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Sister Helen Prejean Passes Through

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Series: Just Passing Through
Length: 04:15

Sister Helen Prejean, of "Dead Man Walking" fame, discusses her spiritual awakening and the problems she has with how wealthier people look down on the working class. Read the full description.

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Sr_prejean_speaks_to_tu_law_students_image_by_abby_wendle_small Sister Helen Prejean, of "Dead Man Walking" fame, discusses her spiritual awakening and the problems she has with how wealthier people look down on the working class.

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