I'd been a strong atheist for several years, and to this day, still deeply love listening to Hitchens and Nietzsche (read Harris, Dawkins, Dennett, even Freud, listened to Dillahunty, etc). But Joseph Campbell re-opened my receptivity to religious views, with the aid of Cicero and Dr. Robert Sapolsky, and you, Father, have been the one who brought everything together theologically for me, culminating in my more official, public (among my friends and family) return to faith. Thanks for all of your work, and keep it up; it means a great deal to many of us out here.
@ritachikata4 жыл бұрын
Welcome home sir. Your story gives me hope for my son who is almost an atheist. I will keep praying. God bless you sir.
@roxc27793 жыл бұрын
@@ritachikata I too was an atheist (an obnoxious one) from age 15 to 34. Now I’m catholic attending daily mass and I’ve never been more intellectual. I was baptist before without much real knowledge. So it didn’t take much to make me an atheist when presented with those atheist arguments. But I grew up and realized atheism was too simple to be true. And I started the process to learn.
@henman099 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Robert, I am extremely happy for you as you were one of the reasons why I broke atheism and embraced Catholicism.
@agentjs099 жыл бұрын
henman09 Praise God!
@roseleal3899 жыл бұрын
Fr. Barron, what a blessing and a responsibility. We'll keep you in our prayers.
@DanielFrost219 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron. It is richly deserved.
@jameslawlor61259 жыл бұрын
I think your elevation will also take word on fire to new heights. Looking forward to a new chapter. God bless.
@davidmed19949 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron on your appointment. I'm very Happy to hear you've become a Bishop.
@germanr849 жыл бұрын
You are one of my heroes Father! Thank you for everything you do for God and us.
@RosaMariaGuzman9 жыл бұрын
Congrats Fr. Barron!!! I am from Peru but very excited for my Californian friends!!!
@BloggerMusicMan9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron. Truly deserved.
@Thaddeus619 жыл бұрын
In 30 years: Pope Robert. I'm calling it now.
@labrynianrebel9 жыл бұрын
Thaddeus61 Betting if he did become pope he'd choose Pope Thomas after Thomas Aquinas :P
@Thaddeus619 жыл бұрын
labrynianrebel You're absolutely right.
@kevinroque53749 жыл бұрын
***** Pope St. Robert Barron, Doctor of the Church. I'm calling it now. xD
@Gordis579 жыл бұрын
Kevin Roque ^^)
@kikojoseph48179 жыл бұрын
Please don't scare us. That's NOT funny.
@celticwarlord10019 жыл бұрын
Well done, Father, good and faithful servant.
@EveKeneinan9 жыл бұрын
God be with you, Father Barron. You do a lot of good.
@bobcat31659 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron! I will be praying for you.
@markmichalski9 жыл бұрын
Heartfelt Congratulations and Blessings for Your Next New Evangelization Stage.
@marietaragonot39739 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Bishop Barron!! God have chosen you. God is always with you
@MJPlona9 жыл бұрын
God bless you Fr. Barron!
@cubanker9 жыл бұрын
Father Barron, I am not Roman Catholic; however, I have enjoyed your videos for several years now and have learned a great deal. I rejoice for the Church at your appointment as Bishop. I know the Church will be blessed by your faithful service. May the Lord give you grace for this weighty task.
@Rsambo009 жыл бұрын
God be with you on your journey, Father.
@Alvarado689 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron! It was your videos, insight, teaching and humility that lead me and my family back to the Catholic Church. As we say in Spanish "Felicidades Padre".
@jfrlkb9 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for everything you've done for bringing so much of the Catholic faith to so many people, the Holy Father made a very wise decision when he appointed you as an auxiliary bishop. I pray for Our Lady's maternal blessings on you, and may the Sacred Heart of Jesus be your guide.
@FreedomandBaconHomestead9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I'm confident you will be a fantastic bishop & may God richly bless you & those you serve!
@dmzone649 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your appoinment, Fr. (Now Bishop) Barron!!!!
