Science Points to God

In this podcast, Bishop Robert Barron delivers a compelling homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, where he explores the relationship between science and religion. He addresses the growing trend of young people moving away from religion, often due to the perceived clash between scientific discoveries and their faith. Using the story of the Magi, Bishop Barron illustrates how their pursuit of astronomy ultimately led them to Jesus, showing that scientific exploration can actually enhance one’s beliefs. He emphasizes the universe’s intelligibility and argues that this suggests a divine intelligence behind its creation, a viewpoint backed by renowned physicist Eugene Wigner and various biblical texts. The homily wraps up with the powerful message that science and religion can coexist and enrich one another, rather than being in conflict.