Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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

Parable of the Tenants

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on the Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33-43) observes that when we act like owners of God's gifts—rather than tenants—the consequences can be quite dire. (Length: 15:03)

Matthew 21:33-43

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Parables, Stewardship, Discipleship, Humility

Staying With the Lord

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on John 1:35-42 encourages us to pursue who God is and follow God, but more so, we should be encouraged that God's mission is to call us unto Godself.

John 1:35-42

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Desire, Discipleship, Jesus

The Hour Has Come

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on John 12:20-33 notes Jesus' emphasis on self-emptying and sacrifice and death as the way to eternal life, in contrast to others' expectations for his kingship.

John 12:20-33

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Death, Glory, Sacrifice, Jesus

You Are Not Your Own

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Our lives are not about us but about God and God’s purpose, about being drawn into the adventurous space of divine mission. A sermon podcast by Robert Barron from Romans 14:7-9. (Length: 12:46)

Romans 14:7-9

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Vocation, Kenosis, Daily Living, Discipleship

The Spiritual Drama of Jonah

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The story of Jonah illustrates how difficult following our calling may be and how the result might not be what we anticipate. An audio sermon on Jonah 3:1-5, 10 by Robert Barron. (Length: 15:02)

Jonah 3:1-5, 10

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Calling, Jonah, God's Will, Vocation

Hate Your Mother and Father

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on Luke 14:25-33, Robert Barron observes that Jesus' command to hate our family is not misanthropy. Rather, he is telling us not to treat those around us as our possessions. (Length: 15:02)

Luke 14:25-33

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Control, Family, Discipleship, Daily Living

Christ's Identity and Mission

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on Luke 9:18-24, Robert Barron suggests that accepting Christ’s identity and mission means accepting the necessity and the saving power of the cross.

Luke 9:18-24

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Identity, Cross, Christ, Suffering

Walking Truly and Completely with Him

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In Luke 9:51-62, Jesus clarifies that all worldly goods find their value only in relation to himself. Worldly goods cannot take central place if we believe Jesus is Lord. A homily by Robert Barron.

Luke 9:51-62

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Jesus, Amusements And Pleasures, Worldly, Lord, Discipleship

Martha, Mary, and the Attitude of Discipleship

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In his homily on the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42, Robert Barron reads the story as Christ's invitation to all people to join his inner circle of discipleship.

Luke 10:38-42

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Discipleship, Mary, Martha

The Yoke Upon Your Shoulders

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

What is it like to have Christ for a king? In this homily on Zechariah 9:9-10 and Matthew 11:25-30, Robert Barron observes that it means accepting his yoke in order to make our life an offering.

Zechariah 9:9-10; Matthew 11:25-30

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King, Discipleship, Submission, Yoke

The Path of Dispossession

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Luke 14:25-33, Robert Barron reflects on Jesus’ call to rid ourselves of possessions, including people we have turned into possessions. (Length: 15:03)

Luke 14:25-33

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Possession, Discipleship, Contentment, Family

Real Food, Real Drink

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily by Robert Barron on John 6:52-59, where Jesus intensifies the realism of his statement about his own body and blood. Barron invites Catholics to wrestle with the implications of this claim.

John 6:52-59

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Eucharist, Discipleship, Roman Catholic, Sacraments

Speak Lord, I'm Listening

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on 1 Samuel 3, Robert Barron reflects on the young Samuel as a model disciple: one who hears and obeys.

1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19

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Samuel, Discipleship, Obedience, Listening To God

The Good Shepherd

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily from John 10:27-30, Robert Barron reflects on Jesus as the good shepherd, and the call to hear his voice and give our whole selves to him. (Length: 14:17)

John 10:27-30

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Voice, Discipleship, Good Shepherd

A Living Sacrifice

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The moral life should be understood not primarily through a legal framework, but through a liturgical one. Audio recording of a sermon on Romans 12:1-8 by Robert Barron. (Length: 14:56)

Romans 12:1-8

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Sacrifice, Dualism, Daily Living, Discipleship

Take My Yoke Upon You

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Bishop Robert Barron's sermon on Matthew 11:25-29 focuses on what scripture teaches us about the Trinitarian life. As the Son receives life from the Father, by taking on Jesus' yoke we also receive life. (Length: 14:33)

Matthew 11:25-29

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Trinity, Union With Christ, Yoke, Discipleship

Fishers of People

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on John 21:1-19, Robert Barron shows that when we operate according to our own agendas and efforts we will catch nothing as fishers of people. (Length: 14:43)

John 21:1-19

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Fisher, Easter, Discipleship, Evangelism

A Treasure, a Pearl, a Net

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Matthew 13:44-53 by Robert Barron, who walks through the various images Jesus gives for God's reign, each of which illustrates something vital and distinctive about the kingdom of God.

Matthew 13:44-53

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Kingdom Of God, Parables, Discipleship, Roman Catholic

Learning Who We Are

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily by Robert Barron on Nehemiah 8:8-10, where Israel learn its identity as if for the first time. Only identity can give the people of God their purpose, which involves testimony to this identity.

Nehemiah 8:8-10

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Missions, Identity, Discipleship, Catechesis