The Dignity and Wisdom of Old Age
About this episode
This episode discusses the dignity and wisdom of old age, highlighting biblical and papal teachings while challenging societal views on the elderly.
This episode emphasizes the biblical and papal teachings on the dignity and wisdom of old age, contrasting societal values that prioritize youth and marginalize the elderly. It calls for a reevaluation of how society views and treats the elderly, citing wisdom from scripture, Saint Augustine, and recent popes, who have all underscored the importance of cherishing and learning from the elderly as a vital part of our community and spiritual life.
People in this episode
Host: Saint Coleman
Topics covered
- dignity of old age
- wisdom
- biblical teachings
- papal teachings
- societal values
- elderly care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: popes
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