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To Light a Fire on the Earth

By: Bishop Robert Barron,John L. Allen Jr. - contributor
Narrated by: Adam Verner
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As secularism gains influence and increasing numbers see religion as dull and backward, Robert Barron wants to illuminate how beautiful, intelligent, and relevant the Catholic faith is.

In this compelling new book - drawn from conversations with and narrated by award-winning Vatican journalist John L. Allen Jr. - Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, proclaims in vivid language the goodness and truth of the Catholic tradition. Through Barron's smart, practical, artistic, and theological observations - as well as through personal anecdotes about everything from engaging atheists on YouTube to his days as a young die-hard baseball fan from Chicago - To Light a Fire on the Earth covers prodigious ground.

Touching on a wide range of subjects, including Jesus, prayer, science, movies, atheism, the spiritual life, the fate of the Church in modern times, beauty, art, and social media, Barron reveals why the Church matters today and how Catholics can intelligently engage a skeptical world.

©2017 Robert Barron and John L. Allen (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Not by Bishop Barron

The book says it is "by" Bishop Barron, it isn't. It's a biography of Bishop Barron by John Allen. I was very disappointed in this as I wanted a discussion of the topic by Barron, not an interpretation by Allen

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Wonderful, so much packed in this book.

Been listening to Bishop Barron for 3 years now, converted Lutheran to Catholicism. Barron has been instrumental for me in rounding out what I did not get in RCIA. Those familiar with his digital media: podcasts, videos with hear some familiar Barronisms in here. I love his emphasis on using intellect to deepen our faith. Books and authors he finds influential never disappoint. Refreshing to hear Bishop Barron's own story, and about how Word on Fire came to life. The narrator had a super pleasant voice, perfect to match the passion and wisdom in this book. Bravo! I'm off to buy the hardback!

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A Guide for a New Generation of Catholics.

In an age of scandals and secularism, it's time to go beyond looking at the church of authority, of rules and regulations. It's time to look again at tradition and the jewels of the faith. Barron makes the case wonderfully for it. We won't forget any of the "hot-button" topics, but it will involve a new approach. It's time for Catholics and non-Catholics alike to look at our faith in a new light. Reading this will help on that journey.

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Mostly Good

What was good was really good! And even though I would disagree with a few of his positions in a big way, they didn't turn me off to what he's trying to accomplish in the Church. However, I almost did turn it off several times because of Sfam Verner's very poor pronunciation of words he obviously doesn't know. It was so grating to listen to him mispronounce certain words over and over again that I couldn't focus on what was being said. They need to get someone else to read it who's willing to look up the proper pronunciation. But other than that, the content is quite good!

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Enjoyed every minute, captivating.

Really enjoyed the book and very pleased it was available on Audible. Very we read and could hear Bishop Baron's words spoken as if he himself had read them. Wish more of his books were available on Audible

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Excellent, thought provoking.

Excellent book. Great content and clearly read.

Pronunciation of Latin, Spanish, and Italian words/names are not always correct.

Highly recommend this book.

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comprehensive

Far ranging evaluation of the state of the Church. Valuable analysis. Worth your time. Some repetition.

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beautifully read and very engaging.

Beautifully read and very engaging. would strongly recommend to varied type audience. revealing and compelling.

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Gwah-duh-loo-PAY

Really enjoyed this book. However, the pronunciation of some names could have been researched a bit more.

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Vital topic for today's Christian

excellent information; those unfamiliar with Word On Fire get a great introduction to the ministry; those familiar get insight into origins, principles (pillars) and direction/future goals of the ministry. Only criticism is the adulation (though merited) got a little distracting.

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