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Oct 2022
19m 41s

St. Francis de Sales on Courage (Part IV...

Augustine Institute
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This fourth episode touches on the need for courage in the Christian life. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series o ... Show More
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