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Bishop Robert Barron Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Bishop of Diocese of Winona-Rochester (MN); founder of @WordOnFire; host of CATHOLICISM series.

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Book Cover for: The Sign of the Cross: Recovering the Power of the Ancient Prayer, Bert Ghezzi

The Sign of the Cross: Recovering the Power of the Ancient Prayer

Bert Ghezzi
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

But there is so much more historical and theological significance to this ancient gesture than most people realize. Learn more in Bert Ghezzi’s book “The Sign of the Cross: Recovering the Power of the Ancient Prayer,” at: https://t.co/Elem6t8x1z https://t.co/Ivor28Ia66

Paperback, 2023

$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: SUMMARY OF Arthur C. Brooks From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, Franklin Scoch

SUMMARY OF Arthur C. Brooks From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Franklin Scoch
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, here's an excerpt from a new book by @arthurbrooks titled "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." https://t.co/OYNBqqY8S6

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Book Cover for: Gaudium Et Spes, Vatican Council

Gaudium Et Spes

Vatican Council
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

I encourage you to watch, read, and share these materials. Study the great texts of Vatican II—Dei Verbum, Lumen Gentium, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and Gaudium et Spes. And remember that the purpose of the council was not to modernize the Church; it was to Christify the world!

Paperback, 2017

$9.00$4.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Catholics and Contempt: How Catholic Media Fuel Today's Fights, and What to Do about It, John L. Allen

Catholics and Contempt: How Catholic Media Fuel Today's Fights, and What to Do about It

John L. Allen
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, in his new book, “Catholics and Contempt,” Vatican journalist and Crux Editor John L. Allen Jr. diagnoses the root causes of our venomous media culture and offers a path forward for a more honest and charitable media landscape. Learn more at https://t.co/OlocXAJJhB. https://t.co/1dMNzJlIG4

Paperback, 2023

$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Great Story of Israel: Election, Freedom, Holiness, Robert Barron

The Great Story of Israel: Election, Freedom, Holiness

Robert Barron
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, my latest article for @WordOnFire is an excerpt from my new book “The Great Story of Israel.” In it I reflect on 1 Samuel 17—the well-known story of David and Goliath. Read more: https://t.co/2lVdgvJQFx https://t.co/mtNeKEoAI7

Hardcover, 2022

$29.95$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Mary: God's Yes to Man, Pope John Paul II

Mary: God's Yes to Man

Pope John Paul II
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

"With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love." - Pope St. John Paul II https://t.co/RnZfs2nhQy

Paperback, 1950

$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings (Cycle A) Volume 1, Peter Kreeft

Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings (Cycle A) Volume 1

Peter Kreeft
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, I am happy to announce that the second volume of @ProfessorKreeft’s popular reflections on the Mass readings is now available. Learn more about “Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings (Cycle A)” at: https://t.co/RxY0haNs2n https://t.co/9NZYNUVlIC

Hardcover, 2022

$34.95$17.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life, Arthur C. Brooks

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Arthur C. Brooks
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, here's an excerpt from a new book by @arthurbrooks titled "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." https://t.co/OYNBqqY8S6

Hardcover, 2022

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Light at the Torn Horizon, Paul Murray

Light at the Torn Horizon

Paul Murray
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, I would like to share with you a brand new book of beautiful and moving poetry by Paul Murray, OP: “Light at the Torn Horizon.” https://t.co/TweeuhnDSw https://t.co/EdIjwqFjsE

Paperback, 2022

$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life, Luke Burgis

Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life

Luke Burgis
Bishop Robert BarronBishop Robert Barron

Friends, I recently sat down with @lukeburgis, author of "Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” We had a fascinating conversation about René Girard, mimetic desire, scapegoats, the Ferrari-Lamborghini rivalry, and more. Give it a listen! https://t.co/Eqy2qfO1CV

Hardcover, 2021

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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