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Unbelievable?Classic: Christianity or Atheism: Which best explains who we are? Bishop Robert Barron vs Alex O’ConnorToday we’re dipping back into a Classic Unbelievable? / The Big Conversation episode: Bishop Robert Barron vs Alex O’Connor on the question, “Christianity or atheism — which best explains who we are?” Recorded when Alex was still a student at Oxford, this lively, good-humoured exchange set the tone for countless thoughtful dialogues to come. Since then, Alex’s Cosmic Skeptic platform has grown massively and he’s even appeared on an extremely popular Unbelievable? show with Ben Shapiro, reflecting how these conversations continue to reach new audiences. Revisit Barron’s Thomistic vision of God, Alex’s pushback on contingency and faith, and their p...
2025-10-281h 29
Ever Ancient, Ever New67. Bishop Robert Barron - Evangelization Pt. 2On today’s episode, we will be featuring part two of a talk from our 2009 National Meeting by Bishop Robert Barron.
Bishop Barron was ordained a priest in 1986 in the Archdiocese of Chicago and appointed to the theological faculty of Mundelein Seminary in 1992. He served as the Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary from 2012 until 2015. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Barron to be Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In 2022, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Robert Barron as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.
Bishop Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, speaker, an...
2025-09-0234 minEver Ancient, Ever New66. Bishop Robert Barron - Evangelization Pt. 1On today’s episode, we will be featuring part one of a talk from our 2009 National Meeting by Bishop Robert Barron.
Bishop Barron was ordained a priest in 1986 in the Archdiocese of Chicago and appointed to the theological faculty of Mundelein Seminary in 1992. He served as the Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary from 2012 until 2015. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Barron to be Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In 2022, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Robert Barron as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota.
Bishop Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, speaker, an...
2025-08-2520 min
Hillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedBishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of ReasonIn Part Two of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. The two discuss Aristotelian metaphysics, the relationship between faith and politics, the American founding, and the future of Word on Fire. This interview was conducted on March 20, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-221h 03The Larry Arnn ShowBishop Robert Barron: Christianity and the Power of ReasonIn Part Two of a four-episode series, “The Clerics: Christianity in America,” Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn interviews Bishop Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. The two discuss Aristotelian metaphysics, the relationship between faith and politics, the American founding, and the future of Word on Fire. This interview was conducted on March 20, 2025. Discover more at podcast.hillsdale.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-221h 03
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 473: Why and How to PrayWhat is the nature and purpose of prayer? The question may sound simple, but it unearths some complex philosophical and theological issues. If God is omniscient, what is the point of speaking with him, either out loud or in our thoughts if he already knows what we have to say? If God is all good and all powerful, why does it sometimes appear that our prayers go unanswered? More practically, what are we to make of the great diversity of prayers—liturgical prayer, petitionary prayer, worship prayer, the Rosary? Are some forms of prayer more efficacious than others? Here ar...
2025-01-2038 min
The Ben Shapiro ShowThe Dangers of Secularism | Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron is a renowned Catholic theologian and author, often cited as “the Bishop of the Internet” for his innovative approach to evangelization in the modern world. Through his Word on Fire ministry, Bishop Barron produces and publishes books, documentaries, sermons, and podcasts that spread the gospel to over 200 million viewers online. In today’s episode, Bishop Barron and I dissect contemporary myths about traditional religion and delve into the underlying presumptions of a secular society. We also explore the ideological tension between virtue and freedom, and whether the pursuit of unqualified liberty is as useful as we might...
2024-10-2758 min
The Ben Shapiro ShowThe Jewish Roots of Catholicism | With Bishop Robert BarronJoining me on the show is Bishop Robert Barron, bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and founder Word on Fire. Tune in as we discuss the decline of religion nationwide and what it means for the future of America.
2024-03-3110 min
Lighthouse FaithBishop Robert Barron on the Revolution that is EasterWhile Easter, as it is celebrated in America, has morphed into bunnies, bonnets, baskets, and egg coloring... the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is in fact a 'revolution'. So says Bishop Robert Barron, the founder of Word On Fire Catholic ministries, and the bishop of the Rochester-Winona diocese in Minnesota. On this special Easter episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast recorded at his studios in Rochester, Minnesota, Barron, who's also a best-selling author and former auxiliary bishop of the Los Angeles diocese, explains why Christians should not 'domesticate' Easter. Instead, we should spend this day meditating on the...
2024-03-3132 min
The Megyn Kelly ShowYoung People Turning From Faith, the New Religion of "Woke," and an Easter Message, with Bishop Robert Barron | Ep. 753On this Good Friday special, Megyn Kelly is joined by Bishop Robert Barron of "Word on Fire Catholic Ministries" to discuss the decline of people going to church, young people disaffiliating from religion altogether, how to recruit disaffected Catholics, the commercialization of Easter and Christmas, how "woke" has become a new religion, he "Christ is King" debate happening on social media, the media nonsense about "Christian Nationalism" led by the absence of religion, debauchery in our culture today, how he helped actor Shia LaBeouf reclaim his faith and get confirmed in the Catholic faith, the value of silence in con...