@Tibbieman19 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father. I can see that the Lord has great plans for our future.
@JD77ATH9 жыл бұрын
"And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach," Mark 3:13 What wonderful news for the entire Church. Congratulations Fr. Robert!
@Michael-rx7ff9 жыл бұрын
Congrats Father!!! You're in my prayers
@RomPontifex9 жыл бұрын
Congrats to you Fr.Barron!
@dkanDave9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Bishop elect! God's Blessing b with u!
@maryannmarcelo2199 жыл бұрын
God bless Father Barron. I pray you continue to be the good and faithful instrument of Our Lord also in your new capacity as auxillary bishop. Your Word on Fire ministry is a great service to the Catholic Church. Thank you.
@MichaelThomascga19969 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr.! Your in our prayers.
@patrickbutler879 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all your work, Bishop Elect Fr. Robert Barron! You are an inspiration to me and to many young Catholics around the world. I am excited to have you coming out to the west coast, although Chicago is my original home and I know you will be missed there. Thank you!
@ClassicPhilosophyFTW9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your appointment your grace! I'll keep praying for you, and may God bless you and sustain through all the new challenges ahead.
@grandlotus16 жыл бұрын
What a blessing is your vocation! Please, help lead us all to the Kingdom of God!
@manweelder43879 жыл бұрын
Those will be a lot of books to move. Congratulations Father.
@Laureid9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Bishop Robert. As a Catholic convert of 30 + years, I totally agree with your comments on recovery of people to the faith, as I've seen the attrition in my own parish, in NZ. I wish you well for the journey ahead and please keep up the good work with 'Word on Fire'
@josiah5369 жыл бұрын
Cheers to Fr Barron!! May you do greater things in; with and through Christ Jesus.
@derekbarber9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron!! God bless you in this new appointment!
@moirapetroni81312 жыл бұрын
I wish you the very best Bishop Baron in proclaiming God’s mission here on earth, and to reach everyone who listens to you. 🙏❤️🙏
@coatic9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron! The Church needs more men like you. Your videos have been very helpful and insightful for me and my friends.
@AmericanGuy76549 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father! Good luck in all your endeavors in Los Angeles!
@iclairewillis9 жыл бұрын
God Bless You! Congratulations on your appointment.
@ksavage88519 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you! God bless you.
@cloverfield9119 жыл бұрын
Congrats Father Barron. All the best with you new appointment.
@codebreakerbeautiful9 жыл бұрын
Such wonderful news Father! My heart is singing with joy on your behalf! Your words have helped me immensely in my trials and tribulations. Thank you for being a True Blessing for so many of us. :-)
@jeancattell25029 жыл бұрын
Big congratulations, Father!
@NBarker19939 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Father. I have no doubt you will make Arch-Bishop some day.
@sshealy19 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Bishop Barron. Your appointment reminds me of Jeremiah 3:15 "I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you wisely and prudently." God has called you for many special tasks which you always do so well.
@riverboatjoe44499 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You certainly deserve this and more!
@Ingrid04109 жыл бұрын
I am so thrilled you'll be here, in LA! God Bless You
@ladyglittersparkles869 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron! Now Bishop Barron! its got a nice ring to it. : )
@tonylaux32929 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your witness of humility and obedience Bishop-elect Barron! Praying for you. May Venerable Fulton Sheen intercede for you in the many challenges that lie ahead.
@Mervyn6919 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, dear Bishop elect Robert Barron. The Lord Jesus has chosen well, and He will always be with you as I discerned watching and listening to you on You Tube. "Ecce sacerdos magnus secundum ordinen Melchisedech." Mervyn Carapiet
@Ingrid04109 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr. Barron! So thrilled to have you in LA!
@snowysnowyriver9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful news! God's speed in your new role. Glad to hear that WOF will continue.
@christianbaxter_yt9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Bishop Barron! I am not Catholic, but I am catholic. I am thankful for your digital ministry, and excited to see how God uses your proximity L.A. to further evangelize, and bring back sheep to the fold.
