What happens when the truth you’ve been waiting for finally comes—but not in the way you hoped?

In Episode Seven of Descent Into Light, “Exposed to the Light,” we step into the stage of acceptance. After years of waiting, Sr. Theresa Aletheia and Sr. Danielle Victoria finally learn the Vatican’s decision in their second case. What they receive is not resolution but painful clarity. And yet, with that knowledge, they also discover the freedom to take their next step in conscience.

This episode explores:

* How “acceptance” in grief is not resignation but courage to move forward with truth

* Why survivors often face skepticism, silence, or subtle dismissal when they speak out

* How telling the truth publicly can break cycles of silence and create space for healing

* The critical role bishops play in shaping cultures of safety, accountability, and trust

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Nick and Corynne Staresinic for their invaluable help in producing this project.

Concluding Song by Kevin Heider, "The Body," 2018. https://kevinheider.com/thebody/

This episode uses sounds from various sources, including:

Beginning of Mass with organ and choir.wav by dibko -- https://freesound.org/s/635083/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Cell phone vibration - short pulses by MrAuralization -- https://freesound.org/s/256159/ -- License: Attribution 4.0