Isn’t it enough that I am just a good person?

by Dan Burke

Isn’t it enough … that I am just a good person?

Isn’t it enough that I am a good person? What does it matter if I don’t believe the doctrines of the Church?

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to bring you this video, entitled “What You Believe Makes a Difference” from Father Robert Barron (now Bishop Robert Barron), founder, in 2000, of the “Word on Fire” ministries, which discusses these questions.  He comments on a survey which shows that there is a disconnect between people’s beliefs in Catholic Doctrine and people’s sense of their viability as Catholics, such as those who do not accept the doctrine of the real presence of the Eucharist (basic Catholic Doctrine), but still way they are good and faithful Catholics, and those who say it’s what you do that matters, not what you believe, what is in the heart and not so much what the Church teaches.

Father Barron (now Bishop Barron) has written a number of books, produced many DVDs, including the popular Catholicism Series, and has a radio show “Word on Fire” which airs on Relevant Radio.  He has appeared on EWTN, Catholic TV and various other shows.

Seek Him – Find Him – Follow Him,

Dan

Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news
network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses.

Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com.

In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church.

Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.

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