@vickierosker93259 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron on your selection as Auxiliary Biship of Los Angeles. Indeed Pope Francis has made a wise selection. Wishing you all the best in your new role and continued success with Word on Fire, which has been so instrumental in providing my family and I the shear beauty of Catholicism. Your videos and evangelization has been so helpful in our faith journey. God continue to bless and grace you abundantly as you continue to share the "Good News" of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Thank you.
@PeteSeeker4559 жыл бұрын
So happy for you Father, thanks for following your path so well and true! You are an inspiration to me. Pete D.---
@malvinaaparicio29009 жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS from Bs As I am deligted with the appointment! the Lord be blessed!
@Charlotte_Martel9 жыл бұрын
Mazel tov to Bishop Barron. I know at least four people who became Catholics in the past year or so in part to the Catholicism series. Bishop Barron has done a brilliant job showing the beauty, intelligence, and holiness of the Catholic Church and should be pleased with his work. One thing I would like to ask is how the Catholic Church plans to re-evangelize Latin America. Countries which used to be almost completely Catholic have noted sharp declines in members during this decade. While the decline in Mass attendance in the U.S. should be addressed, it's much more astonishing to see countries in which the entire culture revolves around the Church turning to other faiths or none at all.
@Yankees949 жыл бұрын
Congrats Father Barron! You will soon be right up there with Anselm of Canterbury. God has given you a wonderful opportunity to spread the word of Christ and it fits right in for you in L.A. Things happen for a reason. God is guiding you.
@stalinkv9803 жыл бұрын
Father Barron, lots of love and prayers from India.
@thomaspelletier77909 жыл бұрын
congrats! the church needs a great stalwart defender of the faith as a bishop.
@bmck19569 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr Barron. Your Word on Fire link has been truly inspirational, and gives great hope to people who are looking for direction in their lives. (in a world where true leadership is sadly missing).
@splashenful9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Fr. Robert!!!!!
@rannor29 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@JRLeeman9 жыл бұрын
Well done, Bishop Barron. I do hope you try your best to continue your weekly videos on this channel - I feel that it is still one of the most important things you'll do in life (Obviously, anyone can access the internet). Good luck.
@ItsEllis1139 жыл бұрын
Praying for you Father Barron
@BrettBonikowski9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!
@hittingthewall9 жыл бұрын
Kudos on your appointment, Father! God bless you and all the fantastic work you do through Word on Fire. :)
@nachogtz9 жыл бұрын
Congrats Father!
@christinemappleyard45559 жыл бұрын
At every RCIA meeting, we ask, why do we not have younger, more outspoken and courageous bishops? Praise God, our prayers have been heard with your appointment. You are willing to speak the truth, so many refuse to do; the greatest scandal in the Church is our attrition rate, particularly among the young. Laity and clergy must face it, accept responsibility, be humble enough to admit our culpability and move forward with solutions. You clearly understand and the work you do touches all sorts of people, Catholic and non-Catholic. Please never allow the job & politics of the institutional church blind you to the mission of Christ's Church. Keep doing what you have been doing wherever you are. We will continue to pray for you and your mission. Oh and the pectoral cross is very nice. God bless you
@anthonychoueifati8119 жыл бұрын
Congrats Father!! I'm happy for you!
@joaquingimenez61529 жыл бұрын
Fr Barron, congratulations! You have a great responsability! God bless and keep you! Subtitles in spanish, please
@terrimaddox30909 жыл бұрын
So glad for you and the new challenges that await you there....TY for the Info on what Bishops do
@jamaicanification9 жыл бұрын
Hey Father Barron. I have commented on some of your stuff and though I may not agree with you all the time, I think you have been a witness to the beauty of the Catholic Church. And I say this as someone who is currently just going to a Anglican Church. Keep up the good work, God bless you and I hope for the success of your Catholicism series on the major players
@louisngsweekiong56729 жыл бұрын
Congrats. Listen to your talks and DVDs. God Bless
@vincenttorrieri73219 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron!
