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Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion

By CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Jun 29, 2021 / 13:20 pm Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles and head of Word on Fire ministries, called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming that dialogue with the U.S. bishops over abortion and the reception of Communion is the …
The Richest Versions of Ourselves

In college, my friends and I asked one another, “If we were superheroes, what super power we would choose?” I picked “control.” I wanted to be able to control my energy level after a long day of work and school. I wanted to be able to control time so I …
Bishops note Eucharistic hunger, lay and clerical sacrifices, amid coronavirus pandemic

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 17, 2020 / 08:00 pm MT (CNA).- Bishops on Tuesday discussed pastoral strategies and the movement of the Holy Spirit during the coronavirus pandemic, noting the great desire for the sacraments on the part of many Catholics. Bishops lauded sacrifices made by priests …
Bishop Barron defends Junipero Serra: Evangelization is not ‘cultural aggression’

CNA Staff, Aug 30, 2020 / 04:00 am MT (CNA).- Bishop Robert Barron this week delivered a homily in support of St. Junipero Serra, an 18th century Franciscan missionary whose legacy has drawn renewed scrutiny in recent months from some who consider him a symbol of an oppressive colonial system. …
Are Catholic flame wars evangelizing online? Bishop Barron says ‘no’

CNA Staff, Jul 8, 2020 / 07:00 pm MT (CNA).- A California bishop challenged Catholics online to “cut it out” and better represent their Christian faith through their social media engagement. On Tuesday, Bishop Robert Barron, an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, issued a “pastoral cry of the heart” to …
Today’s Video: St. John of the Cross

Here are some quotes from St. John of the Cross on his Feast Day: On aging: “In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human successes, but on how well we have loved.” ― Saint John of the Cross On one’s journey: “If …
A call to joy, mercy and hope – LA’s three new bishops ordained

CNA/EWTN News Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles ordained three new auxiliary bishops on Tuesday, including the prominent internet evangelist Father Robert Barron. The archbishop encouraged the new bishops to bring the joy of God’s love to their flock. “As bishops, you are servants of hope. And you always …