Word on Fire Digital
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| Word on Fire Digital | |
| Developer | Word on Fire Catholic Ministries |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Subscription |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Streaming video series, films, documentaries, audiobooks, offline downloads, Bishop Barron's programs |
| Description | Streaming platform providing access to Bishop Robert Barron's video content, films, and study programs for Catholic evangelization and formation. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
Word on Fire Digital is a mobile application that provides streaming access to the video library of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, featuring films, documentaries, lectures, and study programs by Bishop Robert Barron.[1][2][3] Developed by Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, the app is available on iOS and Android platforms, with the iOS version released around 2018.[1][2] It operates on a subscription model, offering access to premium content.[1][2]
The app includes series such as CATHOLICISM, Pivotal Players, The Mass, and topical programs like The Mystery of God, along with audiobooks and offline download capabilities on mobile devices.[1][2] Its religious significance lies in supporting the New Evangelization through high-quality media that presents the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Catholic faith, as emphasized by Bishop Barron's apostolate.[3] User reviews generally highlight the enriching content and production quality, aiding spiritual growth and catechesis. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, Word on Fire Digital focuses on video and audio resources for faith formation.[1][2][3]
Video content
- Full access to Bishop Barron's documentary series, films, and lectures
- Programs on topics including Scripture, atheism, saints, and sacraments
- New releases and exclusive content for subscribers[1][2]
Audio and downloads
- Audiobooks and talks
- Offline downloads for mobile viewing and listening[1]
Customization
- Search and browsing of library
- Support for casting to compatible devices[2]
History and development
The Word on Fire Digital app was developed to provide mobile access to the ministry's expanding video library, with the iOS app launched around 2018 and Android following.[1] It builds on the work of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, founded by Bishop Robert Barron to evangelize through digital media.[3]
Pricing
The app requires a subscription for full access to premium content, with options for monthly or annual plans; public talks may be available without subscription in some contexts.[1][2][3]
Organization
Developed by Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, a nonprofit global media apostolate founded by Bishop Robert Barron.[3][1]
Founders
The ministry and its digital initiatives originate from Bishop Robert Barron.
Advisors
This cannot be confirmed, as no specific advisors are listed in available sources.
Reception
User reviews on app stores praise the app for its high-quality, faithful content, insightful commentary by Bishop Barron, and convenience for spiritual enrichment, often describing it as transformative for understanding the faith.[1][2] Some users note the value of the subscription for the breadth of materials.
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience seeking deeper formation, evangelization resources, and engagement with contemporary presentations of Church teaching.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Word on Fire Digital on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-on-fire-digital/id1351343017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "Word on Fire Digital on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordonfire.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Word on Fire Digital". Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. https://www.wofdigital.org/.