Watch CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players

2016
1 Season
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Catholicism: The Pivotal Players is a documentary series created by Word on Fire and hosted by Bishop Robert Barron. The series explores the lives and legacies of some of the most influential figures in Catholicism, from St. Augustine to St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each episode of the series focuses on one individual, examining their contributions to the Catholic Church and the impact they had on the world. Throughout the series, Bishop Barron provides insightful commentary on the lives of these pivotal players and their enduring significance.

The first episode of the series profiles St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition. Bishop Barron travels to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, to explore his life and work. He visits the beautiful basilica that is dedicated to St. Francis and talks to scholars and experts who share their insights into the saint's spirituality and his legacy.

The second episode profiles St. Thomas Aquinas, the renowned philosopher and theologian whose work has had a profound impact on both the Catholic Church and Western thought in general. Bishop Barron takes viewers through the life and work of St. Thomas, visiting the places where he lived and taught and explaining the importance of his ideas.

The third episode focuses on two of the most important figures in the Church's history: St. Catherine of Siena and St. John of the Cross. Bishop Barron explores the spirituality and teachings of these two great mystics, delving into the ways in which they sought to deepen their relationship with God and share their insights with others.

In the fourth episode, the series turns to St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits and a pivotal figure in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Bishop Barron traces St. Ignatius's journey from soldier to saint, exploring his experience of conversion and the ways in which his spiritual insights have continued to influence the Church.

The final episode of the series focuses on two of the greatest minds in the Catholic tradition: G.K. Chesterton and Michelangelo. Bishop Barron examines the lives and works of these two figures, highlighting the ways in which they have contributed to the Church's intellectual and artistic legacy.

Overall, Catholicism: The Pivotal Players is a compelling and insightful series that offers a fresh perspective on some of the most important figures in Catholic history. With its beautiful cinematography and expert commentary, the series is sure to appeal to both Catholics and those with an interest in the history of ideas.

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between August 31, 2016 and on Word on Fire

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6. Michelangelo

September 1, 2016

The master of sculpture and painting is not a saint but serves as the privileged representative of the creative potential engendered by the Catholic Faith. The Church professes that beauty is a route of access to God, and through humanity's creative artistry we glimpse the power and glory of the Lord.

5. G. K. Chesterton

September 1, 2016

How does one engage a culture that is befuddled by Christ and suspicious of the Church? The life and witness of this nineteenth century literary convert shows that the fundamental disposition of effective evangelization is joy, and life in Christ is a day-to-day encounter with an abundant and surprising offer of grace.

4. Bl. John Henry Newman

September 1, 2016

Is there any truth in matters of religion? Should the Church simply retreat in the face of the challenges of culture? John Henry Newman came into the Church as a convert and used his prodigious intellectual gifts to help the Church better understand its identity and mission and engage the challenges of a secular age.

3. St. Catherine of Siena

September 1, 2016

Is the physical world all there is? Is science the only path to ascertaining truth? St. Catherine of Siena witnesses to a higher world beyond the material. Though the fourteenth century mystic never studied theology, and never learned how to read or write, her life constitutes a powerful challenge to the flattened-out secularism of our time.

2. St. Thomas Aquinas

September 1, 2016

The Theologian -The relationship of faith and reason is under intense scrutiny in an age beholden to the competing claims of fundamentalism and secularism. So called "new atheists" insist that claims of religion are mere superstition. St. Thomas Aquinas anticipated these objections and trends and demonstrated that to believe is to think and that the life of the mind is integral to life in Christ.

1. 1. St. Francis of Assisi

August 31, 2016

The Reformer - Rebuild my Church! That's the mission Christ gave to St. Francis and it's the perennial task of the Church in every age of its life. But how is the reform and renewal of the Church to be accomplished? The life of St. Francis demonstrates that Christ intends the foundations of true and lasting reform to be built on the solid rock that is the radical witness of the saints.

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CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is available for streaming on the Word on Fire website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players on demand at Amazon.