A weekly homily podcast from Bishop Robert Barron, produced by Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron addresses the controversial topic of divine punishment, drawing from the Letter to the Hebrews. He argues that while God is love, love sometimes requires harshness to correct those who are off course. Using examples from both the Old and New Testaments, he illustrates how punishment...
In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the meaning behind the phrase "Word on Fire," which originates from the Gospel passage where Jesus says, "I have come to set the earth on fire." He explains that this fire is not a comfortable one, but a dangerous and divisive force that challenges the status quo. Barron e...
In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the true meaning of faith, contrasting it with common misconceptions like blind acceptance or superstition. He illustrates faith as a courageous venture into the unknown, using examples from American history, literature, and the Bible. He references John Adams's risky purs...
In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the theme of detachment, drawing from the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. He references George Harrison's song "All Things Must Pass" and the book of Ecclesiastes to illustrate the fleeting nature of worldly possessions and experiences. Barron emphasiz...
In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the Feast of Corpus Christi, focusing on the theological significance of the Eucharist and its connection to the Old Testament temple sacrifices. He explains how the Apostle Paul understood Jesus's offering of his body and blood as a fulfillment of the temple sacrifices, p...
This episode explores the meaning of love as described in the Gospels, particularly during Jesus' Last Supper discourse, emphasizing the distinction between different types of love in Greek: eros, philia, and agape. Against the backdrop of common understandings of love, the episode highlights the limitations of the Eng...
This episode explores the ambiguous nature of St. Peter's character as depicted in the Gospels, using the Third Sunday of Easter Gospel reading from John 21 as a primary text. Against the backdrop of Peter's significant role in the early Church, Bishop Barron highlights Peter's initial resistance to the cross and his ...
This episode explores the true meaning of Easter, emphasizing its revolutionary and transformative nature beyond a mere spring festival. Bishop Robert Barron argues that a misunderstanding of Easter arises from focusing on superficial aspects rather than its profound impact on the world. Against the backdrop of the a...
This episode explores the theme of forgiveness within the context of Palm Sunday and the Passion narrative from Luke's Gospel. Against the backdrop of Lent's culmination, Bishop Robert Barron highlights two unique aspects of Luke's account: the dialogue between Jesus and the two crucified criminals, and Jesus's prayer...
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