“What made you stay?” asks Barron. “I made a promise to God,” answers Fessio.

I didn't want the interview to end. Thank you, Bishop Barron! - from South Korea

What rich conversation! Love the insertions of French, Latin, Spanish in the conversation! Thanks bishop Barron for not dumbing down things for us Catholics and making this available to the masses.

Nothing that Bishop Barron does is disappointing. Always worth listening to. This with Fr Joseph Fessio is another bonus. Thanks so much both of you. 🙏🧎🏽‍♀️

Over 35 years ago, a young priest, Father Barron, led me to my final decision to join the Catholic Church where we met weekly in the basement of St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge, IL, with other RCIA candidates. Fast forward 20 years to Ann Arbor, Michigan where my husband , me, and my young family first met Fr. Fessio and eventually he became a family friend and mentor to my then high-school -age children after we took the leap of faith and moved to Naples, FL, where we were part of the growing university families of Ave Maria University. What an absolute treat for me to see these two men who are so important to my (and my family's) Catholic life and spiritual journey sitting across from one another exchanging ideas- marvelous! We serve a GOOD GOD!

Isn't it finally time we had an English speaking Pope who has the eloquence of Bishop Baron?

Thank God for this conversation, for both men, and for Ignatius Press and Word on Fire, for serious thinking about serious matters.

All Catholic Highschool administrators should watch this. Very important and wonderful interview. Blessings to you both.

A few years ago I was staying at a old backpackers in a small tourist town and as I was laying in bed, with the light on, watching TV, a black circular darkness popped up at the bottom of the bed. It grew larger and darker and the sense that I got was total doom and destruction and it felt like I had no hope at all. Something, a voice, a feeling, I can't really explain what it was but my being told me to call out "Jesus Christ save me". Just as this darkness was about to attack me I tried to say what I was being told to say and all I could get out was "Jesus" in desperation. Immediately this darkness was stopped from attacking me and it disappeared. It's true, calling out the name of Jesus can save you from anything- alien abduction, demonic entities, curses, witchcraft etc

Thank you for this interview with Fr Fessio who has lived his vocation so well!!!😊🙏🏻

Thank you, Bishop Barron, for this great talk with Fr. Fessio. Best greetings from Germany.

Father Fessio, a kind intellectual giant and renaissance man. Highly unusual these days.

Thank you Fr. Fessio for Ignatius Press

Amazing! These two minds engaged in dialogue that makes the faith, tradition, and Church history come alive! Fr. Fessio’s mind is so SHARP and CLEAR at his age.

Father Fessio: what a gift to the American Church. He’s always an interesting interview, TY for having him.

Thank You, Bishop. You have been a major force in My journey to find God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. You are truly a 21st Century Treasure. God Bless You for Your service to The Lord 🙏

Thank you both but Thank you Fr Fessio for your years of dedication to the Church. god be with you both!

A faithful Catholic AND Jesuit? Must have insane courage (and the ability to dodge bullets). Respect!

God’s been good to this man. I couldn’t believe that he’s in his 80’s.

thank you Bishop Barron and Fr. Joseph.....the Catholic church will survive any test of time because of all faithful followers of Jesus Christ all these years (only 2 thousand years & more ago)....I enjoy leveling up with my Catholic faith. I am learning alot. Thank you again. God bless.

St. Thomas Aquinas to batting averages. Wonderful conversation. Much appreciated. Both of these shepherds are a treasure.

Two of my faves!! What a gift! 💝 So glad you two got out of baseball ⚾️🎉🙏🏻✨

Delightful conversation, I only hope to have friendships like this in my life before I die.

Father Joseph and Bishop Barron.... please put the world on fire...give talks...the talks you heard and learned from those Church intellects. Share what you possess in your heads, minds and conscience with us.

Came across this while it was in progress - what a gift to the Church and the everyday world both of these men are. Superlative conversation.

Amazing interview! Thank you Bishop for introduce us to this great priest

Intellectual meeting of minds. I love this. May God preserve the churches Intellectuals.

What a refreshing video, thank you both from the bottom of my heart. Divine Providence bless you both.

Wow! He met all the Catholic greats of the last century. Amazing!