2024-03-291h 02
Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)C&SI - Take time to pray: Bishop Robert Barron - 21 Jan 2024 (S04E09)On this weeks podcast we take our listeners back to WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal in August 2023 and to one of the daily catechesis which was given by Bishop Robert Barron - "Take time to pray". The event, hosted by the U.S. bishops’ conference, culminated in a eucharistic procession and holy hour, which prompted a profound silence among a crowd that had been singing, dancing, cheering, and chanting “U.S.A.” just an hour before. An estimated more than 10,000 teens, young adults, and their leaders, as well as 30-some U.S. bishops, adored the Eucharist to silence, worship music, and me...
2024-01-2059 min
Come & See Inspirations (C&SI)C&SI - Take time to pray: Bishop Robert Barron - 21 Jan 2024 (S04E09b) (podcast excerpt)On this weeks podcast we take our listeners back to WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal in August 2023 and to one of the daily catechesis which was given by Bishop Robert Barron - "Take time to pray". The event, hosted by the U.S. bishops’ conference, culminated in a eucharistic procession and holy hour, which prompted a profound silence among a crowd that had been singing, dancing, cheering, and chanting “U.S.A.” just an hour before. An estimated more than 10,000 teens, young adults, and their leaders, as well as 30-some U.S. bishops, adored the Eucharist to silence, worship music, and me...
2024-01-2027 minThe Ben Shapiro ShowThe Jewish Roots of Christianity | Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron is the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Minnesota) and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. In this interview, we explore how the faith and practices of the Israelites, as presented in the Bible, is necessary and integral to understanding Christianity. Hallow - Try Hallow for 3 months FREE: https://hallow.com/shapiro
2023-12-2610 minLighthouse FaithBishop Robert Barron on Fire to Spread Faith to the Younger Generations' Victims of IndoctrinationThe Catholic Church is in a precarious cultural moment in history as it balances the need stay true to its teachings, but also to being a welcoming church. And there's hardly a more reasonable voice out there than Bishop Robert Barron, who says the church must first decide what it means by the word "welcoming". It can mean different things to different people depending on what side of the political aisle they sit. But Barron's passion is really engaging the younger generations who are fast losing their interest in organized religion. His ministry Word on Fire is raising money...
2023-08-2735 min
Notable SpeechesBishop Robert Barron: The Philosophical Roots of "Wokeism"The cultural ideology of "wokeism" isn't new. It has a pedigree traceable to philosophers of previous centuries, including René Descartes, Immanuel Kant, Karl Marx, and Jacques Derrida.
In this address, Catholic Bishop Robert Barron, one of America's most influential religious leaders, describes how the ideas of such philosophers have formed the foundations of "critical theory" and "woke" ideology.
Bishop Barron serves the diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota and founded Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
He delivered this address on June 21, 2023, at a conference sponsored by the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, Mich.
2023-07-2136 min
USCCB ClipsEp 114: Bishop Robert Barron on ... EverythingDoes God need us? Why would he create us (or anything) if he didn't? How is God's relationship with us and with the world different than any other religion's account? How does it change the way we love? Bishop Robert Barron, head of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and Word on Fire, discusses how the Christian distinction answers all of those questions and more.
Episode Notes: https://www.marriageuniqueforareason.org/2023/05/26/ep-114-bishop-robert-barron-on-everything/
2023-05-2636 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 381: Why the Liberal Arts MatterFriends, what are the liberal arts, and why are so many schools getting rid of them? A recent article in The New Yorker titled "The End of the English Major" revealed that during the past decade, the study of English and history at the collegiate level has fallen by a full third. Do the liberal arts still matter? Why should people study them? That's what I discuss with Brandon Vogt on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show." A listener asks, what is your response to the claim that more blood has been shed in h...
2023-04-1025 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 378: Bishop Barron, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and the PriesthoodFriends, in this conversation at the 2021 Good News Conference, Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz share about their vocation stories. This is part of a much longer conversation the two shared. You can hear the full discussion in episode 331 of the "Word on Fire Show," during which they discuss how they began their ministry on YouTube, their favorite movies, and what inspired them to approach their creative presentations to the Bible. Links Good News Conference NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free...
2023-03-2013 min
Heard at HeritageThe 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture Featuring Bishop Robert BarronThe Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies is honored to announce that the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Barron of the diocese of Winona-Rochester will deliver the 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture for his speech titled, “The Breakdown of the Tocquevillean Equilibrium.”The namesake of the lecture—famed scholar Russell Kirk—was a pillar of the conservative movement, bringing like-minded individuals under the very name conservative. Through his well-known books, The Conservative Mind and The Roots of American Order, Kirk provided a philosophical foundation for the conservative movement.Helping to establish the influential publications National Review ...
2023-03-1657 minHeard at HeritageThe 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture Featuring Bishop Robert BarronThe Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies is honored to announce that the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Barron of the diocese of Winona-Rochester will deliver the 2023 Russell Kirk Lecture for his speech titled, “The Breakdown of the Tocquevillean Equilibrium.”The namesake of the lecture—famed scholar Russell Kirk—was a pillar of the conservative movement, bringing like-minded individuals under the very name conservative. Through his well-known books, The Conservative Mind and The Roots of American Order, Kirk provided a philosophical foundation for the conservative movement.Helping to establish the influential publications National Review ...
