Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Old World Has Been Shaken
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Nov 11, 2025 The discussion focuses on the concept of apokalypsis, revealing it as an unveiling rather than an end. Bishop Barron highlights how the resurrection shakes the old world and reveals a new order centered on Christ. He explores the significance of Jesus predicting the temple's downfall, suggesting religious structures will change. Political upheaval is interpreted as demonstrating that earthly powers aren’t ultimate. Finally, nature's decay is challenged by resurrection, prompting a call to live in light of this transformative truth.
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Apocalypse Means Unveiling, Not Doom
- 'Apocalypsis' means unveiling, not the end of the world, and signals a new reality replacing the old.
- Bishop Robert Barron says the resurrection shakes the old order and reveals a transformed world.
The Temple Symbolizes A Shaken Religion
- Jesus predicts the temple and its religious certainties will be torn down as part of the revelation of God's new presence.
- Bishop Robert Barron links this to the resurrection which relativizes old religious forms.
Galilean Tourists At The Temple
- Bishop Robert Barron compares Galilean disciples gawking at the temple to tourists admiring St. Peter's Basilica.
- He uses this image to show their amazement before Jesus warns the temple will be destroyed.