“The Crown” and the Fundamental Values of a Society
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the importance of God’s precepts for a society by exploring a dramatic dilemma in the television series “The Crown”.
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.
Go In Haste! Be Amazed! Treasure!
Bishop Robert Barron encourages the growing secular world to aim for higher things by reflecting on the shepherds at the Nativity in St Luke’s Gospel.
Scorsese’s “Silence” and the Seaside Martyrs
Bishop Robert Barron explores “Silence”, critiquing commentary which gives too much ground to secularism, and praising the lay martyrs of the film.
“Arrival” and the Unique Manner of God’s Speech
Bishop Robert Barron discusses the film Arrival and how it reveals the supernatural quality of God’s communication to us in the Scriptures.
Why We Should Address Jesus as Thou
Bishop Robert Barron explains why we should address God in an intimate way, and how this stands distinct from many other religions and philosophies.
A Pilgrim, a Bishop, and His iPhone
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the Russian Orthodox classic “The Way of the Pilgrim” in order to explore whether we love material things over God.
“Doctor Strange,” Scientism, and the Gnostic Way Station
Bishop Robert Barron explains the strengths and drawbacks of the recent superhero film “Doctor Strange” in its approach to spirituality.
3 Lessons for Young Catholics
Bishop Robert Barron provides three spiritual lessons for young Catholics: empty yourself, run away from spiritual mediocrity, and don’t be afraid to rebel!