Robert Barron | – Priests, Confession, and Prison

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: […]

Robert Barron | – Priests, Confession, and Prison

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: […]

Robert Barron | – Priests, Confession, and Prison

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: […]

Robert Barron | – The Eucharist Problem

A recent Pew Research Center study revealed that “just one-third of U.S. Catholics agree with their church that Eucharist is body, blood of Christ.” What’s the cause of this? And moving forward, how do we fix the problem? We discuss in today’s episode. (Explore a collection of my resources on the Eucharist here: https://www.wordonfire.org/presence) A […]

Robert Barron | – Bishop Barron on “The Sacraments”

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 […]

Robert Barron | – Holy Communion

Friends, St. John Henry Newman said, “Man is not sufficient for his own happiness; he is not happy except the Presence of God be with him.” God desires to share his life with us, and so meets us—really, truly, and substantially—through Holy Communion. The Eucharist is our greatest treasure on earth, and our greatest hope […]

Robert Barron | – Matrimony & Holy Orders

Friends, the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders are fundamentally about mission. Though differing in scope and nature, both are critical to the life of the Church and indeed the world. In the eyes of God, it is not merely the individual but rather the married couple who are the primary foundation of human society. […]

Robert Barron | – Matrimony & Holy Orders

Friends, the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders are fundamentally about mission. Though differing in scope and nature, both are critical to the life of the Church and indeed the world. In the eyes of God, it is not merely the individual but rather the married couple who are the primary foundation of human society. […]

Robert Barron | – Matrimony & Holy Orders

Friends, the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders are fundamentally about mission. Though differing in scope and nature, both are critical to the life of the Church and indeed the world. In the eyes of God, it is not merely the individual but rather the married couple who are the primary foundation of human society. […]

Robert Barron | – The Sacrament of Baptism

Friends, through the seven sacraments of the Church, Jesus is present, ministering to his people, healing, nourishing, and anointing them. These seven holy sacraments are not just symbols of Christ—they are encounters with him. This encounter with Christ begins with Baptism. The Greek verb “baptizo” is powerful. It means literally “to plunge.” We speak of […]

Robert Barron | – The Sacraments | Trailer 2

Friends, the great sacraments of the Church have endured for thousands of years and structured countless lives. Everything in the Church’s life comes from and returns to them. But there is far more to these ancient rites than meets the eye. In this follow-up to my series on the Mass, I look at the great […]

Robert Barron | – The Sacraments | Trailer 2

Friends, the great sacraments of the Church have endured for thousands of years and structured countless lives. Everything in the Church’s life comes from and returns to them. But there is far more to these ancient rites than meets the eye. In this follow-up to my series on the Mass, I look at the great […]