Search Results on Robert Barron

Building a House

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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

See more resources like this

Advent, Covenant, Messiah, Annunciation

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

See more resources like this

Advent, Grace, Saint John Of The Cross, Mysticism

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

See more resources like this

Advent, Gratitude, Joy, Prayer

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....

See more resources like this

Advent, Grace, Ransom, Redemption

Advent and the Shaking Kingdoms

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 asserts that we shouldn't trust in any powers of this world to give us the final security and peace that comes with God's kingdom. (Length: 14:05)

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

See more resources like this

Advent, Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Apocalypse

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

See more resources like this

Savior, Advent, Reconciliation, Healing

The Mountain of the Lord

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon for Isaiah 2:1-5 asks us to consider whether love and praise of God is our highest priority. (Length: 14:28)

Isaiah 2:1-5

See more resources like this

Advent, Nation, Mountain, Love For God

Joseph the Just

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's Advent homily on Matthew 1:18-24 praises Jesus' father Joseph as a man who was willing to situate his struggles and uncertainties within God's divine plan. (Length: 14:58)

Matthew 1:18-24

See more resources like this

Advent, Faith, Providence, Joseph (mary's Husband)

A Voice in the Desert

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Matthew 3:1-12 observes that John the Baptist summons us to repentance and readiness, preparing us to receive the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. (Length: 15:05)

Matthew 3:1-12

See more resources like this

Advent, Repentance, John The Baptist, Desert

God's Holy Mountain

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon based on Isaiah 2:1-5 considers the image of God's holy mountain and the peace that will be established as Christ gathers all things to himself. (Length: 14:51)

Isaiah 2:1-5

See more resources like this

Peace (spiritual), Advent, Zion

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

See more resources like this

Advent, Savior, Will, Depravity

David and Mary

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's Advent homily on 2 Samuel 7:1-16 and Luke 1:26-38 compares King David to the Virgin Mary. One desires to build something for the Lord, the other acquiesces to the Lord's plan. (Length: 14:57)

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

See more resources like this

David, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Advent, Surrender

Search Results for "Robert Barron" on Hymnary.org

We Are Pilgrims of a DayPD
We're Marching to ZionPD
Hide Thou MePD
See more hymns...

The Potter and the Clay

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily for Isaiah 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-8 emphasizes our identity as clay in the potter's hands and our allowing of him to mold us to God's will. (Length: 14:33)

Isaiah 63:16-17 (+ more)

See more resources like this

Advent, Heart, Clay

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

See more resources like this

Hope, Advent, Optimism, Grace

The Virgin Shall Be With Child

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily for Isaiah 7:10-14 considers the virgin birth to highlight that God can bring forth salvation from our emptiness. (Length: 14:50)

Isaiah 7:10-14

See more resources like this

Power, Omnipotence, God's Power, Advent

Ahaz and Joseph

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon based on Isaiah 7:10-14 and Matthew 1:18-24 emphasizes how both Ahaz and Joseph have to move beyond their own narrow perspectives to understand God's plan. (Length: 15:03)

Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24

See more resources like this

Advent, God's Will, Ahaz, Dream

The Messiah Transforms

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This audio homily on Matthew 3:1-12 by Robert Barron examines how Advent can be a "desert" season, calling us to be changed and transformed. (Length: 14:29)

Matthew 3:1-12

See more resources like this

Advent, Desert, Spiritual Growth, Transformation

Tell John What You See and Hear

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Matthew 11:2-11, Robert Barron explores how Jesus affirms his messiahship by pointing to the fact that God’s grace is making people whole again. (Length: 13:53)

Matthew 11:2-11

See more resources like this

Advent, Healing, Restoration, Grace

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

See more resources like this

Advent, Sin, Lost, Guidance

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

See more resources like this

Justice, Advent, Repentance, John The Baptist