s and 90s to stay on the right course, I mean the right course for my own salvation and that of the whole world, thus I am so grateful to you. I hope Bishop that you can continue even if your role changes because I delight in how you articulate your responses to those who are also searching. You are a wonderful teacher and mentor, and Catholics around the world are honoured by your contributions. I could listen to your sermons, teachings and responses for hours and am fortified by them. I also really benefit by your rosaries and share in the beauty of the art and in your guidance through the decades and mysteries. Please don't go anywhere. Thank you for another wonderful, thought provoking and reassuring program. May God bless you, all your fellows and your good works. And to all those who click on this program, in the words of Saint (Pope) John Paul II, "follow Christ".

Great commentary. I love these question and answer segments, they are so enlightening

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

yes, they are my favorite. nice to meet you here. i live in london and you?

Peace to bishop Barron and Brandon for choosing to answer my question. I appreciate the time and consideration given. Merry Christmas.

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

compliments of the season Nick. nice to meet you here. i live in London and you?

As a person from a Catholic country but who built the faith on the protestant teaching, I found it so interesting to see both sides of the story. Honestly, I never saw any major misalignment between both. So impressed by the bishop's knowlegde. Wow, thank you for posting.

Thank you !!!✝️❤️❤️

Thanks Bishop Barron for this lovely Question and Answer Video!! My cousin was catholic and she left and became a Christian who believe only in Bible 20 years ago. And she was asking me the same question. I forwarded the video to her and hope she listen! God Bless you always.

Awesome!! Thank you.

Bishop Barron your thoughts insights and recommendations on scriptures are deep and helpful in my spiritual journey. I love the Spiritual depth. God bless you as you help make His face shine upon us.

A very educative section... More grace Bishop

Interesting to hear Word on Fire Show!I believe in God,I believe in Christ.Amen😍🙏🙏🙏

Wow, thanks you for answering my question on the saints Bishop Baron! I only got around to listening to this video now in the hope that you had answered my question. I have a great reverence for Catholicism, but my culture is mostly deeply Calvinist or very Pentacostal (to over-simplify), so there is little to no dialogue with Catholics. I have found your channel so helpful, not only in learning about Catholicism, but also how to engage better with our culture as Christians. I am now very encouraged to learn more about the saints and how they can intercede for us.

"We should distinguish between what is 'TAUGHT' in the Bible and what is 'THERE IN' the Bible." *- Bishop Robert Barron* (On the 'discrepancies/errors' in the Bible)

@alexanderlazowski7562

2 жыл бұрын

There are no discrepancies or errors in Gods Word.

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@YAJUN YUAN Would be keen to know your credentials.

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@YAJUN YUAN The Church is a lot more than any prayers/observances.

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@YAJUN YUAN Oh no. You are seriously mistaken. But that's OK. I could narrate a host of things. For a small something and one nearest, how much is there in the digital field on the part of 'Seventh Day Adventist' by way of Evangelization?

@marypinakat8594

2 жыл бұрын

@YAJUN YUAN You are already evangelising me ... (just joking). Your presence is sincerely appreciated. Do make time and explore the Catholic Faith and Tradition a bit. Not because it's where I belong but because it is the Initial Church which Jesus founded. You will be amazed at a host of important, beautifully valuable and truly satiating anyone with a love for Truth. Stay blessed as always☆

Love Bishop Barron

As per usual, always excellent.

Thank you for a helpful session!

I love this bishop. Always inspiring.

Excellent commentary from an excellent shepherd.

Excellent conversation!

thank you, great information

I am considering converting to Catholicism so I appreciate Bishop Barton’s clear explanation of the Catholic faith.

God bless you Bishop Barron

@alexcarlo7110

2 жыл бұрын

A big Thanks to Bishop Barron. nice to meet you here. how is it going over there?