The adventures of classical moralityBishop Robert Barron
One of the most significant fault lines in Western culture opened up in the 16th and 17th centuries, when what we now know as the "modern" world separated itself from the classical and medieval worlds. ...
Don't give up on the liberal arts! Bishop Robert Barron
It has just come to my attention that Marymount University, a Catholic institution in Arlington, Virginia, has announced its intention to cut 10 traditional majors from its program, including philosophy, ...
Inclusion and exclusionBishop Robert Barron
I would like to follow up on an earlier article I wrote on the notions of "inclusivity" and "welcome," which have come to dominate the Catholic conversation in the lead-up to the Synod on Synodality. ...
Inclusivity and love Bishop Robert Barron
The other night, I had the privilege of participating in one of the listening sessions for the continental phase of the Synodal process. The basis for our discussion was a lengthy document produced by ...
Farewell to Pope BenedictBishop Robert Barron
One of the most consequential churchman of the last 100 years has died. Pope Benedict XVI (formerly Joseph Ratzinger) leaves a remarkable legacy in both the Church he served and in the wider society. ...
David and Goliath Bishop Robert Barron
This piece is an excerpt from the forthcoming book "The Great Story of Israel" (Word on Fire Publishing), reflecting on 1 Samuel 17. Certainly, in the biblical framework, an important dimension of ...
Entering the spiritual space of John the BaptistBishop Robert Barron
One of my favorite places on earth is the great Cathedral of Chartres, located about an hour by train south of Paris. For me, it represents the richest expression of Gothic architecture, and the Gothic ...
Mother Alfred and the need for women religious Bishop Robert Barron
My new hero is Mother Alfred Moes. I realize that she is not a household name, even among Catholics, but she should be. She came on my radar screen only after I became the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, ...
