EP 160 | Reconsidering Holiness: Saints, Trauma, and Spiritual Abuse
In this episode, I dive into the concepts of sainthood and holiness, especially in light of personal experiences with trauma and spiritual abuse. Reflecting on the stories of saints like Padre Pio and Mother Teresa, I explore how their actions and the narratives surrounding them can impact our understanding of holiness. I encourage viewers to question and reconsider what it means to be holy, particularly from the perspective of embodied spiritual and emotional health. Join me for a thoughtful discussion on these complex and challenging topic.
Resource:
The Turning: The Sisters Who Left
https://open.spotify.com/show/3n778ASBS3ScYwIuOhN7x2?si=7d5c1585906f4b96
“The Turning”: The dark side of Mother Teresa’s order, according to nuns who lefthttps://www.salon.com/2021/05/19/the-turning-the-dark-side-of-mother-teresas-order-according-to-nuns-who-left/
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Spiritual Abuse and Its Prevalence
02:07 Saints and Holiness: Personal Experiences
02:53 Padre Pio: Reverence and Controversy
11:41 Questioning Holiness and Spiritual Abuse
23:02 Mother Teresa: A Complex Legacy
33:56 Holiness, Love, and Abuse
44:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement