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Sermon 611 : Envy and Ambition : 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Sermon 611 : Envy and Ambition : 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9/23/2012
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The danger of jealousy and envy is that it is as much damaging to others as it is to ourselves. When we are envious, or even ambitious for the purpose of outdoing others, it knocks us off our center and we lose our orientation toward Christ. To his disciples, Jesus presented the model of a child - one who thrives under authority, strives for obedience, and lives in the present. Envy lives in the past and the future, but God's grace is available now.
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Charles Antony
Thanks for your beautiful reflections. They are a great help... My prayers for success in your evangelisation through the New Media.. God bless...
9/21/2012 10:29:55 AM
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Kathy
Fr. Barron, it is always so helpful when you give the recognizable symptoms of spiritual malady's which prevent the Fruits of the Spirit from blossoming. You have done this is other sermons, such as the one on recognizing evil, and bring from a spiritual dimension, that which may seem cloudy, into a discerning clarity. I need the spiritual specifics, the clarity, and thank God you are blessed with such an ability...Wisdom! God Speed!
9/21/2012 3:01:17 PM
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Cindy
I have seen first hand people in my life destroyed by the love of money....the money was controlling them!
9/22/2012 12:15:47 PM
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Kenneth Brady
Thanks you so much this was challenging and insightful. You deserve a wider audience
9/23/2012 6:43:42 AM
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Christine Harrington
Again, Father Barron, your sermon provided clarity and meaning. I appreciate your ministry.
9/23/2012 10:38:02 AM
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Gary
JoseMaria Escriva says this; Have interior life, and you will see the wonders of a better world, a new world with undreamed-of-color and perspective . . . and you will close to God. You will feel your weaknesses, and you will become more God-like . . . with a godliness that will make you more of a brother to your fellow man by bringing you closer to your Father.
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9/23/2012 5:49:49 PM
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Joan
Father Barron, you never cease to amaze me. I love the way you make me think. “Jesus presented the model of a child - one who thrives under authority, strives for obedience, and lives in the present. Envy lives in the past and the future, but God's grace is available now.”
But of course... it is the child whom resides in that place where “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.”
... how beautiful is that.
Jealousy and envy are surely flags to see lack of trust and faith. When one can truly find joy in the other’s good fortune, HIS love comes back to the one tenfold.
9/24/2012 10:13:08 AM
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Arteaga
Father Barron,
Sitting here in front of Jesus (Tabernacle) all I can say to Him about u is= My oh my, my Lord You sure made Your home deep deep into this soul. He more than takes it to the bank on every sermon. Father I can hear your Love for Souls. Thank u.
9/24/2012 3:45:59 PM
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Racheal
how true that is...that envy lives in the past and present. When we are anxious, we are living too far into the future into an unknown. Looking into the past paralyzes us, unable to see what is truly right in front of us, to be so grateful for the present. Because of you Fr Barron, I'm learning to trust men again. Didn't you say in one of your past sermons that the definition of humility was to be present to your surroundings and others? I believe a bug was used as an example for that one. :)
9/24/2012 4:19:17 PM
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adrian
You covet but do not possess, addiction defined.
9/24/2012 8:28:49 PM
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vito benigno
Peace be with you Father Barron!When i think of childlike Faith and total surrender to our LORD JESUS,the little flower comes to mind.ST. Therese of Lisieux,virgin pray for us!"I will spend my Heaven in doing good upon earth."Whosoever is a little one,let him come to me".Praise be JESUS MI IMMACULATA
9/24/2012 8:36:44 PM
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Ron Snyder
Father Barron, thank you for your ongoing ministry. I discovered your digital sermons through offerings in my graduate work at The University of St. Thomas as I pursue a masters degree in Catholic Studies. As a 55 year old husband, father and professional I feel connected to your history. Your insights are beautifully grounded in our tradition. You articulate our tradition in a manner that inspires us on our own mission. I am in the midst of a personal quest to listen to all of your sermons. Since this spring I have worked my way back to 2006. I encourage all to do the same. Father you are a voice so needed to assist us in our articulation of our faith. Thank you for this enormous initiative. Ron Snyder ( St. Paul, Minnesota)
9/25/2012 8:52:59 PM
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Thomas
Brilliant stuff. Though not been able to play the audios the last few weeks. It always shows a failure in buffering.
9/29/2012 2:00:27 PM
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mike zolchik
Dear Father,
We had friends who became more successful and we were left behind. We weren't envious but it did hurt that they thought themselves as superior to us. I forgave them ,but, they weren't true friends. They have their shore houses , but, we have a longing for humility that they may never have.
10/1/2012 9:07:50 AM
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Corazon Giron
Fr. Robert Barron is the modern day Fulton Sheen!
10/15/2012 1:18:07 PM
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