Robert Barron (priest)

Robert Barron ( born November 19, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois ) is a Roman Catholic priest, writer and preacher from Chicago. Robert Barron founded 2000 Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, a non- profit organization.

Life

Robert Barron studied philosophy at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, then Catholic theology at the Catholic University of St. Mary of the Lake in Chicago. In 1986 he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He then completed at the Institut Catholique de Paris a doctorate degree and in 1992 with the thesis on Thomas Aquinas Doctor Theologiae ( Dr. theol. ) Doctorate.

Since 1992 he is professor for Catholic Theology at the Theological Faculty of the University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Robert Barron is a book author and has written several books on theological topics. He also has a Sunday radio program entitled " Word on Fire" directed. From 2010 he has worked in television. Barron themed contemporary trends in cinema, literature, art and philosophy, and refers to non-Christian authors such as Bob Dylan and Keith Richards.

In 2010 he made ​​a documentary entitled " Catholicism". The film tells the story of the Catholic Church based on a journey through 16 countries, including Germany with the stations of Cologne and Frankfurt am Main.

Apart speaks English Robert Barron fluent in French, Spanish, German and Latin.

Works

  • A study of the De potentia of Thomas Aquinas in light of the dogmatic theology of Paul Tillich: creation as discipleship. Mellen Research University Press, 1993
  • And Now I See. . . : A Theology of Transformation. Crossroad, New York, 1998. [ Paperback ]
  • Opening hearts, minds and doors: Embodying the inclusive and vulnerable love of God. National Federation of Priests ' Councils, 1999
  • The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path. Orbis Books, 2002.
  • Heaven in Stone and Glass: Experiencing the Spirituality of the Great Cathedrals. Crossroad, 2002.
  • Bridging the Great Divide: Musings of a Post- Liberal, Post- Conservative Evangelical Catholic. Rowman & Littlefield, 2004.
  • The Great Mysteries: Experiencing Catholic Faith from the Inside Out. Rowman & Littlefield, 2007 ( with Andrew M. Greeley )
  • Priority of Christ, The: Toward a Post Liberal Catholicism. Brazos Press, 2007.
  • Eucharist ( Catholic Spirituality for Adults ). Orbis Books, 2008.
  • Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Master ( Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series). Crossroad, 2008.
  • Word on Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ. Crossroad, 2008.
  • Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith. Random House, 2011

Awards

  • Book Award from the Catholic Press Association (2003, 1997)
  • Journalism Award from the Catholic Press Association (1998, 1995)
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