2023-03-1657 min
Within Reason#22 Bishop Robert Barron - Seeking Meaning, Finding God?Bishop Robert Barron is the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. His website, WordOnFire.org, reaches millions of people each year, and he is one of the world’s most followed Catholics on social media. Bishop Barron joins host Alex O'Connor to discuss the "crisis of meaning" we might be living through, the reducibility of purpose to evolutionary drives, the conditions for salvation on Christianity, and whether God can be accurately described as analogous to a tyrannical dictator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2023-03-121h 07
Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesA Friend of the Lord JesusThe readings for the Second Sunday of Lent brought to mind my good friend Bishop David O’Connell, who was killed last month. He was one of the most Christ-like people I have ever known—a man of deep spiritual conviction, with a profound sense of the power of the Holy Spirit. Like Abraham, he followed the Lord’s call from his homeland of Ireland to serve in the United States, working among the poor and with members of gangs. He called those he served to a deep life of prayer and spiritual transformation in Christ, a mystery revealed in the...
2023-03-0113 min
The Canon Law Society of America PodcastBishop Robert Barron - Keynote Address at CLSA Convention 2022On October 10, 2022, the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA) welcomed Bishop Robert Barron as the keynote speaker at its annual convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Speaking on synodality, Bishop Barron noted that "one could easily interpret [Pope] Francis’s synodality as a development of the people of God ecclesiology of Lumen gentium and of the communio mysticism of John Paul II, especially if one remains at the level of abstract analysis. But when we come to the more practical application of the idea, more critical questions emerge. I should like to use three figures—John Henry Newman, Bernard Lonergan, and Augus...
2022-11-0253 min
GodsplainingGuestplaining 012 - Bishop Robert Barron on the EucharistGuestsplaining 012 - Bishop Barron on the Eucharist
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2021-10-0433 minUnbelievable?Bishop Robert Barron and Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) – Christianity or Atheism: Which makes best sense of who we are?Bishop Robert Barron of Word on Fire and Alex O'Connor of the Cosmic Skeptic channel discuss the evidence for God, the nature of faith and the problem of suffering in the first episode of The Big Conversation season 3.
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2021-04-021h 47
Unbelievable?Bishop Robert Barron and Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) – Christianity or Atheism: Which makes best sense of who we are?Bishop Robert Barron of Word on Fire and Alex O'Connor of the Cosmic Skeptic channel discuss the evidence for God, the nature of faith and the problem of suffering in the first episode of The Big Conversation season 3.
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2021-04-011h 47
Unbelievable?Bishop Robert Barron and Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) – Christianity or Atheism: Which makes best sense of who we are?Bishop Robert Barron of Word on Fire and Alex O'Connor of the Cosmic Skeptic channel discuss the evidence for God, the nature of faith and the problem of suffering in the first episode of The Big Conversation season 3.
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2021-04-011h 47The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 275: Understanding Violence in the Old TestamentParts of the Old Testament depict God commanding the Israelites to massacre entire populations—every man, woman, child, and animal. How should Christians make sense of these passages? They seem to present God as angry, vindictive, and genocidal, contradicting the New Testament presentation of God as loving and merciful. That's what Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss in today's episode. A listener asks, what are your thoughts on Carl Jung? What do you agree with and disagree with? LINKS Word on Fire Vatican II Collection The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron NOTE: Do you...
2021-03-1548 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesBack to the Fundamentals — Bishop Barron’s Sunday SermonFriends, I have often said that Lent is a bit like basic training for the military or summer workouts for a football team—it is a chance to get back to the fundamentals of the faith, namely, the Ten Commandments. In this homily, I look at each of the Ten Commandments, using them as an examination of conscience for this Lenten season.
2021-03-0316 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 273: Abandonment to Divine ProvidenceFr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade's spiritual classic, Abandonment to Divine Providence, taught that everything falls under God's will, from our delights to our challenges, and our happiness will only be fully realized in cooperating with that will. But does this include painful and traumatic experiences? What about COVID? Bishop Barron and Brandon discuss these questions as well as a priest, Fr. Walter Ciszek, who heroically embodied this spiritual principle. A listener asks, if all of us were like Jesus, wouldn't the world be really boring? LINKS The Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron Abandonment...
2021-03-0138 min
Conversation of Our Generation157. Book Review | Letter to a Suffering Church by Bishop Robert BarronI know the abuse scandal was a huge obstacle in my faith. I felt as though I couldn't trust the Church or the pastors who were supposed to shepherd me. It was a betrayal. Despite all this, I found a way to separate the sins of shepherds from the mission they pursue. Letter to a Suffering Church is a great, short book that can be very comforting to anyone who's angry about this.
The reason for this book review is that Bishop Robert Barron's work here really impacted my thoughts and feelings on this subject. Because of...
2020-10-0200 min
NCEA PodcastAn Interview with Bishop Robert BarronThis week’s podcast features Bishop Robert Barron, an acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian. The founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Barron is also the host of the documentary CATHOLICISM, a bestselling author, popular social media icon and NBC News on-air contributor and analyst. During the podcast, Bishop Barron will discuss the value that Catholic schools provide students and families from a faith formation perspective, the relationship between science and faith, as well as the role that Catholic schools can play in healing and education as it pertains to justice an...
