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The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church (Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J.) 1/26/22

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 01/26/2023

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We welcome back Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. of the Magis Institute and Healing the Culture to discuss his newest book with Ignatius Press on the controversial moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Why do personal immoral acts cause so many disastrous interpersonal outcomes? Is it really worth it to live according to even the most difficult teachings of the Church?