![]() ![]() ![]() "(I wanted) to introduce my work to people, like this is the one book you could hand to someone and say, this kind of sums up what I've been about, as a theologian, as a teacher, an evangelist," Barron told CNA. The result is part Barron memoir, part how-to evangelism guide, part cultural commentary and everything in between, covering everything from the transcendentals of beauty, goodness and truth to Barron's love for baseball and Bob Dylan. The book, "To Light a Fire on the Earth," is the collaborative product of interviews with Catholic journalist and author John Allen, who flew out to California to spend time with Barron, and who narrates his story. Put Barron at a Catholic conference, and he's treated like a rockstar.īut whether you're a Bishop Barron aficionado or you've never heard of him, his latest book will offer new insights into the life and mind of one of the most compelling American Catholic figures of the 21st century. Mention Barron's name to Catholics, and they're likely to know at least some of his work, whether that's his popular CATHOLICISM series, his online movie reviews, or his social media presence. ![]() His intelligent yet understandable, compelling yet approachable style has in many ways allowed Catholicism to be re-proposed to a culture that is becoming increasingly hostile to faith. That's Barron's forte, and the reason he was invited to the heart of Silicon Valley in the first place. ![]()
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