WOF 088: Listener Q&A with Bishop Barron

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

Normally, in each episode we take one listener question. But we've received such a large number of outstanding questions from around the globe that we’ve decided to devote another episode to answering a range of questions from listeners like you. Bishop Barron answers several questions, rapid fire, on many different topics.

Topics Discussed

• 0:05 - Intro: Bishop Barron returns from his CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players film trip
• 2:00 - Should we feel guilty for not giving away all of our possessions and serving the poorest of the poor?
• 5:10 - If there are aliens, did Jesus appear to them as well?
• 7:45 - What is the difference between the Ascension and the Assumption?
• 9:45 - Why do we take both the Bread and the Wine in Communion?
• 13:20 - When does venting turn into gossip, and how do we avoid gossiping?
• 18:45 - Where is Jesus' body today?
• 24:25 - What might Jesus say about dealing with a bad breakup?
• 26:45 - What resources should Catholics read to understand Martin Luther?

Bonus Resources

• Study Guides
  • CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players - Leader's Guide (Bishop Barron)
  • CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players - Study Guide (Bishop Barron)
  • CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players - Leaders Kit (Bishop Barron)

• DVDs
  • CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players (Bishop Barron)

• Books
  • Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith by Bishop Barron
  • Seeds of the Word: Finding God in the Culture by Bishop Barron
  • Vibrant Paradoxes: The Both/And of Catholicism by Bishop Barron
  • Praying with the Pivotal Players by Bishop Barron
  • Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Master by Bishop Barron

Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.