The Power of Prayer

In this episode of Word on Fire, Bishop Robert Barron addresses the increasing tendency to disparage prayer in contemporary society, especially in the wake of tragic events. He argues that dismissing prayer as ineffectual is a uniquely modern phenomenon, contrasting it with historical and biblical perspectives where prayer is seen as a powerful and efficacious means of connecting with God. Drawing from the book of Exodus, Bishop Barron illustrates how prayer and action are not mutually exclusive but complementary, with prayer serving as a channel for God's active energy in the world. He encourages listeners to persist in prayer, not as a means of manipulating God, but as a way of opening themselves to divine guidance and ensuring that their actions are aligned with the highest good.