The Adventure of Classical Morality
One of the most significant fault lines in Western culture opened up in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when what we now know as the “modern” world separated itself from the classical and medieval world…
Author Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert Barron is an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
Gay Marriage and the Breakdown of Moral Argument
Fr Robert Barron examines the deliberate silencing of all moral arguments in the current discussion on marriage
This New Francis
Fr Robert Barron reflects on his first impressions of our new Pope, his choice of the name Francis, and what he believes Pope Francis will bring to our Church.
Garry Wills Agonistes
In his latest article, Fr Robert Barron critiques Garry Wills’ book “Why Priests? A Failed Tradition” in light of the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Eucharist and the priesthood.
To Evangelize Through Beauty
Fr Robert Barron explores the idea that in a culture so dominated by relativism, beauty is the most effective means of evangelisation.
Putting Teeth Back Into Faith, Hope & Love
Fr Robert Barron reflects on the true meaning and consequence of faith, hope and love in light of our modern culture.
Victor Hugo’s Re-Telling of the Gospel
With Victor Hugo’s classic ‘Les Miserables’ having hit cinema screens recently, Fr Robert Barron reflects on the Christian themes of justice, mercy and grace reflected in the film.
The Hobbit and the Gospel
With the film ‘The Hobbit’ having hit cinemas recently, Fr Robert Barron explores the Christian films in the first part of this trilogy based on the novel by popular Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien.