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Founded by @BishopBarron , Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media organization proclaiming Christ in the culture.
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Please pray for all those suffering in Ukraine. May God help them in this time of distress.
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“Jesus Christ commanded us to love our enemies, not to guide their boots onto our necks.”
Read more from
@MattPetrusek
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The Board of Directors and the Word on Fire staff express their condolences to Bishop Barron and his family and offer their prayers upon learning of the death of Bishop Barron’s mother, Elizabeth. A truly gracious lady, Bishop Barron’s mother will be remembered with fondness and
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More than 50,000 rosaries have been prayed this month for the intention that those who have fallen away from their faith may return to the Church with a renewed understanding of God’s love and mercy.
Let’s continue to pray! Log your rosary on our website:
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“And indeed, in the late modern West, we are presented with two rival visions of love to celebrate in June, each with its own sexual ethic and account of the virtues: Pride, which contends ‘love is love,’ and Humility, which proclaims ‘God is love.’”
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"Christ is risen and life is freed." —St. John Chrysostom
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Happy birthday, Bishop Barron!
.
@WordOnFire
here. Join us in wishing Bishop Barron a very happy birthday!
How did you first encounter Bishop Barron?
Whether it was his homilies broadcast on the radio at the turn of the century, his movie reviews, the CATHOLICISM series, or perhaps even one of his Reddit
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Please join us in praying for
@BishopBarron
on the 37th anniversary of his priestly ordination! May God bless you abundantly.
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Today, we celebrate all those born with Down syndrome and the unique gifts they bring to the world.
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When Jesus first said “Abba,” he meant Joseph.
As with all fathers, the vocation of Joseph was to provide for Jesus as seamless a transition from father to Father as possible.
This Father's Day, reflect upon the spiritually-inspiring role of fatherhood:
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Priestly celibacy is not a relic of medieval Catholicism; it is an insignia of the heavenly kingdom.
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”Saints exist, not for themselves, but for the Church. They are models and intercessors for the rest of us here below.”
In his blog,
@BishopBarron
discusses the life of St. John Paul II and his heroic expressions of courage and justice:
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In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;
do not let me ever be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me.
Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me.
Psalm 31:1-2
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This sort of communal effort might, over time, help to restore a sense of unity and joined purpose that is badly needed right now.
@TheAnchoress
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We have exciting news! On Wednesday, September 19 (one week from today), at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT,
@BishopBarron
will be hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on
@reddit
. He is the first Catholic bishop to ever host a Reddit AMA in the website’s history.
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Word on Fire! May we share in a splendid prayer of St. Augustine on this holy day:
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As
@BishopBarron
is installed as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota this week, join us in praying a novena (nine days of prayer) to St. Thérèse of Lisieux. 1/2
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St. Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!
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“All saints give testimony to the truth, that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown.” - St. Thomas Becket
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the man of the beatitudes, was a model of true freedom.
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We are excited to premiere a new film series on the intersection of faith and science made possible by a grant from
@templeton_fdn
. The five episodes will premiere online from Feb 13-17 and are narrated by The Chosen’s
@JonathanRoumie
. Learn more:
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This post is presented by the CEO & Board of Directors of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: Information is circulating via social media that Word on Fire, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, received a PPP loan in the amount of $1 million. This information is incorrect. (1/2)
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Today we celebrate a great saint of the Church, St. Martin of Tours, whose powerful and evocative story of conversion has captured the attention of Christians for centuries ⬇️
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Today is
#NationalDayofPrayer
and we are grateful to all who joined our Rosary initiative to pray for those who have fallen away from the Catholic faith. We topped our goal of 10,000 Rosaries in just 48 hours, but let’s keep it going! Log your Rosary:
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We're excited to announce Word on Fire Spark, our new publishing line for children and young readers, along with Haley Stewart, who is now serving as Managing Editor of Word on Fire Spark. Great things to come!
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Congratulations,
@BishopBarron
! We are praying for your spiritual protection and that God keeps you in good health. May God bless you and the good people of the Diocese of
@WinonaRochester
each and every day of your lives.
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On this Memorial Day, may we pray for all the men and women who have given their life for the freedom of others.
#MemorialDay
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About a year ago,
@BishopBarron
became the first Catholic bishop to ever host an
#AMA
in
@reddit
’s history.
And today, he’s returning to do it again!
Please join us at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT / 11 a.m. PT) at .
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The
#COVID19
quarantine is a chance for Catholic parents to reclaim their role as their children’s first and best educators in the faith.
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STATEMENT FROM WORD ON FIRE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
LifeSiteNews recently published two articles entitled “How should Christians vote? Bishop Barron, Never-Trumpers muddy the waters” (1/9)
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Martin Luther King Jr. did not advocate violence nor acquiescence to injustice, but provocative, active non-violence. By turning the other cheek, you signal to your aggressors that you refuse to share in their violence. Read Bishop Barron’s article:
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We are humbled and excited to share that
@BishopBarron
has reached a significant milestone: One million subscribers to his YouTube channel!
When Bishop Barron posted his first video on YouTube in 2007—a movie review of Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed”—he could not have imagined
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Stream the full, hour-long episode on Venerable Fulton J. Sheen from
@BishopBarron
's “Pivotal Players” series!
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“The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit down through the ages, is meant to be the privileged place where this coming-together happens.”
Read more on the Ascension of the Lord from
@BishopBarron
:
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WATCH: An important message from Bishop Barron about the spiritual disaster that the Church is currently experiencing.
Help Bishop Barron get “This Is My Body” into every parish in America to help restore faith in the Real Presence: .
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Catholics need to stop fretting and remember that the Church instituted by Christ will never die.
@TheAnchoress
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It’s time to burst the myth that religion is opposed to science.
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The PPP loan that the corporation received was for the amount of $403,527 and that amount was applied for and accepted to protect our staff from potential layoffs. The loan was vetted and approved by the Word on Fire Board of Directors. (2/2)
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Our Blessed Mother was the first to share the
#GoodNews
about her Son, and teaches us how to evangelize by presence, action, and word.
#Mary
#Visitation
#Evangelization
#JesusChrist
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Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Let us remember to be merciful to others like the Father is merciful to us and turn to the needy with mercy. Learn more about our new Works of Mercy fund:
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"Saint Joseph. One Cannot love Jesus and Mary without loving the Holy Patriarch." —St. Josemaría Escrivá
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"God had one son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering." —St. Augustine
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Marriage is a covenant “yes” to Christ, whose Spirit desires to be the bonding force of the spouses’ one flesh, one mind, one heart, and one spirit.
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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One year after getting the news that
@BishopBarron
was moving to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, the new Word on Fire studio is ready to go! Stay tuned for more Sunday Sermons and Commentaries, the next season of Bishop Barron Presents, new lectures in the Word on Fire
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It is only when our lives are in conformity with God’s will that we truly learn who we are and what we must do.
@FrSteveGrunow
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“After her conversion she joined the Carmelites only to be arrested and executed by the Nazis.”
On this her feast day, read
@BishopBarron
's insightful article about St. Edith Stein's life and witness:
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Help us celebrate Mary this month by joining in our effort to pray 10,000 Rosaries for the intention of those who have fallen away from the faith. Log your Rosary on our website and join us in this powerful movement of prayer:
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Sitting before Christ at Adoration is less about doing than about being. In that silent interlude something supernatural is at work.
@TheAnchoress
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“Examining the assumptions and implications of the Pride movement leads to some unsettling conclusions.”
Read more from
@MattPetrusek
on Pride ideology:
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“As a former atheist, what most troubles me, though, is when I see Catholics behaving badly online.”
Does your online behavior drive people towards Christ, or away from him?
