Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Protect the Life of Christ in You
Dec 22, 2025
Exploring the feast of the Holy Family reveals deep theological connections to the birth of Christ. The juxtaposition of vulnerability and opposition showcases how dark forces have threatened God's entry into the world since the beginning. Bishop Barron highlights the symbolic battles described in Revelation, portraying Mary as a figure of strength. He emphasizes the importance of protecting the life of Christ within us, encouraging devotion to Saint Joseph as a guardian against spiritual opposition. A powerful reflection on faith and resilience.
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Christ's Birth Requires Protection
- Christmas juxtaposed with the Holy Family highlights that the newborn Christ requires protection and nurturance.
- Bishop Robert Barron connects the external family care to the interior task of protecting Christ born within us.
An Apocalyptic Nativity
- Revelation 12 offers a fourth, apocalyptic telling of the Christmas story with Mary as the woman clothed with the sun.
- This vantage shows the birth of Christ as occurring amid cosmic struggle, not merely a quaint nativity scene.
The Dragon Opposes The Child
- Revelation depicts a great red dragon standing ready to devour the child as soon as it is born.
- This symbolizes the unseen malevolent force opposed to God's entry into the world and the Christ life in us.