Word on Fire by Bishop Robert Barron
Word on Fire
Word on Fire, Bishop Robert Barron's ministry, says it uses goodness, truth and beauty to draw people into, or back to, the Catholic faith. Two of its podcasts earn their place on this shelf. One carries Bishop Barron's weekly Sunday sermons. The other, Bishop Barron Presents, features long-form conversations with guests.
The sermons are short reflections on that week's Mass readings, ideal for preparing for Sunday or revisiting a homily afterward. Barron draws on Scripture, the Fathers, Aquinas, literature and film. He has a knack for finding the one idea in a reading that changes how you see the whole thing. The conversations range widely, with scholars, writers, artists and public figures, many of them not Catholic, talking faith, philosophy and culture.
It suits inquirers who want to understand the Sunday readings, intellectually curious seekers, and people who enjoy a thoughtful conversation. Listen to the sermon before Mass and see what you notice.
Key Takeaways
- Short homilies on each Sunday's readings.
- Long-form conversations with thinkers, Catholic and not.
- Connections between Scripture, literature and film.
- A way to prepare for Sunday Mass.
It offers weekly homilies and long-form conversations from Bishop Robert Barron.
