Friends, in my brand-new book, Renewing Our Hope: Essays for the New Evangelization, I trace how the Church can renew itself through four stages: "Renewing Our Mission," "Renewing Our Minds," "Renewing the Church," and finally, "Renewing Our Culture." bishopbarronbooks.com/renew My hope is that you will read this collection and reflect upon what you can contribute to the renewal of our great Catholic heritage in today's society. | Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, the Bible has a lot to say about soldiers. In this address at Cadet Chapel in West Point, NY, I discuss three soldiers from the Old Testament and draw truth from their stories. ———VIDEO LINKS——— Bishop Barron Visits Annapolis – Catholicism and Just War Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJDVmldG8W4 Called into the Depths: Bishop Barron’s Address to the United States Naval Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBgmZdM0IKg Bishop Barron Visits Annapolis – The City’s Catholic Histo

Friends, everything in the Church’s life comes from and returns to the sacraments. But there is far more to these ancient rites than meets the eye. In a new follow-up to my film series on the Mass, I look at the great sacraments of the Church in all their theological depth, spiritual effects, and pastoral promise. “The Sacraments” will help you understand these signs and channels of grace and discover the secret behind their persistence down the ages: the presence and power of the Savior himself