Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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

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

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

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

We Need a Savior

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Isaiah 63:16-19 and 64:2-7 emphasizes the challenge of Advent to recognize our need for a Savior. (Length: 14:39)

Isaiah 63:16-19, 64:2-7

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Advent, Saviour (savior), Will, Depravity

The Potter and the Clay

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on Isaiah 63 and our identity as clay in the Potter's hands. If the clay of our hearts does not harden we mold easily to God's will.

Isaiah 63

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Advent, Preaching, Providence, Heart

Here Comes With Power the Lord God

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon on Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 notes that a Savior has come to rule with a strong arm, bring a reward and recompense, gather and feed his sheep, and clear a highway before him.

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11

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Saviour (savior), Advent, Reconciliation, Healing

Joseph the Just

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on Matthew 1:18-24 praises Joseph, the husband of Mary, a man willing to situate his struggles and uncertainties in a divine plan whose contours and purpose he cannot fully grasp.

Matthew 1:18-24

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Advent, Saints, Joseph, Mary

The Virtue of Hope

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Isaiah 35:1-6,10 notes that hope is not this-worldly optimism. From a natural perspective, pessimism is justified; hope is a supernatural virtue that develops when grace rushes into one's life. (Length: 14:46)

Isaiah 35:1-6, 10

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Hope, Advent, Optimism, Grace

Incoming!

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on Matthew 24:37, Noah, and the return of Christ. Waiting for Christ is full of expectation and also trepidation.

Matthew 24:37

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Advent, Preaching, Sermon, Change

Advent and the Shaking of the Kingdoms

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The kingdoms of this world will pass away. Even now, the Son of man is coming on the clouds of heaven in the life of the Church. Robert Barron preaches the work of Jesus among us.

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Advent, Jesus, Heaven, Kingdom Of God

The Mountain of the Lord

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Isaiah 2:1-5 describes how every nation streams towards God's holy mountain, the highest mountain. Robert Barron's audio homily asks whether love and praise of God is our highest priority.

Isaiah 2:1-5

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Advent, Nation, Mountain

“Tell John What You See and Hear”

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on Matthew 11, Robert Barron discusses how Jesus affirms his messiahship by pointing to the fact that God’s grace is making people whole again.

Matthew 11:2-11

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Advent, Jesus, Healing, Life

The Steadfast Love of God

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Everything in nature, culture, and the cosmos is passing away. Only one thing lasts: the steadfast love of God. A sermon on Luke 3:1-6 by Robert Barron.

Luke 3:1-6

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God's Love, John The Baptist, Advent, Death, Natural

Repent!

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on the story of John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18; and John 1:24-28), Robert Barron talks about Advent as a time of repentance.

Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18 John 1:24-28

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Advent, Repentance, John The Baptist

Three Advent Lessons

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Luke 1:39-45 and Micah 5:1-4a, Robert Barron shares the lessons of Micah, Elizabeth, and Mary--lessons of greatness, hope, and trust.

Micah 5:1-4; Luke 1:39-45

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Advent, Trust, Hope, Bethlehem

What Should We Do?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Luke 3:10-18, Robert Barron explains that the spiritual life is about a set of behaviours and practices, focused, as John the Baptist specifies, around the work of justice.

Luke 3:10-18

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Justice, Advent, Repentance, John The Baptist

The End of the World as We Know It

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this Advent homily, Robert Barron preaches on the finiteness of all worldly things, and that the only enduring reality is the Lordship of God in Christ.

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Change, Advent, Apocalyptic, Son Of Man

O How We Need a Savior

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on Advent as a penitential season in which we recognize our need for a savior, this audio sermon by Robert Barron on Isaiah 63 considers the relief of finding Christ's direction while lost in sin.

Isaiah 63

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Advent, Sin, Lost, The, Guidance

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This advent, God desires to lead us from captivity. Robert Barron preaches on Mark 1:1-3 and Isaiah 40:3, preparing a highway for the Lord, and emerging from exile. (Length: 14:33)

Isaiah 40:3; Mark 1:1-3

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Preaching, Preparation, Exile, Captivity