2020-07-1630 min
JesuiticalBishop Robert Barron on Internet ministry, Black Lives Matter, and the art of dialogue. Ep. 147Please tell us what you think about Jesuitical by filling out our listener survey! It takes about 10 minutes to fill out and can be found here. If you’ve spent any time looking for Catholic resources online, you have certainly come across the work of Bishop Robert Barron. The auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the founder of Word on Fire Ministries and has been called a “Fulton Sheen for the 21st century.” He reaches millions of people over social media and has spoken about God in the expected (seminaries, Cathedrals) and unexpected (Google headqu...
2020-06-2647 min
Abiding TogetherSeized by Beauty (with Bishop Robert Barron)Seized by Beauty (with Bishop Robert Barron) In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of having Bishop Robert Barron as our guest. We talk about everything from how he takes his coffee to experiences of beauty that lift us beyond the natural to a transcendent encounter with God. We also discuss how to engage with the culture and extract what is good, true, and beautiful, so that we can not only relate, but be relevant in our mission of evangelization. Sister Miriam's one thing - Friends of the Bridegroom: For a Renewed Vision of Pr...
2020-05-0440 min
Order of ManA Primer on Biblical Masculinity | BISHOP ROBERT BARRONToday, we tackle a conversation we’ve never had on this podcast – biblical masculinity. As you men are well aware, Order of Man is a non-religious movement but that doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t look at all available paths to the type of men we have a desire to be. And, I can think of no better guest to have this type of conversation than Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. During our conversation, we talk about David as an example of biblical masculinity, individual sovereignty vs. God’s sovereignt...
2020-03-1054 min
Talks at GoogleBishop Robert Barron | Religion and the Opening Up of the MindBishop Robert Barron speaks about religion and the opening up of the mind. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is a #1 Amazon bestselling author having published numerous books, essays, and articles on theology and the spiritual life, in addition to his regular YouTube videos (@wordonfirevideo). Bishop Barron discusses how our minds restlessly seek, and how religion, at its best, never shuts down the mind, but opens it up. He explores the nature of "beatitudo", following the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas to conclude that wealth, p...
2018-11-0654 min
Promise to Protect PodcastBishop Robert Barron on the Abuse Crisis (Recorded May 2018)Bishop Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, discusses the scriptural and theological aspects of the abuse crisis in the Church (recorded May 2018).
Visit https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/bishop-barrons-resources-on-the-sexual-abuse-crisis/ for more.
2018-08-2935 min
Catholic BaltimoreAugust 26, 2018 | Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron is one of the greatest thinkers in the church these days. He spends a lot of time talking with atheists and other non-believers about the existence of God and why belief in God is not only rational, but beautiful. Christopher Gunty talks with Bishop Barron about engaging atheists, and the impact of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’ projects on “Catholicism” and “The Mass.”
2018-08-2727 min
Church Life TodayBishop Robert Barron on the Religious Disaffiliation of Young PeopleIn this episode:Leonard DeLorenzo, Director of Undergraduate studies at the McGrath Institute of Notre Dame, interviews Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Ministries. Bishop Barron Bishop Barron discusses the alarming number of young people who no longer identify as Catholic.------Live: www.redeemerradio.comFollow Redeemer Radio on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram:@RedeemerRadioFollow McGrath Institute for Church Life on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram:@McGrathNDSubscribe to the Podcast:iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloudChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor...
2018-04-3028 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 111: Sex, Babies, and a Prophetic PopeThis year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Humanae Vitae, the controversial encyclical by Pope Paul VI which defended the classic sexual framework and prophesied the devastating consequences that would result upon its rejection. As Bishop Barron reveals, those prophecies have since been strongly vindicated. A listener asks whether God hates anything since he is defined by love. NOTE: Get your free Lent Reflections booklet from Bishop Barron here >> http://wordonfireshow.com/lent Topics Discussed 0:04 - Intro, What is Bishop Barron currently reading? 2:10 - Who was Pope Paul VI? 5:1o - What is the...
2018-01-2232 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 104: Sports and SpiritualityIf you've listened to any number of Bishop Robert Barron's homilies or lectures, you've likely heard him use sports analogies to create a vision of the spiritual life. In this episode of the Word On Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses how the world of sports and athleticism can help us grow in faith and understanding. The listener question asks about leisure and the Sabbath. Topics Discussed 0:05 - Introduction 1:30 - What is Bishop Barron's background with sports? 4:00 - Why does the culture hold sports in such high regard up and down the ages? 6:00 - How do the rule...
2017-12-0427 min
Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesA Challenge to the Sons of LeviOur readings for this weekend are tough for everyone, but especially for those who are in positions of leadership in the Church. I’ve been a priest for 31 years (and now a bishop for going on three), and I will confess that the words we hear from the prophet Malachi and the Lord Jesus about the corrupt religious leadership of their time and place are deeply challenging and unnerving.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 - Malachi 1:14 - 2:10
Psalm - Psalm 131:1-3
Reading 2 - 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13
Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12
2017-11-0114 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 093: Bishop Barron at FacebookToday (September 18), Bishop Barron will be speaking to Facebook employees at their headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, on "How to Have a Religious Argument." (The talk will be livestreamed on Bishop Barron's Facebook page from 6:00pm-7:00pm ET.) Every day, millions of people argue about religion on social media. The comboxes of religious and atheist sites are among the most visited and the most heated in the virtual space. But what Bishop Robert Barron finds interesting is how few people really know how to have a good religious argument. There is a lot of energy, lots of sh...
