Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Christ, and Him Crucified
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Sep 10, 2025 The discussion delves into the profound significance of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, highlighting its dual nature as both a brutal symbol of tyranny and a beautiful sign of redemption. Early Christians boldly embraced the cross, transforming its horrific legacy into a message of hope. It invites a personal reflection on the transformative power of Christian faith and the resilience found in understanding Christ's sacrifice. Prepare to explore how something so disconcerting became central to the Christian narrative.
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Golden Cross In A Private Chapel
- Bishop Robert Barron describes his chapel cross: ornate, golden, and prayer-inviting.
- He contrasts its decoration with the underlying brutality of a Roman cross to show the feast's odd poetry.
Rome TV Scene Illustrates Cruelty
- Barron recounts a scene from the HBO series Rome where a soldier crucifies captives to recover a stolen standard.
- He uses the example to illustrate Rome's routine, ruthless use of crucifixion as state terror.
Crucifixion As Roman State Terror
- Barron explains crucifixion as the symbol of Roman tyrannical power and public terror.
- He emphasizes that Romans saw mass killing as a sign of strength, not wrongdoing.