Msgr. Lucio Adrián Ruiz makes history as the first Vatican official to join The BeatiDudes at the Tiny Table. As Secretary of the Dicastery for Communication, Msgr. Ruiz shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Church communicates with the world and why evangelization in the digital age is not just about producing content. With warmth, joy, and plenty of BeatiDudes banter, the conversation explores how the Church has always met people where they are, from the printing press to radio to the internet, and why understanding culture and language is essential to real mission.
Msgr. Lucio introduces a powerful framework for digital missionaries rooted in Pentecost itself. The Holy Spirit sends the apostles out to preach, but the miracle is not complete unless the people understand. Evangelization requires language, timing, tone, and delivery that actually reach the heart. He challenges digital missionaries to remember a third element that is often forgotten: listening. Once a message opens a heart, there is a responsibility to accompany, to follow up, and to care for the real person on the other side of the screen.
Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein reflect on their own experiences hearing from listeners who returned to Mass, pursued deeper prayer, or simply felt seen through the show. The episode closes with a beautiful prayer entrusting all digital missionaries and listeners to the Blessed Virgin Mary, reminding everyone that this work is not about platforms or personalities, but about walking together as a family on mission.
We will see you in the Eucharist.
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