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.