@pursuedbytruth
provides helpful advice on avoiding digital toxicity:
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If Catholics cannot stand together under the teaching and understanding of the Eucharist, how will we ever unite over anything?
@TheAnchoress
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Today, we celebrate Father’s Day & honor all those who have been an earthly model of God’s paternal love for each of us. Please join us in praying for all these men, that they continue living out their profound vocation to fatherhood. Make a gift:
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If the greatest theologian of the Middle Ages found his repose in God alone, might we find just a little bit of encouragement?
@DominicanaDHS
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Mother Teresa dedicated her life to following God’s will and serving others. As
@AndrewPetiprin
writes in his latest article, “The ‘little way’ was the only way to make any progress amid the utter destitution of the streets of Kolkata.”
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Today, on the feast of St. Benedict, watch "St. Benedict: The Monk" for FREE!
This feature-length exploration follows the life of St. Benedict, the "cave-dwelling kid" who changed the course of Western civilization!
Watch the full film here:
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Middle-earth revealed the truth of things—and changed everything.
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“I make myself a leper with the lepers to gain all to Jesus Christ.”
St. Damien de Veuster, priest and servant of the Molokai leper colony, pray for us!
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Elizabeth of the Trinity battled her own nature in order to disappear into Christ.
@TheAnchoress
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"Neil deGrasse Tyson Concurs: Catholicism Is the Science-Friendly Religion" by
@MatthewBecklo
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Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, the parents of Thérèse of Lisieux, serve as beacons of hope to many looking for inspiration for marriage and the family.
@rachelbulman
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When
@BishopBarron
’s interview with
@jordanbpeterson
went live, the excitement was palpable. But the best comments came from atheists and other non-Catholics, including one skeptic who asked where and how he could convert to Catholicism!
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May the Lord bless
@FrRobertBarron
who was just appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Please pray for him!
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If you’ve ever had doubts about whether the Eucharist is really the true Body and Blood of Jesus, then you are exactly the person that should be reading Bishop Barron's new book, “This Is My Body.”
Get it for just $2 at .
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Mary isn’t chosen because she’s so great; she’s so great because she’s chosen.
@ShamelessPopery
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"The Holy Spirit can use anything, even confoundingly bad artwork, to work God’s purposes."
@TheAnchoress
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“Jesus, I trust in You!” St. Faustina's message of Divine Mercy is no mere abstract principle or idea aimed at making us feel good. It is a concrete proposal to the world, and accordingly needs a concrete application.
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In the sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive much more than we could ever imagine.
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Beautiful music and liturgy continue to captivate a spiritually-starved secular world.
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”Jesus, we bring to you all those who have been injured and who have lost their lives as a result of unrest in our nation, and we pray that they may rest in peace.”
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble provides an examination of conscience for readers.
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“My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice; these are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words.” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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Next week,
@BishopBarron
will join his brother bishops for their annual
@USCCB
meeting, where he’ll lead a panel discussion about the “nones.”
In advance of the meeting, Bishop Barron was recently interviewed about the nones. Here is the full text. Enjoy!
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“In an age and season of harshness...we can learn a little from Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg, the odd couple.”
With the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,
@ThinkerCatholic
reflects on her deep friendship with Antonin Scalia, despite their differences.
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Today is the feast day St. Edith Stein, a Catholic convert and Carmelite nun who was martyred in the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp in 1942.
@BishopBarron
explores her vocation and witness in his book, “The Priority of Christ." Read an excerpt here:
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March 25 marks the climactic destruction of Sauron in Tolkien’s epic. This, not coincidentally, is the date we celebrate the Annunciation: the date Satan’s plans were undone as Christ took on flesh.
#Tolkien
#TolkienReadingDay
#TolkienReadingDay2020
#LOTR
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Tolkien’s faith shaped him in no small part because it was not compartmentalized.
@HollyOrdway
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From
@BishopBarron
’s homily for the first Sunday of
#Advent
. Listen to the entire homily here >>
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