Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Food that Will Never Perish
Aug 3, 2003
Delve into the tension between worldly pleasures and spiritual fulfillment. The discussion highlights how puritanism warns against over-attachment to material goods, while also exploring the fleeting nature of possessions and relationships. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their motivations for work and the ultimate purpose of life. The conversation culminates in a powerful reminder of the Eucharist as the enduring sustenance for spiritual life—an invitation to seek imperishable treasures in a transient world.
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Worldly Goods Are Fleeting
- Bishop Robert Barron observes that worldly pleasures and successes are fleeting and insubstantial.
- Rooting life's purpose in transient goods leads to deep spiritual frustration.
Morning Meditation On Work And Possessions
- Barron guides listeners through a morning-workday meditation about why we get out of bed, often for paychecks to buy things.
- He uses the life-cycle of a house to illustrate how even treasured possessions wear out and pass away.
Food And Clothing As Temporary Joys
- Barron details how food and clothing bring joy but only temporarily, using meals and garments as vivid examples.
- He recounts a personal moment noticing his own pants tattering to underline impermanence.