2017-09-1830 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 090: Beauty in the Catholic TraditionWhat is beauty? Is beauty undefinable and entirely relativistic? Or is beauty an objective reality, backed by reason and understanding? How do Catholics define beauty, and how has Catholic Church evangelized through beauty over the centuries? In this episode of the Word On Fire Show, Bishop Barron answers these questions and more about the transcendental nature of beauty. The listener question comes from Argentina and wonders how art might be used in evangelization? Also, be sure to take advantage of our Word on Fire Show listener sale! ENTER PROMO CODE: DAVID to save $10 on our newest film at...
2017-08-2828 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 086: Broadcasting from Milan, ItalyBishop Robert Barron and his Word on Fire production are in Italy, filming the next round of CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players. Be sure to take advantage of special behind the scenes access from the Pivotal Players film trip! Sign-up for exclusive footage at: WordOnFireShow.com/Videos Topics Discussed 0:05 – Intro, the new Spiderman movie 1:28 – Does it ever get old for Bishop Barron to travel? 2:41 – The CATHOLICISM series production team 4:46 – Surprisingly small film crew for such a grand production 5:50 – Interesting stops for a first visit to Rome 9:15 – What's the difference between a vacation and a pilgrimage? 11:20 – Bishop Barron's favorite place during the fil...
2017-07-3129 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 085: Behind the Scenes FilmingBishop Robert Barron and his Word on Fire production team have just set off to Europe to film two brand new episodes for the hit television film series: CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players. This second volume of biographical documentaries features some of the greatest figures in all of world history. Be sure to take advantage of special behind the scenes access from the Pivotal Players film trip! Sign-up for exclusive footage at: WordOnFireShow.com/Videos Topics Discussed 0:05 - Intro, the new Spiderman movie 1:40 - What makes St. Benedict a pivotal player? 6:10 - Why is St. Augustine...
2017-07-2428 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 084: 5 Reasons We Don't EvangelizeHave you ever had an opportunity to share your faith but opted to remain quiet? There are several reasons why we might shy away from these grace-filled moments. In this episode of the Word On Fire Show, Bishop Barron teaches us how to overcome the hurdles of evangelization and let loose our missionary potential. The listener question comes from an Australian medical student who wants to know how we can evangelize in our everyday settings. Also, be sure to take advantage of our Word on Fire Show listener sale! ENTER PROMO CODE: DAVID to save $10 on our ne...
2017-07-1733 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 083: How Bishop Barron Reads and WritesDo you ever wish you could read more books? Have you ever thought about writing articles at the professional level or authoring your own book? Bishop Robert Barron has read a library's worth of texts, written fifteen books, and composed thousands of short works. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron offers helpful advice on how to improve your performance in the language arts. Bonus Resources Videos Fleming Rutledge's "The Crucifixion" Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" The Book of Revelation DVD's CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players Faith Clips Articles "Forward to H...
2017-07-1039 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 082: Living as the Image of God (Part 2)In 2015 Bishop Robert Barron gave the opening keynote speech at the famous World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. In front of this massive crowd of Catholics, Bishop Barron explained how Christianity is the greatest form of humanism because of its unique claim that all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. As representatives of God, we share in the responsibility of bringing the power, wisdom, heart, and mind of God out into the world. This episode of the Word on Fire Show features Part Two of the Bishop's powerful talk. Bonus Resources Videos B...
2017-07-0328 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 081: Living as the Image of God (Part 1)In 2015 Bishop Robert Barron gave the opening keynote speech at the famous World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. In front of this massive crowd of Catholics, Bishop Barron explained how Christianity is the greatest form of humanism because of its unique claim that all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. As representatives of God, we share in the responsibility of bringing the power, wisdom, heart, and mind of God out into the world. This episode of the Word on Fire Show features Part One of the Bishop's powerful talk. Bonus Resources Videos B...
2017-06-2626 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 074: Evangelizing the Culture"The Church exists to evangelize." These words from Evangelii Nuntiandi express the very nature of our mission. But what is evangelization? And how ought we to express Christ in the culture around us? In this episode, Bishop Robert Barron answers these questions and offers advice on exactly how an evangelist can move into the culture and plant the seeds of Christ. Evangelizing the Culture is the second of the eight principles of the Word on Fire ethos. Finally, a listener calls in to ask how he might evangelize his lukewarm parents. Topics Discussed 0:17 – Intro and Bishop Barron's new awar...
2017-05-0928 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 073: Making Christ the Center of Your LifeJesus boldly proclaimed, "I am the way, the truth, and the life". In order to be His disciple, one must make Jesus Christ the foundation of life and proclaim His Lordship in every area of life. Much like the rose window in Chartres Cathedral, a well ordered soul revolves around the great center, which is Christ. In this episode, Bishop Robert Barron begins a series called The Eight Principles of the Word on Fire Ethos with this key principle, namely, "Christocentrism". Bishop explains how we go about making Christ the priority of our lives, and why we must know...
2017-05-0219 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 072: The Benedict OptionRod Dreher's The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation has certainly emerged as the most talked-about religious book of 2017. There is a widely-felt instinct that something has gone rather deeply wrong with the culture and that classical Christianity, at least in the West, is in a bit of a mess. So, do we need the Benedict Option now? In this episode, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the upsides and the pitfalls of employing the Benedict option during these difficult times. The listener question wonders how Christians should engage the political arena. Topics Discussed 0:17 ...
