The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture - WOF 164: The Return of Paganism

WOF 164: The Return of Paganism

01/28/19 • 34 min

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Ross Douthat recently published an op-ed in the New York Times titled "The Return of Paganism." He argues that maybe there actually is a genuinely post-Christian future for America, one that mixes pantheism with civic religion.Bishop Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss the article. A listener asks why God needed a second coming of Christ and couldn't have accomplished everything during his first coming.

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WOF 163: International Q&A w/ Bishop Barron

Bishop Barron takes listener questions from all over the world, including:

What are examples of popular films that convey the Gospel without being preachy or poorly produced?
Which beings have souls, and where do we draw the line?
If prayer doesn't change God's mind, then when we get what we pray for, would we have gotten it anyways?
How can laypeople encourage priests to do more evangelization?
Since there's no time in heaven, when I die, will the rest of my family already be there even if they’re not dead yet?
How do you defend the faith through social media when so few people are willing to engage serious arguments?
How can Catholic laypeople determine which Church leaders to follow and imitate?
Are we at a spiritual disadvantage without deep friendships in our lives? Are there any virtues of loneliness?

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WOF 165: The Gospel of Saint You

In this episode, Bishop Barron discusses a recent New York Times article by David Brooks titled “The Morality of Selfism: The Gospel of Saint You.” It’s a tongue-in-cheek affirmation of a culture that puts tremendous emphasis on self, self-care, and self-display. Bishop Barron explores some of the dangerous outcomes of such a culture. A listener asks whether it’s helpful or troubling that the Catholic tradition includes so many definitions of God.