I could find the RSV Bible only in the Ignatius Press!! Thanks Father Fessio!!

many thanks. a wonderful interview. i am 83 and you have told me to read these giants!

To begin-it is already a thrill to anticipate any activity of Bsp. Barron whether it be a homily, a talk, a conversation, an interview because the very first impression, his being scholarly makes you feel, you are sure not a second is going to be wasted. But having another person with an impressive personal history of his journey to priesthood-wow, it was a treat there really is no price for, to get insights into the state of the catholic church at different times! This Bishop doed not fail to move me in different ways and to have a conversation with a priest with such an interesting background made it worthwhile to spend time with them! If I want to learn things about my faith, the catholic church, my personal relationship with God, no sweat, I look for Bishop Barron in Word on Fire or wherever he is "speaking." I was never disappointed because he always managed to reach the very core of my being. Thank you Lord for the gift of this person. You must be so very pleased with him because he has made you known and he continuosly taught us how to give glory to You!

Thank you for this interview providing us with a synopsis of the recent history and tradition of the Church. This way we don't lose this important part of our heritage. I'm so glad and grateful to God for you both and for all these wonderful people who have served the Church through the years 🙏🏽

From Lincoln Nebraska: thanks for showcasing the faith at its best.: You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all. Can we move on to the Bob Dylan interview? " ...So, let us not talk falsely now, The hour is getting late""

Bishop Barron. Thank you for the excellent conversation! More of the same please!!!!

Oh my gosh, what a fascinating conversation.....thank you!

Brilliant ,wonderful Conversation Revealing the marvelous minds in charge of the Catholic Faith and Directors along with the Grace and Mercy of God. Thanks

This is a phenomenal interview with someone formed around Vatican II. More of these interviews would be greatly welcomed

The best discussion on issues of Catholic church contemporary and historical development. Thank you. I hope this is one of a series of future round table discussions with the two of you!

Beautiful discussion. Thank you! 🙏🏼

I enjoyed every minute of thee conversation too! Thank you Fathers.

So much depth, beauty and richness.

Thank You So Much Bishop Barron and Father Fessio , both Brilliant! Thank You,Lord for them… from the Philippines🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for Ignatius Press

Interesting talk.May God bless these two great men.

Great interview ...very interesting to listen to ....thank you Bishop Barron and Fr Joseph Fessio 🙏🙏🙏

God Bless you Gentlemen, wonderful.

Re-listened to this. Both very smart men.

Excellent conversation, thank you to you both! We need more like this kind of program.

Absolutely marvelous.

Great. Now I need to start reading Balthasar

Thank you very much B.R.B (( do what ever u like but don't harm any one )) 🥰⚘️💕

This was really wonderful, a tonic for our times and a gentle rebuke of the on both the extremes of Conservative and Liberal

“I made a promise to God.”

Thank God we have the internet.

That was riveting! Thank-you both!!

Fabulous talk❤

A fiat to God will bring you to people and places that you will be led to by following Christ What an adventure Graced filled conversation

Thank you.

Great interview. My respect for both these men went up three notches.

Excellent as always!❤️🙏☘️

A delight to listen to, although a lot of it was over my head! But makes we want to delve into these great theological minds and their work.

Excellent and enjoyable conversation!❤

My Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. …..This is the Jesus prayer, pray it day and night.

Hi Bishop Barron's, and Fr Joseph ❤️

Wonderful interesting joyful informative ✝️❤️. Wish the visit was longer❣️

Great conversation

Great conversation all around.

Good insights. I was taught by the Jesuits at Marquette and got a great education but agree they have gone too far on social justice. Jesus told us to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. He never said go to the government and tell them to do so.

A lovely conversation .. CK

Excellent

Love you guys🤗

Thanks much for this video.

Wow what a special interview. So wonderful to live in the circle of these great Catholic influencers of the Church for an hour through Fr Joseph Fessio. Any further exploration of this trio would be appreciated, especially anyone who knew them. Which Balthasar book is good to start with?

Great interview!

Bishop Barron as Pope, that would be something :)

This was so enjoyable. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼😇🙏🏼

Waves of humility..

WOW that was great stuff you two guys awesome

Very interesting.

