Friends, when I was rector at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, we were very supportive of those who wanted to learn the Tridentine Latin Mass. But during training, we emphasized that the goal of the Extraordinary Form is not performance art, but rather a deep and expressive entering into the mystery of Christ's supreme sacrifice. Watch future videos on the "Bishop Barron on Vatican II" playlist: https://www.facebook.com/watch/BishopRobertBarron/2752026988409664/ Watch future videos on the "Bishop

Friends, in an effort to continue the practice of our faith during the coronavirus outbreak, we invite you to join us online for daily Mass from my chapel: wordonfire.org/daily-mass | Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, some Catholics in America today are increasingly vocal in their attacks on the Second Vatican Council—an ecumenical council of the Church summoned and presided over by the successor of Peter. How should we understand this disturbing trend? In this video, I trace the missionary purpose of Vatican II from the conciliar texts themselves, through the New Evangelization, and finally to the Magisterium of Pope Francis, whose influences situate him in a particular camp in this history. The Sec