@isaihisaih20244 жыл бұрын
your mission really educate me as a catholic by just watching and reading your writings in you tube/internet. thanks😊👍
@spector15919 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father. I've been subscribed to your channel since 2008 and every video you've made has been very insightful. Thank you for keeping my faith strong.
@AMoniqueOcampo9 жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you!
@jogon41719 жыл бұрын
Father Barron, I live near Los Angeles so I am ready to help you in anyway I can. Just say the word and I am ready.
@stevenbaylie9 жыл бұрын
Let's get started, were ready to go.
@kennystory47089 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that you will continue with Word on Fire & I hope that means you'll continue these videos on your KZfaq channel as well. I'm a Christian but not Catholic; however, in recent years I've become very interested in Catholicism. I've learned a lot from your KZfaq videos & your books! God Bless You!
@helmyabdullah19629 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new appointment as a Bishop , Father Barron . After bishop what comes next ? I pray may you will go higher and higher , Bishop Barron .
@tristankramer46365 жыл бұрын
HELMY ABDULLAH hopefully Cardinal, and even Pope
@retsea19 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm not Catholic, I really love seeing people like you engage in the act of "Christian" submission after hearing so many people speak of how oppressive it is. To see the humility of will on display is such a great juxtaposition to the world's selfish that I seem to be realizing that the best picture of marriage that we have on earth is the priesthood.
@retsea19 жыл бұрын
***** Because I love Christianity :) Even though it is such an elusive thing to me (I've never been able to accept salvation), I love seeing the concepts that Christ and his apostles taught, in action. It reminds me to continue in my desire to one day feel YHWH's agape through his Spirit.
@retsea19 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you! I really appreciate it, and wish that I could explain the gap between myself.
@nousury9 жыл бұрын
OBLIQUE What a wonderful thing to say! I suspect that the "gap" for you is one of perception. Perhaps you think you have made too many mistakes in your life. Or perhaps you are aware of some issue, and feel that you must do better first, before you can approach God. This is a common idea. We become aware of our failings, and because we are now aware of them, we feel we must first fix them or God will not take us seriously. This thinking is a trap of the deceiver. A life preserver is needed by a drowning person. We throw it to them without conditions. We don't wait to see if they will survive, and throw it to them once they are swimming on their own. God simply does not place such conditions on us. The Church is here as a life preserver. Anyone can grab a hold. There are no conditions. If there are problems, even that seem impossible, the first step is to have hold of what you need to steady yourself. That alone can help you see the way more clearly. Since you see the good in the catholic church, do not be afraid to approach. The answers are waiting here for you.
@jetc43329 жыл бұрын
OBLIQUE "the best picture of marriage that we have on earth in the priesthood" You are onto something there. Those are inspired words.
@retsea19 жыл бұрын
JeTc I phrased it that way "on purpose" :D I love inference and implication.
@josephgavinsyverson9 жыл бұрын
congratulations!
@LaudatoSeaPhD9 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Bishop-ellect Barron! We are really hoping you get assigned to Santa Barbara so I can have someone to chat about Lonergan with. At any rate, we look forward to welcoming you to Southern California!
@reylas839 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Fr!!!!
@charmendro6 жыл бұрын
He really seems humble about! it’s what I admire a lot about this video
@crocketthinga41809 жыл бұрын
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide your intelligent and inspirational work! In gratitude with love and prayers
@sonic67009 жыл бұрын
Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and thank you for sharing the Good News
@jreedmx409 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your guidance and explanation about your faith.
@aleksandragieralt15329 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Father Barron! So glad you're still on KZfaq. Enjoy LA! I wished I lived there, not only because its always sunny, but also because you'd be my bishop :D
@Twinrabbit9 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Los Angeles!
@gabrielmassengale42289 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! This is great news!!
