Fr. Barron comments on World Youth Day

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[TibbieT]

Brilliant commentary on the whole situation---Well said, sir!

I wouldn't be surprised if many of the so-called "violent protests" were staged by the same news media covering them, for the very reasons Father Barron has so cogently pointed out.

If there ever was a Christian warrior, Father Barron is one, and he's right out there on the front line. We are lucky to have people like him at this time in our history, and I say that honestly as a Protestant.

[wordonfirevideo]

@TibbieT God bless you!

[motomambo]

This is why the internet and new media are so important. The version of "reality" that the old media manufacture is so distorted that it's mostly secular fantasy. God bless you, Father.

[mZaoa]

This reminds me of the Holy Farther's visit to Britain in 2010. Whilst awaiting His arrival the reporter, with no small ammount of glee, pointed out that only a handfull of people had turned out to greet him, and that that was most likely out of morbid fascination. Within minutes the streets were jam-packed and the look on her face was priceless. Humble pie was eaten in large quantities. Will never forget that visit, and although I did not get to see his Holiness I was glued to the t.v. PxB

[adorima]

@motomambo Yes! A film prof at my local University said something to the effect of, "The image doesn't have to be true for it to become part of each viewer's world view, reality is a construct of perception."

It's true, if you have no compass, I'm so grateful I belong to a church that does not let me to flounder meaninglessly in my sin and doubt, but shows the reason for guilt and that it doesn't have to be my forever. Fr. Baron breaks it down once again, with lols galore. God bless all priests!

[bobboulos]

I am so angry watching this.. very angry !!! I wish I knew you where in Madrid!! I would have done anything to see you father *tears* :'( YOU'RE GREAT AND I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR COMMENTS.. Thanks for enriching my faith so much! I wish I can meet you someday in the Middle East... God bless you, you're always in my prayers !

[mmmail1969]

@qvoprimum - let's not be negative. Yes, more vocations are needed, but the Chruch has to start its great "turnaround" with the future - let's support these young, "prepared to give-it-a-go Catholics" and we will play our own tiny part, in helping the Church enjoy a brighter future. It's not about us, it's about Christ and ensuring His voice continues to heard in the years to come. WYD is a great place to start!

[adamdanielman]

The Media are fruitflies. They swarm around anything that looks rotten.

[gellymatos]

@stcolreplover You can't get into specifics? If you can't name specific instances of bias and thereby show a consistent pattern of such, why say there is a bias? It isn't right too take one case, notice something wrong in the coverage, and immediately make an assumption, all while not taking into consideration past actions. The reason I first said when I started commenting on this vid that I identified a tendency in reporting was from noting how modern news cycles operated.

[warriorangela]

@qvoprimum I respectfully disagree. Having experienced WYD, I know that it's unfair to suggest that "most" WYD participants "just want to travel and party." Yes, a small percentage come for the fun. However, that is not the majority. No - otherwise, the confessionals, Adoration chapels, and catechesis sessions would be empty.

Also realize that many of today's youth haven't had parents to teach them modest dress, catechesis, etc. WYD acts for many as a first step into a more serious faith life.

[qvoprimum]

As a Traditional Catholic, I believe that this is only empty triumphalism, that won't translate in anything significative. The vocations keep going down in red numbers. Most of these youngsters just want to travel and party. I saw a very immodest clad girls, not very edifying.

[stcolreplover]

I'm not really sure why you're on about the specifics. That is, why can't I generalize? It's going to be hard to prove a tone or theme of the mainstream media when they are implicit. Father Barron gave an example, i'm sure if you looked deeper into news reports you could find it yourself.