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Nov 2023
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Why You’ll Never Be Strong Enough

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If you've ever planned to become so holy that you don't need God's help anymore, then this video is for you. Self-reliance is a virtue lauded by modern society in the west. But not only does Jesus warn against it, self-reliance... just... doesn't even work. Today, Fr. Mike proposes an alternative that will change your life. Spoiler: it involves relying on so ... Show More
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