Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Answer to Your Deepest Longing
Dec 29, 2025
Explore the captivating story of the Magi and their quest that mirrors our spiritual journey. The conversation delves into human longing, referencing thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Augustine, who articulate our restless hearts seeking God. Discover how the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh symbolize Christ’s kingship, divinity, and the foretelling of his sacrifice. The discussion emphasizes the unique Christian belief that God actively seeks us, culminating in a heartfelt invitation to deepen our worship and connection.
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The Deep, Restless Longing
- Human life carries a deep, unfulfillable longing that points beyond ordinary desires.
- Bishop Robert Barron ties this restless ache to Augustine's claim that we are made for God and remain unsettled until united with Him.
Following Ambiguous Signs
- The Magi model a spiritual seeker who follows ambiguous, beautiful signs toward meaning.
- Barron emphasizes that following such signs is courageous and central to genuine human inquiry about God.
Persevere When The Journey Looks Strange
- Do not abandon seemingly strange spiritual commitments when others ask, 'What are you doing?'.
- Bishop Robert Barron invites perseverance: the spiritual life often looks odd but follows the star toward fulfillment.