Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Hugging Anger
Sep 9, 2020
Explore the tangled web of anger, vengeance, and forgiveness through the lens of Sirach and Jesus' teachings. Discover why we cling to resentment and how it clouds our judgment, likened to smoke by Dante. Bishop Barron highlights forgiveness as the ultimate remedy, rooted in divine examples, urging listeners to take practical steps toward healing relationships. He emphasizes the importance of prompt forgiveness, warns against gossip, and illustrates Christ’s profound model of love and forgiveness, making the case for reconciliation.
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The Paradox Of Clung Resentment
- Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet sinners cling to them tightly as if they define them.
- Bishop Robert Barron highlights how holding resentments is self-destructive despite our awareness.
Grudges At A Funeral
- At a funeral early in his ministry Bishop Barron witnessed a brother refuse the sign of peace saying, 'I never want to speak to you again.'
- The story illustrates how grudges persist even at moments meant for reconciliation.
Resentment Spans Generations
- Resentments operate at personal and geopolitical scales, often persisting across centuries.
- Barron uses examples like the Crusades to show how communities 'hug' ancient grievances.
