When Superiors Abuse Obedience

October 26, 2021 00:28:58
When Superiors Abuse Obedience
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When Superiors Abuse Obedience

Oct 26 2021 | 00:28:58

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Eric Sammons

Show Notes

The virtue of obedience is rightly extolled by Catholics, but in recent years we've seen many religious superiors abuse this virtue to violate the consciences and bodily integrity of those under them.

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