Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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

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

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily Robert Barron describes Peter and Paul as ordinary, flawed people who were transformed into saints by God's grace (Matthew 16:13-23; 26:69-75; John 13:1-11; 21; Acts 8:1; 9:1-30).

Matthew 16:13-23, 26:69-75; John 13:1-11 21

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Peter, Paul, Saint, Grace

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

A Coin, A Sheep, A Son

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily 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.

Luke 15

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Parables, Rejoicing, Prodigal Son, Sheep

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, Parable

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

Giving and Receiving

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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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

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

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 God of Relentless Mercy

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily points out that God is infinitely demanding and infinitely merciful (Matthew 5:43-48; 9:9-13; Luke 15:1-10). Our spiritual lives get off the rails when we exclusively emphasize one or the other dimension.

Matthew 5:43-48, 9:9-13; Luke 15:1-10

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Mercy, Perfection, Shepherd, Matthew

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

A Sower Went Out to Sow

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron reflects God as farmer in Isaiah 55:10-11 and Matthew 13 who sows the seed of his love and grace liberally, causing life to spring up in us thirty, sixty, or a hundred fold.

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Grace, Sower, Life

A Religion of Grace

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Matthew 15:21-28 reveals that Israel is a chosen people not for their own sake but for the sake of the world. Grace is given to be given away. A sermon podcast by Robert Barron. (Length: 14:17)

Matthew 15:21-28

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Grace, History Of Redemption, Israel, Election

Duc In Altum!

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily based on Luke 5:1-11, Robert Barron explores how our encounter with Christ is an invasion of grace that always calls us into the depths.

Luke 5:1-11

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Grace, Call, Christ, Spirituality

The Narrow Gate

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Luke 13:22-30 reminds us that the gate is narrow precisely because it is in the shape of Jesus Himself, and entrance through the gate involves conformity to his state of being. A podcast by Robert Barron....

Luke 13:22-30

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Grace, Love, Salvation, Gate

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, James

The Prodigal Son Returns

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily, Robert Barron reflects on the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32), inviting us to receive the divine life as a gift, and then to give it back. (Length: 13:58)

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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Prodigal Son, Gift, Giving, Grace

The Fecundity of Your Heart

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Matthew 13:1-23 by Robert Barron, who emphasizes the generosity of God but the simultaneous need to open ourselves to his Lordship. (Length 14:14)

Matthew 13:1-23

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Catholic, Grace, Parable, Generosity