Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Robert Barron's lenten meditation invites us to a spring cleaning of the soul, bringing together Jesus' cleansing of the Temple in John 2:13-25 and Paul's insight that we are God's temple in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.

John 2:13-25; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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Jesus, Cleansing, Temple, Lent

Spiritual But Not Religious

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio recording of a sermon by Robert Barron on Matthew 2:1-12. Barron identifies the key difference between Christian faith and vague spirituality as the direct encounter with a personal God, which the Magi experience.

Matthew 2:1-12

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Epiphany, Magi, Spiritualism, Spirituality

Getting St. Peter’s Sermon Right

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio sermon on Acts 4:8-12 by Robert Barron, who emphasizes how uncomfortable Peter's exclusive message is. There is a qualitative difference between Jesus and other religions' founders, and only through Christ can we be saved.

Acts 4:8-12

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Salvation, Comparative Religion, Cornerstone, Sadducees

Building a House

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio sermon by Robert Barron on 2 Samuel 7:1-16 and Luke 1:26-38. Barron explores how the Davidic covenant goes "underground" during the Exile but is renewed in the annunciation to Mary of Christ's birth.

2 Samuel 7:1-16; Luke 1:26-38

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Advent, King David, The Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Covenant

The Basics of Christian Proclamation

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio sermon by Robert Barron on Acts 3:13-15, 17-19. Barron identifies Peter's sermon as a kerygmatic paradigm that begins with grace and maintains the delicate balance between emphasizing sin and grace.

Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

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Grace, Sin, Peter

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio sermon by Robert Barron on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Barron explains how, for Paul and all Christians, Christ's coming so radically changes our reality that we can rejoice, pray, and give thanks at all times.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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Advent, Gratitude, Joy, Prayer

Clear a Path

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio sermon by Robert Barron on Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 and Mark 1:1-8. Barron relates the prophet's call to "prepare the way of the Lord" to John of the Cross's emphasis on clearing space for God.

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Mark 1:1-8

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Advent, Grace, St. John Of The Cross, St. John Of The Cross

Sent out Two by Two

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches from Mark 6:7-13 on what it means to be sent out, to be disciples who take action and meet the needs of the world.

Mark 6:7-13

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Preaching, Sermon, The Biblical Commission, Ecclesiastical Commissions

Food that Will Never Perish

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches from John 6:24-35, exploring the dangers of social conformity and Jesus' self-identification as the "bread of life" who will sustain his people. (Length: 15:05)

John 6:24-35

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Bread, Life, Temptation, Puritans, Puritanism

The True Vine

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on John 15:1-8 presents Jesus as the source of our life: we are grafted on to him. We are to abide in Christ, as we cannot bear fruit apart from him.

John 15:1-8

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The Last Supper, Fruit

Perseverance Produces Character

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on the "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. In our weakness we find perfected power and, in suffering, the strength to persevere. (Length: 15:02)

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

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Perseverance, Weakness, Thorn In The Flesh, Suffering

Rushing Wind

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on Acts 2:1-13 draws on the images of wind and fire to help us understand the work of the Holy Spirit within the Church. (Length: 15:04)

Acts 2:1-13

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Holy Spirit, Fire, Wind, Church

Watching for Grace

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Until we can move into the spiritual space suggested by the words of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” we will not catch the meaning of Advent. In this audio sermon, Robert Barron reflects on capture--and ransom....

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Advent, Grace, Ransom, Redemption

Great Canticle of Zechariah

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on Zechariah's prophecy in Luke 1:67-80, suggesting that prophets point to the coming of Jesus Christ and the restoration of right worship. (14:55)

Luke 1:67-80

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Zechariah, Prophecy, Prophet, And Prophetess, Worship

Angels and Wild Beasts

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Mark 1:12-15, Robert Barron reflects on the temptation of Jesus. As Jesus stood "between the animal and the angelic," we humans at our best harmonize the physical and the spiritual.

Mark 1:12-15

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Angel, Temptation, Beast, Body

The Distinct Authority of Jesus

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28, Robert Barron explains how Jesus' teaching in the synagogue fulfilled messianic expectations first voiced by Moses. (Length: 14:52)

Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Mark 1:21-28

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Jesus Christ, Authority Of, Torah, Messiah, Revelation

True God, True Man

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on John 6:60-69, Robert Barron reflects on how the incarnation aroused—and continues to arouse—opposition because of the way that it requires people to make a decision about who Jesus is. (Length: 15:10)

John 6:60-69

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Incarnation, Eucharist, Bread, Persecution

Sheep Without a Shepherd

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Mark 6:30-34 by Robert Barron, who reflects on the "bad shepherds" that corrupted Israel and explores how God promises to be the good shepherd for his people. (Length 15:04)

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34

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Power, Corruption, Leadership, Good Shepherd

Baptized into the Mystical Body of Christ

Robert Barron | Pray Tell Blog

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily, Bishop Barron explains that the Church is not a society, but members are grafted through baptism into the body of Christ. God lives in us and connects us with each other.

Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:7-11

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Baptism, Baptism Of Christ, Body Of Christ, Church

The Heart of the Law

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on Deuteronomy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:17 and Mark 7:1-13, Robert Barron discusses the problem that arises when we mistake the practices that flow out of the Law with the core Law itself.

Deuteronomy 4:1-8; Matthew 5:17 Mark 7:1-13

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Law Of God, Torah, Revelation, Tradition