Reconsidering Holiness: Saints, Trauma, and Spiritual Abuse

About this episode

In this episode, Ann Yeong explores the complexities of holiness and sainthood, questioning the harmful actions of canonized saints and their implications for spiritual abuse.

Episode 160 We know we’re called to holiness, that we’re called to be saints. But have we really grappled with what holiness means? With what becoming saints really mean? In my latest podcast episode I share how I have come to ask these questions in much more earnest after learning about how even canonised saints commit great harm to people, and how some of these harmful actions are even considered by many as part of holiness. I dive into the concepts of sainthood and holiness, especially in ...

People in this episode

Host: Ann Yeong

Topics covered

• holiness
• sainthood
• spiritual abuse
• trauma
• self-reflection

Keywords

• holiness
• saints
• spiritual abuse
• trauma
• self-improvement

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