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WOF 518: What Is the Christian Way of Caring for the Poor?
Poverty is not only a complex problem to address economically–not to mention sociologically, psychologically, and culturally; it is also often caught up in political and ideological currents, both dom
WOF 517: The Idea of a University (7 of 12)
Newman's articulation of the nature of university education in his *The Idea of a University *is crucial today in that a polytechnic model has replaced classical liberal education and theology has b
WOF 516: How to Have a Civil Debate in a Polarized World
Charlie Kirk's assassination revealed a disturbing new cultural and political reality for those who share any of Kirk's views: it is possible, in our day and age, to be shot for speaking your mind. Ho
WOF 515: Developments Contrasted with Corruptions (6 of 12)
In this lesson, Bishop Barron explains how Newman distinguishes between doctrinal development and corruption. A thorough explanation of this crucial issue requires a robust presentation of Newman's se
WOF 514: Celebrating St. John Henry Newman Becoming a Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has recently formally declared St. John Henry Newman—who was canonized only in 2019 by Pope Francis—a doctor of the Catholic Church, a recognition given only to 37 other saints in Catholi
WOF 513: The Play of Lively Minds (5 of 12)
Newman thinks that the fullness of an idea can best be manifested when it enters the play of lively minds. It grows and develops through the Church. Newman's organic imagery opens up an interesting wa
WOF 512: The Development of Christian Doctrine (4 of 12)
Newman's *Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine* is perhaps his greatest contribution to theology. In this essay, Newman considers why "development" is an important lens through which to un
WOF 511: Newman as a Catholic (3 of 12)
In this lesson, Bishop Barron explains what led Newman to enter the Roman Catholic Church. Newman's study of Church history was part of it, giving a personal tinge to his famous quote: "To be deep in
WOF 510: Newman as an Anglican (2 of 12)
In this lesson, Bishop Barron presents Newman's autobiographical *Apologia Pro Vita Sua*, focusing on Newman's years as an Anglican prior to his conversion to the Catholic Church.
WOF 509: The Importance of St. John Henry Newman (1 of 12)
In this lesson, Bishop Barron introduces St. John Henry Newman and explains his theological significance in his own day and ours. He is a pivotal player in Church history, being compared to St. Thomas
WOF 508: How to Build on Conversion Momentum
We recently looked at some of the reasons that may be contributing to the resurgence or interest in Catholicism out in the culture. Today, we look at five suggestions on how we can preserve that momen
WOF 507: 1,700 Years of the Nicene Creed
For 1,700 years, the universal church has confessed the Nicene Creed. This anniversary year, Bishop Barron spoke at a Greek Orthodox church in Rochester, Minnesota, to reflect upon the creed's origins
WOF 506: Why Are So Many Young People Becoming Catholic?
Both interest and conversions to the Catholic Church have been surging both here and in parts of Europe, especially among young adults. To be sure, secularism still dominates the culture, but the once
WOF 505: Bishop Barron's Q&A with Irish Pilgrims
This week, we bring you the rich question and answer session from Bishop Barron's recent Jubilee address to Irish pilgrims in Rome. He takes on a variety of questions about faith, doubt, mission, happ
WOF 504: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 2)
This week we bring you the second half of a recent discussion about the meaning, purpose, and objectivity of the transcendental of beauty between the Editor-in-Chief of *Evangelization & Culture* at t
WOF 503: Our Call to Radical Self Gift
Bishop Barron gave a Jubilee address in Rome recently to Irish pilgrims in which he looked at the great Old Testament figures and examined what it looks like to be called out of one's self into radica
WOF 502: The Meaning and Purpose of Beauty (Part 1)
This week we bring you the first half of a recent discussion between Managing Editor of the Word on Fire *Evangelization & Culture* Journal, Dr. Tod Worner, and Bishop Barron. The two discuss the mean
WOF 501: Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist
Today, we're listening to a talk Bishop Barron gave within one of his classic study programs, the *Eucharist* series. He addresses Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist. Enjoy.
WOF 500: Catholic Social Thought in the Age of AI
In taking the name Pope Leo XIV, the new pope has signaled that the Church finds itself in an era marked by tumultuous social change. The question remains whether the Catholic social thought of his pr
WOF 499: Four Culminating Themes of the Bible (Part 2)
We bring you the second half of Bishop Barron's keynote address at this year's inaugural international Evangelisation & Culture conference in London. In the first half, Bishop Barron focused on the fi