Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Answering God’s Call
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Oct 23, 2024 Dive into the profound theme of God's call and grace in the spiritual journey. Discover how divine initiative shapes salvation narratives, illuminated by Jeremiah's insights. Explore the powerful stories of spiritual awakening, with Bartimaeus as a symbol of transformation through humility and divine guidance. The focus on recognizing God's influence reminds us of the crucial distinction between divine purpose and our own efforts.
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Seminary Interviews
- Bishop Barron recalls seminary interviews where students claiming a lifelong desire for priesthood were a bad sign.
- True vocation is a call from God, not a personal ambition.
Bartimaeus's Healing
- Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, cries out to Jesus for mercy.
- Jesus calls him, restoring his sight and leading him to a new life of following.
Spiritual Blindness
- Spiritual blindness can be positive as it forces reliance on external direction, not ego.
- Admitting blindness makes one more receptive to God's guidance.