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Wheat, Seed, and Leaven

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

In this world, some goods simply would not exist unless paired with types of evil. In this podcast, Robert Barron explores this idea in the Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13.

Matthew 13:24-43

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Evil, Parables, Maturity, Seed

Rich Man, Poor Man

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for 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. (Length: 14:15)

Luke 16:19-31

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Poor, Parables, Poverty, Wealth

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

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Matthew 22:1-14 points out that the story is meant to stir us up with its exaggeration, to signal the spiritual destruction that follows from refusing the divine invitation.

Matthew 22:1-14

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Wedding, Parables, Feast, Destruction

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

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

Life is a Risk

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon for Matthew 25:14-30 explains how Jesus draws from the world of business to emphasize that the Christian life involves risk taking. (Length: 15:04)

Matthew 25:14-30

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Business, Parables, Spiritual Growth, Risk

A Warning Bell in the Night

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio sermon on Jesus' parable of the dishonest steward (Luke 16:1-13) urges us to deal decisively with threats to our spiritual welfare and place God at the center of our lives. (Length: 14:28)

Luke 16:1-13

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Spirituality, Warning, Parables, War

God's Perspective on the World

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for Matthew 20:1-16 teaches that Christ wants us to move beyond our sense of justice and see all according to love. (Matthew 20:1-16)

Matthew 20:1-16

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Parables, Gratitude, Justice, Generosity

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

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

The Law of the Gift

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Robert Barron discusses the law of the gift: our being increases to the measure that we give it away. (Length: 14:05)

Matthew 25:14-30

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Parables, Faith, Gifts From God, Giving

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The Privilege of the Mission

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on the parable of the landowner and the tenants in Matthew 20:1-16, Robert Barron reminds us to focus on the mission of God’s kingdom, not who gets credit for it. (Length 13:48)

Matthew 20:1-16

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Suffering, Mission, Parables, Kingdom Of God

The Wise and Foolish Virgins

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Matthew 25:1-13 tells us how to wait: we should remain prepared by praying, studying, loving, doing works of mercy, and keeping vigil. An audio homily by Robert Barron. (Length: 14:17)

Matthew 25:1-13

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Parables, Second Coming, Waiting

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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Roman Catholic, Grace, Parables, Generosity

Lessons from the Vineyard

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In Isaiah 5:1-7 and Matthew 21:33-43, the vineyard acts as a symbol of Israel. In this sermon, Robert Barron teaches that the church will emerge to bear the God of Israel to the nations. (Length: 14:33)

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

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Church, Prophecy, Vineyards, Parables

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

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, Forgiveness

The Great Spiritual Law

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The great spiritual law is the law of the gift. Giving your life away for love increases life within you. An audio homily on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) by Robert Barron. (Length: 15:09)

Matthew 18:14-30

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Discipleship, Service, Parables, Faithfulness

The Wheat and the Tares

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily on Matthew 13:24-30, Robert Barron explores how the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares reveals God's will to bring good out of evil. (Length 15:49)

Matthew 13:24-30

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Parables, Goodness, Mystery, Evil