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Sep 2023
58m 28s

Check Yes or No

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia
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This week we're joined by special guest Rachel Schmitt who is our Operations Manager. Rachel and Mother Natalia talk about saying yes in generosity and no in prudence when we're asked to do something. They talk about aligning your will with the Father's so you can know if your yes or no is the right decision, and they give some practical examples of this in ... Show More
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