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Mar 2023
59m 45s

Word from a Poustinik: Goodness

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week Mother Natalia reflects on goodness and our inherit goodness given to us from God. She talks about the ways in which we are less than human when we do not choose the good and the ways that our free will is supposed to help us choose the good. References: Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet Eyes to See The Four Loves by C.S. L ... Show More
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