Friends, I have often critiqued what I call "beige Catholicism," a Catholicism which has lost its verve, its sense of self, and its missionary focus. Poor liturgical implementations of this great Council, the rise of secularism, and the emergence of a hyper-individualistic culture have left many Catholics detached from the transcendent. Watch future videos on the "Bishop Barron on Vatican II" playlist: https://www.facebook.com/watch/BishopRobertBarron/2752026988409664/ Videos produced in coopera

Friends, the Mass is our joining together with Christ’s selfless sacrifice, the eternal act of praise. Because of the all-encompassing nature of worship, there is a tight link between liturgy and the transformation of the world. Therefore, highlighting the Mass isn’t an exercise in irrelevant fussiness; it is rather an emphasizing of the public witness of the Church. Watch the video for more. Watch future videos on the "Bishop Barron on Vatican II" playlist: https://www.facebook.com/watch/Bishop

Friends, in this video clip, I discuss the actual purpose of Vatican II. The Church, at certain periods, had crouched behind medieval walls, keeping its treasure to itself. But through the council’s missionary focus, the Church’s gates have been opened—not so much to let the modern world in, but to let the beauty and holiness of the Church out. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rIuHQ_fhQk | Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. In “What Christians Believe,” I walk readers through the Nicene Creed line by line, explaining its teachings in a clear and compelling way. Learn more at books.wordonfire.org/what-christians-believe. | Bishop Robert Barron