Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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

Three Tasks of the Church

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron explores the three basic tasks of the church: worshiping God, evangelizing in God's name, and serving and caring for the poor (Exodus 22:20-26, Psalm 18, Matthew 22:34-40).

Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18 Matthew 22:34-40

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Worship, Evangelism, Church, Care Of The Poor By The Church

The Three Tasks of the Church

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Exodus 22:21-23; Matthew 22:34-40; and 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 maintains that the church has three basic jobs: to care for the poor, to evangelize, and to worship.

Exodus 22:21-23; Matthew 22:34-40 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

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Worship, Evangelism, Love, Poor

Four Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Paul

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio sermon on the conversion of Saul (Acts 9:26-31) outlines four spiritual lessons from Paul's life and his manner of discipleship.

Acts 9:26-31

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Conversion, Evangelism, Paul

All about the Resurrection

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Luke 7:11-17 by Robert Barron, who says that Jesus's raising of the widow's son underscores a key Gospel truth: everything Jesus said and did is an anticipation of his resurrection.

Luke 7:11-17

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Resurrection, Evangelism, Miracles, Nain

A Master Class in Evangelization

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on John 4:5-42, Robert Barron shares the story of the woman at the well, the definitive text on Christian evangelization. As this woman seeks, she's already been found!

John 4:5-42

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Evangelism, Woman, Lent, Well

Healing Incites a Mission

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Mark 1:40-45 by Robert Barron, who says that God's healing challenges our notions of cleanliness and compels us, like the leper, to embrace our mission of spreading the good news.

Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Mark 1:40-45

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Evangelism, Healing, Lepers, Leprosy

Peter and Paul

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In the Sunday occurrence of the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Robert Barron reflects on the legacies of Peter and Paul to the establishment and proliferation of the Christian church.

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Evangelism, Church, History, Paul

The Mystical Union of Christ and His Church

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on John 20:19-31, Robert Barron teaches that in the risen Christ we become peaceful, unafraid, evangelizing, and forgiving. Because Christ is at the very center of his Church, the Church shapes saints.

John 20:19-31

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Forgiveness, Evangelism, Peace, Church

Jeremiah and the Word of God

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Jeremiah 20:7-9 by Robert Barron, who identifies the prophet as an example of preaching and evangelizing boldly, even in the midst of struggle and persecution. (Length 14:15)

Jeremiah 20:7-9

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Prophets, Evangelism, Catholic, Courage

The Compulsion to Evangelilze

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily by Robert Barron on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, in which Paul speaks of the "compulsion" he feels to preach the gospel. Barron, in turn, reflects on two other saints with the same pressing obligation.

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

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Peter, Evangelism, Roman Catholic, Saints

Peter Proclaims Jesus is Lord

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

When Peter stands on the morning of Pentecost and proclaims Jesus is Lord, as recored in Acts 2:14-42, peoples' hearts are transformed. Robert Barron preaches on this story as a model for how we are to...

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Pentecost, Conversion, Evangelism, Preaching

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

The Wedding Feast

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Jesus's parable of the wedding feast (Matthew 22:1-14) by Robert Barron, who emphasizes God's persistence in inviting everyone to his feast, and encourages an active response from all those who hear.

Matthew 22:1-14

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King, Banquet, Evangelism, Listening To God

Will the Son of Man Find Faith on the Earth?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily, Robert Barron preaches on Luke 18:1-8 and the Christian responsibility to cultivate faith from one generation to the next. (Length: 14:59)

Luke 18:1-8

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Faith, Gospel, Evangelism, Generation

The Sower

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23), Jesus describes three reasons the Word is not accepted into our hearts: lack of understanding, discipline, and prioritization. An audio sermon by Robert Barron. (Length: 14:33)

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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Parables, Evangelism, Discipline, Conversion

The Paradox of Walls

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Nehemiah 2:17, 8:5-10 by Robert Barron, who says walls "are essential for identity and clarity of purpose" and that the church needs boundaries to know who she is and what makes her distinctive.

Nehemiah 2:17, 8:5-10

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Identity, Exile, Community, Ecclesiology

Burying the Talents

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily on Matthew 25:14-30 and 2 Corinthians 4:7 by Robert Barron, who discusses the law of the gift: faith increases when it is shared; faith is lost when it is kept private.

Matthew 25:14-30; 2 Corinthians 4:7

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Faith, Evangelism, Witness, Gift

The Word of God in Our Hands

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Following a rousing call for fiery evangelistic preaching drawn from Luke 12:41 and Acts 2:3, this audio sermon by Robert Barron focuses on drawing a Christmas message on how the Word became flesh in John 1:1-18.

Luke 12:41; Acts 2:3

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Christmas, Preaching, Word, Incarnation

How to Evangelize

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This audio homily on Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23 focuses on the theme that, according to the last five popes, ought to be central to every baptized Christian: evangelization. (Length 14:08)

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

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Evangelism, Catholic, Evangelization