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The Irresistable Word

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Robert Barron's homily on Isaiah 55:10 and Matthew 13:1-23 describes God's word as creative, producing what it voices--in the material world, in the Biblical word, and supremely in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. (Length: 14:55)

Isaiah 55:10; Matthew 13:1-23

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Seed, Power, Bible, The Word (logos)

The Heart of the Law

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on Deuteronomy 4:1-8, Matthew 5:17 and Mark 7:1-13, Robert Barron discusses the problem that arises when we mistake the practices that flow out of the Law with the core Law itself.

Deuteronomy 4:1-8; Matthew 5:17; Mark 7:1-13

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Law, Torah, Tradition

Who Do You Say that I Am?

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio homily on Matthew 16:13-19, Robert Barron describes Peter and Paul as ordinary, flawed people who were transformed into saints by God's grace. (Length: 15:06)

Matthew 16:13-19

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Peter (person), Paul/saul, Grace, Transformation

He Has Risen

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

The resurrection is not optional to our faith. In this audio sermon on Mark 16:1-7, Robert Barron focuses on Easter Sunday as the heart of Christianity. (Length: 15:02)

Mark 16:1-7

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Easter, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Resurrection Of The Dead, Memory

Wheat, Seed, and Leaven

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

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

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, Jesus Christ

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 Christ, Wrath, Love

Ephphatha

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this audio sermon on the spiritual meaning of Mark 7:31-37, Robert Barron discusses how Jesus heals people who cannot speak the Word of God clearly because they cannot hear or appropriate it. (Length: 14:20)

Mark 7:31-37

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Deafness, Hearers, Listening To God

Magi Came From the East

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Matthew 2:1-12 and Galatians 3:26-29 emphasizes that the Magi introduce the internationalism of Christianity. In Christ there is no Jew or Greek, no slave or free, no man or woman.

Matthew 2:1-12; Galatians 3:26-29

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Magi, Epiphany, Flesh

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/vocation, Paul/saul, Culture, Faithfulness

Proclaiming the Easter Gospel

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's audio homily on Acts 2:14-36 describes Peter's great sermon on Pentecost morning. His proclamation--bold, unapologetic, evangelical, deeply challenging--is the model of all Christian preaching and public witness. (Length: 15:01)

Acts 2:14-36

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Pentecost, Peter (person)

Bread of Life

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron reflects on Jesus' self-characterization as the "bread of life" in John 6:24-35 and how this is foreshadowed in the Hebrew scriptures (Exodus 16).

John 6:24-35

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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

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, Kingdom Of God

Advent and the Shaking Kingdoms

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 asserts that we shouldn't trust in any powers of this world to give us the final security and peace that comes with God's kingdom. (Length: 14:05)

Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

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Advent, Heaven, Kingdom Of God, Apocalypse

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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Paul/saul, Union With Christ, Justification

The Good Shepherd

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's sermon for John 10:27-30 considers the compelling nature of the living voice of the good shepherd. (Length 14:17)

John 10:27-30

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Jesus Christ The Good Shepherd, Sheep, Voice

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, Time

Misery and Mercy

Robert Barron | Word on Fire

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Barron's homily for the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11) shows that Jesus demonstrates how mercy triumphs over judgment. (Length: 13:48)

John 8:1-11

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Mercy, Law, Forgiveness, Grace