Friends, everything in the Church’s life comes from and returns to the sacraments. But there is far more to these ancient rites than meets the eye. In a new follow-up to my film series on the Mass, I look at the great sacraments of the Church in all their theological depth, spiritual effects, and pastoral promise. “The Sacraments” will help you understand these signs and channels of grace and discover the secret behind their persistence down the ages: the presence and power of the Savior himself

Friends, today we continue our "Word on Fire Show" series on how to understand Genesis by focusing on Jacob, the son of Isaac and a patriarch of the ancient Jews. How should we understand his early struggle with Esau, the famous "Jacob's ladder," and his mysterious wrestling match and name change? That's what Brandon Vogt and I discuss today. A listener asks, why is it that we just got this information from God, from the Bible, only 2,000 years ago? What happened to all those people who lived be

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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 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

Friends, the Rosary is one of the most widely recognized prayers of Catholicism—and also one of the most misunderstood. What is it all about? How do you pray it? And what is it meant to accomplish? In my newest book on the Rosary, join me in exploring the meditative depth, rhythmic beauty, and spiritual power of this ancient prayer: https://rosary.wordonfire.org/book After a brief introduction to the Rosary by Pope St. John Paul II and a walkthrough of its various prayers, the book presents the

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