Friends, here are my thoughts on the life and influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, a literary evangelist best known for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. His many books powerfully carry the Gospel message and continue to subtly evangelize the imaginations of millions of readers today. However, since his death, many have taken the view that J.R.R. Tolkien was dismissive of modern culture and “backward-looking.” “Tolkien’s Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages” overturns these common misconce
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Friends, here are my thoughts on the life and influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, a literary evangelist best known for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. His many books powerfully carry the
Bishop Robert Barron. . Friends, here are my thoughts on the life and influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, a literary evangelist best known for his “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. His many books powerfully carry the Gospel message and continue to subtly evangelize the imaginations of millions of readers today. However, since his death, many have taken ...
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Friends, on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss my favorite books of all time, from theology to poetry, fiction to stage plays. (Download a full PDF guide to my favorite books at https://wordonfireshow.com/books) A listener asks about Thomas Aquinas' views on women. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of o
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Friends, on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss my favorite books of all time, from theology to poetry, fiction to stage plays. (Download a full PDF guide to my favorite books at https://wordonfireshow.com/books) A listener asks about Thomas Aquinas' views on women. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of o
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Friends, for a limited time get these two Word on Fire Classics books as a free gift when you order my newest film series: https://pivotalplayers.com/augustine-and-benedict These books have transformed cultures and have proven indispensable to those seeking to encounter God. Prior to St. Augustine's "Confessions" no author had ever turned his speculative gaze so intently upon his own life and interiority. Hence, without the "Confessions", there would have been no Shakespearean soliloquies (in fa
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Friends, for a limited time get these two Word on Fire Classics books as a free gift when you order my newest film series: https://pivotalplayers.com/augustine-and-benedict These books have transformed cultures and have proven indispensable to those seeking to encounter God. Prior to St. Augustine's "Confessions" no author had ever turned his speculative gaze so intently upon his own life and interiority. Hence, without the "Confessions", there would have been no Shakespearean soliloquies (in fa
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Friends, in my brand-new book, Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization, I trace how the Church can renew itself through four stages: "Renewing Our Mission," "Renewing Our Minds," "Renewing the Church," and finally, "Renewing Our Culture." bishopbarronbooks.com/renew My hope is that you will read this collection and reflect upon what you can contribute to the renewal of our great Catholic heritage in today's society. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, in my brand-new book, Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization, I trace how the Church can renew itself through four stages: "Renewing Our Mission," "Renewing Our Minds," "Renewing the Church," and finally, "Renewing Our Culture." bishopbarronbooks.com/renew My hope is that you will read this collection and reflect upon what you can contribute to the renewal of our great Catholic heritage in today's society. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss my favorite books of all time, from theology to poetry, fiction to stage plays. (Download a full PDF guide to my favorite books at https://wordonfireshow.com/books) A listener asks about Thomas Aquinas' views on women. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of o
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Friends, on today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," Brandon Vogt and I discuss my favorite books of all time, from theology to poetry, fiction to stage plays. (Download a full PDF guide to my favorite books at https://wordonfireshow.com/books) A listener asks about Thomas Aquinas' views on women. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of o
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Friends, for a limited time get these two Word on Fire Classics books as a free gift when you order my newest film series: https://pivotalplayers.com/augustine-and-benedict These books have transformed cultures and have proven indispensable to those seeking to encounter God. Prior to St. Augustine's "Confessions" no author had ever turned his speculative gaze so intently upon his own life and interiority. Hence, without the "Confessions", there would have been no Shakespearean soliloquies (in fa
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Friends, for a limited time get these two Word on Fire Classics books as a free gift when you order my newest film series: https://pivotalplayers.com/augustine-and-benedict These books have transformed cultures and have proven indispensable to those seeking to encounter God. Prior to St. Augustine's "Confessions" no author had ever turned his speculative gaze so intently upon his own life and interiority. Hence, without the "Confessions", there would have been no Shakespearean soliloquies (in fa
