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Clear a Path

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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, Saint John Of The Cross, Mysticism

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 (person)

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

Food for the Journey

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on John 6:1-14, Robert Barron applies the feeding of the five thousand to the Eucharist where God feeds us out of his abundance and grace. (Length: 15:02)

John 6:1-14

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Lord's Supper, Grace, Food, Feeding The Multitude

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily on Matthew 16:13-19, Robert Barron describes Peter and Paul as ordinary, flawed people who were transformed into saints by God's grace. (Length: 15:06)

Matthew 16:13-19

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Peter (person), Paul/saul, Grace, Transformation

Misery and Mercy

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11) shows that Jesus demonstrates how mercy triumphs over judgment. (Length: 13:48)

John 8:1-11

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Mercy, Law, Forgiveness, Grace

What It Means to Live by Faith

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon for Luke 17:5-10 asserts that faith is an attitude of trust in the presence of God. (Length: 14:24)

Luke 17:5-10

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Faith, Grace, Surrender, Discipleship

A Coin, A Sheep, A Son

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio sermon on Jesus' three parables in Luke 15:1-32 points out the principle basic to spiritual life: that God searches for us with a passion that often defies common sense. (Length: 14:18)

Luke 15

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Parables, Rejoicing, Prodigal Son, Sheep

A Tale of Two Widows

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on 1 Kings 17:10-16 and Mark 12:38-44 emphasizes two biblical principles: God reveals himself in our greatest vulnerability and need; the grace in your life will increase as you give it away.

1 Kings 17:10-16; Mark 12:38-44

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Widow, Giving, Poverty, Grace

The Prodigal Son

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Luke 15:11-32 emphasizes the need to stay connected to God in order to receive God's gifts and to give to others in turn.

Luke 15:11-32

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Grace, Prodigal Son, Love, Parables

A God of Relentless Mercy

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on Luke 15:1-32 points out that God is infinitely demanding and infinitely merciful. Our spiritual lives get off the rails when we exclusively emphasize one or the other dimension. (Length: 14:56)

Psalm 51; Luke 15

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Mercy, Perfection, Shepherd, Grace

The Sin of David

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily looks at King David's prideful attitude that leads to his sin (2 Samuel 11; 12:7-10, 13) and warns us to guard against temptation because God's grace is not cheap. (Length: 15:04)

2 Samuel 11, 12:7-10, 13

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Grace, Sin, Temptation, David

Search Results for "Robert Barron" on Hymnary.org

We Are Pilgrims of a DayPD
We're Marching to ZionPD
Hide Thou MePD
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Every Saint Had a Past, Every Sinner Has a Future

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Isaiah 43:18-21; John 8: 1-11; and Philippians 3:7-14 emphasizes God's forgiveness of our past sins and God's greater interest in our future.

Isaiah 43:18-21; John 8:1-11; Philippians 3:7-14

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Forgiveness, Grace, Sin, Adultery

Getting Back to Basics in the Spiritual Life

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Genesis 2-3 and Matthew 4:1-11 emphasizes that God intends for people to live fully, and that abundant life comes as a gift of God's grace rather than an accomplishment.

Genesis 2, 3; Matthew 4:1-11

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Grace, Gift, Life, Eden

Giving and Receiving

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on Luke 12:32-34 notes the centrality of Jesus' urging us not to be afraid but to trust God, who delights in giving to us, and in that confidence to give ourselves away.

Luke 12:32-34

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Fear, Trust, Grace, Giving

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

The Wedding Banquet that Overflows with Wine

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on John 2:1-11 reflects on the powerful use of weddings and wine in scripture as symbols for the Incarnation, grace, God's love, and the Sacraments.

John 2:1-11

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Grace, Incarnation, Water, Wine

A Sower Went Out to Sow

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio sermon considers Isaiah 55:10-11 and Matthew 13:1-23 to assert that God sows the seed of his love and grace liberally. (Length: 15:00)

Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 13:1-23

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Grace, Sower, Life

Zacchaeus

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 alerts us to the essentials of the life of grace. (Length: 15:03)

Luke 19:1-10

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Grace, Calling/vocation, Discipleship, Zacchaeus

Faith Perfected by Love

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this Catholic homily, Robert Barron preaches on the relationship between faith and love in James 2:14-18. (Length: 14:43)

James 2:14-18

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Faith, Grace, Love