TO LIGHT A FIRE ON THE EARTH

This book, a conversation between Barron and Vatican journalist John L. Allen, Jr., covers topics such as Jesus in the 21st century, prayer, spiritual life, the fate of Catholicism in modern times, sexual abuse scandals, and many other issues. For those looking to understand the Church in the modern world, as well as for those seeking guidance on how to intelligently embrace their spiritual life, this book will resonate with Catholics from all walks of life. Barron's accessible style and Allen's probing reporting illuminates the faith in a new, modern, and intelligent light.

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual life--from prestigious universities to YouTube to national conferences and private retreats. The prominent theologian and podcasting priest is one of the world's greatest and most innovative teachers of Catholicism. His global media ministry called Word on Fire is one of the second largest in the United States (next to EWTN). He the author of Catholicism and is currently the Bishop of Los Angeles. JOHN L. ALLEN, JR., is the editor of Crux, specializing in coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church and the author of a number of books on religion, including most recently The Global War on Christians.