Nothing I’ve heard since the resignation of Pope Benedict has given me greater hope than Fr. Fessio’s prediction that Lubac, Balthasar, and Ratzinger will prove to be for our century what the Cappadocians were for theirs.

Went over my head but it was still enjoyable

I’m not Catholic, but I do like the Cappadocian Fathers analogy. I do they are indeed canonized as I love De Lubac’s book on Origen.

Amin in nomine patris, et filii, et spiritus sancti, amen.

Lovely conversation bishop. You and D.C Shindler introduced to me to Balthasar and its been wonderful. I think you and Shindler could have wonderful dialogue with John Vervaeke and Iain mcgilchrist using Balthasar as a focal point

Evaluating and making a vow between 18-21 or so, of that magnitude, can’t be known and right for all men who take the vow at that age, who are still developing into adulthood. Many can’t possibly know who or what they want between 18-21. Some can! But I give a lot of grace to any Priest who changes their minds.

Wow I had no Idea who this guy was and then I find out he printed my Bible, ha ha. But for real the inclusion of beauty is such a major aspect of evangelization, I became interested and purchased my NRSV because I had a friend with one of Ignatius press’ fancy leather and gold leaf ones. So odd how just aesthetics gave me a whole new reverence for the book.

Father Fessio I can give you a clue a Father for USA in southern part of USA and Mexico you can mention is Father Kino and his ministry and mission work was very vast expanding from Mexico to Texas to Arizona to New Mexico , sharing the word of God with Mexican national s with Native American s tribes in USA and with Mexican American communities with other cultures in those early 1800 s in our history . He left his presence known throughout this areas . The desert white Dove of the Desert Church in Tucson is called is actually San Xavier Catholic Church on Tohono Odtham Reservation in outskirts of City of Tucson. And also along the Kino road areas where he traveled little chapel s existed for small communities at that time . He is Historical documented in books for any of your references or resources for research as well as website in our modern 2024 Time. Just a little knowledge I wanted to share for others to know we have Theology Father Kino in USA . I believe originally from Spain Spanish Europe education in theology. Traditional teachings . Bilingual in Spanish and English and maybe other languages Latin most likely as well . Thank you for letting me share in your discussion in this video . I was a CCD instructor for third graders for First holy Communion classes in two different churches as I moved due to my employment location and my children school location . It was definitely a beautiful experience to teach religion education to these age students in their sacrament years. I was eager to share my religion with them by prayers and life experiences of how God helped me in my school studies and family life and prayers for people as I had a calling to be a lay Third Order Carmelite in my City in Tucson AZ. My call to pray . Yes I was very involved with the church . Since an early age . So sharing my Faith with my friends and family and then with the children really helped me reach out to their parents and guardian s as some lived with grandparents . And at that time had father's in war conflict in another country . So they enjoyed prayers so much. Even parents attended my classroom to learn what their children were so excited about learning about Jesus Christ life and prayers . And blessed Mother Mary prayers as well . As they learned about holy eucharist and Jesus Christ name and body and blood is real and so important for their spiritual Life. Yes a terrific time in my life . I had to work on weekends so I had to discontinued my CCD classes due to supporting my family as a single mother. . But I still continued with my prayers as God leads me .

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2:10- promise to God 3:26- spiritual exercises of St Ignatius 3:57- DeLubac 17:09- Ratzinger 31:02- Balthasar 42:80- DeLubac served mass on his knees 43:40- JPII 48:11- Ignatius Press

Great theological discussion, with an interlude into baseball. ⚾️

wow

Bishop Barron, I highly recommend that you consider responding to God's call of going on a thirty day retreat with Jesus....you will be very grateful you said "yes".... blessings.

All of your classmates were leaving the priesthood. What made you stay? - I made a promise to God.

Razinger ( pope Benedikt) is a wonderful holy man in every way❤️

Wonderful conversation that filled my heart with joy until Father James Martin was mentioned and then dropped.

Would these fascinating anecdotes otherwise have been lost to time if not for this interview?

Whoa Fessio SJ! 🙌🏽

Amazing what the church has lost in so few decades without a single war or catastrophe. Imagine all Europe losing their recipe for their beers or wines or cheeses. They have lost the equivalent in theologians. We are left with American cheese and Velveeta. Ok, queso, too.

With which de Lubac book should someone start?