WOF 092: Pro-Life AND Social Justice

There seems to be a divide in the Catholic Church between so-called “pro-life” Catholic and so-called “social justice” Catholics. Where did this come from? How do we heal this split? That's what Bishop Barron discusses in this episode. A listener asks how to respond when a beggar asks for money on the street. Topics Discussed 0:05 • - Intro: Ingrid Goes West • and Facebook announcement 3:45 • - How did the Pro-Life movement and the Social Justice movement become divided? 5:55 • - How should the "both/and" quality of Catholicism address this great separation? 7:00 • - What does "social justice" mean in the Catholic tradition? 9:15 • - Should the Pro-Life and Social Justice movements be equally emphasized in the life of the Church? 13:20 • - How do we heal the divide between these two groups of Catholics? 14:55 • - How can the saints help provide a path forward? 17:00 • - How does Pope Francis balance the priority of these two issues? 19:32 • - Question from listener: How should Catholics react to beggars on the street? Bonus Resources Study Program • David the King • Websites • Bishop Barron's Facebook page Word On Fire DavidTheKing.com • Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.

Release date

Lydbog: 11. september 2017