Marcus Grodi and Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson continue their study of Against Heresies by St. Irenaus of Lyons with a discussion of the true meaning of Christian tradition.

Jesus and St. Paul warn against following the empty traditions of man, but they also encourage us to hold fast to the traditions that have been passed on to us. So how are we to distinguish between which kinds of traditions are empty and dead, and which are the preservation and authentic development of the true deposit of faith entrusted to the apostles?