In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend Matthew Becklo, writer, editor, and Publishing Director for Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Catholic Ministries (@word-on-fire) to talk about the Catholic "both/and" paradigm that uniquely defines the Church that Christ founded.

Neither "earthbound" or too "heavenly-minded," Becklo shows how, time and again, the Catholic Church walks the line between being too worldly and being too disengaged with the world. In how the Church worships, the role of the sacraments, Christology, the nature of the Church, and the Protestant Reformation. Becklo demonstrates how throughout history the Catholic Church has paved the way which balances both the role of Scripture and the place of tradition.

This is such a deep and fascinating conversation. I hope you love it!

To check out Matthew's great new book head over to Word on Fire:
https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/the-way-of-heaven-and-earth

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