The Importance of Prayer | Bishop Barron | EP 50

This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2023. Bishop Barron, born on November 19, 1959, is an American Catholic prelate currently serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester since 2022. Renowned as the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, Barron hosted the acclaimed PBS documentary series “Catholicism“ and held positions as rector at Mundelein Seminary (2012-2015) and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2015-2022). Beyond his ecclesiastical roles, Barron is a prolific author on theology and spirituality, doubling as a religion correspondent for NBC. Acknowledged as the “bishop of social media“ and the “bishop of the Internet,“ he boasts a substantial online presence with millions of followers across various platforms and has been invited to speak at major tech company headquarters. Barron’s influence extends globally, having delivered keynote addresses at prominent events such as the 2016 World Youth Day and the 2015 World Meeting of Families. Find more from Bishop Barron: Word on Fire: YouTube: @BishopBarron Twitter: Instagram: Connect with me: Instagram: Faceboook: Twitter: TikTok: @ — Chapters — 00:00 - Coming Up 01:08 - Introduction 02:43 - The Meaning of Being Called by Jesus 06:57 - The Healing Power of Prayer 09:39 - Love: The De-Centering of the Ego 13:53 - A Routine of Prayer 17:08 - Staying Present & Grounded 21:17 - The Monastic Lifestyle 24:50 - Christ: The Icon of the Invisible God 28:51 - Tammy’s Experience with the Rosary 38:56 - Prayer & Suffering 44:27 - Transubstantiation 50:20 - The Importancee of Daily Prayer 01:01:55 - Tammy’s Diet: Faith & Physiology