2017-04-2538 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 071: The Case for the ResurrectionThe Case for Christ is a film adaptation of Lee Strobel's best-selling book of the same name, one that has made an enormous splash in Evangelical circles and beyond. It is the true story of a young, ambitious (and atheist) reporter for the Chicago Tribune, who fell into a psychological and spiritual crisis when his wife became a Christian. In an attempt to bring his wife back to atheism, Lee used his considerable analytical and investigative skills to debunk the resurrection of Jesus. If Jesus didn't rise, Strobel realizes, all of Christianity crumbles like a house of cards. In th...
2017-04-1832 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 069: Following the Right JesusThomas Joseph White's book The Incarnate Lord discusses the importance of Jesus' identity. The classical tradition of Christology understood Jesus ontologically, that is to say, in terms of his fundamental being or existential identity; whereas modern and contemporary Christology tends to understand Jesus psychologically or relationally. The transition from an ontological Christology to a consciousness Christology has conduced toward all manner of relativism, subjectivism, indifferentism, and the attenuation of evangelical zeal. In this episode, Bishop Robert Barron unpacks these theological concepts and explains their consequences in familiar terms. The listener question asks about the Jesus Seminar of the Westar I...
2017-04-0432 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 064: LIVE from the L.A. Congress!The Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education, is America's largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics, bringing together nearly 40,000 every year for a four-day event! 2017 marked the 20th year that Bishop Robert Barron has been in attendance. In addition to several interviews and book-signings Bishop Barron participated in at this year's Congress, he also gave a keynote in the central arena. This episode of The Word on Fire Show was recorded live at the Word on Fire booth in the exposition hall. During the show the good bishop answers questions from the ex...
2017-02-2851 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 060: New and Notable BooksBishop Robert Barron is a bona fide bibliophile. Any quiet moment outside his holy hours, he can be found at his workbench writing a book or on his patio reading one. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses some new and notable books that he's read, which range from the scholarly insight of Dietrich von Hildebrand to the poetic storytelling of Sally Read to the popular encouragement of Rick Warren. The listener question comes from a college student who wonders how God can be all-loving to his people and rain fire down on cities i...
2017-01-3128 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 058: David Dancing Before the Ark (Part 2 of 2)In this episode of the Word on Fire Show we hear one of the world's great theologians unpack one of the richest texts in all of ancient scripture. Thomas Aquinas College hosts Bishop Robert Barron, as he speaks on "David Dancing Before the Ark: The Liturgical Theology Implicit in 2nd Samuel" as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. In Part Two of the Bishop's great talk, he articulates the theological implications of David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant. IMPORTANT: Use coupon code SAM5 to save $5 on your copy of 2 Samuel b...
2017-01-1727 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 057: David Dancing Before the Ark (Part 1 of 2)In this episode of the Word on Fire Show we hear one of the world's great theologians unpack one of the richest texts in all of ancient scripture. Thomas Aquinas College hosts Bishop Robert Barron, as he speaks on "David Dancing Before the Ark: The Liturgical Theology Implicit in 2nd Samuel" as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. In Part One of the Bishop's great talk, he describes David as a new Adam, a priestly figure whose liturgical practices bring to bear revelations about the strangeness of God. IMPORTANT: Use coupon code...
2017-01-1024 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 053: How to Speak about GodThe most recent meeting of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops ended with a prayer service and a sermon by Archbishop Peter Sartain, wherein his excellency referenced the mystical prayers of St. Catherine of Siena. In this episode, Bishop Robert Barron recounts this wonderful sermon and reflects on the use of the word "thee" in St. Catherine's prayers as well as the common prayers of the Church. Bishop explains that the purpose of this sort of language is to remind us of the intimacy we share in God through the Son. Sharing this personal relationship with Jesus is th...
2016-12-1325 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 052: Pilgrims and Iphones"Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me" is the simplest form of the Jesus Prayer. Bishop Robert Barron has professed the spiritual power of this short prayer for decades and was recently reintroduced to The Way of a Pilgrim, a short book, which narrates one man's quest to "pray without ceasing" by way of the Jesus Prayer. This episode serves as an encouragement for all Christians to adopt this prayer, which has long been a revered tradition in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The listener question comes from an atheist who wonders what, precisely, is the correct way to read...
2016-12-0625 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 051: Bishop Barron at the MoviesOne of the most popular forms of content at Word on Fire continues to be Bishop Robert Barron's theological commentaries about movies. In fact, the very first Youtube video Word On Fire ever produced was a commentary on Martin Scorsese's Oscar-Winning film, "The Departed." Since then, the bishop has reviewed dozens of movies and received high praise for his spiritual interpretations, even from the films' own directors. So for this episode, we thought we would ask Bishop Barron to share his ideas about two recent movies, namely, "Doctor Strange" and "Hacksaw Ridge" (SPOILER ALERT). The listener question asks where...
