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Jan 2022
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Day 7: God's Covenant with Abram (2022)

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Fr. Mike talks about the significance of God's covenant with Abram, and how it points to God's immense love for us. Today's readings are Genesis 14-15, Job 3-4, and Proverbs 1:8-19.

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