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Oct 2025
18m 57s

Virtue and the Emotions (Part 1)

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Do you ever find that certain emotions suddenly surface and seem to take control? In part one of this series, Dr. Sri explains the Church’s teaching on the emotions and reveals God’s marvelous plan for them—highlighting their vital role in the moral life. Discover how the virtues don’t suppress our emotions but rather help to integrate them properly.

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