2016-11-2931 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 050: 3 Lessons for Young CatholicsBishop Robert Barron recently had the privilege of speaking to around nine thousand students from the Catholic middle schools and high schools of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Encouraged by their enthusiasm, he invited them to internalize three spiritual truths as they come of age. In today's episode, Bishop Barron recounts the event and explains some lessons that all Catholics but particularly young Catholics need to take to heart. The listener question asks what Gospel passages are difficult for the bishop to come to terms with and how Catholics ought internalize Jesus' more troubling messages. Topics Discussed 0:17 ...
2016-11-2228 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 048: The Reformation, 500 Years LaterOctober 31st, 2016 marked the beginning of the 500th year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which is decidedly the greatest split in Christian Church history. Pope Francis traveled to Sweden that Halloween weekend to meet with Lutheran Church leaders, commemorate the historical significance of the Reformation, and emphasize unity amongst the Christian faithful. In today's episode, Bishop Barron offers a brief history of the Reformation and explains his hopes for continued dialogue between Protestants and Catholics. The listener question asks about St. Augustine's views on the theological topic of predestination. Topics Discussed 0:17 - Introduction, Bishop's meeting with Pastor Rick W...
2016-11-0825 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 047: 7 Keys to the New Evangelization (Part 2 of 2)How do we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in today's culture? In a talk he gave at the Religious Education Congress, Bishop Barron offers recommendations for effective evangelization, aimed to permeate our densely secularized society with the beauty and joy of Catholicism. In Part Two of the Bishop's great talk we hear him discuss the remaining four "Keys to the New Evangelization". Bonus Resources Study Program Catholicism: The New Evangelization Leader's Kit (Bishop Barron) Articles A Strategy for the New Evangelization (Bishop Barron) The New Evangelization and Seminaries (Bishop Barron) Effective Evangelization Commences with Joy (Bisho...
2016-11-0132 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 046: 7 Keys to the New Evangelization (Part 1 of 2)How do we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in today's culture? In a talk he gave at the Religious Education Congress, Bishop Barron offers recommendations for effective evangelization, aimed to permeate our densely secularized society with the beauty and joy of Catholicism. In Part One of the Bishop's great talk we hear him discuss three of his "7 Keys to the New Evangelization". Bonus Resources Study Program Catholicism: The New Evangelization Leader's Kit (Bishop Barron) Articles A Strategy for the New Evangelization (Bishop Barron) The New Evangelization and Seminaries (Bishop Barron) Effective Evangelization Commences with Joy (Bishop...
2016-10-2519 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 045: Why Young People are Leaving the ChurchAfter perusing the latest Pew Study on why young people are leaving the active practice of Christianity, Bishop Barron noticed that (once again) the reasons they offer for abandoning Christianity are entirely not compelling. That is to say, any theologian, apologist, or evangelist worth his salt should be able easily to answer these objections to faith and hopefully encourage the youngster to reconsider the Truth of the Church. With this in mind for today's episode, Bishop offers smart, passionate responses to the common misconceptions and objections that continue to lure young people away from God. The listener question asks...
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The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 044: Faithful and Intelligent? (Part 2 of 2)What is faith exactly? How do faith and reason coexist? How do we grow in power and freedom when we surrender to an almighty God? Where does philosophy fit into Catholic theology? What is the foundation for Catholic reasoning? Bishop Robert Barron addresses these questions and more at Duke University's Goodson Chapel in an event hosted by the Duke Catholic Center. Bonus Resources Study Program The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron) Articles Does Religion Really Have a "Smart-People Problem"? (Bishop Barron) The Myth of the War Between Science and Re...
2016-10-1100 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 043: Faithful and IntelligentWhat is faith exactly? How do faith and reason coexist? How do we grow in power and freedom when we surrender to an almighty God? Where does philosophy fit into Catholic theology? What is the foundation for Catholic reasoning? Bishop Robert Barron addresses these questions and more at Duke University's Goodson Chapel in an event hosted by the Duke Catholic Center. Bonus Resources Study Program The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron) Articles Does Religion Really Have a "Smart-People Problem"? (Bishop Barron) The Myth of the War Between Science and Re...
2016-10-0400 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesRich Man, Poor ManFriends, I have spent the past 12 days in Rome for “baby Bishop school”, and just returned today. As such, I asked my Word on Fire team to reach into our archives for this week’s sermon. I’ll be working on new sermons, articles, and video commentaries in the days and weeks ahead. But in the meantime, I hope that this archived sermon will help you to understand and personally appropriate the Scriptures for this Sunday, which remind us that we cannot remain indifferent to the poor, whom the Lord has determined to be a privileged route of access to his life...
2016-09-2114 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 033: How to Evangelize the Culture (2 of 2)How should we go about evangelization? Especially for those of us living in a highly-secularized society, what techniques should we employ and what pitfalls ought we avoid? Bishop Robert Barron shares his advice in Part Two of his popular keynote talk on evangelizing the culture. Bonus Resources Videos Bishop Barron on Evangelizing Through Beauty (Bishop Barron) Bishop Barron on Effective Evangelization (Bishop Barron) Bishop Barron on the Seven Great Qualities of a New Evangelist (Bishop Barron) DVD's CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization (Word On Fire) Faith Clips (Word On Fire) Articles The Joy of Evangelization (Bishop Barron) Practica...
