Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies The Heart of the Law
Aug 31, 2003
Discover the profound role of law in shaping identity, as Bishop Barron delves into Israel's reverence for divine commandments. He contrasts totalitarian vs. healthy societies, emphasizing God's law as a force for good. Explore how Jesus fulfills rather than abolishes the law, and the importance of distinguishing between core laws and human traditions. Bishop Barron warns against letting customs overshadow essential commandments, advocating for a balanced approach to worship and practice in the Church. A call to be vibrant in love for God and neighbor awaits!
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Law As God's Forming Will
- The Torah (law) is the core expression of God's mind that shapes Israel's people in thought, will, and passion.
- Bishop Robert Barron emphasizes the law's central role as formative and glorified in Scripture.
Jesus Fulfills The Law
- Jesus honors the law and presents a deeper fulfillment rather than abolishing it in the Sermon on the Mount.
- Barron links Jesus to Moses as the new lawgiver who reveals the law's fullest meaning.
Leaves And The Tree Image
- Barron describes Jewish customs like ritual hand-washing and sprinkling food as supportive traditions around the core law.
- He compares these customs to leaves: expressive but not the tree itself.