The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast When Loyalty Goes Too Far
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Feb 6, 2025 Loyalty is a powerful virtue, but it can become a double-edged sword. The discussion highlights the importance of loyalty in relationships while cautioning against its potential pitfalls. Fr. Mike emphasizes the necessity of placing faith above all else, inviting listeners to reevaluate their priorities. Misplaced allegiance can lead to dangers like idolatry, urging everyone to consider what truly deserves their loyalty. Ultimately, it’s a call to align personal values with a deeper commitment to faith.
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Loyalty as a Virtue
- Loyalty is a virtue that unites and stabilizes us by transcending emotions and whims.
- It allows commitment to family, friends, causes, and country even in challenging times.
Hierarchy of Loyalty
- Loyalty has a hierarchy; some relationships deserve greater loyalty than others.
- Primary allegiance shifts upon marriage, prioritizing spouse and children.
Disordered Loyalty
- A man loyal to his mother over his wife demonstrates a disordered loyalty hierarchy.
- Prioritizing friends over fathers or bishops also exemplifies this.