Episodes
540 Episodes
WOF 228: The Quest for the Historical Jesus
Jesus has naturally been a key person of interest for Western thought, but over the last few hundred years, there have been some major shifts in what scholars describe as the "quest for the historical Jesus."
WOF 227: The Meaning of Easter
Alleluia! We've just entered into the joyous season of Easter, where we celebrate the Lord's Resurrection, but what does it mean to say that Jesus is risen from the dead? That's what Bishop Barron answers in today's episode.
SPECIAL: Bishop Barron's "Tre Ore" Reflections
On this Good Friday, we share Bishop Barron's "Tre Ore" reflections, which Cardinal Dolan invited him to deliver in 2012 at St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York, NY).
WOF 226: Stations of the Cross w/ Bishop Barron
As Holy Week begins, listen to Bishop Barron's reflections on the 14 Stations of the Cross. Stream it all at once, or throughout the week, as we approach the memorial of Christ's Passion.
WOF 225: Non-Catholic Q&A w/ Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron answers questions from non-Catholics around the world, including:
SPECIAL: Hope During the Coronavirus w/ Bishop Barron
Friends, the coronavirus outbreak has left countless people all over the world asking themselves: Why is God allowing this to happen? How do we respond? And where can we find hope? In this bonus episode of "The Word on Fire Show," we discus
WOF 224: Thomas Aquinas on the Real Presence (Part 2 of 2)
In [last week's episode](https://www.wordonfireshow.com/episode223/), we shared the first half of Bishop Barron's talk on "The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist." It focused on the Biblical and patristic basis for the doctrine. This
UPDATE: Join Bishop Barron for Mass Each Day
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Catholic dioceses throughout the United States have now suspended public Masses.
WOF 223: The Eucharist in the Early Church (Part 1 of 2)
The fathers of the Second Vatican Council referred to the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian life, that from which authentic Christianity flows and that toward which it tends. Yet a recent Pew Forum study found that only 30
WOF 222: Gnosticism, the Enduring Heresy
Gnosticism was one of the earliest heresies of the Church, and it remains among the most enduring. With an emphasis on special knowledge acquired only by a small group of enlightened elites, as well as a sharp division between spirit and ma
WOF 221: When Church Leaders Fail
Just recently, Catholics were devastated to learn of another case of sexual abuse, this time involving Jean Vanier, the esteemed founder of L'Arche and a man once considered to be a living saint. Vanier, who passed away last year, was accus
WOF 220: Entering the Desert of Lent
With the beginning of Lent right around the corner, Bishop Barron talks about this ancient period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter, and offer several recommendations on how to have a more spiritually powerful Len
WOF 219: Stoicism and Christianity
Stoicism is experiencing a cultural moment, especially among Millennial techies. What is this ancient school of philosophy? Why is it experiencing a revival? And how does it compare to Christianity? Bishop Barron discusses all that and more
WOF 218: The Intellectual Life
How did Bishop Barron get drawn into the life of the mind? What are his reading and writing habits like? In this episode, he discusses the intellectual life and gives advice to aspiring intellectuals.
WOF 217: International Q&A w/ Bishop Barron
In today's episode, Bishop Barron fields questions from people all over the world, including:
WOF 216: "1917," War, and Faith
The hit movie *1917* vividly depicts the horrors of World War I, including its great spiritual peril. In this episode, Bishop Barron reflects on the Great War, discussing its impact on twentieth-century theology and philosophy, the Pope, an
WOF 215: When People Are Indifferent About God
Today, we share a sample lesson from a course inside our [Word on Fire Institute](https://wordonfire.institute) on "Reaching the Different." The course is taught by Dr. Matt Nelson and teaches how to evangelize friends and family who are ap
WOF 214: Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, and Gregory the Great (Part 3 of 3)
In this third and final part of our series on the Church Fathers (listen to [Part 1](https://wordonfireshow.com/episode210) and [Part 2](https://wordonfireshow.com/episode213)), Bishop Barron examines four influential Fathers from the post-
WOF 213: More Church Fathers You Should Know (Part 2 of 3)
In this second part of our series on the Church Fathers (listen to [Part 1](https://wordonfireshow.com/episode210/)), Bishop Barron takes a look at some important Church Fathers from the pre-Nicene and Nicene periods, including:
WOF 212: Top 3 New Year's Resolutions
With the new year coming up, many of us will make resolutions. Some of us will pledge to exercise more, lose weight, or pick up new habits. But what spiritual resolutions should we make for 2020? In this short episode, Bishop Barron offers