This human being, Jesus Christ, is the presence of God. Life itself reveals God. Thus our way of life, our behavior, our interactions, etc. give us a way to find God's presence. Taking the incarnation seriously means no separation between a sacred and a profane realm. It may be that the Church lacks competence to speak authoritatively in certain specialized areas, but it still remains interested and comments on the implications of behaviors, practices, policies, and choices.
Church has a mixed record of holiness, caring, along with a history of repression and injustice.