@piyel4569 жыл бұрын
Father Barron, God bless you, i am very excited from your arrival , many people out here know of your Catholicism series and have shared it with the laity, if you can, feel free to come To St.Josephs in Pomona 1200 West Holt Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, Hope you have an amazing time evangelizing the Diocese and bring back our strong Catholic traditions in our churches to spread the faith.I will pray for you. Gob bless
@xanh019 жыл бұрын
First of all, congratulations to you Bishop-elect Robert Barron. May the good Lord be upon you on your new ministry. Secondly, please continue this online ministry. I gave credit to you for explaining about Pope Francis and his missions to the church, I first had no feeling for him, I thought he was a Marxist, I did not like his comments at all. I gradually turning my heart to him, not 100% yet.
@Valientangel9 жыл бұрын
Congratulation. .May your appointment bring Christ to all the people of L.A
@jorgecampos52236 жыл бұрын
Bishop Robert Barron, every time I listen and watch your videos, inner hope and strength relieves my frustrations and overwhelming loneliness, in a world full of idolatry, deceits, tricks, snares, cheating, corruption, falsehood. Where speaking of Our Lord Jesus Christ and striving to live according to His doctrine and teaching, sometimes is so hard and wearing. You are light in my soul, because you communicate the Jesus Christ that is within my heart and my soul. I thank God you exist and I pray to my Lord Jesus Christ always keep blessing your mission as: "Priest, Prophet and King". By heart I am united with you in God Father almighty, God Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Holy Spirit. Amen. Please pray for me. I need your prayers and you can count with my prayers with the special, most powerful and unique intercession of the always perfect Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Amen. (Un cuore et anima una. Amen).
@BishopBarron6 жыл бұрын
Jorge Campos God bless you, Jorge. Please pray especially for my health and protection.
@jorgecampos52236 жыл бұрын
Dear Bishop Robert Barron, take it for granted. You are already in my prayers. But now I will ask my Lord Jesus Christ especially for those intentions. May the love, healing, truth and wisdom of the Holy Spirit be always with you and the authority of God Father, almighty and omnipresent, protect you in every single moment of your life. I ask the Most Perfect Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, always protect you and restore you health; and always remember her words: "Listen, my child, to what I tell you now: do not be troubled or disturbed by anything; do not fear illness or any other distressing occurrence, or pain. Am I not your Mother? Am I not life and health? Have I not placed you on my lap and made you my responsibility? Do you need anything else?". Remember she is NOT only "Queen of Mexico", but also "Empress of the Americas", including North America: USA and Canada, this was declared by Pius XI, Pius XII and John XXIII. On his fourth visit to Mexico, from January 22 to 26, 1999, John Paul II placed at the feet of the Virgin the document of the Synod of the Americas, which on that occasion, he gave to the Church as the foundation for the New Evangelization that is only possible by the work of the Holy Spirit. The Virgin is the one that propitiates the divine work with her: "fiat". Thus, she is co-redeemer with her Son Jesus Christ. St. John Paul II´s fourth visit to Mexico coincided with the 26th anniversary of the legalization of abortion in the USA, thus highlighting the great world battle for the dignity of human life. One of the most significant phrases of St. John Paul II on his first visit to Mexico, at the Basilica of Guadalupe, on that day was this: "Of my country is often said: "Poland semper fidelis". I want to be able to say also: "Mexicum semper fidelis", Therefore, Our Lady of Guadalupe will always protect you. Remember She is Daughter of God Father; Mother of God Son; and Spouse of God the Holy Spirit, above her, only God. She is the most perfect creature and She is Immaculate. Quotation: "We entrust to Santa María de Guadalupe, Patroness of Mexico and the entire continent, the destiny of the American peoples and their new evangelization." John Paul II, January 1999. Dear Bishop Robert Barron, may God bless you and protect you always. Amen.
@pappy40759 жыл бұрын
congrats!!! I hope u get to be Pope your teachings and views are explained in a great manner...... be inspiration to the world
@OneCatholicSpeaks9 жыл бұрын
I hadn't thought about the fact that Hollywood is in L.A. However, I see a certain logic in your being posted there. I hope and pray for the continued success of your priesthood and Word on Fire. Congrats.