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Mar 2023
59m 45s

Word from a Poustinik: Goodness

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
About this episode

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. Lewis
Christy by Catherine Marshall

Live Recording Details:
When: March 26th, 4 PM PST
Where: Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Sherman Oaks, California
Please email us to RSVP: whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.com

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