Watch episode 1 of my new film series “The Sacraments” right here: https://sacraments.wordonfire.org Friends, through the seven sacraments of the Church, Jesus is present, ministering to his people, healing, nourishing, and anointing them. These seven holy sacraments are not just symbols of Christ—they are encounters with him. This encounter with Christ begins with Baptism. The Greek verb “baptizo” is powerful. It means literally “to plunge.” We speak of taking the plunge when we move from the o

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Friends, the study of philosophy is integral to a well-rounded life. Yet for many people, philosophy can seem confusing, abstract, and daunting. Most don’t know where to begin. This is why Peter Kreeft wrote “Socrates’ Children: An Introduction to Philosophy from the 100 Greatest Philosophers,” a new four-volume book series published by Word on Fire. Learn more at: wordonfire.org/philosophy In this book series, Kreeft breaks down the most prominent philosophers from four major eras—ancient, medi

16K views · 2.8K reactions | Friends, to help you make the most of the holy season of Lent, my team has put together a Lenten Gospel Reflections book that contains the readings for each day as well as daily reflections from me. You can get just one book, or add additional copies for your family, friends, or small group, right here: https://books.wordonfire.org/lent-books-2024 | Bishop Robert Barron | Facebook