Search Results on Robert Barron

Sheep Without a Shepherd

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

A sermon on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Mark 6:30-34 by Robert Barron, who reflects on the "bad shepherds" that corrupted Israel and explores how God promises to be the good shepherd for his people. (Length 15:04)

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34

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Power, Corruption, Leadership, Jesus Christ The Good Shepherd

Language Fit for a King

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily, Robert Barron comments on the new Roman Missal, observing that the new translation is more appropriate for celebrating the liturgy because it addresses Christ in language befitting a king. (Length: 15:15)

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Liturgy, Language, Jesus Christ As King, Roman Catholic

The Two Become One Flesh

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron explains that Christian marriage is a union in which the two realize that marriage is not about them; rather it is a vehicle through which God's purposes are being worked out (Mark 10:2-12).

Mark 10:2-12

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Marriage, Sacraments, Roman Catholic

Looking for a Shepherd

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Mark 6:30-34 from Robert Barron, who meditates on the good news of Jesus, the good shepherd, as the fulfilment of Davidic kingship. (Length: 13:54)

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34

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King, Shepherd, Roman Catholic, Jesus Christ The Good Shepherd

Paul's Basic Message

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this podcast, Robert Barron draws four implications from living in Jesus Christ: the corporate nature of the church, a sacramental imagination, the gifts of the Spirit, and the acknowledgement of Jesus as Lord. (Length: 15:02)

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Sacraments, Paul/saul, Spiritual Gifts, Discipleship

No Fear of Death

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

It is only through the journey into Christ's death and resurrection that we can effectively conquer the fear of death, which tends to cramp us spiritually. A sermon podcast from Romans 6:3-11 by Bishop Robert Barron.

Romans 6:3-11

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Death, Fear, Crucifixion, Roman Catholic

What Does It Mean to Be a Saint?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

There is a temptation to see sainthood as something only spiritual heroes accomplish. But sainthood is the ordinary goal of every Christian. A podcast on the Feast of All Saints by Robert Barron.

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Sacraments, Meaning Of Life, Saint, All Saints' Day

Bread in the Desert

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A Corpus Christi sermon by Robert Barron on Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 and John 6:51-58. The Exodus is a metaphor for Christians' journey from sin to salvation, and our manna is the Eucharist. (Length: 14:48).

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; John 6:51-58

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Addiction, Salvation, Lord's Supper, Manna

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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Prophecy, Evangelism, Roman Catholic, Courage

The Call of Samuel

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon, Robert Barron discusses the Roman Catholic Church sex abuse scandal in light of 1 Samuel 3:12-18. The church became sick after some bishops did not stop certain priests from harming people.

1 Samuel 3:12-19

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Corruption, Scandal, Roman Catholic, Bishop

Life Lived in the Spirit

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The Holy Spirit thrives on the actions we take and decisions we make out of love, joy, peace, patience and more. In this podcast, Robert Barron discusses the fruits of life in the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26).

Galatians 5:22-26

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Patience, Holy Spirit, Fruit Of The Spirit, Roman Catholic

Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Describing the shocking language that Jesus uses to describe the consumption of his body and blood in John 6:52-69, Robert Barron defends the "real presence" from attempts to soften Jesus' words through symbolism. (Length: 14:57)

John 6:52-69

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Body And Blood Of Christ, Roman Catholic

Search Results for "Robert Barron" on Hymnary.org

We Are Pilgrims of a DayPD
We're Marching to ZionPD
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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

Church Buildings Matter

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon by Robert Barron on Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, for the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran. Barron walks through various images of what church buildings represent for Christians. (Length: 14:42)

Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12

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Jerusalem, Roman Catholic, Rome

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 (person), Evangelism, Roman Catholic, Saint

Radical Christianity

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A sermon on Mark 1:14-20 and 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 by Robert Barron, who says these readings offer "more than spiritual bromides or ethical directives. They suggest a new world breaking into the old." (Length 13:59)

Mark 1:14-20; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

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Roman Catholic, Apocalypse, Eschatology, Second Coming

Really, Truly, Substantially Present

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In John 6:60-65, Jesus is not speaking metaphorically about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. Robert Barron says that the mystery of the Lord's Supper is Christ's Real Presence of his own body and blood.

John 6:60-65

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Sacraments, Body And Blood Of Christ, Lord's Supper, Real Presence

Resident Aliens

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This sermon by Robert Barron comments on1 Corinthians 1:23 and Philippians 3:18-22, where the crucifixion becomes the center of discipleship and definition of success, which confounds those fixed on earthly desires. (Length: 15:06)

1 Corinthians 1:23; Philippians 3:18-21

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Crucifixion, Citizenship, Heaven, Saint Thomas Aquinas

Real Food, Real Drink

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A homily by Robert Barron on John 6:52-59, where Jesus intensifies the realism of his statement about his own body and blood. Barron invites Catholics to wrestle with the implications of this claim.

John 6:52-59

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Lord's Supper, Discipleship, Roman Catholic, Sacraments

Three Tasks of the Church

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, and Matthew 22:34-40, Robert Barron explores the three tasks of the church: worshiping God, evangelizing in God's name, and serving and caring for the poor. (Length: 15:06)

Exodus 22:20-26; Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

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Evangelism, Ecclesiology, Poor, Pope Benedict Xvi