Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Peace that the World Can’t Give
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Dec 10, 2024 Discover the profound insights of St. Paul on joy and peace, revealing the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting serenity. Learn how the lives of saints exemplify finding inner peace during struggles. Embrace the power of prayer and thanksgiving, which can transform anxieties into tranquility. The discussion emphasizes meditation and the memorization of key biblical verses to cultivate a deep connection with God, offering a path to true inner peace despite life's chaos.
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The Wheel of Fortune
- Life's ups and downs are like a Wheel of Fortune, with success and failure at the rim.
- True stability is found not on the rim, but in the center, represented by Christ.
The Interior Castle
- Detachment, or living in the interior castle (Teresa of Avila's term), offers safety and stability.
- It involves shifting from the ever-changing external world to the inner dwelling place of Jesus.
Examples of Saints
- Thomas More's ability to joke while facing execution stemmed from his centeredness, not living on the surface.
- Mother Teresa's work in slums exemplifies finding peace amidst difficulty by dwelling in this deep place.