This Sunday,
WGN America: Word on Fire with Father Robert Barron features part two of the “Big Picture of Salvation History” – plus a sneak peek at Episode One of the CATHOLICISM series. The show airs on Sunday morning at 9:30 am EST (9:30 am on the Chicago affiliate).
Read here what Father Barron says about this special preview during “The Year of CATHOLICISM”:
“I’m thrilled that an excerpt of Episode One of CATHOLICISM called Amazed and Afraid is airing this weekend on WGN America. I knew that our entire documentary had to commence with Jesus and specifically with the issue of the uniqueness of Jesus. If Jesus is construed simply as one great saint or teacher or sage among many, then the whole of Christianity collapses. The standing or falling point of Christianity is the still disturbing and deeply counter-intuitive claim that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. In the course of “Amazed and Afraid,” I endeavor to show that Jesus consistently spoke and acted in the very person of God, saying and doing those things that only God could reasonably be expected to say or do. This is why his followers were not simply intrigued, informed and edified; they were astounded and more than a little terrified. And when Jesus’ claims about himself were ratified in the resurrection, his followers were ready to set the world on fire. I hope you enjoy the brief excerpt on WGN this Sunday.”
Also, we are excited to announce that throughout the course of this year leading up to the release of CATHOLICISM (Fall 2011), Matthew Warner of
FallibleBlogma.com will feature monthly “
sneak peeks” of each of the 10 episodes. Be sure to follow Word on Fire and Fallible Blogma to keep up with news about the CATHOLICISM series!
Here are some behind-the-scenes pictures from the filming of Episode One in Rome and the Holy Land:
Father Barron on the steps of Il Gesu Church in Rome.
Filming in Rome with the dome of St. Peter's in the background.
The CATHOLICISM crew on location in the Holy Land.
Filming in front of the backdrop of Jerusalem.
Mike Leonard appreciates the surprising view of St. George's Monastery.
Father Barron and the crew in Capernaum.
Walking through the streets of Jerusalem.