Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Risen Jesus
May 4, 2003
The risen Christ first shows his wounds and then offers peace, highlighting the intertwining of grace and forgiveness. Bishop Barron delves into the fears of the disciples, rooted in their betrayals, while emphasizing the importance of acknowledging human sinfulness. The transformative power of Christ's message reveals a new world where love conquers separation, urging the disciples to spread the message of forgiveness. The physical reality of resurrection supports the idea that faith is grounded in historical truth.
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Primacy Of Grace In Salvation
- Salvation is initiated by Christ's action, not human effort, so grace takes primacy in spiritual life.
- Bishop Robert Barron emphasizes that Jesus finds us despite our fear and resistance, illustrating the primacy of grace.
Wounds As Reminder Of Sin
- Jesus reveals his wounds to remind the disciples (and the Church) of their role in his death and their ongoing sinfulness.
- Bishop Robert Barron argues that awareness of sin is essential because without it one would not need a Savior.
Saintliness Requires Awareness Of Sin
- Saints are marked by a deep awareness of their own sinfulness rather than denial of sin.
- Barron warns that minimizing sin leads to forgetting our need for Christ and undermines authentic holiness.
