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WOF 487: "Ipsum Esse" & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2)
Today we conclude Bishop Barron's lecture at Charles University in Prague. During the talk, he focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas' distinctive notion of God as "ipsum esse" and its connection with some of
WOF 486: Celebrating 25 Years of Word on Fire
Word on Fire is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. That's twenty-five years of proclaiming the Gospel, evangelizing the culture, and working hard to bring people to—or back to—Christ and his
WOF 485: "Ipsum Esse" & Catholic Social Teaching (Part 1)
Today we bring you the first half of Bishop Barron's lecture at Charles University in Prague. In this talk, Bishop focuses on St. Thomas Aquinas' distinctive notion of God as "ipsum esse" and its conn
WOF 484: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 2 of 2)
Today we're bringing you the second half of a conversation between Bishop Barron and Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United
WOF 483: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (12 of 12)
Today we conclude Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. Throughout these lectures, we came t
WOF 482: Bishop Barron Joins Catholic Voices Podcast (Part 1 of 2)
Today we're bringing you the first half of a conversation that Bishop Barron had with Brenden Thompson during a trip to London. Brenden is Programme Manager of the Word On Fire Institute in the United
WOF 481: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (11 of 12)
Here is the eleventh lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. As we journey through t
WOF 480: Are We Required to Love Everyone Equally?
Are Christians required to love everyone equally? This question has recently become a matter of public and even political debate. So how should we answer? It seems necessary to ask what "loving thy ne
WOF 479: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (10 of 12)
We bring you the tenth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to under
WOF 478: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (9 of 12)
Today we continue with lesson nine on our walk through Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar.
WOF 477: 5 Ways Faith Can Free You from Anxiety & Depression
Depression and anxiety have exploded in the past decade in the United States, especially, though not exclusively, among young people. Tragically, anxiety and depression frequently contribute to suicid
WOF 476: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (8 of 12)
We continue our walk through Bishop Barron's lecture series with lesson eight on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will
WOF 475: How to Balance Work and Leisure
A debate has been raging on social media recently about the role work should play both in our individual and communal lives. One side argues that Americans are not only spending too few hours at work,
WOF 474: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (7 of 12)
Today we present the seventh lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to
WOF 473: Why and How to Pray
What is the nature and purpose of prayer? The question may sound simple, but it unearths some complex philosophical and theological issues. If God is omniscient, what is the point of speaking with him
WOF 472: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (6 of 12)
We bring you the sixth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to under
WOF 471: How to Reclaim Civil Society for the Common Good
A cultural shift seems to be underway, at least within the United States, that is potentially making society more open—perhaps even more positively disposed—to the wisdom of the Catholic social though
WOF 470: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (5 of 12)
Today we share the fifth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to und
WOF 469: 5 Reasons to Be Hopeful in the New Year
One of the defining features of the Christian moral and spiritual life is the supernatural virtue of hope. What is hope? What makes hope more than a mere superstition? How does hope help us live both
WOF 468: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (4 of 12)
We bring you the fourth lesson of Bishop Barron's lecture series on one of the most important and influential Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, Han Urs von Balthasar. We will come to unde