Resources on Robert Barron

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

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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Eucharist, Grace Of God, Food

He Has Risen

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This audio sermon by Robert Barron on Easter Sunday shares the heart message of the Gospel and explains the detailed meaning of the phrase "Jesus has risen from the dead."

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Easter, Resurrection, Resurrection Of The Dead, Gospel

The True Davidic Messiah

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this podcast on Mark 8:27-35 and Isaiah 50:5-9, Robert Barron preaches on the identity of the Messiah. The suffering servant of Isaiah did not sound like the conquering Davidic king the disciples expected.

Isaiah 50:5-9; Mark 8:27-35

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David, Messiah, Christ, Jesus

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

Loss of a Sabbath Consciousness

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Inspired by social justice themes in Amos 8:4-5, Robert Barron discusses how losing "Sabbath Consciousness" in society has led to the loss of our identity as children of God who are made for God's purposes.

Amos 8:4-5

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Sabbath, Identity, Children Of God, Social Justice

The Ultimate Sacrifice

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily on Mark 14:22-25 and Hebrews 10:1-14, Robert Barron reflects on the supremacy of Jesus as the final and ultimate sacrifice reflecting God's love, rendering useless former sacrifices to appease God's wrath.

Mark 14:22-25; Hebrews 10:1-14

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Sacrifice, Jesus, Wrath, Love

Language Fit for a King

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron comments on the new Roman Missal. This new translation is more fit for the celebration of the liturgy because it helps us address Christ in language befitting a King.

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Liturgy, Preaching, Language, Sermon

Called, Set Apart, Sent

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this homily on 1 Corinthians 1:1-19, Robert Barron challenges the idea of religion as an individualistic, desire-driven pursuit of personal fulfillment—contrary to the biblical vision of humility, obedience, and devotion to God. (Length: 14:58)

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Calling, Paul, Culture, Faithfulness

History Is Going Somewhere

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily on Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24; and Romans 1:1-7 maintains that all of time and history comes to a kind of fulfillment in the Messiah. It's all about Jesus.

Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24 Romans 1:1-7

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History, Messiah, Pattern, Time

Paul on the Meaning of “Gospel”

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on 2 Timothy 2:8-13 maintains that for Paul, the term "gospel" means the good news that a particular first-century Jew, Jesus called the Messiah, was raised from the dead.

2 Timothy 2:8-13

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Gospel, Jesus, Messiah, Resurrection

The Wages of Sin

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on 2 Samuel 11-12 points out that King David is forgiven, cleansed, purified, and brought back to obedience to God precisely through the suffering unleashed by his sin of adultery and murder.

2 Samuel 11, 12

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Murder, Adultery, David, Bathsheba

The Mission of the Prophet

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Ezekiel 2:2-5 and Mark 6:1-6 notes that every baptized person is called to be priest, king, and prophet. We are called as prophets to speak God's word of truth.

Ezekiel 2:2-5; Mark 6:1-6

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Prophet, Calling, Priest, King

All Are One in God

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on the leper in Mark 1:40-45 reminds us of the comforting power of communion and the healing nature of our Creator. (Length: 15:06)

Mark 1:40-45

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Healing, Comfort, Power, Leprosy

Being in Christ

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches on what it means to "be in Christ." This key phrase from Paul's teachings is central to his entire message and the formation of the Church.

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Preaching, Sermon, Paul, Union With Christ

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

Choosing the Way of Love

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Sirach 15:15-20 emphasizes the freedom of choice that God gives us, allowing us to become the kind of person our choices dictate.

Sirach 15:15-20

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Love, Freedom, Sirach, Torah

We Need a Savior

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Isaiah 63:16-19 and 64:2-7 emphasizes the challenge of Advent to recognize our need for a Savior. (Length: 14:39)

Isaiah 63:16-19, 64:2-7

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Advent, Saviour (savior), Will, Depravity

The Primacy of Love

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron says that for Paul, Love at the heart of everything. Nothing matters without Love, because God is Love. Putting Love at the center is the best way to organize and prioritize our entire lives.

1 Corinthians 12:31; 13

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Love, Egoism

Abba Father, Bring Us Jesus

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron preaches through the Our Father. Barron says that when we cry out to "our Abba who art in heaven," we pray and hope that that Jesus might come and have communion with us.

Luke 11:1-13

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Lord’s Prayer, Prayer, Jesus, Kingdom Of God