2016-07-2622 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 032: How to Evangelize the CultureHow should we go about evangelization? Especially for those of us living in a highly-secularized society, what techniques should we employ and what pitfalls ought we avoid? In this episode we get advice from one of the greatest evangelists of the postmodern age, Bishop Robert Barron, as we listen to Part One of his popular keynote talk on evangelizing the culture. Bonus Resources Videos Bishop Barron on Evangelizing Through Beauty (Bishop Barron) Bishop Barron on Effective Evangelization (Bishop Barron) Bishop Barron on the Seven Great Qualities of a New Evangelist (Bishop Barron) DVD's Catholicism: The New Eva...
2016-07-1930 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 030: Listener Q&A w/ Bishop BarronNormally, in each episode we take one listener question. But we've received such a large number of outstanding questions from around the globe that we've decided to devote this entire episode to answering questions from listeners like you. Bishop Barron answers several questions, rapid fire, on many different topics. Topicss Discussed 0:24 - Intro: Bishop Barron talks about his recent work and vacation plans 4:17 - How should Catholic school teachers evangelize their pupils? 5:19 - Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? 9:28 - Has the Church ever changed its doctrine? 13:10 - How does one evangelize the culture and n...
2016-07-0534 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 023: The Right Way to Read GenesisThere's a common tendency to read the opening chapters of Genesis as scientific texts. But is this the best way? Or even the right way? Bishop Barron offers guidance on how to properly understand the Biblical creation story. A listener wonders how we should manage the relationship between Church and state. Topics Discussed 1:05 - The most surprising part about being a bishop 2:29 - How do people often misread Genesis? 5:01 - Why the Genesis narratives cannot be scientific 6:23 - What genre is Genesis 1-2? 7:43 - The main theological insights in Genesis 1-2 9:41 - How Genesis 1-2 points for...
2016-05-1726 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 022: The Both/And of CatholicismAs Bishop Barron shows in his new book, Vibrant
Paradoxes, Catholicism is both/and, not either/or. It
celebrates the union of contraries—grace and nature, faith and
reason, Scripture and tradition, body and soul—in a way that the
full energy of each opposing element remains in place. In this
episode, Bishop Barron explores several examples of this
both/and embrace. A listener asks about the difficult passage in
Acts 5 involving Ananias and Sapphira.
Topics Discussed
0:22 - Exciting upcoming events for
Bishop Barron
2:04 - What does it mean to say Catholicism is
"both/and"
5:29 - G.K. Chest...
2016-05-1032 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 021: How and Why to Read Thomas AquinasThomas Aquinas not only shaped the Church, but influenced
much of Western civilization. Who was this great saint? What
are some of his important writings? And how should we begin to read
his masterful Summa theologiae? Bishop Barron
offers some answers in this week's episode. A bright
14-year-old listener asks about Bertrand Russell's famous criticism
of Aquinas, and how to respond.
Topics Discussed
0:27 - Updates from Bishop Barron's
life
1:53 - How did Bishop Barron discover Thomas
Aquinas?
3:23 - Who was Thomas Aquinas?
4:45 - Surveying Aquinas' major works
7:42 - Best entry-level books on Thomas
Aquinas
10:03 - Aquinas'
unique...
2016-05-0329 minThe Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 004: Answering the AtheistsAtheism is on the rise, especially among young people and notably on the Internet. Bishop Robert Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss the most popular atheist arguments and how to respond. They also talk about Bishop Barron's new study program, "The Mystery of God", and take a question from a new father wondering how to properly describe God to his young child.Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.com.
2016-01-0528 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesLanguage Fit for a KingFr. Barron comments on the new Roman Missal. This new translation is more fit for the celebration of the liturgy because it helps us address Christ in language befitting a King.
2011-11-2015 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesDedication of St. John LateranWe celebrate today the feast of the dedication of St. John Lateran, the Pope's cathedral church as bishop of Rome. This gives us the occasion to speak of the importance of all church buildings, images of the temple in Jerusalem.
2008-11-0920 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe Poor At Our GateAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2007-09-3015 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesLoss Of A Sabbath ConsciousnessAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2007-09-2315 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesGreat Canticle of ZechariahAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2007-06-2414 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe True Davidic MessiahAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2006-09-1714 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe Distinct Authority of JesusAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2006-01-2914 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesCalled, Set Apart, SentCultural commentator Robert Bellah has characterized the typical American approach to religion as individualistic and driven by the desire for personal fulfillment. But this type of religiosity is inimical to the Biblical vision. Just listen to the opening line of our reading from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians: "Paul, called by God's will to be an apostle of Christ Jesus." Paul is not actualizing his own agenda, but rather utterly turning himself over to the higher authority who has called him, claimed him, and sent him.
2005-01-1614 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe Heart of the LawAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-08-3115 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesTrue God, True ManAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-08-2415 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesLiving BreadAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-08-1015 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesFood that Will Never PerishAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-08-0315 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesFood for the JourneyAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-07-2715 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesSheep Without a ShepherdAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-07-2015 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesSent out Two by TwoAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-07-1315 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesPerseverance Produces CharacterAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-07-0615 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesWho Do You Say that I Am?Another homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-06-2915 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe Ultimate SacrificeAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-06-2215 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe Loving GodAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-06-1515 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesRushing WindAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-06-0815 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesThe True VineAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-05-1815 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesHe Has RisenAnother homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
2003-04-2015 minBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and HomiliesSurely This Man Was the Son of God!Another homily from Fr. Robert Barron and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
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