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Aug 2020

28m 13s

Charisms, Do Soulmates Exist, and Saints...

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Fr.Josh answers questions on charisms, whether soulmates exist, and saints before Jesus.

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The only relationship we are destined for, is our relationship with Jesus Christ. We were created to abide in him for all eternity, all other relationships in our lives are gifts and meant to point us back to him.

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