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Modernity and Morality – Father Barron Comments
One of the most significant fault lines in cultural history opened up in the 16th and 17th centuries, with the emergence of a characteristically modern way of approaching life… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s commentary on “Modernity and Morality” Father Barron can be found on the Internet at: Word On Fire CATHOLICISM Please help [...]
Have You Heard the New Exsultet?
The joy of Easter and the Risen Lord is upon us… Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! Have you heard the new translation and setting of the Exsultet intoned? I was unable, due to illness, to proclaim the Exsultet this year, but was privileged to do so last Easter. The Exsultet, is Easter Proclamation [...]
Developing a Deep Prayer Life – The Most Important Talk You Will Ever Hear
Editors Note: Sister Regina Marie, O.C.D. is the Vicar General of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. At the time of the conference talk, she was Mother Regina Marie, O.C.D., Superior General of the community. I had the great privilege to listen to a talk delivered by Mother Regina Marie, [...]
Why do we pray for the dead?
Editor’s Note: Fr. Barron addresses why we pray for the dead… Father Barron can be found on the Internet at: Word On Fire CATHOLICISM Please help us in our mission to assist readers to integrate their Catholic faith, family and work. Tell your family and friends about this article using both the Share and Recommend [...]
Scientism and God’s Existence – Father Barron Comments
Well, given the ruminations of Stephen Hawking and Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins, one would have thought that the absolute limits of scientistic arrogance had been reached, but I suppose that we have to think again… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s commentary on “Scientism and God’s Existence” Father Barron can be found on the [...]
Paul Ryan and Catholic Social Teaching
Well, for many people on the left, Paul Ryan is a menace – he seems to be the very embodiment of cold and indifferent Republicanism. And for many people on the right, he is a knight in shining armor… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s commentary on “Paul Ryan and Catholic Social Teaching” Father Barron [...]
Is Hell Crowded or Empty?
Rob Bell is an evangelist and pastor – a leader in this emerging church movement. He’s written a book called Love Wins and it’s a book about eternal life. And he stakes out a more or less Universalist position meaning everyone get’s saved, so in the end, everyone gets to heaven. And it’s kicked up [...]
“The Dark Knight Rises” – A movie review by Fr. Barron
Well all religions deal in one way or the other with the problem of evil – both how to explain it and how to solve it. Think of the example of Buddhism which proposes that all life is suffering and the way out is… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s movie review of “The Dark [...]
“To Rome With Love” – A movie review by Fr. Barron
Who would have thought 20 years ago that Woody Allen would emerge as a defender of traditional morality? But I don’t know of a way to avoid that conclusion… Watch and listen to Fr. Barron’s movie review of “To Rome With Love.” Father Barron can be found on the Internet at: Word On Fire CATHOLICISM [...]
The Devil: A Father Barron Commentary
Well, in the sixth chapter of Mark’s Gospel we find the account of Jesus sending his disciples out on a mission. They’re going to preach, they’re going to heal… but the first thing he tells them is, “You have authority over unclean spirits.” When they return from the mission, the first thing they tell him [...]
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