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Friends, in my brand-new book, Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization, I trace how the Church can renew itself through four stages: "Renewing Our Mission," "Renewing Our Minds," "Renewing the Church," and finally, "Renewing Our Culture." bishopbarronbooks.com/renew My hope is that you will read this collection and reflect upon what you can contribute to the renewal of our great Catholic heritage in today's society. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, in my brand-new book, Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization, I trace how the Church can renew itself through four stages: "Renewing Our Mission," "Renewing Our Minds," "Renewing the Church," and finally, "Renewing Our Culture." bishopbarronbooks.com/renew My hope is that you will read this collection and reflect upon what you can contribute to the renewal of our great Catholic heritage in today's society. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, a recent bill proposed in the California Senate will force priests to report any crimes of sexual abuse they hear about in the confessional, breaking the seal of Confession. In this episode, I discuss the sacredness of this sacrament and what the Church should do if, suddenly, the sacrament of Confession becomes functionally illegal. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a nonprofit
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Friends, a recent bill proposed in the California Senate will force priests to report any crimes of sexual abuse they hear about in the confessional, breaking the seal of Confession. In this episode, I discuss the sacredness of this sacrament and what the Church should do if, suddenly, the sacrament of Confession becomes functionally illegal. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a nonprofit
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Friends, my newest film series on the Sacraments is now out! You can get the new film series right here: https://sacraments.wordonfire.org/available-now I hope you'll watch and enjoy these films, and share them with your friends, families, and parishes! | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, my newest film series on the Sacraments is now out! You can get the new film series right here: https://sacraments.wordonfire.org/available-now I hope you'll watch and enjoy these films, and share them with your friends, families, and parishes! | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, to help you make the most of the holy season of Lent, my team has put together a Lenten Gospel Reflections book that contains the readings for each day as well as daily reflections from me. You can get just one book, or add additional copies for your family, friends, or small group, right here: https://books.wordonfire.org/lent-books-2024 | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, to help you make the most of the holy season of Lent, my team has put together a Lenten Gospel Reflections book that contains the readings for each day as well as daily reflections from me. You can get just one book, or add additional copies for your family, friends, or small group, right here: https://books.wordonfire.org/lent-books-2024 | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, I am happy to announce that we are releasing a second edition of my book, “Eucharist,” with a beautifully redesigned cover and binding as well as all new notes and a new bibliography and index. https://books.wordonfire.org/eucharist. For many Catholics today, the Eucharist is merely a symbol of Christ, and the Mass merely a collectivity of like-minded individuals gathering to remember Jesus’ life. But the truth of what is made present on the altar, and what the faithful dare to receive
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Friends, I am thrilled to share with you my newest book, “Light from Light,” the companion to my new film series, “The Creed” https://creed.wordonfire.org. In recent decades, antipathy toward religious belief in general, and Christianity in particular, has been on the rise, with over a quarter of Americans now identifying as religiously unaffiliated. The dumbing down of the faith, the influence of the new atheists, and the culture of self-invention have all contributed to obscuring the truth of
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Friends, I am happy to announce that my Advent Gospel Reflection books for the 2021 Advent season are now available: https://books.wordonfire.org/advent-books-2021. Advent is the liturgical season of vigilance or, to put it more mundanely, of waiting. During the four weeks prior to Christmas, we light the candles of our Advent wreaths and put ourselves in the spiritual space of the Israelite people who, through many long centuries, waited for the coming of the Messiah (“How long, O Lord?”). Foll
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Friends, to help you prepare for the celebration of the Nativity, my team has put together an Advent Gospel Reflections book that contains the readings for each day as well as daily reflections from me. You can get just one book, or add additional copies for your family, friends, or small group, right here: https://bishopbarronbooks.com/advent-gospel-reflection-books-2020 I hope you'll join me and thousands of others in prayer and reflection this Advent. And may God bless you! | Bishop Robert Ba
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Friends, 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. In “What Christians Believe,” I walk readers through the Nicene Creed line by line, explaining its teachings in a clear and compelling way. Learn more at books.wordonfire.org/what-christians-believe. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, this new book will serve as an essential resource for the Church’s evangelization efforts and is a true game-changer for parents everywhere: https://return.wordonfire.org. | Bishop Robert Barron
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Friends, when I was a child of eleven or twelve, my parents gave me a Bible as a Christmas present. Like many others before and since, I eagerly set out with the intention of reading my new treasure from cover to cover. I think I got through the tenth chapter of Genesis before giving up. Prompted by a suggestion of my father, I recommenced, this time with the New Testament. Somewhere in the first third of the Gospel of Matthew, I ran out of steam. Now, I realize I was only a young man at the tim
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Friends, Jesus has naturally been a key person of interest for Western thought, but over the last few hundred years, there have been some major shifts in what scholars describe as the “quest for the historical Jesus.” In today's episode of "The Word on Fire Show," we provide an overview of these developments and the problematic attempt to separate the “Jesus of history” from the “Christ of Faith.” A listener asks about Jesus walking on water. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and g
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