Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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 Wedding Banquet

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on Matthew 22:1-14 and the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. We must respond to the invitation and don the proper wedding garment. Failure to do so means we miss the celebration.

Matthew 22:1-14

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Wedding, Parables, Salvation

The Mystery of the Wheat and the Weeds

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon on the wheat and tares (Matthew 13:24-30) tries to understand what good can come from the intertwining of good and evil. One potential blessing is that the good becomes more apparent through opposition.

Matthew 13:24-30

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Parables, Tares, Ecclesiology, Evil

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

Real Prayer

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron reflects on the human condition through the lens of Iris Murdoch and the publican in Luke 18:9-14. Murdoch says that the best moments in life occur when our egotism and self-absorption is broken through.

Luke 18:9-14

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Parables, Prayer, Original Sin

Rich Man, Poor Man

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Luke 16:19-31 reminds us that we cannot remain indifferent to the poor, whom the Lord has determined to have a privileged route of access to his life and presence. A podcast by Robert Barron.

Luke 16:19-31

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Wealth And Poverty, Poor, Parables

Parable of the Talents

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on Matthew 25:14-30, Robert Barron discusses the law of the gift: namely, that one's being (e.g., faith, divine life, anything received by God) increases to the measure that one gives it away.

Matthew 25:14-30

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Parables, Faith, Gift, Gifts From God

The Reckless Abandon of God’s Love

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon, Robert Barron shows how the three parables of Luke 15 teach that—unlike our love—God's love is uncalculating, illogical, and disproportionate. (Length: 15:03)

Luke 15

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God's Love, God's Will, Parables, Mystery

Life is a Risk

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus draws from the world of business to talk about the spiritual life. As in business, in the Christian life one must be willing to take risks. A podcast by Robert Barron.

Matthew 25:14-30

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Business, Parables, Love, Spiritual Growth

Lessons from the Vineyard

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In both Isaiah 5:1-7 and Matthew 21:33-43, the vineyard acts as a symbol of Israel. In this podcast, Robert Barron teaches that the church will emerge to bear the God of Israel to the nations.

Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-43

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Church, Gospel, Prophets, Vineyard

Seeing the World from God's Perspective

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Sometimes Christ does not seem fair. However, Christ wants us to move beyond our sense of justice and see all according to love. A podcast on Matthew 20:1-16a by Robert Barron.

Matthew 20:1-16

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Parables, Gratitude, Justice, Justice Of God

Be Vigilant

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily, Robert Barron preaches on Matthew 25:1-13 and eschatological hope. We have no idea when Christ will come to gather us, so we must be ready—through prayer, the sacraments, and forgiveness.

Matthew 25:1-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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Parables, Sacraments, Eschatology, Hope

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

The Generous Landowner

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

What exactly is divine justice and how does it differ from our conception of justice? In this homily on Matthew 20:1-16a, Robert Barron addresses this question in the parable of the generous landowner.

Matthew 20:1-16

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Parables, Justice, Justice Of God

The Vineyard

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In the striking parable of the vineyard, Jesus lays out both God's vision for the world as well as his plan of redemption. A podcast on Matthew 21:33-43 and Isaiah 5:1-7 by Robert Barron.

Isaiah 5:1-7; Matthew 21:33-43

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Parables, Redemption, Vineyard

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 Wheat and the Tares

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on Matthew 13:24-30, Robert Barron explores how the parable of the wheat and the tares, which shows good and evil side by side, reveals God's will to bring good out of evil.

Matthew 13:24-30

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Parables, Goodness, Mystery, Evil

See, Judge, and Act

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Luke 16:1-13 contains one of Jesus' most surprising parables, the story of the unjust steward. Like the steward, Christians should be attentive, intelligent, and decisive when it comes to spiritual matters. A podcast by Robert Barron....

Luke 16:1-13

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Parables, Spirituality, Economy, Money

The Unjust Steward

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Why does Jesus praise the unjust steward? In this audio sermon on Luke 16:1-13, Robert Barron proposes three answers: the steward recognizes his crisis, engages in honest self-assessment, and, most importantly, acts. (Length: 15:02)

Luke 16:1-13

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Parables, Judgment, Stewardship, Morality

Three Parables; Three Spiritual Lessons

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily, Robert Barron preaches on Jesus' parables in Matthew 13:24-43. These parables reveal how and why the Kingdom of God emerges--through struggle, quietly and clandestinely, and through infiltration rather than direct confrontation.

Matthew 13:24-43

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Parables, Gospel, Spirituality, Kingdom Of God